Siena Dating Agency - Chapter 28
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28.
Johan was watching Violet as she selected a handkerchief.
But Lian immediately noticed.
Even though his gaze was on Violet, his attention was entirely focused on himself.
One corner of Lian’s mouth slowly curled up.
‘Johan Beloster.’
He’s misunderstanding that I like Violet Bringer.
It seems the warning at the marquis’s estate was interpreted differently.
“The marquis has made no mistake.”
“….”
“I simply hope you’ll conduct yourself so that I don’t commit any impropriety.”
But it didn’t bother him.
‘Whatever.’
Lian had not even a speck of interest in Violet.
He had only heard her name because she was famous for being a beauty, but to him, Violet was like dust floating in the air.
Meanwhile, Siena was lost in completely different thoughts.
“Huh….”
A back hug….
‘That wasn’t in the script.’
Of course, when writing the script, Siena had kept in mind that she needed to add ‘physical contact.’
Holding hands, linking arms, embracing.
These were common expressions of affection between ‘lovers.’
‘As Johan and Violet’s relationship developed, I would have written them reluctantly.’
However, now wasn’t the time.
After all, the two were only having their second meeting today.
Moreover, the Johan that Siena knew had a personality that seriously considered others.
That’s why he was excessively cautious around the female lead.
‘But Johan is acting so boldly?’
…I’m so envious I could die.
This was all because she couldn’t possess Violet.
Anyway, everyone was surprised by Johan’s unexpected action.
“Hmm….”
However, Violet was so focused on the handkerchiefs that she didn’t notice anything.
She finally picked up two handkerchiefs.
“I think these look the best. What do you think, Marquis?”
Both handkerchiefs Violet chose were white.
The first one had a pure white, clean design, while the other was similar but had purple embroidery.
“Hmm.”
Johan slowly tilted his head.
Then he pointed to the handkerchief with purple embroidery.
“I prefer this one.”
“That’s unexpected. I thought you would choose the left one, Marquis. Usually, men prefer solid colors.”
At Deborah’s words, Johan slowly rubbed the back of his head.
“Ah, that’s….”
“….”
“Of course, the white handkerchief is nice too…, but somehow I was more drawn to the one with purple embroidery.”
“….”
“Perhaps it’s because the embroidery is a similar color to Violet’s eyes.”
Johan’s gaze had already reached Violet.
Siena recalled the script’s content.
[I don’t know what handkerchiefs we’ll see, but choose one that reminds you of Violet as much as possible.
Johan: I chose this because it reminds me of Violet.
(At this moment, making eye contact with Violet and appealing that it’s ‘sincere’ is important.)]
She had written something roughly like that….
‘He followed the script while improvising very naturally.’
With such quick thinking and acting skills, she couldn’t understand why he always struggled so much during script readings.
‘Johan…, you weren’t completely hopeless at romance after all.’
Violet couldn’t hide her surprised expression.
“Ah…, that….”
No, she wasn’t just surprised—she seemed somewhat moved by Johan.
‘Violet didn’t make this expression during their first meeting.’
Siena, who had been watching her closely, was certain.
‘Today’s strategy has made Violet start to fully recognize Johan.’
As soon as she thought that, her mood became gloomy.
‘Damn, this is sad.’
When will I ever be able to stop being a fan….
She was helping her favorite with good intentions, so why did these trials keep coming to her?
‘God, I’m not a bad person.’
I’ve lived diligently, working like an ant, so why are you only doing this to me, really.
Violet, who couldn’t say anything, finally blushed and lowered her gaze.
“My, my eye color and the same embroidery….”
“Ah…, I didn’t mean to make you uncomfortable.”
Johan pointed to the handkerchief.
“But it’s true that this embroidery color is the same as your eye color, isn’t it?”
“….”
“And it’s also true that Violet’s purple eyes are beautiful.”
With a gentle smile, he placed his hand on his chest and bowed politely.
“That was my intention, but if my words made you uncomfortable, I apologize.”
Violet hurriedly waved her hands.
“No, no, Marquis! I wasn’t offended.”
“….”
“It’s just that… you’re the first person to compliment my eyes so directly.”
“….”
“Thank you.”
Then Johan straightened from his bowed position.
His gaze turned to the handkerchief.
“Now, whenever I look at this handkerchief, I’ll remember our meeting.”
Johan immediately asked to have the handkerchief wrapped.
Deborah’s eyes widened.
‘The designer would be surprised.’
Because Johan had just declared in front of others that he was interested in Violet.
‘Successfully appealing the charm of a straightforward man who throws curveballs in front of others.’
Moreover, Johan handed the store employee a thick wad of bills.
He paid for the ridiculously expensive handkerchief in cash, and in a lump sum at that.
Deborah, who had already been looking at Johan admiringly, began blinking with her mouth shaped like an ‘o.’
“Ooh….”
She couldn’t help but let out an exclamation of admiration.
That was a sign that Johan had finally earned a ‘100 points’ score from her.
‘When Johan leaves, she’ll chatter about him to Violet.’
At that moment, Lian’s hand came up to Siena’s shoulder.
“Honey, did you pick everything out?”
Having successfully completed their romantic charade, Siena and Lian now had to leave the clothing store.
Siena smiled brightly.
“Yes, of course.”
The store employee turned to look at them, apparently having heard their conversation.
From her sharp gaze, she was clearly thinking, ‘So are you going to buy the necklace and dress or what?’
Siena’s shoulders flinched slightly.
‘We’re going to leave without buying anything today too…’
She’d never be able to come to this clothing store again.
Deliberately ignoring the employee’s glare, she linked arms with Lian.
“Honey, I’d like to look around other places too. Nothing here really catches my eye.”
She could feel the employee’s gaze becoming even more fierce.
Meanwhile, Johan received the wrapped handkerchief.
“I’ll be going ahead, my lady.”
As soon as he left the clothing store, Deborah began making a fuss.
“My lady, my lady. I think the Marquis is interested in you.”
Violet’s eyes widened.
“What? The Marquis? No, that’s not it. What are you talking about?”
“My lady, you know I’m quick to notice these things, right?”
Deborah pointed to her own eyes.
“Marquis Beloster has completely fallen for Lady Violet.”
“…”
“He’s handsome and has a good personality too… Someone like him would be worth meeting, don’t you think?”
Violet covered her mouth with her hand, looking embarrassed.
The blush on her cheeks could be seen spreading all the way to her ears.
‘So Deborah thinks Johan is handsome too.’
Johan really is considered attractive even by people in this world.
‘As I thought… there was something wrong with Isadora’s eyes!’
Siena had been puzzled all along by how Isadora had only described Johan as ‘decent-looking.’
“Let’s go now too.”
Siena whispered quietly to Lian and was the first to exit the clothing store.
Her steps were twice as fast as usual.
‘I need to get out quickly. The employee’s gaze is too scary.’
If she stayed here any longer, she’d have nightmares tonight.
However, Lian didn’t follow her.
He had been wearing a relaxed smile, but as soon as Siena left, he immediately wiped the expression from his face.
“Ring up all the dresses and accessories she tried on.”
“…Excuse me?”
The employee asked back with a surprised expression.
It wasn’t that she didn’t understand what Lian meant.
She was simply shocked by how high the total amount for ‘everything’ would be.
Lian repeated himself as if driving in a nail.
“I said ring up everything.”
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