I’ll Become the Heroine’s Capable Divorce Partner - Chapter 6

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Chapter 6

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After that.

Elodie spent a long time persuading Isabel.

Isabel listened carefully to her sister-in-law’s explanation and eventually agreed that the proposal was quite effective.

However, the problem was that Elodie’s role in that proposal was significant.

If something went wrong, even Elodie’s reputation could fall to the ground…

‘Why is the young lady so eager to help me?’

Isabel furrowed her brow and fell deep into thought.

Elodie von Laventess.

Isabel’s sister-in-law and the Empire’s only ducal daughter.

Although she didn’t openly torment Isabel like Marisa did, Isabel actually found it even more difficult to face Elodie.

Born into noble status, Elodie had never once treated Isabel as an equal.

Although Isabel was also from a distinguished count house, Elodie had infinite pride in her own status as ‘the Empire’s only ducal daughter.’

Thus, Elodie looked down on everyone as naturally as breathing, and was even more ruthless when dealing with her sister-in-law who was ignored by the family.

Every time she met those eyes that ignored her as if it were natural, her heart ached…

‘Right, I shouldn’t expect too much.’

At the same time, Isabel’s eyes calmly settled.

After all, wasn’t she still ‘that’ Elodie?

It was probably just a kind of whim.

Or perhaps for some reason she didn’t like Marisa and was trying to interfere using Isabel as an excuse.

‘Let’s just get to work.’

Isabel deliberately ignored the rising expectations.

She grabbed her quill pen once again and began to immerse herself in document work.

But her heart beating on its own…

She simply couldn’t stop that.

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Time passed quickly and finally it was the day of the garden party.

Thanks to Isabel’s dedication over several days and nights, the Laventess Ducal Garden was truly steeped in the essence of spring.

Particularly overwhelming were the various spring flowers that bloomed throughout the entire garden.

The flowers that bloomed harmoniously in matching colors were so beautiful that the ducal garden looked like a landscape painting created with an artist’s utmost devotion.

Beyond that, there were comfortable chairs and elegant tableware, abundant food and beverages.

It was truly a flawless garden party.

And in that garden that Isabel had devoted her heart to decorating, Marisa was enthusiastically gossiping about Isabel.

“I could tell from when she stepped forward as the party host. Just look at these flower decorations.”

Marisa tapped the fresh flower arrangements on the table with her index finger and let out a sneer.

“Isn’t it really tacky?”

“Ah…”

The noble ladies present subtly glanced at each other.

That was because today’s garden party was objectively quite excellent.

But despite that uncomfortable atmosphere, Marisa didn’t care at all.

“I suppose since her origins are what they are, that vulgar taste shows through.”

Strictly speaking, Marisa wasn’t qualified to say such things.

Marisa was from a viscount house, while Isabel was from a count house.

Moreover, the guests gathered here were a mix of high and low nobility.

In such a situation, bringing up origins was tantamount to ignoring all the lower nobles attending the party.

The noble ladies’ faces became ambiguous.

There, Marisa went even further.

“And about the expenses used for this party. She didn’t even ask for my permission, you know?”

Marisa clicked her tongue loudly for all to hear.

“This makes me think she’s ignoring me, the family elder.”

“Oh my, really?”

“You must feel so hurt.”

The noble ladies agreed verbally while unable to hide their subtle expressions.

No matter how much Marisa was the current duke’s stepmother and family elder, those words crossed the line somewhat.

Since Marisa wasn’t even the family head, why should she need to approve budget execution?

Moreover, domestic affairs were the mistress’s domain.

It was clearly Isabel’s right.

“She seems lacking in various ways to establish herself as the ducal house’s mistress.”

“Ah, I see.”

“Really, covering for that child’s shortcomings is wearing me to the bone.”

Marisa spoke ill of Isabel again in an irritated voice.

“She should at least be grateful. That child doesn’t know gratitude, honestly.”

Marisa, who had lifted her teacup to wet her throat, added triumphantly.

“Moreover, that child still hasn’t fulfilled even the most basic duty as mistress, has she?”

“Basic duty?”

“That’s right. The family heir.”

The noble ladies drew in short breaths.

Regardless, Marisa was busy mocking her daughter-in-law.

“I have no idea when she plans to have children. Well, I suppose it can’t be helped since the field is so poor.”

At that blatant insult, the noble ladies once again secretly exchanged glances.

In fact, didn’t Marisa herself fail to produce an heir for the ducal house?

But then.

“Oh my, what’s that?”

One of the noble ladies opened her mouth with wide eyes.

In the distance, a lady with brilliant blonde hair elegantly pinned up had appeared.

However, something was strange.

Today’s dress code was yellow.

Thus, all the guests had dressed according to that color.

But the Isabel before their eyes…

“…is wearing a green dress?”

The noble lady who first spotted Isabel muttered in a bewildered voice.

Today’s Isabel was wearing a deep green dress that perfectly matched her eye color.

Her appearance looked as fresh as a nymph fairy just emerged from the forest, but…

“Goodness, today’s garden party has a designated dress code, doesn’t it?”

“But the party host is ignoring it.”

“This is rather impolite.”

The noble ladies whispered in lowered voices.

It was also the reaction Marisa had been eagerly waiting for.

‘Good.’

Marisa twisted up the corners of her lips in satisfaction and pointed at Isabel.

“Look at that. Even if she’s the host of this party, isn’t her desire to stand out too excessive…”

But then.

Once again, the noble ladies stirred with murmurs.

“Wait, that person there. Isn’t that Lady Laventess?”

“But the dress that Lady is wearing…”

At the same time, Marisa’s eyes widened in shock.

She had definitely sent the dress code to Elodie in advance through Judy.

But why.

‘Why is even Elodie in such a state?!’

Everyone’s gaze was completely focused on Elodie.

Though she could have been intimidated by this, Elodie walked with confident and dignified steps.

The Silver Dress she had carefully chosen just for today flowed elegantly at her feet.

On her earlobes, Diamond Earrings the size of fingernails sparkled like stars.

From head to toe, there wasn’t even a trace of the ‘yellow’ specified in the dress code.

The party guests whispered among themselves in lowered voices.

“Why didn’t both of them follow the dress code?”

“I wonder, could there be some circumstances?”

If only Isabel had failed to follow the dress code alone, it would have been fine.

As Marisa said, it could be understood as ‘Isabel being overly ambitious because she wanted to stand out alone.’

But both women of the ducal house not following the dress code… isn’t that a bit strange?

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