I’ll Be the Heroine’s Competent Divorce Partner - Chapter 127

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Chapter 127

 

At those words, Richard remained silent for a long while.

 

His face showed he was deeply lost in thought.

 

‘Did I act too pretentious?’

 

It seemed like I got carried away by the atmosphere and gave a long speech…

 

Just as Isabel was breaking out in a cold sweat belatedly.

 

“I see.”

 

Richard nodded lightly.

 

His previously sunken expression was nowhere to be seen, replaced by a strangely light look.

 

“In any case, it was my decision, my choice… you say.”

 

That was right.

 

The decision to preserve his friendship with Joshua was entirely Richard’s choice.

 

A precious friend.

 

The first woman he had felt rational affection for.

 

It was clear which of the two was more precious.

 

Moreover, if it was a matter already decided, there was no reason to look back and waver.

 

“Thank you, Count Delainey.”

 

“Huh? I didn’t do anything though…”

 

Isabel replied timidly to the unexpected thanks.

 

Richard smiled and shook his head.

 

“No, you just gave me advice, didn’t you?”

 

Wasn’t that too shallow to be called advice?

 

Isabel just rolled her eyes awkwardly, but in any case, Richard before her looked tremendously relieved.

 

“It really was a great help. I mean it.”

 

As if dozens or hundreds of stones had been piled on him, his chest had always felt stuffy.

 

But now his heart felt quite light.

 

As if he had finally cleared away all the stones that couldn’t be moved before.

 

Richard accepted his decision with a light heart.

 

* * *

 

David entered the townhouse fuming with anger.

 

The servants passing by quickly bowed their heads at the Head of Family’s unexpectedly early return.

 

“Welcome back, Head of Family.”

 

But David was in no mood to acknowledge their greetings.

 

He jerked his head up and shouted while grinding his teeth.

 

“What are you looking at? Everyone get lost!”

 

The startled servants scattered like sparrows hit by cold water.

 

David, unable to contain his anger, stomped heavily across the townhouse.

 

“Damn it, nothing is going right!”

 

Bang!!

 

The office door slammed shut with a crash.

 

Left alone in the room, David grumbled for a while before irritably looking around.

 

His anger just wouldn’t subside.

 

So he tried to smash the items on his desk as usual.

 

‘Hm?’

 

Suddenly David’s eyes widened slightly.

 

On the desk, letters addressed to him were neatly organized.

 

Among them, one letter caught his eye.

 

On the envelope was written a completely unexpected sender’s name.

 

“…Marquis Bartsen?”

 

He picked up the letter with a suspicious expression.

 

In fact, David found Marquis Bartsen somewhat uncomfortable.

 

Basically, there was quite an age difference between David and him.

 

And in the end, hadn’t the marriage proposal with Elodie fallen through?

 

Even recently, there were rumors that the Marquis had gone to the Yusta Hotel on his own and been humiliated by Elodie.

 

‘What on earth does he want to say?’

 

David tore open the letter envelope with reluctant hands.

 

After reading the letter with an indifferent gaze for a moment.

 

His eyes widened.

 

“Oh ho.”

 

Surprisingly, the letter contained content that would tempt David.

 

That content was exactly…

 

* * *

 

A few days later.

 

In the dressing room of the newly arranged ‘Lucerno Townhouse’.

 

I sat in front of the Dressing Table mirror, constantly examining my appearance.

 

Today’s concept was exactly this.

 

‘Pretending not to be dressed up, but actually fully dressed up’ look.

 

‘I don’t want to show His Highness the Crown Prince that I’m too excited.’

 

However, I also didn’t want to go out looking shabby.

 

‘I want to look as pretty as possible.’

 

Pouting my lips, I unnecessarily touched my long flowing hair.

 

I applied another layer of lipstick.

 

After patting the hem of my dress to smooth out the wrinkles, I eventually made a tearful face and quickly turned around.

 

“Isabel, don’t I look a bit strange today?!”

 

No, doesn’t my makeup look a bit lacking today?

 

And I don’t think this dress color suits me very well either!

 

Meanwhile, at that question, Isabel shook her head with an expression of utter exasperation.

 

“Elodie, just how many times are you going to ask?”

