The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 177
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Chapter 177
“I personally think that proposals should be a bit more heartfelt.”
“I-Is that so?”
“Of course! What’s the point of solving everything with money?!”
Well, Lady Claudius clenched both fists as she made that argument.
‘I like it though.’
Larite gazed out the window with a pleased expression.
The panoramic view of Jedo spread out before her eyes.
A sunset that looked like melted gold and rubies blazed one last time.
And as darkness descended below it.
Gas lamp lights were turning on one by one like crimson stars.
“It’s really beautiful.”
Larite murmured contentedly.
“I’m glad it’s to your liking.”
Dietrich gave her a gentle smile.
Larite belatedly reflected once more on the conversation from the reading group.
‘…A proposal.’
Of course, Larite had already received a proposal from Dietrich.
On the day the Ansi Viscount’s Townhouse burned down, she had clearly confirmed Dietrich’s sincerity.
And they were steadily proceeding with discussions between their families regarding the marriage.
Honestly, Larite was satisfied with that much, and had never really thought about a formal proposal.
But now that she found herself in such a romantic place.
‘Could it be?’
That thought occurred to her.
‘No, Lord Claudius probably just… made a reservation because he wanted to treat me to something delicious.’
Larite deliberately deflated her heart that was swelling like a balloon.
After all, Dietrich before her had his usual calm expression.
Dietrich’s attitude toward Larite was perfectly smooth.
He didn’t seem at all like someone facing the major event of a proposal.
Though he did seem a bit lost in deep thought…
‘Oh well, never mind.’
Rather than getting worked up over pointless expectations, Larite decided to just focus on this moment.
“Here’s your order. Lobster with butter sauce…”
Just then the food arrived.
As soon as she smelled that heavenly aroma, Larite completely forgot about proposals and everything else.
The reputation of being the most delicious lobster dish in Jedo was no exaggeration.
“Wow, this is really delicious!”
After tasting the dish, Larite looked at Dietrich with surprised rabbit eyes.
Unfortunately, Dietrich didn’t have the leisure to properly enjoy the taste…
‘When exactly should I give her the ring?’
Because all his attention was focused on the engagement ring tucked in his chest.
“…rich.”
“…”
“Dietrich!”
Ah.
Only then did Dietrich come to his senses.
Larite was staring at Dietrich with worried eyes.
“What are you thinking about so intently?”
“I’m sorry.”
Dietrich reflexively apologized.
“No. I wasn’t asking for an apology.”
Larite shook her head and glanced down at the table.
Unlike Larite’s nearly empty plate, Dietrich’s plate still had more than half the food remaining.
Dietrich was so unable to focus on his meal that even the restaurant employee waiting in the distance was glancing over with concerned looks.
“If the food doesn’t suit your taste…”
“That’s not it.”
Dietrich answered hastily.
He didn’t want to be like this either.
But what could he do when his attention kept getting drawn to the wedding ring?
‘This won’t do.’
Dietrich finally swallowed a sigh and stood up.
“I’ll just go to the restroom for a moment.”
It seemed he needed some time to catch his breath.
Larite, still unable to hide her suspicious expression, nodded.
“Yes, go ahead.”
* * *
Swoosh—.
As the cold water touched his hands, he finally seemed to regain his senses.
Dietrich dried his hands with the towel provided, then took out the engagement ring from his chest and gazed at it.
‘Is proposing today… really the right thing to do?’
The engagement ring made with pink diamonds, chosen to match Larite’s eye color, sparkled as if mocking him.
Of course, he had already mentioned marriage, and Larite had agreed to it.
So it was more like giving an engagement ring with mutual consent.
Still.
Both his confession to become lovers and his proposal for marriage.
Unable to overcome his impatient heart, he had done them too hastily.
At least this proposal, he wanted to do properly without embarrassment…
‘Forget it.’
Snap.
Dietrich irritably closed the ring case.
Since he had already ruined the meal, a heartfelt proposal was as good as out the window anyway.
He should do it next time instead.
With that thought, Dietrich finished washing his hands.
Wiping the moisture with his handkerchief as he walked out, Dietrich gave Larite a picture-perfect smile.
“Sorry. Did you wait long?”
* * *
Just as the two finished their meal and were about to get in the carriage.
There was a small commotion.
Which was…
“E-Excuse me, Lord Claudius!”
