Newlywed Life Begins with a Mistake - Chapter 53

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Chapter 53

 

“Pardon?”

 

“The order of wearing the dresses. We did select five each, but wouldn’t the order be important?”

 

Is, is that so?

 

When Evelyn scratched her cheek and showed a reaction that she didn’t know, Casian spoke up.

 

“I hadn’t thought of that part. Let’s have her wear the ones I chose first.”

 

“That should be left to the young lady’s judgment. I don’t understand why you’re trying to take the upper hand as if it’s natural.”

 

Ball gowns that required the help of several people to put on took a long time to wear for each dress.

 

Because of this, it was common for the dresses worn early on to remain in one’s memory.

 

“Both of you, please calm down!”

 

Brussels intervened in the fight, breaking out in a cold sweat at the sharp confrontation.

 

“Brussels, bring some cold water. I’m burning up inside.”

 

“It might be a symptom that comes naturally with age. For example.”

 

When Casian was about to mention a specific word starting with ‘M’, Evelyn, who noticed this, quickly covered his mouth.

 

Contrary to expectations that he would remove Evelyn’s hand, Casian remained silent.

 

Rather, he kissed her hand and curved the corners of his eyes beautifully.

 

“Crazy bastard.”

 

At Christina’s muttering, Evelyn, who had been enchanted by Casian, was startled and removed her hand from him before holding out a note.

 

“Both of you, draw!”

 

In the end, the two decided to determine the order through drawing lots.

 

“Number 1.”

 

“Number 2.”

 

Christina went first. Casian went second.

 

If she wore the dress Christina chose, the next one would be the dress Casian chose.

 

They decided to alternate.

 

“Then I’ll really go try them on!”

 

Brussels and her daughter, worried that another fight might break out, hurriedly disappeared with Evelyn.

 

Less than a minute after Evelyn entered the fitting room, the temperature in the hall rapidly became chilly.

 

A cold silence enveloped the hall.

 

“I’ll go brew fresh tea!”

 

“I’ll go refill the refreshments!”

 

The staff who had been standing by couldn’t adapt to the thin-ice atmosphere and left their positions, each giving their own reasons.

 

Click, when the door closed, Christina, who had shown an agitated reaction just moments before, turned around elegantly as if nothing had happened.

 

Christina fixed her gaze on Casian and asked leisurely while sipping the completely cold tea.

 

“The attack?”

 

“It’s been handled.”

 

* * *

 

-It’s an attack!

 

-Protect the Dowager and Madam!

 

Urgent shouts were heard.

 

Arrows rained down from all directions, and flames soared between the thickets.

 

Though the scene was thick with acrid smoke, Casian protected the carriage with his aura and carved a path while deflecting the relentless attacks.

 

Though it was a short time, due to the fierce battle, both sides ended up with a fight that yielded no results.

 

“This time was really a chance to cut off his lifeline.”

 

The Emperor, who had been staring intently at the crystal orb, gritted his teeth and muttered menacingly.

 

Considering Brussels’ location in a remote place, he had attempted an attack, but once again it returned with no fruitful results.

 

To think he had procured an expensive crystal orb from across the sea to confirm whether it was handled properly, only to waste money.

 

“Tsk.”

 

“Pl, please spare me, Your Majesty!”

 

A subordinate prostrated himself flat and begged until his hands were worn.

 

How much time had passed?

 

The Emperor, who had been repeatedly replaying the crystal orb, cast his gaze toward the man who had bowed his head.

 

“I see.”

 

A voice without inflection pierced his lungs.

 

The man who swallowed his saliva in an instant waited for his punishment with a face full of tension.

 

Fortunately, his master was a man who knew mercy.

 

“Go.”

 

“Thank you, Your Majesty!”

 

When the subordinate repeatedly bowed in greeting, irritation arose in the Emperor’s eyes.

 

“What shall we do, Your Majesty?”

 

When the subordinate disappeared, the Head Servant who had been by his side asked carefully.

 

The Emperor, Glenn, who had put the crystal orb into a box, replied irritably.

 

“Kill him.”

 

Glenn, who had thrown a stone into a calm lake, muttered fiercely with an uncomfortable expression.

 

“Vicious wench.”

 

To survive again this time.

 

Though he had ordered Casian to monitor Evelyn, somehow the atmosphere flowing between them seemed increasingly unusual.

