Newlywed Life Begins with a Mistake - Chapter 25

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Chapter 25

“You have arrived.”

Sebastian, the butler of House Count Heteus, politely bowed to the three women. They responded in turn with smiles on their faces.

“Thank you for the warm welcome.”

“You look wonderful today as always, Butler.”

“It’s been a while, Sebastian.”

The noble princesses, seated in their assigned places following the maids’ guidance, quickly surveyed the table.

“Oh my, raspberry tarts.”

“There are vanilla cream puff muffins too.”

“Blueberry pastry bread. House Count Heteus truly is different.”

Exclamations naturally burst from the ladies’ lips at the splendid spread that rivaled a luncheon.

Unaware that the chef of House Count Heteus had displayed his skills at Evelyn’s request, they thought it was prepared for them and filled their stomachs within the limits of their corsets.

“Ahem, by the way, Baroness Muet was particularly late today, wasn’t she?”

“Arriving on time is a lady’s virtue, so knowingly not keeping it must mean something happened, right?”

As soon as they filled their stomachs, Natalie and Reina attacked with twisted lips.

Though it was an unexpected bombardment, Daisy answered calmly without losing her smile.

“The carriage got stuck in a rut, so I was briefly delayed. It wasn’t intentional, so please understand. But from what I know, you two were also quite late, weren’t you?”

“Hoho. Is being 10 minutes late the same as being 30 minutes late?”

“That’s right. We were just briefly delayed while touring the vast Duke’s Mansion. Hmm, I’m suddenly thirsty.”

“Judging by the good tea fragrance, the Head Maid must have paid attention to the tea leaves.”

“Indeed. The tea fragrance is particularly good today.”

As Natalie and Reina hastily gulped down their tea, Daisy also lifted her teacup while making appropriate responses. Meanwhile, she clicked her tongue inwardly.

‘Tsk, backing down so quickly.’

Such trivial things dare to crawl up to me.

These things that will fall out so quickly.

Daisy, with a displeased expression, eventually changed the subject.

“By the way, when will the remaining person arrive?”

“Indeed. The competition seems like it will start once that rumored person shows herself.”

“I don’t know who she is, but I’m really looking forward to it.”

When Daisy brought it up, Natalie and Reina stared at one spot with lukewarm eyes.

There was an empty seat at the circular table.

A position with warm sunlight streaming down, a gentle breeze blowing to cool the heat, and perfect for quietly admiring the lush green scenery.

The coveted head seat that anyone would desire was sparkling as if waiting for its owner.

“She must be quite favored. Considering how late she is.”

“Exactly. Isn’t there anyone to tell her it’s against etiquette?”

“Well, if all she knows is what to do with her body, that could be the case. We cultured ones must be patient.”

Though they spat out jealous mockery, they had no choice but to quietly keep their seats.

The servants of House Count Heteus were all looking toward the entrance with tightly sealed lips, as if waiting for their master.

“Isn’t it too quiet to just wait like this?”

“Then do you have a good idea, Baroness Muet?”

“Shall we tell the person who’s coming soon about what we’ve been enjoying among ourselves?”

“Hehe, that would be interesting if that’s what you mean. I like it.”

“I like it too. Let’s select a few games.”

The three people exchanged meaningful glances and eventually hatched a scheme.

Just as their plot was somewhat finalized, a nightingale-like voice was heard.

“Is this the place?”

The three women’s heads turned to one side simultaneously.

They had definitely intended to send contemptuous looks, but found themselves speechless.

‘Her beauty is…’

Green hair that seemed to contain fresh verdure fluttered softly in the wind.

Blue eyes like a night sky embedded with the Milky Way sparkled like jewels.

Clear white skin like dew and an elegant yet curvaceous figure reminiscent of Eastern porcelain. And even the bright clothing that suited her perfectly.

The woman was so perfect that one could say the goddess of summer had been reborn.

Unable to find any flaws, they stared at Evelyn with their mouths agape in admiration.

Perhaps feeling awkward under their unified gaze, Evelyn tucked her hair behind her ear and blushed slightly.

“I’m sorry for being late.”

She was lovely even to another woman’s eyes.

