Siena Dating Agency - Chapter 31

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31.

 

Honestly, given the circumstances, it seemed like Lian had sent them.

 

But it was hard to believe.

 

“Lian sent these…?”

 

But why?

 

Of course, that guy was a wealthy male lead and a pretentious butter boy.

 

These dresses and accessories would be pocket change to Lian.

 

‘That’s why he kept saying “I’ll buy it for you, I’ll buy it for you” like a habit.’

 

But… even so, I never thought he’d actually give these as gifts.

 

‘Lian and I are just the center director and the youngest member, nothing more, nothing less.’

 

My mood instantly became unsettled.

 

“What is this…”

 

So I rummaged through the gift boxes.

 

However, no cards or postcards came out.

 

‘Usually when giving gifts, don’t people write something, even briefly…’

 

If there had been something like that, I could have guessed that guy’s feelings a little.

 

“He really is such a strange person.”

 

Then, the name written in the center of the package came into view.

 

[Sender: Chase Willow

 

Recipient: Siena Willow]

 

Ah…

 

‘Come to think of it, that’s right.’

 

If this was really sent by Lian, why would he use Chase’s name?

 

“He could have just written Lian de Vicelle.”

 

I stared at the golden dress neatly placed on the bed and pondered for a long time.

 

Then I realized.

 

“…Chase really sent this?”

 

Lian must have given Chase a hint about what kind of gift would be good.

 

This seemed most plausible.

 

Suddenly (for reasons unknown) my brother, who had entered a ‘I want to give my sister a gift!’ state, asked Lian for advice.

 

Lian, who had just played house with me at the clothing store, eagerly told him about the things I had liked.

 

‘That’s right.’

 

Coming to this conclusion made me feel a bit relieved.

 

“Of course. Why would Lian send me something like this?”

 

After finally reaching a conclusion, I scratched my sideburns.

 

“I… really seem to have poor intuition.”

 

The time I spent earnestly worrying while barking up the wrong tree seemed ridiculous.

 

‘Of course, as the director of a relationship counseling center, I’m quick to notice others’ romances…’

 

But for everything else, I always make absurd assumptions.

 

Feeling embarrassed, I fidgeted with the dress on the bed.

 

Even though it was actually Chase’s gift and not Lian’s, my restless feelings didn’t easily improve.

 

Why?

 

“He remembered exactly everything I liked…”

 

Lian, despite being a pretentious butter boy, had a good memory.

 

‘He doesn’t even work but remembers my handwriting, and knows how many times I smiled at the center.’

 

Making me misunderstand that he definitely remembers anything related to me.

 

Anyway… this is how it happened.

 

“Miss, tighten your stomach! Tighten!”

 

Returning to the present, I put on the dress with the help of the maids.

 

And I wore the accessories that came with the delivery.

 

I glanced down at the heavy necklace around my neck.

 

‘Even if it’s Chase’s gift…’

 

This golden jeweled necklace still seems absurd.

 

I recalled the insane price tag of the necklace that was covered in gems.

 

‘Both Lian who recommended it and Chase who just bought it because it was recommended.’

 

I guess friends are alike in spending money extravagantly too.

 

Then, the maids began making romance novel-style fuss.

 

“Miss Siena! You’re so beautiful!”

 

“Miss, if you’re this beautiful, why don’t you dress up like this normally!”

 

Listening to their flattery, I looked back at the mirror.

 

‘Do I look decent when dressed up in expensive things?’

 

Drawing lines on a pumpkin can’t make it a watermelon…

 

‘…far from it, I’m just Siena Willow wearing expensive clothes.’

 

In my view, the maids were just praising me because I was the young lady they served.

 

My eyes became flat.

 

‘What can an ordinary NPC expect?’

 

I completely abandoned my dream of a complete transformation through a makeover.

 

* * *

 

A carriage was waiting at the main gate.

 

I greeted Soren, who had come out to see me off.

 

“I’ll be going now.”

 

As always, he answered in a stiff voice.

 

“Alright.”

 

“Are you really not going?”

 

The reason for asking was simple.

 

The Imperial Palace Ball was held once a year, where all the nobility gathered.

 

For the head of a count’s family to skip such an important event.

