Chapter 119. I Have My Mission

Cercei's POV

The lords took their turns introducing themselves, promising their absolute loyalty to me. I still wanted to talk to Vienna, but she was nowhere to be found.

As much as I’d like to find her, I couldn’t avoid the crowd gathering around me. I couldn’t help but notice that not all the ladies in attendance were pleased by my presence. I could feel their judgement even from afar. Only a few women approached me, and most of them were elderly.

Their opinions held little significance for me. I had no intention of taking on the title Monsieur was imposing on me. If he wants me to bear his legacy so strongly, then I’ll show him how I’ll bury it in the ground.

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant pretence of smiles and fake gratitude, I eventually excused myself and went to the restroom.

“This was not part of my plan!” I muttered to myself.

Yes, I wanted Monsieur’s trust, but if it meant taking over an empire I had spent my life hating, the