The Military Doctor Excels at Being a Contracted Duchess - Chapter 35

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【Chapter 35】

 

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If there was a secret that everyone knew but only Genevieve didn’t, it was that the nobles from nearby estates actually hated attending the charity exhibition.

 

Because it was tacky and boring.

 

Above all, it was torture to watch Genevieve hypocritically smile while bringing along her three young lovers who changed every time.

 

They had competed to make excuses to avoid it, but today was different.

 

“It’s the day we can actually see her!”

 

“I’m so curious. What kind of person could she be that he fell for her at first sight?”

 

“There are plenty of young ladies in the nearby estates too.”

 

First, curiosity about ‘Ebel Eberstain’ who had appeared like a comet was spreading like wildfire.

 

What kind of person was she that they would marry so suddenly?

 

Was she so charming that the Grand Duke, who had always stayed in the capital, would remain on his estate?

 

Many people believe that as times change, the class of nobility will disappear.

 

But even so, ‘House of Bayern’ would endure.

 

In these times when common sense is overturned and the world is changing dramatically.

 

The fact that a mistress had come to the family representing the most noble of nobles was a significant matter.

 

After all, it meant that Bayern’s bloodline would continue.

 

“By the way, did you hear the news? The railway king’s daughter is staying at the Bayern estate.”

 

“Railways are essential to win wars, but… for a commoner to possess such great wealth. It’s the end times.”

 

“It’s outrageous. We must see with our own eyes what kind of character she has.”

 

The second issue was ‘Cecily Bettel’.

 

Under normal circumstances, the railway king’s daughter would have no reason to come down to this countryside.

 

Why she came, why she donated money, whether it meant railways would be built in Bayern, and so on.

 

There was so much they wanted to dig into.

 

And for good reason, as the nobles of this era had money but couldn’t find answers about where to invest or where would be safe.

 

Thus today, the charity exhibition was overflowing with more guests than ever before.

 

“Viv, I’m happy because the sculpture I worked so hard to make seems like it will sell well.”

 

“Me too, Viv. We might even break the all-time record.”

 

Wondering what was happening, the lovers fawned over the excited Genevieve.

 

Genevieve pressed down her twitching lips and arrogantly lifted her chin.

 

‘Yes, this is it.’

 

The taste of power!

 

A procession of green dresses and green cravats filled the space. It was a sight like summer foliage moving in the wind.

 

These days, summer’s color had become the frivolous gold, but when Genevieve was young, it wasn’t so.

 

Green was the most noble color.

 

“Thank you all for gracing this occasion. I hope it will be an enjoyable time.”

 

Clearing her throat, Genevieve stepped forward with a champagne glass in hand.

 

All eyes immediately focused on her.

 

About half seemed to be directed at Cecily Bettel beside her, but… that much was acceptable.

 

“You’ve all heard the news, but Miss Cecily of House of Bettel heard about the charity exhibition and donated a large sum. Thanks to her, the party has become so grand, which is truly appreciated.”

 

Saying this, she grabbed the shoulder of Angelm, who stood like a statue.

 

Now if only the trapped Ebel would come wearing Serena’s dress…

 

That’s when it happened.

 

Cutting off whatever Genevieve was about to say, Cecily stepped forward.

 

“To be able to join with such noble people, it’s a joyful and grateful occasion.”

 

With a bright smile, Cecily clapped her hands. Then one side of the path opened and five servants appeared carrying a table covered with a white tablecloth!

 

Since this hadn’t been announced beforehand, Genevieve was completely flustered.

 

“I’m thinking of opening a candy shop this time. These are the candies that will be sold there. There’s chocolate fondue too?”

 

The table was placed squarely in the center among the various sculptures and paintings.

 

When the servants removed the cloth, colorfully arranged candies were beautifully revealed.

 

“Wow!”

 

“Candy!”

 

For Genevieve to bring out Angelm, she had to allow children to attend this event.

 

So children had been coming to the charity exhibition for a long time.

 

Most of them usually got bored and left, but today was different.

 

The children who had been beside their mothers looked at the candy with sparkling eyes.

 

“The candy in these glass jars are fruit flavored. They’re made using lemon and orange juice. And these candies on sticks have more special flavors. Grape, apple, and strawberry.”

 

Picking up a lollipop, Cecily offered it to the nearest child, Angelm.

 

However, Angelm only twitched his eyebrows and didn’t accept it.

 

Though it was an embarrassing act, Cecily quickly smiled and gave the candy to another child.

 

“I hope you enjoy viewing the art pieces with sweet candy. This is Cecily’s heart.”

 

Her cheerful chattering was quite charming.

 

Children who had received permission from adults rushed over to grab candy, and Genevieve could only watch the scene blankly without saying anything.

 

Cecily had truly snatched all the attention in an instant.

 

And using Bayern’s servants at that!

 

Without even asking permission!

 

“Impressive.”

 

And Ebel was looking down at the entire scene from above.

 

“She turned it into a venue for promoting her own business in an instant. She must have planned this from the beginning.”

 

Murmuring quietly, she turned to look at the man beside her.

 

“It would be good to dismiss those servants. Thanks to Cecily Bettel, we can organize the household a bit more.”

 

At Ebel’s words, Victor showed subtle agreement.

 

The decision for the two of them to observe first rather than being present from the start of the party was Ebel’s.

 

She knew well how much the nearby nobles wanted to see her.

 

At the same time, she knew the value that Cecily Bettel possessed.

 

‘There’s no need to appear together and make it look like we’re competing for attention.’

 

Regardless of what kind of person she was, ‘Ebel Eberstain’ was someone who would soon become ‘Ebel Bayern’.

 

Her every action would become the face of the family.

 

It meant there was no need to play at the same level as Cecily, and she shouldn’t.

 

“I suddenly wonder. When we were on the battlefield, where were those people and what were they doing? Even after we died, would those people still be alive?”

 

At Ebel’s murmur, Victor’s gaze turned toward her.

 

He twitched his fingers, pondered for a moment, then slowly placed his hand on her slender waist.

 

“Isn’t it suffocating? The corset.”

 

“It is suffocating. Military uniforms were comfortable.”

 

“If you don’t want it, you don’t need to wear such things. Who would say anything? Since you’re living life again anyway, live as you wish. Bayern will be your path.”

 

At his words, Ebel smiled genuinely.

 

“While I’m here, I still don’t want to bring shame to the Bayern family’s reputation.”

 

“That’s…”

 

At her words that so naturally assumed departure, Victor tried to add something but stopped.

 

“Then let’s go out slowly. I’ve confirmed who finds Miss Cecily disagreeable.”

 

“…Yes.”

 

After the morning dress incident, Ebel had sensed that today would not be ordinary and asked Victor for help.

 

That help was just asking him to provide appropriate escort when standing before people, but it would serve as a proper shield.

 

Walking down the corridor like this, Victor casually cast his gaze toward the window.

 

There wasn’t any particular reason.

 

Just because something felt strangely unpleasant.

 

Because of the dirty sensation that someone seemed to be watching from this direction.

 

‘A man? Can he see inside the window from that distance?’

 

Due to the strong sunlight, he couldn’t properly make out the face. But somehow it felt familiar.

 

Victor stopped thinking and gestured with his hand on the side where Ebel couldn’t see.

 

As the order was given, someone who had been waiting hidden in the darkness moved swiftly.

 

Bayern’s informants are competent.

 

They would go in the direction of his gaze and eliminate the threat.

 

‘I hope it’s just unfounded worry.’

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