I’ll Be the Heroine’s Competent Divorce Partner - Chapter 60

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Chapter 60

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Marquis Bartsen seems to have put considerable effort into this exhibition.

‘Wow, this is amazing?’

As soon as I stepped foot on the ship, a luxurious scene unfolded that resembled a banquet hall more than an exhibition.

Sparkling lights, gorgeous decorations adorning the interior of the ship.

And ladies dressed like blooming flowers along with gentlemen in impeccable attire.

I naturally parted ways with the Crown Prince.

He was so popular that there were quite a lot of nobles trying to somehow strike up even a word of conversation with the Crown Prince.

“Well then, Princess, I’ll see you again soon.”

The Crown Prince who gave this greeting seemed somewhat regretful for some reason.

But I suppose that was also my imagination.

There’s no reason for the Crown Prince to particularly miss me, right?

Separately, I wasn’t exactly idle either.

The chemise dress I wore had instantly captured people’s attention.

“Ah, I’m really curious. About that dress the Princess is wearing today.”

“It’s pretty, but doesn’t it also look really comfortable?”

Another lady quickly agreed with her.

“That’s right. The decorations are simple too, so it probably isn’t heavy either.”

“I heard earlier that it’s a work from a dress shop that has connections with His Highness the Crown Prince…”

They were all so curious about it.

Even the ladies who usually disliked the original Elodie’s prickly personality kept glancing at me constantly.

However, perhaps because of my usual bad reputation, they seemed unable to easily approach me.

“Miss.”

But then.

Isabel appeared at the perfect timing.

“I was curious too. About that dress you’re wearing today.”

Actually, we had coordinated this beforehand.

Isabel was supposed to slip in when the ladies’ curiosity had reached its peak.

Isabel threw out a question while pretending to know nothing.

“May I ask which dress shop you had it made at?”

Isabel’s acting skills have definitely improved compared to before, haven’t they?

Now she’s become quite good at acting nonchalant.

Looking at Isabel with satisfaction, I deliberately replied primly.

“Why should I answer that?”

“Still, it’s not just me but everyone who’s curious…”

“Ah, I don’t want to. I want to keep this dress shop to myself.”

Loudly shouting ‘This dress is a work from Bella’s Dress Shop!’ would be amateur.

Rather, I should act restless because I want to monopolize the dress somehow.

That way people’s curiosity would become even stronger.

“Hmph.”

I turned my head away coldly as if to show them.

However, I was keenly catching the earnest gazes of the ladies looking this way.

Ah, how thrilling.

Those bright eyes craving information!

That intense desire to somehow wear a chemise dress!

“Come on, Miss. Don’t be like that.”

“……”

“That dress is really pretty, that’s why.”

“……”

“Won’t you tell us just once? Please?”

Isabel coaxed and cajoled me again.

I, who had kept my mouth tightly shut the whole time, finally opened it as if I couldn’t resist.

“Actually, there’s a place called Bella’s Dress Shop in the shopping district.”

Bella’s Dress Shop!

The ladies who had been pricking up their ears all brightened up in unison.

“Ah, so that dress was made at Bella’s Dress Shop? Does the dress have a separate name by any chance?”

“Well, they called it a chemise dress at the dress shop.”

I could feel the ladies concentrating tremendously on my every word.

I cut off my words sulkily at that point.

“I don’t want to. I’m going to stop talking now.”

But it was as good as having told them all the information already.

This was evident just from watching the ladies whisper among themselves or silently enjoy their delight.

‘Hmm, I’m looking forward to the dress shop’s future sales?’

As I was looking at the excited ladies with satisfied eyes.

Isabel, who was beside me, let out a small exclamation of admiration.

“My goodness, I didn’t know the effect would be this good.”

“Originally, secrets become more and more intriguing the more the other person doesn’t want to tell you, don’t they?”

I continued with a sly smile.

“So, what do you think everyone thinks about the chemise dress?”

“Why bother asking? Just looking at those reactions makes it obvious.”

Isabel answered in a satisfied voice.

“I think Abigail and the seamstresses are going to have a hard time from now on.”

“Right? I should give them some bonuses.”

I answered proudly.

At the same time, Isabel glanced back at me.

Her deep green eyes full of mischief sparkled as if dancing.

“Come to think of it, His Highness the Crown Prince was escorting you earlier, wasn’t he?”

“Well, I am a princess after all. He was probably just observing basic courtesy.”

Generally, when a gentleman of high status had to escort a lady, it was customary to offer his hand to the lady of the most noble status in that place.

And the lady with the highest status in that place was me.

Perhaps he acted that way considering other people’s gazes?

“Do you really think so?”

But Isabel seemed to think differently from me.

“His Highness the Crown Prince didn’t necessarily need to escort anyone in that situation.”

“…That’s.”

I was somehow at a loss for words to answer.

Because it was true.

Even if it wasn’t necessarily the Crown Prince, I had an attendant from the marquis house who could escort me.

And receiving an escort for moving such a short distance was… somewhat excessive in a way.

In other words, it would have been fine to enter together with Isabel.

“More importantly, the other ladies probably don’t think that way, do they?”

Isabel shrugged her shoulders lightly.

“Since earlier, you and His Highness the Crown Prince have been the topic of conversation.”

“What?”

What is this about now?

As I stood there bewildered, Isabel continued speaking in a voice tinged with laughter.

“You know His Highness the Crown Prince subtly keeps his distance from other ladies, right?”

Well, that’s true.

Since the Crown Princess position is still vacant, he seems to be careful with his actions.

Isabel looked at me with a bright smile.

“And yet, he specifically escorted our young lady…”

“Sister-in-law.”

“Most importantly, you two. Even I could see how well you looked together?”

…It seems like Isabel wants to tease me no matter what?

I was about to glare at Isabel sourly but ended up chuckling instead.

“That’s enough.”

What do you mean we looked good together.

I shrugged my shoulders lightly.

“Stop it, I’m afraid His Highness might hear you.”

While I was scolding Isabel like that.

I spotted someone looking at a painting in the distance.

But that appearance seemed somehow familiar.

Neatly tied sky-blue hair and pale grayish eyes.

That languid-looking handsome man with an attractive beauty mark under his eye…

‘Huh?’

I opened my eyes wide.

‘Isn’t that Count Disraeli?’

Well, as the head of Disraeli, he’s in a position to be invited anywhere.

Still, I didn’t expect that person to attend the exhibition in person.

‘Well, since the host is Marquis Bartsen.’

The Marquis was one of the highest-ranking nobles in the Empire, and also royalty.

Given the Imperial Family’s involvement.

It would have been awkward to refuse the invitation.

But then.

As if noticing my gaze, the Count turned to look this way.

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