A restaurant employee came rushing after them breathlessly.
Then carefully held out something they had brought.
“You left this behind.”
“…”
At that moment.
Dietrich’s pupils shook as if an earthquake had struck.
And for good reason, because what the employee held out was…
“…Isn’t that a ring case?”
Just then, Larite, who had been watching the situation from behind, delivered the final blow.
‘Ah, damn…’
Dietrich squeezed his eyes shut.
It seemed that while washing his hands in the restroom, he had left the ring case on the sink and walked out.
‘How could I make such a mistake?!’
He usually prided himself on handling work thoroughly.
Why was it that only when it came to matters involving Larite, he acted like such a fool?
Dietrich felt his insides boiling with frustration.
‘This is all because of that damn cooking.’
Today had been like a shirt with the first button fastened wrong.
Once the cooking failed from the start, everything that followed had gone awry in succession.
He shouldn’t have listened to Evangeline.
What did that girl know about proposals anyway!
“By any chance, that ring is…”
Meanwhile, Larite, who had been speaking absentmindedly, was startled by her own words and quickly shut her mouth.
And for good reason—Dietrich’s face was flushed as red as a ripe tomato.
It was so red that if you touched it, red paint might rub off.
‘I’ve really never seen him look like this before.’
Larite, who had been blinking blankly, cautiously called out to Dietrich.
“Um, Dietrich.”
Dietrich covered his face with his hand, pressing it against his forehead.
A strained voice flowed out.
“The ring I prepared for Larit… that’s correct.”
Wh-what should I do about this?
Larite couldn’t hide her bewildered expression.
She didn’t know what was what, but…
She could tell all too well that Dietrich was suffering from tremendous self-reproach…
“…”
Larite couldn’t overcome the solemnity and quietly closed her mouth.
* * *
They said it would take some time for the Ansi Family Townhouse to be restored.
So Larite was currently renting and using another small townhouse.
“Can’t you just stay at our house?”
“Eva’s right. We have plenty of spare rooms, and there wouldn’t be any inconvenience to Larit’s lifestyle…”
The Claudius siblings pestered Larite like this, but Larite declined.
Even though they had decided to marry, completely combining their living spaces from now seemed a bit much.
“Please go in safely, Larit.”
After escorting Larite to the entrance of the townhouse,
Dietrich offered a light greeting.
Having somewhat composed his emotions in the carriage, his expression was more normal than before.
Still.
‘He must have been… very disappointed.’
Larite wasn’t lacking in perception.
Suddenly insisting on cooking something he’d never tried before, making reservations at the finest restaurant, preparing a ring for her…
She understood what this series of events meant.
‘A proposal.’
Well, the proposal he had ambitiously prepared seemed to have flowed in a completely different direction from Dietrich’s plans.
Of course, Larite didn’t mind at all.
No, rather, the very fact that he had put so much thought into this for her made her incredibly happy.
Today’s proposal was as good as already received.
But the person involved probably didn’t feel that way.
‘In that case.’
Larite made up her mind.
“Dietrich.”
Larite gently tugged at Dietrich’s collar.
“We have some good wine at my place.”
“Wine… you say?”
Dietrich looked down at Larite with a bewildered expression.
Larite swallowed dryly and gathered all the courage she didn’t have to speak.
“…Won’t you come in for a drink?”
It was clearly a statement with seductive intent.
Dietrich stared at Larite as if entranced.
And.
“…Do you mean.”
Dietrich asked Larite back in a husky voice.
To confirm that was indeed what she meant, Larite nodded lightly.
At that moment.
His bright blue eyes darkened to black.
Strong hands pulled Larite’s waist close.
Hot lips completely devoured Larite’s lips.
Entangling the root of her tongue, caressing her even teeth, clinging desperately as if he didn’t want to miss even a single breath.
“…Mmph.”
Even though it was just a kiss, her whole body felt like it was melting.
Larite, who had been trembling slightly, suddenly stiffened her shoulders.
“Ah!”
Dietrich had lifted Larite in his arms and was striding into the manor just like that.
Bang!
The door closed behind them.
Dietrich confirmed with her once more.
“Larit… said it was okay. Right?”
Looking only at her, wanting only her, loving only her.
…The man before her was so lovable.
“Of course.”
Larite wrapped her arms around Dietrich’s neck with all her strength.
Somehow, tonight seemed like it would be very long.
<The End>
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