 

Sensing this, Glenn sent subtle pressure to Casian, but he handled it flexibly and drew clear lines.

 

Reports came in periodically.

 

But there was an important blind spot missing.

 

It wasn’t that he had disobeyed orders, so there was no justification for punishment.

 

“What about the South?”

 

“They’re busy preparing for the Heteus Banquet.”

 

“Right. It’s a busy time.”

 

On the surface, there seemed to be no major problems.

 

Only that the treatment toward Evelyn was gradually changing.

 

“Reports have been coming in continuously that the Princess’s public appearances have increased lately.”

 

“Nominally, they say it’s to draw the North in during the Heteus Banquet, but…”

 

Is that really the case?

 

With this strange doubt that suddenly arose, Glenn picked up a handful of stones and threw them one by one.

 

As Glenn threw stones into the lake as if disposing of loose ends, only a white pebble remained in his hand.

 

Unlike the other stones, this pebble was smooth and glossy.

 

As Glenn stared intently at the stone, the Head Servant spoke carefully.

 

“Your Majesty. We can make one more move.”

 

If necessary, he would send assassins again.

 

The Head Servant sent such a signal.

 

But Glenn shook his head.

 

“Leave it be.”

 

As long as Casian, a Sword Master, guards Evelyn’s side, it would be a reckless challenge.

 

But he couldn’t just sit back and do nothing.

 

His pride was hurt to retreat with only losses.

 

“What should I do?”

 

His hand gripping the white pebble tightened.

 

He needed a clever plan. Glenn, who had been racking his brains endlessly, finally smiled at the scheme that came to mind.

 

“Come to think of it, there’s someone staying in the Capital.”

 

Whether they would move as desired was uncertain, but it was clear they would at least provide entertainment.

 

“Send a message to the Capital outskirts.”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

 

Glenn, who had handed over the parchment, erased his sinister smile and put on a benevolent one.

 

Like an actor taking the stage, he shook off his thoughts and stood up to faithfully play the role of emperor.

 

“Ah, I almost forgot to leave this behind.”

 

Not forgetting to throw the white pebble into the quiet lake.

 

* * *

 

Plop. Sugar went into the hot espresso.

 

Christina, receiving the coffee the maid had prepared, nodded with a calm expression.

 

“We’ve strengthened security, so don’t worry.”

 

Casian spoke clearly after finishing his explanation.

 

Regardless of the feelings he had for her, he would protect the people of Count Heteus’s estate.

 

Such determination was evident.

 

During the attack, the inside of the carriage was quiet, so he thought there was no problem.

 

Until he discovered the blood that had faintly splattered on the carriage wheels.

 

Christina let out a light sigh.

 

“When did you first notice there would be an attack?”

 

“Right before departing with the carriage.”

 

After answering, Casian briefly recalled.

 

[We’re departing.]

 

The moment he was about to close the carriage at the coachman’s signal, he felt a piercing gaze.

 

When he turned his eyes, Matthew was watching Evelyn from beyond the corridor connecting the main manor and hunting grounds.

 

He had sent Matthew away under the pretext of training new personnel, yet he was at the Duke’s Mansion.

 

Sensing something amiss, Casian chose horses instead of the carriage and went out to provide escort.

 

[It’s an attack!]

 

As a result, his judgment was correct.

 

Assassins appeared from the deserted thicket and attacked the carriage.

 

Though there was no major damage, he couldn’t be confident there would be no attack on the return trip.

 

Just as Casian’s expression was darkening.

 

“It’s finished.”

 

Brussels came with a report.

 

Swoosh. Christina and Casian’s gazes turned to one side in unison.

 

“This is the first dress.”

 

As the closed curtain was drawn back, Evelyn appeared wearing a pure white dress.

 

The silk dress adorned with intricate lace wrapped around Evelyn’s soft white skin and sparkled like pearls, while the ribbon at her waist created blue waves like her eyes.

 

If mermaids existed, wouldn’t they look like this? Evelyn displayed such an elegant figure that such frivolous thoughts came to mind.

 

“How beautiful.”

 

Christina, who let out an exclamation as if enchanted, murmured with eyes full of emotion.

 

Casian said nothing.

 

He simply stared intently.

 

He should have said it didn’t suit her, but contrary to his thoughts, negative words got stuck in his throat.

 

Only after a long while did he tear his gaze away from Evelyn and speak dryly.

 

“Not bad.”

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