I’ll Be the Heroine’s Competent Divorce Partner - Chapter 109

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Chapter 109

 

In fact, right now I was living out a long-cherished dream I’d had since my previous life.

 

Staying in a luxury hotel suite, ordering room service every meal, and lounging around leisurely.

 

A wealthy and carefree unemployed person, that is.

 

‘Is it really okay for a person to be this happy?’

 

Rolling around on the sofa, I stretched out my hand and picked up a dacquoise I’d ordered through room service.

 

Taking a big bite, the fluffy texture and sweet taste delighted my tongue.

 

As I was thoroughly enjoying this leisurely life, I fell into thought for a moment.

 

‘Still, I never expected women’s suits to become such a huge hit.’

 

Though opinions were divided, they were tremendously popular among young ladies who were sensitive to fashion.

 

And while older noble ladies still found them unfamiliar, they had a positive reaction to the very concept of women wearing ‘clothing with the same convenience as men’s.’

 

The demand was so explosive that we recently hired more seamstresses.

 

So much so that newspaper editorials mentioned the ‘women’s suit craze’ as a recent new social phenomenon.

 

And what do people care about?

 

Sales figures.

 

‘Ah, I wish I could live like this forever…’

 

Just as I was once again fully savoring the sweet taste of life.

 

Click.

 

The door opened.

 

Beyond it, a beautiful noblewoman with honey-colored blonde hair elegantly pinned up appeared.

 

“I’m here, Miss.”

 

It was Isabel.

 

In her arms was a large bouquet of flowers.

 

I groggily sat up from where I’d been sprawled flat on the sofa.

 

“Ah, Sister-in-law. You’re here?”

 

“…”

 

Isabel stared at me intently with a mysterious look, then asked seriously.

 

“Doesn’t your back hurt from lying down like that all the time?”

 

“It doesn’t hurt. It feels completely great. I want to live like this for the rest of my life.”

 

I gave her a thumbs up.

 

Isabel shook her head and asked another question.

 

“And there’s nothing uncomfortable about it?”

 

“Of course not. The staff come to clean every time, I eat proper meals at every mealtime, and I sleep in every single day. This is heaven, heaven.”

 

Indeed, my face was as smooth and glossy as a boiled egg.

 

Eating well, sleeping well, and playing around – of course it would be.

 

But Isabel still couldn’t shake her pitying expression.

 

“Still… nowhere can be as comfortable as home.”

 

She must be concerned about the circumstances that led to me living in a hotel.

 

Well, from the outside it might look like ‘she was kicked out of Laventess.’

 

For helping Isabel with her divorce.

 

Well, that’s not entirely wrong though…

 

“Oh, don’t worry about it. I’m really comfortable.”

 

I waved my hand dismissively and quickly added.

 

“It’s not like I’ll live in a hotel forever, I’ll find a townhouse soon. So Sister-in-law, please don’t worry too much…”

 

But then.

 

Isabel’s eyes widened.

 

Her gaze was fixed on the scattered documents on the table.

 

‘Oh no.’

 

I gasped and tried to stop Isabel, but it was already too late.

 

She set down the bouquet and hastily picked up the documents.

 

At the same time, Isabel’s face twisted with dismay.

 

“This is…”

 

Oh no. I should have put them away beforehand.

 

I clicked my tongue inwardly and forced a smile as I spoke.

 

“Um, Sister-in-law?”

 

“…”

 

But Isabel still kept her lips tightly sealed.

 

I cautiously watched Isabel’s expression.

 

“I told you before that I wanted to become independent from Laventess.”

 

“…”

 

“Don’t worry about it. I’m much happier now.”

 

At those words, Isabel, who had been silent all along, suddenly lifted her head.

 

Her beautiful eyes, resembling green shade, were trembling violently.

 

“Still, Elodie suffered because of me.”

 

Well, I understand why Isabel is so shocked.

 

In noble society that values honor, being expelled from one’s family was indeed a very severe punishment.

 

It meant that ‘Elodie’ no longer had the qualification of being a family member.

 

Naturally, she wouldn’t be able to receive the family’s protection anymore.

 

However.

 

“No.”

 

I shook my head firmly.

 

“It’s not because of you, Sister-in-law.”

 

“…Miss.”

 

“I wanted to become independent from the family, so I joined hands with Isabel who wanted freedom. And we succeeded magnificently.”

 

To Isabel, who couldn’t hide her bewildered expression, I continued speaking gently.

 

“I now have an excellent business called ‘Bella Dress Shop.’ I’ve accumulated more than enough wealth to support myself, and my status as ‘the dress shop’s representative’ is also secure.”

 

“That’s…”

 

“This is all the result of my own efforts. And I’m very proud of who I am now. So for Sister-in-law to say such things…”

 

I proudly lifted my chin.

 

Looking straight into Isabel’s eyes, I calmly concluded my words.

 

“Though it may not have been intentional, it’s still no different from ignoring my achievements.”

 

At those words, Isabel took a deep breath.

 

After a moment.

 

“You’re right, I was too hasty.”

 

Isabel answered calmly.

 

The green gaze looking at me had settled quietly like a forest after a storm had passed.

 

It seems she’s calmed down a bit now?

 

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to dismiss your efforts.”

 

“Good. Then let’s end this conversation here.”

 

I gave a bright smile and awkwardly scratched my cheek.

 

“Come to think of it, calling you Sister-in-law is a bit strange now.”

 

Isabel also smiled awkwardly.

 

“That’s true. I’m divorced from David now.”

 

“Then shall we take this opportunity to sort out how we address each other?”

 

At my suggestion, Isabel’s eyes widened.

 

“Then what should I call you from now on…”

 

“Elodie.”

 

At my firm answer, Isabel blinked quietly.

 

That’s understandable, since nobles usually only allow names and nicknames among close friends.

 

Normally they would politely address each other with ‘Lady.’

 

“I’d like Sister-in-law to call me Elodie.”

 

I subtly watched Isabel’s reaction.

 

This has been a long-time dream of mine.

 

Becoming friends with the original female protagonist, my favorite character.

 

“…Would that not be okay?”

 

At that cautious question, a smile slowly spread across Isabel’s face.

 

It was a bright smile without a speck of doubt.

 

“Elodie.”

 

The moment I heard that call.

 

A thrill rushed through me from head to toe.

 

I felt a strong conviction.

 

At this moment, I had completely changed the original story.

 

I was no longer the mean sister-in-law who constantly looked down on Isabel, and Isabel was no longer the oppressed daughter-in-law.

 

We stood side by side as equal friends.

 

That fact was deeply moving.

 

“Please take care of me from now on. This time not as Sister-in-law and sister-in-law, but…”

 

Isabel, who had put down the documents, extended her hand to me.

 

She was asking for a handshake.

 

At the same time, her eyes curved like crescents.

 

“As friends, I mean.”

 

I clasped Isabel’s hand as if enchanted.

 

I could feel her warm body temperature through our joined hands.

 

Like walking on clouds, I felt unbearably elated.

 

I smiled brightly, following Isabel’s lead.

 

“I look forward to working with you too, Isabel.”

 

After the situation had calmed down somewhat.

 

I looked at the bouquet Isabel had brought with her.

 

“But what’s that bouquet? I’ve never seen flowers like those before.”

 

The bouquet was mainly composed of pale pastel-toned apricot-colored flowers.

 

The blossoms were so large that, with a bit of exaggeration, they were about the size of an adult man’s palm.

 

As a noble Lady, I had seen various kinds of flowers, but I had never seen flowers like those before.

 

“Oh, this? It came for Elodie.”

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