Chapter 53
When the four people got off, the staff waiting at the door all bowed.
Evelia immediately recognized the person named Madame Olette. Her hair was neatly pulled up so that not a single strand of hair fell, and the rich feathers that adorned it.
Even gorgeous dresses in primary colors.
‘That person must be Madame Olette, right?’
As expected, a woman with gorgeous brown hair came forward and greeted us.
“Welcome, Duke Adelhard, Prince Adelhard. And Lady Venion. It is an honor to serve you. I am Madame Olette.”
Cassis greeted her by nodding his head, and Ruth lightly waved his hand.
Only Evelia greeted in person.
“It is a pleasure to meet you, Madame Olette. I’m sorry I had to rush the schedule.”
Madame Olette blushed and laughed.
“Oh my god, no. Of course not. I am truly honored to be making the wedding dress for the future Duchess of Adelhard.”
Her eyes looked Evelia up and down. It was an investigated look.
Then, as if she had convinced herself, she took Evelia’s hand and led her inside.
“Well, come on in. Everyone was waiting.”
Madame Olette handed Evelia a pamphlet.
“The dress worn by Marchioness Evans is popular these days. A lot of people wear it as a wedding dress.”
What she was pointing to was a white dress with lace covering the neck and arms. The waist is tight and the skirt is full.
‘It’s pretty.’
But Evelia handed the pamphlet back without a second thought. She spoke as if declaring to Madame Olette, who was looking at her with interest.
“You can’t simply follow the latest trends.”
If you become a member of the Adelhard family, you must know how to lead trends. In particular, it was the most important wedding dress.
If such a wedding dress were simply made according to the trend, the world would laugh.
Evelia looked at Madame Olette and smiled.
“Show me a dress that is different from what is currently in fashion.”
Madame Olette’s eyes widened.
‘I wondered what kind of person she was because she lived as if she was dead in the Count Venion family without even debuting in the social world…’
She was a stronger person than I thought. Although Madame Olette accepted the request because it was the Duke of Adelhard, Madame Olette was originally a very proud person.
No matter how prestigious and wealthy aristocrats were, she was known to refuse to make clothes if the person wearing them was not to her liking.
So she explored Evelia. Her face was prettier than any noble ladies she had ever seen.
She looked like she could rival the latest fashionista, the Marchioness Evans.
I thought I knew why she had captivated Cassis Adelhard, who had never had a lover before.
However, if she had no self-respect and was timid, I was thinking of canceling the request.
However.
‘I like her.’
If this was the kind of person she wanted, she could give her the masterpiece.
“I have just prepared something for you.”
As Madame Olette applauded, one of her students came from inside the room carrying a paper.
Evelia carefully examined the design she handed over. Ruth poked his head out from next to her and examined it together.
The dress that exposed the neck and shoulders was definitely different from the dresses that are popular these days.
“Very well. Let’s build it based on this design.”
Madame Olette diligently sketched on a new piece of paper. Evelia continued speaking.
“I think it would be better for the Duke and young master to wear black clothes rather than white. How about this?”
Ruth smiled.
“I like it!”
There was no answer from Cassis, but she assumed it was positive.
Evelia liked the dress that Madame Olette had drawn.
After receiving Evelia’s confirmation, Madame Olette began measuring her.
Cassis and Ruth were measured by a male employee.
Only after everything was over were the three able to escape from Madame Olette.
“Once the dress is completed to some extent, I will personally come to the Adelhard mansion to sew it.”
“But Madame Olette doesn’t go on business trips….”
When Evelia asked in surprise, Madame Olette laughed and said.
“That’s usually the case, but it depends on the person. I am giving you special treatment to encourage you to visit me often in the future.”
“I see.”
Evelia felt it in her gut.
‘If I want to survive in society from now on, I will have to become friends with Madame Olette.’
So I smiled even more kindly.
“Thank you for your consideration.”
“Hohoho, don’t say that.”
After saying goodbye, the three left Madame Olette’s salon.
“Okay then, I’ll take you to the cafe.”
Logan naturally led the three to the most famous cafe in the capital.
It was a cafe that occupied an entire 5th floor building, and when Adelhard’s name was mentioned, the manager directly guided them to the 5th floor terrace.
It was a place where privacy was protected because the curtains could be drawn.
“Wow.”
As soon as we entered the terrace with a bright view of the cityscape, Ruth exclaimed his admiration again.
“Don’t get too close, because you might fall.”
“Yes!”
Evelia, who was watching Ruth, tried to sit down.
At that time, the manager and Cassis approached at the same time. While the store manager was embarrassed, Cassis pulled out a chair for her.
“Ah, thank you.”
Evelia looked at Cassis sitting across from her with a puzzled expression.
The manager, who noticed the strange atmosphere between the two people, placed the menu on the table and hurriedly left the place.
“Then, when you choose your menu, please call me back.”
Evelia looked at the menu. Drinks included coffee, black tea, fruit tea, etc., and food ranged from desserts to brunch.
“I haven’t had dinner yet, so I think it would be a good idea to have a quick meal. How about you, Duke?”
“I will follow your wishes, Lady.”
“Ah, by any chance, does the Duke like dessert?”
“I…”
Cassis hesitated for a moment and then spoke.
“I don’t enjoy eating it.”
“It’s not my favorite.”
“…….”
Cassis answered a simple question with silence.
‘Are you saying you don’t like it or what?’
Evelia shrugged her shoulders and called the manager again to order.
Two sets of A and one set of B. And for drinks, we ordered warm black tea, cool black tea, and iced chocolate for Ruth.
For dessert, I ordered a sweet chocolate cake for Ruth.
Even after ordering, Ruth was squatting in front of the terrace and looking outside.
Evelia looked at Ruth and spoke unconsciously.
“Can’t we come out more often in the future?”
She looked at Cassis’s expression and spoke confidently.
“I know what the Duke is worried about. You don’t want him to get into any unnecessary trouble.
“……”
“But he’s Adelhard’s successor, and above all, he’s already seven years old. He needs to start living a social life.”
“Excuse me.”
At that time, the staff brought tea. Evelia paused for a moment.
The clerk placed cool black tea in front of Evelia and warm black tea in front of Cassis.
He even put down iced chocolate on Ruth’s empty seat, then greeted us and disappeared.
Evelia continued speaking.
“Before now, you didn’t have anyone to take him out to socialize with, but now that you have me, do you mind if I take him out to socialize with me in the future? He can make friends, too.”
In fact, I wasn’t confident. Evelia was not familiar with life here and didn’t know anyone.
She should have worried about herself before worrying about Ruth.
‘But I hate to see Ruth lonely.’
Ruth waits for Aria to arrive every day.
I wanted to make Ruth more friends and show him the wider world.
“Of course, I know it’s not an easy decision. So, if you think about it seriously….”
“Okay.”
“Yes?”
“If that is what you want, please do so.”
Evelia blinked blankly, wondering if she had heard wrong.
“Why do you look at me like that?”
“No, I was a little surprised….”
She whispered while fiddling with the cool glass cup.
“Thank you.”
After those words, silence fell. Fortunately, a few clerks brought plates.
Set A, which was relatively small, was placed in front of Evelia and Ruth, and set B was placed in front of Cassis.
Ruth, who had been looking outside until then, rushed over and sat down on his chair.
