37. Empress Vivian
Ellie still remembered Viona's attempt to apply poisonous powder to her face on her wedding day.
'I can somewhat understand why Lucas in the novel was so disgusted by Eleanor even though he already knew her face. There's only one explanation. Because Eleanor's face was truly ruined.'
This meant that in the novel, Ava had known Eleanor's true face before Lucas.
"Can all of you leave my room? I need some time alone."
Sera and Lyra exchanged glances and quickly left, as did Viona.
When Ellie was alone in her room, she took a ring from her jewelry box and rubbed it three times.
The light within the ring faintly glowed, then shone brightly.
"Yes? Miss? Is there anything else you'd like to order from us?" A voice emanated from the ring.
"I want you to investigate someone for me."
"Easy task. Give me a name."
"Viona. Viona Erzin. She's a new maid in my mansion. Investigate her background, family, and anyone close to her."