 

But that was only for a moment.

 

Isabel, who had been carefully examining me from head to toe, chuckled softly.

 

“You look very beautiful today.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes. You have the beauty befitting a promotional model for Bella Dress Shop.”

 

How should I put it, it was a remarkably trustworthy statement.

 

After all, Isabel was truly serious when it came to the dress shop.

 

However, when Isabel said that, I became anxious all over again.

 

“Do I… look too dressed up?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“You know what I mean. What if I tried too hard to dress up and His Highness finds it burdensome?”

 

“Please, Elodie.”

 

Isabel snapped with an exasperated expression.

 

“Calm down. His Highness was the one who requested to meet first, so would he really act that way?”

 

Hmph.

 

I quietly deflated.

 

Isabel, who had been shaking her head, took a quick look around the surroundings.

 

At the same time, her expression softened gently.

 

“Anyway, I’m really glad the move was completed safely.”

 

That was true.

 

Managing Bella Dress Shop and checking the contract with His Highness the Crown Prince.

 

And even the New Continent development celebration.

 

Though I was busy with various matters, I still managed to complete the move safely!

 

Actually, well, it wasn’t tremendously difficult.

 

Generally, most of the world’s troublesome matters can be resolved by spending money.

 

However, seeing her say that, it seems she’s still bothered by the fact that I stayed at a hotel.

 

“Hmm, I think hotel life was more comfortable though?”

 

To ease Isabel’s mind even a little, I deliberately acted playful.

 

“Elodie, really.”

 

Isabel, who had been smiling bitterly, suddenly glanced at me with a mischievous look.

 

“That aside, you’ve never paid this much attention when meeting someone. You really are concerned about His Highness the Crown Prince, aren’t you?”

 

At that teasing question, I unconsciously stiffened my shoulders with a start.

 

‘Ugh.’

 

But that was only for a moment.

 

I obediently nodded my head.

 

“You’re right. I…”

 

My face flushes hot on its own.

 

But I didn’t want to hide my true feelings anymore.

 

I gulped down my dry saliva and quickly finished my words.

 

“I want to look as pretty as possible for His Highness the Crown Prince.”

 

His Highness had clearly called it a ‘date proposal’ to me, and I had accepted it too.

 

That means we both have at least some romantic interest in each other, right?

 

It’s only natural to want to look pretty for the man you like.

 

However.

 

“…Still, I don’t want to make it too obvious that I like him.”

 

I subtly averted my gaze and mumbled quietly.

 

“Oh my.”

 

Meanwhile, Isabel, who heard my answer, opened her eyes wide like a surprised rabbit.

 

Then she covered her mouth and burst into giggles.

 

“My goodness, Elodie. I can see why His Highness the Crown Prince asked you on a date.”

 

Isabel threw out a playful joke.

 

“How could he just leave someone this cute alone?”

 

“Stop it, do you think I’m some little child?”

 

I frowned and turned my body back toward the mirror with a swift motion.

 

Then I glared at Isabel through the mirror.

 

“Stop teasing me already.”

 

“I’m being serious though? It’s just, how should I put it.”

 

Isabel murmured softly with a wistful expression.

 

“It feels like watching a child I’ve carefully raised fall in love for the first time…?”

 

“…”

 

That’s enough.

 

Rather than continue this banter, it would be much better to just focus on getting ready.

 

I shook my head and looked down at the silk ribbons placed on the dressing table with careful eyes.

 

‘Would yellow be better? Or light green?’

 

But then.

 

Isabel, who had approached me, pulled over a jewelry box that had been placed in the corner.

 

Her white hands picked up a hairpin studded with small blue sapphires.

 

“I think this would suit you better.”

 

“Do you think so?”

 

“Yes, just hold still for a moment.”

 

A little later.

 

After finally arranging my hair, Isabel looked me over from various angles and smiled brightly.

 

“This is definitely the best. You look beautiful.”

 

I looked into the mirror once more.

 

I could see the jeweled pin sparkling blue within my pink hair.

 

‘I can definitely trust Isabel’s sense of style, can’t I?’

 

Just as I was nodding with a satisfied expression on my face.

 

Knock knock knock.

 

A short knock rang out.

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