 

‘Other nobles would be shocked to hear this.’

 

In fact, the family head had to communicate with other families in addition to caring for his own.

 

Because that was politics.

 

However, Soren ignored such duties and always stayed holed up at home.

 

As expected, he was firm.

 

“I have many things to handle by today. I can’t waste time attending useless events.”

 

Ugh, that workaholic…

 

‘Severe, so severe.’

 

It was obvious that no matter how much I tried to persuade him, he wouldn’t budge.

 

So I just nodded.

 

Soren’s gaze, which had been looking at me, briefly moved to my shoulder.

 

“…But Siena, when are you planning to let that black thing go?”

 

Only then did I realize.

 

‘Right…’

 

The hawk is sitting on my shoulder.

 

Actually, since the day the hawk intruded, I had been raising it.

 

Of course, I knew Soren disliked birds, but…

 

The hawk must be deeply saddened by losing its owner, and I felt bad about just letting such a creature go.

 

“Never let that hawk go.”

 

Lian’s words also bothered me a little.

 

“Screech.”

 

Contrary to its fierce appearance, the hawk was very gentle and smart.

 

And it seemed to like me for taking it in.

 

Perhaps because of that, whenever he was with me, he always sat on my shoulder.

 

‘Now I’ve gotten so used to it that I completely forgot about this guy’s existence.’

 

I rolled my eyes and answered.

 

“Well…”

 

“…”

 

“I’ll send him away soon. I’ll make sure he doesn’t bother you, brother.”

 

“…Take care.”

 

Brother Soren, who had been glaring at the hawk with sharp eyes, turned around.

 

His steps were faster than usual.

 

‘He’s definitely still scared of hawks.’

 

I stroked the hawk’s beak.

 

“If you really look at him, he’s quite cute…”

 

Though saying this wouldn’t make Brother Soren understand my feelings.

 

The carriage departed quickly.

 

I sat with the hawk and blankly looked outside the window.

 

As I stared at the simple scenery with nothing but trees, Lian suddenly came to mind.

 

“I want to take some time off. Is that okay?”

 

That bastard who took three days off and disappeared without a trace.

 

“Today makes it the second day since I last saw him.”

 

Well, naturally I felt like I could breathe without Lian spouting nonsense every time he opened his mouth.

 

But…

 

Had I gotten used to Lian in the meantime?

 

‘I hate to admit it, but it feels a little… just a tiny bit empty.’

 

Even while I was busy working, I would occasionally glance toward the sofa.

 

‘It definitely felt a bit strange with the sofa completely empty…’

 

While thinking, I slapped my cheek.

 

“Wh-what am I even thinking right now? Have I really gone crazy…”

 

This is ridiculous.

 

To think I was unconsciously missing Lian.

 

That crazy bastard had been clinging to me, and now I must have lost my mind too.

 

“Get it together, me.”

 

How happy am I right now?

 

‘Did you forget that work efficiency improved without that noisy guy?’

 

As I suddenly started acting restless, the hawk looked at me.

 

“Screech?”

 

Once again, I thought of Lian.

 

“Curious?”

 

Lian, who had asked if I was curious about The Prince.

 

‘But… I wonder if Castillian will really come to the ball?’

 

It seemed like even if Lian tried to persuade Castillian, it wouldn’t work at all.

 

“If he were someone who could be persuaded, he would have shown himself to the nobles long ago.”

 

The Castillian bastard in the novel also had no interest in diplomacy or politics.

 

He was what you’d call ‘fucking my way.’

 

Thinking about Castillian naturally brought Violet to mind as well.

 

“By the way, my lady. I heard The Prince will be attending this ball?”

 

“Actually, it’s not certain… But from what I’ve heard, there seems to be a possibility for this particular ball.”

 

I had been meaninglessly looking down at my feet when I suddenly narrowed my eyes.

 

“…Come to think of it, that’s strange.”

 

Indeed, Castillian was someone about whom no rumors could be heard.

 

“I said The Prince, who has no connection with anyone, is better than the Marquis who is kind to everyone.”

 

Someone always shrouded in mystery, never revealing himself to others.

 

“But how did Violet hear information about Castillian?”

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