I’ll Become the Heroine’s Capable Divorce Partner - Chapter 44

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Chapter 44

“Yes, that’s right…….”

In the end, I raised both hands in surrender.

Then the Crown Prince, curious about something, kept persistently questioning me.

“The Duke’s House must have retained a personal lawyer. Why did you come all the way here?”

Well, since I came out anyway, I was thinking of finding a divorce lawyer for Isabel while I was at it.

…I couldn’t say that, so.

“I just can’t live carelessly forever, you know? I want to achieve something with my own strength.”

When I answered that way, a glint appeared in the Crown Prince’s eyes.

“Then what kind of business are you thinking of?”

“A dress shop. Fashion is the field I’m most familiar with, after all.”

It’s not bragging, but this body is still the flower of high society, right?

Everything Elodie wore became fashionable.

Though I don’t have professional knowledge about fashion.

It’s more like I can instinctively feel ‘this outfit is pretty’ or ‘this outfit is not so great.’

“So I’ll probably be hiring staff needed for the dress shop from now on. I came to make contracts related to that.”

Well, anyway.

I think it’s okay to talk about this much.

Since I’ll be promoting as the dress shop’s model anyway, it might be better to reveal some information at this point.

As long as Isabel’s existence doesn’t get exposed until I successfully divorce, it doesn’t matter.

Instead.

“Um, could you please keep my dress shop business a secret?”

“Why is that?”

“As you know, our family is quite patriarchal.”

At those words, the Crown Prince immediately looked convinced.

Goodness, to draw such quick understanding from that rational and logical Male Protagonist.

As expected of a villainous family worthy of being the female protagonist’s trial.

“Especially Elder Brother dislikes women taking the forefront in business, so I don’t know how he might interfere.”

“I understand.”

The Crown Prince nodded and suddenly asked me a question.

“Then whose name are you planning to put the dress shop under?”

“Pardon?”

“If you’re going to run it secretly, Princess Laventess can’t appear directly when contracting the business location.”

Ah, that’s true.

The Crown Prince added with a benevolent expression.

“If you need help, please feel free to ask.”

However, the Crown Prince didn’t need to show me such kindness.

Given what the original Elodie had done so far, he probably didn’t have good feelings toward me.

Why on earth?

“First, thank you for the kindness. But why are you trying to help me?”

I spoke while trying not to show my wariness.

The Crown Prince gave a bitter smile.

“Well, looking at you, Princess, I feel like my thinking has been narrow-minded until now.”

“Excuse me, but I don’t quite understand what you mean.”

“Um, well.”

The Crown Prince, who had been organizing his thoughts for a moment, continued.

“Even though I’m someone who governs state affairs, I haven’t given much thought to noblewomen and ladies entering society. It’s quite embarrassing.”

The Crown Prince’s expression as he said this really did look a bit embarrassed.

“Separately, I think your challenge is positive, Princess. So I’m trying to help as a way of reflecting on myself…… does that seem strange?”

The Crown Prince glanced at me cautiously.

I felt a bit strange.

The Crown Prince, of all people, was reading my mood?

“Of course, to put you at ease, Princess, I’m thinking of adding additional clauses to the existing New Trade Route development contract.”

Just from those words, I could tell.

The Crown Prince certainly seemed to be trying to be considerate of me.

However.

“It’s fine. Thank you for the offer, but you don’t need to help.”

I refused with a smiling face, cutting it short.

No matter what, contracting a shop under someone else’s name is a bit much, right?

Besides.

‘I already decided to get help from Isabel.’

When I had Isabel handle the painting purchase last time, she did the work well, you know?

Since she said she was confident, I should be able to entrust it to her.

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince’s expression became slightly odd at my answer.

“Is someone else helping you?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The Crown Prince, who had been hesitating for a moment, asked again.

“If it’s not rude, may I ask who you’re getting help from?”

“I can’t tell you that.”

Then the Crown Prince somehow looked a bit dejected.

What’s with that expression?

But I wasn’t curious enough to continue the conversation further.

“Um, I don’t have much time left for my appointment. I really should go.”

“Ah…….”

The Crown Prince, who had been moving his lips as if to ask something, soon smiled brightly and exchanged farewells.

“Yes, please go safely.”

After parting with the Crown Prince like that.

I tilted my head and walked away.

Somehow His Highness the Crown Prince looked strangely wistful.

Could he be bored or something?

‘No way, that can’t be.’

He’s one of the busiest people in the Empire, isn’t he?

He’s someone who can take care of himself just fine, so I just need to do what I have to do.

With that, I completely brushed away thoughts about the Crown Prince.

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That evening.

Joshua was deep in thought.

‘I never expected to encounter the Princess on Elton Street of all places.’

To think she would proceed with employment contracts with employees after receiving legal consultation.

Usually, they would use their noble authority to push through unreasonable contracts.

She handles work more thoroughly than expected.

I’ve felt this since before, but contrary to appearances, Elodie seems to have a very meticulous personality.

However, what personally surprised Joshua the most was.

‘She seemed completely uninterested in me…’

Today’s Elodie had only greeted Joshua and showed no interest at all, trying to pass by just like that.

Her attitude was so businesslike that Joshua unconsciously ended up stopping the Princess.

‘This is driving me crazy. My self-consciousness seems too inflated.’

Joshua couldn’t stand it anymore and covered his face with both hands.

Still, he felt wronged.

Surely she used to always look at me with those wistful eyes before?!

“What on earth are you thinking about?”

“……”

Just then, someone asked a question in an indifferent voice.

Joshua roughly removed his hands from his face.

His violet eyes stared directly at his longtime friend and retainer, Richard.

‘The person the Princess would ask for help would probably be Richard.’

They have a mutual confidentiality agreement.

And there’s also what he investigated regarding the orphanage this time.

With appropriate compensation, she could request deals without burden.

“Princess Laventess seems to trust you quite a bit.”

Joshua unconsciously spoke in a sullen voice.

Richard, who had a bewildered expression, asked back.

“Pardon? What do you mean by that?”

“Well, the Princess has been getting quite a bit of help from you, hasn’t she.”

“Help… are you referring to the orphanage matter?”

Richard still had a clueless expression.

At the same time, Joshua’s expression brightened a little.

“Don’t tell me you don’t know?”

“What exactly are you talking about?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

Joshua quickly shook his head.

‘I see. The Princess didn’t ask Richard for help.’

Somehow his mood lifted.

Moreover, hadn’t she shared the secret of the dress shop with him?

It felt like Elodie trusted Joshua…

Just then.

‘Wait, am I feeling good?’

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