I’ll Be the Heroine’s Competent Divorce Partner - Chapter 122

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Chapter 122

 

What?

 

For a moment, David doubted his own ears.

 

That girl isn’t even a noble anymore, so why is she attending this celebration?

 

And she’s entering together with His Highness the Crown Prince?!

 

‘What is this…!’

 

David’s eyes widened in shock.

 

In the distance, he could see Joshua entering the banquet hall.

 

And the lady with pink hair standing confidently beside him was…

 

“My goodness, look at that!”

 

“His Highness the Crown Prince has come with Lady Elodie?!”

 

The surprised guests stirred loudly.

 

Under the brilliant chandelier lights, Elodie walked gracefully while receiving the Crown Prince’s courteous escort.

 

Her appearance with a gentle smile looked very composed.

 

Moreover, the dress she was wearing also instantly drew people’s attention.

 

“Oh my, that dress is…”

 

“It’s truly beautiful.”

 

The noble ladies gazed at Elodie’s dress as if enchanted.

 

If the chemise dress was what first brought Bella’s Dress Shop to fame, this dress was a more formal evolution of the previous design.

 

The satin dress, tailored perfectly without a single flaw, was luxurious in itself.

 

But the seamstresses had applied all their craftsmanship to it.

 

The widely cut neckline and the rounded, puffed shoulders.

 

And on the skirt hem, small jewels were delicately sewn in embroidered patterns.

 

The line that fell smoothly straight from the high waistline to the dress hem gave an elegant yet sophisticated feeling.

 

The comfort characteristic of chemise dresses, and the dignity of ballroom dresses as well.

 

It was truly an elegant form that caught two birds with one stone.

 

‘It must be a work from Bella’s Dress Shop, right?’

 

The ladies felt it instinctively.

 

At this very moment.

 

A new trend was about to begin.

 

Among them, several ladies’ eyes gleamed as sharp as hawks.

 

‘I need to commission that dress as quickly as possible.’

 

It was truly an interesting situation.

 

The Crown Prince, who had never had any romantic rumors with any woman until now, was appearing at a party with a lady for the first time.

 

Moreover, that partner was Elodie, the protagonist of the ‘Laventess divorce lawsuit’ that had recently stirred up the Empire’s high society.

 

At that time, Elodie had been expelled from her family for taking Isabel’s side in the divorce lawsuit.

 

And wasn’t David, who had expelled Elodie, also present at this very gathering!

 

‘The Duke is…’

 

People glanced sideways at David with eyes full of curiosity.

 

David was grinding his lips, persistently fixing his gaze on his younger sister.

 

His face was completely distorted with anger.

 

‘Damn it.’

 

David clenched his fist tightly.

 

If she was expelled from the family, she should know her place and stay quietly crushed.

 

How dare she attend the celebration banquet escorted by the Crown Prince?!

 

“Lady Elodie, this way.”

 

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince headed toward the platform covered with red silk along with Elodie.

 

This was a ceremony to honor the achievements of the explorers before hosting the celebration banquet.

 

The Crown Prince stepped onto the platform.

 

Elodie took her seat at the place of honor located near the platform.

 

In the distance, she could see Isabel and Count Disraeli mingling among the distinguished guests.

 

At that moment.

 

As if sensing her gaze, the Count looked directly in her direction.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Elodie’s eyes widened.

 

‘Did we just make eye contact?’

 

But it seemed to have been her imagination after all.

 

The Count, who had seemed to be watching her for a moment, soon shifted his gaze toward the Crown Prince.

 

The Crown Prince opened his mouth with a calm voice.

 

“Today, we are finally able to deliver joyful news to the people of the Empire.”

 

The Crown Prince had an inherent power to draw attention.

 

Even though his voice wasn’t particularly loud, the murmuring people instantly fell silent.

 

“Our explorers, with their unwavering courage and noble spirit, have finally discovered the New Continent after a long voyage. We wish to commend their achievements.”

 

Having finished speaking, the Crown Prince gave a signal to the attendant waiting at the entrance of the banquet hall.

 

Once again, the doors of the banquet hall opened.

 

A middle-aged man dressed neatly in formal wear entered.

 

Having spent a long time outdoors, his tanned skin and broad chest were striking.

 

All the guests’ attention was drawn to him.

 

“Ah, is that person the main figure of this expedition?”

 

“It seems so.”

 

The man with a thoroughly tense expression walked stiffly toward the Crown Prince.

 

The Crown Prince spoke with a clear voice.

 

“Captain of the Esmeralda, Raoul.”

 

“Yes, Your Highness the Crown Prince.”

 

Captain Raoul knelt on one knee and showed proper respect.

 

At the same time, the Crown Prince drew the sword from his waist.

 

It was a ceremonial sword with a dulled blade.

 

“I, Joshua Kael de Eisenach, commend your achievement of exploring the unknown world with steadfast spirit and bringing honor to the Empire, and hereby appoint Raoul as a knight.”

 

The Crown Prince who made that declaration raised his sword and lightly tapped Raoul’s shoulders.

 

“May you continue to live a life without shame as a knight of the Empire.”

 

“I will deeply engrave those words and swear to serve with loyalty as a knight of the Empire,”

 

Raoul bowed his head deeply and made his oath.

 

With that, the knighthood ceremony came to an end.

 

“Rise.”

 

The Crown Prince personally helped Raoul to his feet and continued warmly.

 

“You’ve truly worked hard, Raoul. While I’ve appointed you as a representative, the other explorers will also receive decorations.”

 

“Not at all. This was only possible because of Your Highness the Crown Prince’s full support.”

 

Raoul also smiled brightly as he replied.

 

The Crown Prince gently shook his head.

 

“You make me ashamed to say such things. I merely provided material support, while your efforts and dedication were the greatest. Also…”

 

The Crown Prince paused for a moment and looked toward Elodie.

 

Then he continued with a firm voice.

 

“Without Lady Elodie’s help, the development of the New Continent could never have succeeded.”

 

The distinguished guests’ eyes widened in an instant.

 

‘Lady Elodie?’

 

‘Why suddenly Lady?’

 

‘Could there be… a reason they entered together?’

 

Meanwhile, David gritted his teeth and glared at his younger sister.

 

He’d had a bad feeling ever since she entered the banquet hall with the Crown Prince so conspicuously.

 

But what was with that bombshell statement that suddenly came out?!

 

But to think that it was that lady who proposed the solution!

Moreover, the Crown Prince didn’t miss this favorable atmosphere.

Moreover, the crown prince did not let this favorable atmosphere slip away.

“Therefore, Lady Elodie will be the greatest contributor to this New Continent development. In recognition of that contribution….”

 

The Crown Prince declared resolutely.

 

“I will grant Lady Elodie a new title.”

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