I’ll Be the Heroine’s Competent Divorce Partner - Chapter 65

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Chapter 65

‘Young master, when do you plan to visit Catherine?’

‘I’m thinking about it.’

Despite that blunt answer, Marisa was extremely devoted.

‘You know that child has no one but you, young master. She’s desperately waiting for you.’

How should I put it, recently David seems to be showing even the slightest interest in Isabel.

That’s why Marisa seems to feel even more of a sense of crisis.

At the last ship exhibition, David kept going around with Isabel the whole time, didn’t he?

<Also, there's another reason why the Baroness is so deeply heartbroken.

I heard that she wasn’t invited to Marquis Bartsen’s ship exhibition this time.

She skipped meals all day and shed tears, so I comforted the young lady with all my heart.>

Why is Judy so close to Catherine, you ask?

Of course, it’s because I told her to.

I had already told her to fawn over Catherine as much as possible, like a tongue in one’s mouth.

That way, I could gather even one more piece of information, right?

<I haven't forgotten about the diary you mentioned and am writing in it diligently every day.

Well then, I’ll write again later. From Judy.>

With that, the letter came to an end.

I, who had been smiling with my eyes, slowly lifted my head.

Through the large glass window, I could see the scene of Bella Dress Shop.

At the same time, a sinister laugh flowed from between my lips.

“Hehe, hehehe, hehehehe……”

It was truly a sea of people.

It’s incomparable to the old Huffman Hat Shop!

Since Isabel and I couldn’t appear in public for the time being, Abigail was moving around busily in our place.

Sorry, Abigail.

I’ll give you a bonus later!

‘Of course, I thought the chemise dress would have a decent response.’

I clenched my fist tightly.

‘But I never thought it would be such a huge hit!’

Moreover, even the season was helping us.

Due to summer’s characteristically humid and hot weather, the relatively fresh and light chemise dress became even more popular.

Along with that, various accessories that could be worn with the chemise dress were also selling like hotcakes.

Things like hats or ribbons to tie around the waist.

‘Come to think of it, there are many inquiries about the low-heeled shoes I wore back then too, right?’

What had been popular in high society until now were generally dizzyingly high-heeled shoes.

But to think even the shoes would have such an explosive response……

‘I guess everyone found high-heeled shoes secretly uncomfortable after all.’

Of course, since our shop is a dress shop, we don’t handle shoes.

The surrounding women’s shoe stores were screaming with joy.

However, no matter how low the heels were, shoes had their limits.

They were inevitably uncomfortable.

‘It would be nice if we could wear shoes like loafers in the future.’

I won’t even dream of sneakers, right?

My eyes suddenly widened as I was grumbling inwardly.

In the distance, I could see familiar people.

‘Wait.’

I stared intently at the dress shop.

The distinctive red hair that stood out under the sunlight.

Dark brown eyes.

Even the flashy attire that was particularly eye-catching among the customers.

‘Isn’t that person Catherine?’

Moreover, Marisa was standing beside her with a stern expression.

Even Judy had followed to attend to the two of them.

‘Well, well.’

I let out a hollow laugh.

After the birthday banquet, it seemed like the two were keeping some distance.

But now they’re sticking together again?

‘Well, Marisa can’t keep pretending not to know Catherine forever.’

She needs to keep Catherine attached as David’s mistress.

And she’d be afraid of what kind of trouble she might cause.

That aside, even Marisa and Catherine are boosting our dress shop’s sales……

‘The chemise dress must really be tremendously popular?’

I wanted to appear in front of those two people right away and tease them thoroughly.

But I forced myself to suppress the rising mischief.

There was no need to stir up unnecessary trouble.

Instead, I took a sip of fresh orange juice filled with ice.

Ah, how refreshing!

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Finally finishing their shopping.

Marisa and Catherine came out.

“Really, Catherine.”

Marisa glared at Catherine with a fed-up expression.

And for good reason, since Catherine had bought things as if she was going to clean out the entire dress shop.

“Don’t you have any pride? To go and buy dresses that were made popular by that detestable girl Elodie.”

Marisa clicked her tongue loudly for all to hear.

But despite her aunt’s scolding, Catherine wasn’t discouraged at all.

“Really, Aunt, you don’t understand anything.”

Catherine glared at Marisa sulkily.

“Not being able to follow trends is more of a problem, you know? How sensitive the ladies are about such things.”

“Catherine.”

“Do you want me to fall behind other ladies and be embarrassed, Aunt?”

Looking at Catherine grinning shamelessly without any pride, Marisa felt a throbbing headache coming on.

She had definitely heard from Judy that Catherine had been quite dejected about the birthday banquet and ship exhibition incidents.

To think her mood would change so quickly, like flipping the palm of one’s hand.

Even if she’s immature, how can she be this immature!

‘Still… there’s no one more suitable than Catherine to attach to David.’

Marisa tried to calm her boiling insides.

Even if that stupidity made her stomach churn, it was worth humoring her.

If it weren’t for Catherine, there would be no one to act on Marisa’s behalf to keep Isabel in check.

That’s why she had deliberately made time to come out and appease Catherine.

“I bought you everything you asked for, so stop whining anymore. Understand?”

Marisa spoke irritably.

Then Catherine pouted her lips and replied.

“But Aunt, I was really sad.”

……What is this girl talking about now all of a sudden?

Now Marisa automatically felt suffocated every time Catherine opened her mouth.

“You know? About Marquis Bartsen’s ship exhibition this time.”

“What about it?”

Marisa asked back with a sharp tone.

At the same time, Catherine’s eyes darkened.

“That bitch Isabel was invited together with His Grace. But I……”

Unable to contain her anger, Catherine clenched her fists tightly.

At Marisa’s birthday banquet last time, they had chatted face to face so cheerfully.

Who would have thought she’d ignore her so thoroughly like this.

“So, what do you want to say?”

“I want to host some kind of event in my name too.”

Catherine held her head up straight and looked directly at Isabel.

“And if I invite Isabel to that occasion, I think my wounded heart would recover a little too.”

“……”

Marisa understood Catherine’s intention itself.

That would be the case, since Isabel knew what kind of relationship Catherine had with David.

The intention was probably to crush Isabel’s pride by forcing her to attend an event led by Catherine.

Separately, the reason Marisa couldn’t hide her dumbfounded expression was.

“What? A solo concert?”

Marisa shot back sharply.

“Are you in your right mind? Do you think hosting a solo concert costs just a penny or two?”

“Oh come on, why are you making such a serious face? As for money, well, I just need to tell Wilson anyway……”

“Catherine!”

Marisa, who had turned pale in an instant, raised her voice.

“You, I told you not to speak carelessly!”

“Really, Aunt. Who would hear what we’re saying?”

However, unlike Marisa whose nerves were on edge.

Catherine just waved her hand dismissively and giggled as if it was nothing.

Then suddenly her eyes sparkled as she looked at Marisa.

“And, Aunt. About that emerald necklace Isabel used to wear.”

……I have no idea where this conversation is jumping to.

Marisa tried hard to suppress her desire to let out a big sigh.

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