Perhaps, spying?

After that, Rosa engaged in conversation with her entourage.

The topic naturally shifted to bath bombs.

“By the way, Lady Rosa, the bath bomb you gave as a gift for the tea party is truly delightful to use,” Ella expressed.

“Yes, initially it was fizzy and surprising, but the scent and the beautiful colors made it very enjoyable.” Both Lila and Poppy, Rosa’s childhood friends and daughters of nobility, seemed to have used it faithfully.

“I would love to try it myself.”

“The colors are beautiful, aren’t they?”

“I heard it has a wonderful fragrance too?”

Surprisingly, word of this conversation spread, attracting not only Rosa’s entourage but also other noble daughters and their mothers.

Tonight, Rosa was unusually popular at the social gathering, and the bath bombs received more praise than expected.

It seemed that the ladies who attended the tea party had spread the word. Rosa was touched by their unexpected friendship.

Even though the gathering consisted only of women without a single gentleman, Rosa was content.

After making her presence felt with friends as usual, Rosa discreetly faded away from the venue to allow Ellen and Alex to move more freely.

“Excuse me for a moment; I need to freshen up,” she said, standing up and heading towards the powder room. Pretending to head to the restroom, she ate a light sandwich and drank fruit water in the dressing room, preparing herself for what was to come.

Then, she headed to the rose garden mentioned in the manga. In the manga, it was supposed to be Alex escorting Rosa tonight, not her brother. However, reality proved otherwise.

So, what happened between Alex and Ellen? Rosa was curious.

The navy blue dress provided good cover in the darkness, allowing Rosa to move discreetly through the garden’s bushes.

“Oh, there they are, just like in the manga,” Rosa whispered softly from the shadows.

Finally, she found the prince and Ellen embracing like lovers. Indeed, the two were dating, as depicted in the manga.

Yet Alex was shamelessly suggesting marriage.

Though infuriated, Rosa decided to observe the two calmly.

Rosa eavesdropped, moving quietly closer to them.

“Rosa-sama, she uses her entourage to bully others. That’s why I’m not invited to the tea parties… I’m being excluded.” Ellen’s words reached Rosa’s ears, shocking her.

(Why? What does this mean? Is this heroine delusional?)

Rosa had never been close to Ellen, and the bullying began when Rosa realized Ellen was romantically involved with Alex.

“Poor Ellen. Miss Croitzer hates girls who are more lovely and beautiful than herself.”

Rosa almost retorted with a “Wait a minute!” but stopped herself. Alex’s incredible double-dealing

Before remembering her past life, Rosa might have acted similarly, but Ellen, born into a commoner family, was completely unknown to her.

(No, but in the story, Rosa was supposed to bully Ellen. Why?)

Suddenly recalling the saying, “You might forget the one who hits you, but you won’t forget the one you hit,” Rosa had an ominous feeling.

(Wait, did I do something?)

“I can handle being bullied. But the real problem is… the Croitzer family harassing the Moreau family. Because of that, my family is struggling,” Ellen revealed.

Rosa was hearing this for the first time. Suppressing her desire to immediately ask Ellen what was going on, she patiently endured, cultivated by her corporate life.

“And about Rosa-sama being kicked by a horse, there are rumors that it was staged by Rosa-sama herself.”

“Really? She was on the brink of death. Even if she is like that, she wouldn’t go that far.”

“But everyone says so!”

Seeing Alex disturbed by Ellen’s plea, Rosa was shocked.

“Certainly, Miss Croitzer might be capable of such a thing, but…”

(Absolutely not! I was on the brink of death! Who could spread such rumors?)

Again shocked, Rosa stumbled.

Trying not to make a sound, someone supported her from behind.

Surprised, she turned around to see Ethan.

On the verge of screaming, Rosa hastily covered her mouth.

(No way. Did he overhear everything?)

Rosa, putting herself aside, had such thoughts.