My Lover Isn't Interested With The Female lead!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My Lover Isn’t Interested With The Female lead!

✽ CHAPTER 45✽

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“Our family has devoted generations to scholarly pursuits. My grandfather dedicated his life to history, and my father is fully immersed in philosophy. My younger brother, although he does not attend an academy, studies with a private tutor, and we plan to send him to university to study mathematics.”

 

“Is that so! You have a very distinguished family.”

 

Letticia responded with difficulty, trying to concentrate on dancing so as not to mess up the dance with her partner.

 

She hadn’t danced with someone this clumsy since Ezkhiel. No, this was even worse. Since a waltz is danced by two, Letticia managed to lead him somewhat, though Ezkhiel had learned the steps and had a good sense of rhythm despite his lack of confidence and experience. This allowed them to manage some conversation while dancing.

 

But dancing the gavotte with the count was pure torture. Trying to keep him from making mistakes while also holding a conversation felt like it was going to suffocate her.

 

“And so, our family values thrift and moderation as virtues. While it is often recommended that nobles spend without restraint to maintain their dignity, such blind adherence to stereotypes should be avoided-”

 

Ezkhiel, despite being embarrassed about his lack of dance skills, did not keep apologizing and interrupting the dance, nor did he babble about his family without being asked.

 

“..…But our family also makes an effort to consider the bride during weddings. After all, wanting to shine the brightest on such an honorable day, which happens only once in a lifetime, is something even the gods would understand.”

 

“Is that so……?”

 

Letticia answered briefly to hide that she was out of breath. The count nodded proudly.

 

“Indeed! When I marry, I plan to follow the tradition of passing down the diamond necklace from Aner Jewelry that my great-grandmother purchased in her youth to my bride.”

 

“…What? Aner?”

 

Letticia doubted her ears for a moment. The Aner necklace?

 

“Yes. It’s the finest diamond necklace made by Aner Jewelry, well-preserved and with the grace that only time can bestow. Its brilliance is unrivaled, even by the beauty of Lady Sharon. No other jeweler with a short history and lack of elegance could ever compare.”

 

“……I see. That’s what you think, then.”

 

Letticia’s smile cracked. She couldn’t believe the stupidity of recommending Aner Jewelry and insulting Sharon Jewelry in front of the owner’s daughter.

 

“Of course! Lady’s nickname is the Rose, after all. Being compared to the queen of flowers means you’re the best debutante, so you must adorn yourself with the finest jewels.”

 

“The finest jewels… So, you’re saying the necklace I’m wearing now isn’t the finest?”

 

Letticia’s voice turned cold. Finally, the count seemed to realize he might have upset her and became flustered.

 

“I deeply apologize if I offended you. It seems I lack the intelligence to understand women’s feelings…”

 

“I’m not wearing Aner’s diamond necklace but Sharon Jewelry’s green sapphire necklace and cherry pink ruby earrings. It may not be enough to discuss elegance, but as the daughter of Sharon Jewelry, I couldn’t come without wearing cherry pink rubies and my birthstone.”

 

Cherry pink rubies are a flagship product of Sharon Jewelry, and the birthstone trend was popularized by Sharon Jewelry.

 

Only after Letticia emphasized Sharon Jewelry did the count’s face turn pale as he realized his mistake.

 

How did such a fool manage to study anything?

 

“Well, perhaps the red diamond necklace favored by Her Majesty the Empress could meet your standards as a top jewel? Then again, it might still fall short due to its short history. Maybe in another 100 years?”

 

“That was not my intention, but I apologize if I inadvertently insulted your family.”

 

“No need for that. It just means Sharon Jewelry needs to improve more.”

 

When Letticia refused his apology with a smile, the count shut his mouth.

 

After the dance ended, the count hurriedly escorted Letticia to Kenneth and quickly left.

 

“What happened? Why did he leave in such a hurry?”

 

Kenneth asked, puzzled, as he watched the count leave hastily. Letticia responded with a sneer.

 

“He praised Aner Jewelry in front of Sharon Jewelry’s daughter. When I pointed that out, he fled.”

 

“What?”

 

Kenneth was shocked, and Camilla looked at Letticia with a bewildered expression.

 

“Did he really say that?”

 

“Yes, he did.”

 

Letticia recounted the count’s words one by one, and Kenneth and Camilla cast disapproving glances in the direction the count had gone.

 

“He must be out of his mind. Did he have five shots of whiskey before the dance?”

 

“Exactly. It’s ridiculous…”

 

Kenneth tried to comfort Letticia, who was clearly upset.

 

“The count must have spent so much time studying as a scholar that he’s completely unaware of social etiquette. Let’s move on and find your next partner.”

 

“We’ve struck out every time so far. What makes you think the next one will be different?”

 

“It’s only the tenth time. Plus, there’s always the next ball. Keep your spirits up.”

 

“Ugh… Alright, I’ll try my best.”

 

As Letticia sighed at her cousin’s encouragement, she noticed silver hair gleaming under the chandelier’s light.

 

‘Silver hair?!’

 

In a world where every possible hair color exists, there was only one prominent family with silver hair—the three people of the Averil Duchy.

 

‘No, it can’t be. Why would they come to a ball in the capital? They should be with Ariette in the fall season. Besides, the Averil Duchy has a terrible reputation in the capital’s social circles!’

 

The Averil Duchy was not well-regarded in the capital’s society. Five years ago, they were utterly disgraced by an incident at the academy that even made the news in Lucinella.

 

Although Camilla managed to salvage the duchy’s reputation somewhat by reconciling with them and collecting what was owed, Achilles’s reputation was still in tatters.

 

‘No, only the second son ruined his reputation, so the eldest should be fine.’

 

While she briefly thought about the Averil Duchy, Letticia’s eyes met Alexander’s, who was looking in her direction.

 

His brilliant golden eyes showed a hint of surprise at meeting her gaze, but being the most shameless of his family, he quickly offered a polite nod.

 

Meanwhile, his younger brother behind him looked as though he had seen something awful but followed his brother’s lead reluctantly.

 

“It’s been a long time, Countess Sharon and Lady Sharon.”

 

“It’s been a while.”

 

Their greetings were meticulously polite, with the younger brother miraculously managing to maintain decorum. Camilla and Kenneth slightly moved to shield Letticia while they exchanged pleasantries.

 

“Indeed, it has been a long time, Sir Averil, and Sir Achilles.”

 

While Camilla took the lead in the conversation, Letticia quickly calmed herself by calculating the value of the jewels she was wearing—a method she found most effective for regaining composure.

 

Camilla then introduced Kenneth, and the conversation was primarily driven by Camilla and Alexander.

 

“I heard that you were working as an aide to the Prime Minister, but I never expected to see you here. I thought Sir Averil would be attending the Eastern social circles.”

 

Alexander nodded without much change in his expression.

 

“Unfortunately, there are no ladies in the eastern social circles who match my age. It would be uncomfortable if my wife were younger than my sister.”

 

“That makes sense. Have you found anyone suitable here?”

 

“I’m taking my time. The season has just started, after all.”

 

To an outsider, their conversation would seem perfectly cordial, with no hint of past animosities.

 

Camilla, with over 20 years of social experience, and Alexander, who could be as thick-skinned as necessary when the situation called for it, navigated the conversation smoothly. Kenneth, whom Camilla had chosen as Letticia’s chaperone, played his part admirably, assisting Camilla and ensuring the conversation flowed without a hitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To Be Continued…

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