I Was Marked as the Grand Duke Male Lead’s Stepmother - Chapter 49

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Chapter 49

 

“Snake-like bastard.”

 

Kazuri spat out venomous words toward Hanko, who was receiving their father’s complete trust, while washing himself.

 

Just thinking about how Hanko must have been inwardly laughing at him coming out covered in black ink made his insides boil with rage.

 

Moreover, he had encountered Bohra on the way back. Sure enough, that girl had also hurled the same reproaches as their father.

 

Kazuri had been so furious listening to her that he almost laid hands on Bohra.

 

But even seeing his raised hand, Bohra didn’t care and kept raising her voice shrilly to the end, saying he had ruined even her plans.

 

Kazuri’s patience reached its limit, and just as his hand rose again to strike her, Bohra quickly pulled back and ran away.

 

Even while fleeing, she didn’t forget to mock him, saying his filthy appearance suited him perfectly.

 

“Damn it! That girl Bohra. There’ll definitely be a day when I pay her back. Just wait and see! Hmph!”

 

Kazuri wiped off the ink while venting his anger.

 

“That bastard Hanko too. Acting so arrogant when he’s nothing special. Tch! Just wait and see. I’ll show them all what I can do.”

 

Kazuri submerged his entire body including his head in the bathtub, then emerged and swept his hair back in what he thought was a cool manner.

 

At this, the maids attending to his bath all turned their heads away in unison as if they had seen something unbearable.

 

However, Kazuri was convinced without doubt that the maids turned their heads because they were embarrassed by how handsome he looked.

 

‘Hehe. Cute things. I am quite handsome indeed. Keke.’

 

* * *

 

“No.”

 

“But Your Highness, I need to go to the atelier, at least to the atelier. I need to get measured to order a dress. I also need to choose shoes and accessories needed for decoration. I can’t prepare carelessly for a once-in-a-lifetime debutante ball. Wouldn’t it be fine if I go inside the shop together with the knights?”

 

Marisselle was pleading after being refused permission to go out to prepare for her debutante ball.

 

“Still, no.”

 

“But if you could tell me the reason why not…”

 

“The reason is that it’s dangerous! So for the time being, no. Instead, I’ll call the most successful designer and jeweler in the Empire.”

 

Morgan answered indifferently, looking only at documents without even glancing at Marisselle.

 

“What? I can’t use such expensive places. I don’t have that kind of money either. To prepare according to my level, I need to go myself-”

 

Marisselle understood Morgan’s feelings but continued trying to persuade him, thinking it was too excessive.

 

However, Morgan gave a different answer instead of permission.

 

“I’ll pay for the expenses. Think of it as a debutante gift.”

 

Only then did he raise his head and gaze at Marisselle.

 

Marisselle was so dumbfounded and flabbergasted that her mouth fell open.

 

“That’s too excessive for a gift, Your Highness.”

 

“Excessive? Then think of it as a performance bonus. And you can just choose something reasonable. I don’t know why you’re saying it’s excessive when I don’t know how expensive the things you’re planning to choose are.”

 

“What? No, it’s not that I’m going to choose expensive things…”

 

Marisselle was flustered as the direction of the conversation suddenly went somewhere strange.

 

Being this firm was tantamount to declaring he absolutely wouldn’t let her out.

 

She had no choice but to back down.

 

“I understand. Then please call them. Since Your Highness clearly said it’s a gift and a performance bonus, I’ll choose what I like. You can’t be petty and scold me for spending a lot.”

 

Marisselle decided to take advantage of this situation since it had come to this.

 

He was someone who had money overflowing anyway.

 

Chuckle. Morgan laughed.

 

“As you wish.”

 

Then Marisselle slightly pouted and left the study.

 

Morgan saw Marisselle secretly pouting and let out another faint laugh.

 

As Marisselle said, if knights accompanied her even inside the shops, there wouldn’t really be any problem.

 

But then his subordinates would be the first to see Marisselle’s appearance when she came out wearing dresses and other attire.

 

Morgan really disliked that idea.

 

Whatever dress Marisselle wore, whatever jewelry she chose, he had to be the first to see it.

 

And if he called designers or jewelers to the manor, he could help choose together and also see Marisselle in her dress.

 

Since Marisselle always wore simple clothes with almost no decoration, he absolutely had to be the first to see her in a party dress.

 

Absolutely no other guy should see it first.

 

He had used danger as an excuse, but this was the real reason for the outing ban.

 

Ring ring.

 

Morgan rang the bell to call Porel and give him orders.

 

“Call the Empire’s most successful fashion designer and jeweler. No, call everyone needed for a debutante. As quickly as possible.”