The way she blushed like a peach was so endearing.

Natalie and Reina, who had intended to find fault, creaked like broken toys.

“You, you can be late. Wel, welcome.”

“It’s, it’s fine. Right, Daisy?”

“…”

Reina hit Daisy’s arm as if seeking agreement, but Daisy couldn’t give any response.

A spasm occurred on Daisy’s cheek as she stood there dazed.

Her moist lips became completely dry.

Daisy, who had been staring at Evelyn, soon startled as if she had seen a ghost and covered her mouth.

‘Why are you here? Weren’t you missing?’

The reason she showed such a sensitive reaction was because she was one of the few who knew about Evelyn’s recent circumstances.

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A few years ago.

Daisy, who had come to the capital for her debutante ball, attended the banquet showing off as splendidly as a peacock.

She thought she would receive attention in the capital as one of the most renowned beauties in the South, but things went completely contrary to her expectations.

“That, that person is Princess Seldian?”

As soon as Daisy saw Evelyn from afar, she couldn’t help but be shocked.

She had definitely heard that northern women were utterly vulgar…

“Take my hand and come down carefully.”

“Thank you, brother.”

The woman she saw in person was far too beautiful.

The gesture of brushing back her hair.

The glances as she looked around.

Her graceful walking steps.

Everything was perfect.

“Oh my, the siblings standing side by side look so heartwarming.”

“His Grace has a radiant aura today as well.”

Count Seldian, who attended as her partner, was also handsome, but Daisy’s gaze was fixed on Evelyn.

“This can’t be. I should definitely be receiving the most attention… How can this be happening.”

Crack.

She had bitten her lips too hard, and blood spread between the rouge.

Daisy wiped the blood with a handkerchief and applied more rouge to her lips, desperately trying to ignore Evelyn.

But her gaze kept drifting over.

“How annoying…”

Evelyn was beautiful to the extent that even attaching every possible compliment wouldn’t be enough praise.

Though Daisy had never been outmatched in appearance anywhere, the moment she saw Evelyn, she realized she couldn’t even dare to compete.

Eventually, feeling defeated, Daisy stormed out of the banquet hall and vowed never to face Evelyn again.

‘I never thought I’d see her again after that day.’

Daisy, who had been recalling the past, quietly gritted her teeth.

After the debutante ball, Daisy suffered from fever while hating and longing for Evelyn.

She hoped Evelyn would fall, but she continued to rise triumphantly.

She reigned as the flower of the social circle representing the current generation, wielding power no less than the Emperor’s.

That very Princess went missing due to an unexpected accident on her wedding day.

In her absence, the noble princesses who had been eyeing the position of the flower of the social circle spread their wings to fill the vacancy.

They engaged in underwater negotiations to reach the summit, dividing enemies and allies with blade-like tongues and seductive gestures.

Daisy was also one of them.

Except for her origins, there was nothing that could hold her back.

So she thought that becoming Count Heteus’s wife would bring her to the pinnacle of the social circle.

“Should I sit here?”

“Yes!”

“Please sit down quickly, Princess!”

Of all times, Evelyn had to appear.

She wanted to grab her arm right away and confront her.

Why here of all places? Because of you, I had the worst debutante ball!

All I have left is the position of Count’s wife!

But do you have to take even that away?

She wanted to burst out with resentment and confront her right away, but Daisy missed her timing when Sebastian appeared.

“Since everyone has gathered, I will begin the explanation. First, let me inform you of the competition rules. During the given time…”

Sebastian began his systematic explanation.

The ladies seated paid careful attention to Sebastian’s words.

However, all of Daisy’s attention was focused on Evelyn sitting beside her.

‘According to father’s words, Casian’s mistress was definitely a commoner with brown hair and hazel eyes…’

Why is Princess Seldian here?

At the fact that a noble Princess was seated there instead of a lowly commoner, Daisy gritted her teeth while suppressing her rising anger.

‘Be patient. I must be patient now.’

Though she wanted to scream loudly and throw a tantrum, she had to endure it.

She couldn’t destroy the image she had built up until now in a single moment.

Just as Daisy was suppressing her anger alone, Sebastian announced a break.

“Let’s take a short break.”

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