The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 69

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Chapter 69

 

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Perhaps it was because Dietrich had personally told the kitchen that he would be dining with a guest.

 

The dining table, which was always splendid, was truly magnificent today.

 

The finest dishes prepared with the head chef’s utmost care filled the entire table.

 

“What’s this? What’s the occasion today?”

 

Evangeline’s eyes widened as she turned to look at Dietrich.

 

Dietrich simply shrugged his shoulders.

 

“We’re dining with a guest, so this much is necessary. Don’t you think?”

 

What’s gotten into this man today?

 

Evangeline couldn’t hide her bewildered expression.

 

“It looks absolutely delicious. Thank you.”

 

Faced with the lavish food reminiscent of a banquet, Larite expressed her gratitude with a somewhat overwhelmed face.

 

Dietrich smiled warmly with his eyes.

 

“I hope the meal suits your taste.”

 

“…”

 

Evangeline, who had instantly lost her appetite, quietly set down her utensils.

 

Watching her blood relative smile so sweetly at her friend right before her eyes was truly a peculiar feeling…

 

But Dietrich didn’t spare even a glance for Evangeline.

 

His gaze was fixed solely on Larite.

 

And that wasn’t all?

 

“Please try some of this lamb as well.”

 

He attentively recommended dishes,

 

“Lady Ansi’s glass is empty.”

 

He signaled to servants to refill her drink in advance,

 

“Do you perhaps not enjoy herbs with strong fragrances?”

 

He keenly observed Larite’s dining habits to understand her preferences!

 

Meanwhile, Evangeline was completely ignored throughout!

 

‘This is suspicious, completely suspicious!’

 

Evangeline barely touched her food, entirely focused on observing her brother’s strange behavior.

 

‘Fine, I’ll accept that he requested to dine together.’

 

Evangeline’s eyes narrowed.

 

‘But personally coming to her room to invite her for dinner is really strange!’

 

Dietrich was usually so busy that he divided his time by the minute.

 

So for a simple dinner invitation, the busy Dietrich could have easily sent a servant instead of coming himself.

 

Yet Dietrich came personally.

 

As if he wanted to check Larite’s condition with his own eyes.

 

Meanwhile, worried about Evangeline who was picking at her food, Larite glanced at her.

 

“Lady Claudius, your meal…”

 

At the same time, Evangeline shot a sharp look at Larite.

 

Larite’s shoulders stiffened as she hastily corrected herself.

 

“Eva.”

 

Only then did Evangeline nod with a satisfied expression.

 

Dietrich’s eyes gleamed with interest as he watched this exchange.

 

‘Eva and Lady Ansi… have they become close enough to use pet names?’

 

Meanwhile, Larite carefully observed Evangeline’s expression.

 

“Are you feeling uncomfortable about something? You don’t seem to be eating well.”

 

“No, it’s nothing.”

 

Unable to say that her appetite had been ruined by her brother’s strange behavior, Evangeline simply shook her head.

 

Along with that, Dietrich posed a question.

 

“Come to think of it, Eva.”

 

“What?”

 

“Earlier, I think I heard something about Lady Ansi getting wet because of Lady Lopez.”

 

“Oh, that!”

 

Recalling that incident, Evangeline became so angry that her forehead grew hot.

 

“Well, Lady Lopez earlier!”

 

Evangeline angrily recounted what had happened earlier.

 

When she reached the part about Seraphina spilling the vase water on Larite.

 

“…”

 

Dietrich’s eyes turned ice-cold.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Evangeline stopped mid-sentence with startled rabbit eyes.

 

‘Brother seems really angry?’

 

Though Larite didn’t seem to notice, Evangeline, who had lived with him her whole life, could see it.

 

As soon as Dietrich heard that ‘Larite got splashed with water,’ his mood became considerably dark.

 

Well, she had to finish the story anyway.

 

Evangeline continued speaking.

 

“I almost got drenched, but Lady Ansi, no…”

 

Evangeline shook her head and hastily corrected herself.

 

“Lari blocked it for me.”

 

“Lari?”

 

“Yes. We decided to use pet names starting today.”

 

Evangeline smiled brightly.

 

Dietrich sighed deeply and looked at Larite.

 

“I’m indebted to you once again.”

 

“Indebted? I did it because I wanted to.”

 

“Still, I’m glad there’s no serious discomfort to your body. House of Claudius will compensate for the wet dress and belongings.”

 

“No, it’s fine…”

 

Larite, who was about to refuse reflexively, flinched.

 

Evangeline was glaring at Larite with intense eyes.

 

‘Accept it! I’ll be angry if you don’t!’

 

Her gaze was full of that meaning.

 

Under that pressure, Larite found herself nodding.

 

“…I’ll gratefully accept.”

 

“Good.”

 

Dietrich nodded and continued in an admonishing tone.

 

“However, unconditionally protecting Eva all the time… I don’t think that’s a very good approach.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Eva must have felt upset about causing such trouble for Lady Ansi.”

 

Yes, that’s absolutely right!

 

With that meaning, Evangeline nodded so vigorously her neck might break.

 

“…”

 

Perhaps feeling guilty, Larite quietly closed her mouth.

 

“Please take care of yourself a little more.”

 

Dietrich looked at Larite with pitying eyes.

 

‘Hmm?’

 

And Evangeline sensed something subtle in the atmosphere between the two conversing.

 

‘Has our brother always been someone who… worries about others like this?’

 

Definitely not.

 

If anything, he was closer to being indifferent to others.

 

To be more precise, she’s the type who completely cuts off people she doesn’t need to care about?

 

If that’s the case.

 

‘As I thought.’

 

Evangeline’s eyes gleamed like a hawk’s.

 

It seems the parties involved haven’t properly noticed it themselves, but…

 

‘Those two definitely have romantic feelings for each other.’

 

Previously, on the day they had made plans to visit the Imperial Curia at the reading group.

 

Larite and Evangeline had briefly discussed High Priest Evans.

 

“Don’t worry. Thanks to meeting Lord Claudius beforehand, my standards have become too high.”

 

“That comment… does it mean Lady Ansi is interested in my brother…!”

 

“No!”

 

…Larite back then had been unusually flustered.

 

‘The fact that she unconsciously used my brother as an example means she’s interested in him, doesn’t it?’

 

Evangeline fell deep into thought.

 

‘And when I pointed that out, she was incredibly shocked, wasn’t she?’

 

If it had been the usual Larite, she would have laughed it off saying it was ridiculous.

 

‘Well, they say strong denial is actually affirmation, right?’

 

Evangeline grinned wickedly.

 

Dietrich grimaced and scolded her.

 

“Why are you smiling so deviously?”

 

“Deviously! How can you say such a thing?!”

 

Her indignation was brief.

 

Suddenly, Evangeline realized something.

 

‘Ah.’

 

Larite and Evangeline had now promised to become true friends beyond their friendship contract.

 

However, that alone wasn’t perfect.

 

As could be seen with Larite and Seraphina, friendships could end in estrangement at any time.

 

‘But.’

 

What if Larite and I became family?

 

If Larite and Dietrich married each other, Larite and Evangeline would become sister-in-law and sister-in-law too.

 

Having become legal family, their relationship would become even stronger than before.

 

And there would be no need to worry about her friendship with Larite breaking, right?

 

‘My goodness… am I a genius?’

 

Thus, Evangeline made her decision.

 

‘I must bring Larite and my brother together somehow!’

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