 

“Master. Perhaps… is this for Miss Marisselle’s debutante preparations?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“Yes. I understand. I’ll prepare everything as quickly as possible.”

 

“Oh, if possible, make it after 2 o’clock the day after tomorrow.”

 

“Yes. Your Highness.”

 

Porel gave a brief answer and left the room.

 

His retreating figure somehow looked cheerful.

 

* * *

 

“Oh my! Oh my! What is all this about!”

 

“Oh my! Indeed.”

 

“Huh? That, that person. It’s Ma, Madame Bronte from Ludia Atelier!”

 

“What? Is she such an important person?”

 

“Of course! You could say that. She’s so famous! Even I only saw her once when Miss Paisley was here.”

 

“Oh, oh, this isn’t just the atelier that came? It’s Team Bronte!”

 

One maid couldn’t hide her excitement seeing not only clothing but also accessories and shoes being brought in.

 

“What’s Team Bronte?”

 

“They’re the team that works with Madame Bronte, and they only move for special cases where they want to take responsibility from head to toe. I saw them only once when Miss Paisley was alive. It’s not a team that moves for money.”

 

“Really? Then it must be amazing. But wait, does His Highness have any banquets to attend?”

 

“Come on. Has His Grace the Duke ever called people so grandly before?”

 

“Ah… no. Then could it be the young master…?”

 

“Oh my. You dense girl. Don’t you see Madame Bronte’s excited face and the dresses coming in?”

 

“Huh? You’re right? Then… could it be Miss Marisselle?”

 

“That’s right. Since her debutante is coming soon, I think His Highness called them for our governess.”

 

“Oh my. Then. Miss Marisselle will become the Duchess in the future…”

 

“Shh! Watch your mouth. You can’t carelessly speak such words. Just think it to yourself. Understand?”

 

A senior maid warned the newly arrived maid to watch her words.

 

The new maid looked slightly startled and nodded while keeping her mouth tightly shut.

 

Dozens of dresses, shoes, and jewelry boxes were continuously moved to the second floor.

 

“Who’s in charge of the governess today?”

 

“Lis.”

 

“Wow. Lis is lucky. I want to see the governess’s dresses and jewels too…”

 

“I want to see them too. The atmosphere of the Duke’s household has changed a lot since the governess arrived. Right?”

 

“Yes. That’s right. The atmosphere was so heavy and bleak, not just calm, but now it’s like a spring day. Hehe. Working has become so much easier!”

 

“Who would have thought such a day would come. Oh. Even I’m getting excited.”

 

Then, head maid Mary shouted.

 

“Now, now! Stop looking and everyone return to your positions!”

 

The maids turned away with disappointed faces while holding onto their excited feelings.

 

* * *

 

“Oh! That dress! Move it so it doesn’t drag. Be careful there too! Chloe! Hurton! Quickly bring up those jewelry boxes and shoe boxes too!”

 

Madame Bronte bustled between the first and second floors with a full smile on her face.

 

“Hmph. Finally, I can dress up Lady Marisselle with my own hands. And at the Duke’s household too. Hohoho.”

 

Bronte was excited at the thought of dressing up Marisselle.

 

When she visited the atelier with Jenti Bercer, Baroness, she was a young lady who immediately sparked the desire to dress her up the moment she saw her.

 

She was a young lady who firmly declined even when just asked to try something on.

 

She had made up her mind to succeed on the next visit. But that was the last time.

 

But unexpectedly, the Duke’s household called for her. And for Marisselle’s debutante preparations at that.

 

The rumor that the Duke’s household cherished Marisselle was already widespread.

 

She was told all costs would be billed to the Duke’s household, which was also a very interesting point.

 

That meant it wasn’t simply because Marisselle was the young master’s governess that they cherished her, but there was something beyond that.

 

Bronte’s decision to deploy Team Bronte was partly because the client was Marisselle, but also because the Duke was calling and paying for it.

 

Her intuition was telling her.

 

The Duke didn’t order his own clothing or shoes, but she was certain the Duke would volunteer to be Marisselle’s cavalier.

 

The reason was that he specified the date and time.

 

When she asked, it wasn’t a date and time that Marisselle had set.

 

Marisselle, being a governess, wouldn’t call for her nor was she someone who would specify particular times.

 

‘The cost of calling us is quite substantial, and it would be burdensome for a marquis family to handle. Especially spending such money on a debutante.’

 

That meant the Duke had volunteered to make the request.

 

‘Why would he? Obviously to observe, of course.’

 

Hohoho. When Lady Marisselle is choosing dresses and fitting accessories, I’ll subtly suggest the Duke’s attire too. He absolutely won’t be able to refuse.

 

Madame Bronte giggled to herself while thinking of her scheme.

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