Chapter 71. Madame Susan's Mask

Madeline’s POV

I greeted the people from the conference room when we ran to each other in the hallway where I was running through. They gave me their warm greetings and polite smiles as I passed by as if my presence was reputable to them.

Hmmm, I did not know it would feel this good being respected by the higher-ups. In my time, they barely see me unless I kill them. Thank goodness the mortals back there are different from here.

The door ajar was waiting for me in the conference room. The lights were still on from the inside, so it made me conclude that there were still people. I was about to push the doorknob to walk inside and excuse myself for getting my fan, but when I was about to do it, I heard the mention of my name.

“I do not trust the countess.”

It was Madame Susan’s voice. I did not push the door, but I peeked through the ajar to see where she was and who she was talking to. I spotted her doing a sandwich in front of the mayor