The Reason I Got Engaged to My Ex-Boyfriend - Chapter 27

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Episode 27

 

Seria raised the corners of her mouth.

 

“Later when we move seats, secretly, you know?”

 

It was a well-known fact that Aljesha avoided this flower, and using it for decoration was a great discourtesy.

 

Moreover, while Segwede’s status was slightly lower than Arviente’s, it was still called a prestigious family.

 

For some time, the story of having offended Segwede Lady would follow her like a tag, causing great difficulties in her social life.

 

‘This much should be enough for Mary Blin.’

 

Seria left the boudoir.

 

“Well then, shall we slowly move seats? I’ve prepared everything in advance, so just go and enjoy yourselves comfortably.”

 

As soon as Seria returned, Aljesha stood up with a formal smile.

 

It was when they were following Aljesha to move seats.

 

Linda, who had been standing behind, smoothly approached Mary.

 

A Blue Glorea flower was inserted among the charming fresh flowers decorating the waist of Mary’s red dress.

 

Since there were quite a few guests, Linda was able to naturally return to Seria’s side.

 

Well done. Seria mouthed the words and returned with a nonchalant face.

 

Now the situation would be quite worth watching.

 

So, right away.

 

“…What is this scent?”

 

When they moved and sat down, Aljesha furrowed her brow.

 

Blue Glorea flowers have a strong fragrance.

 

Moreover, Aljesha, who was sensitive to that scent, would have noticed immediately.

 

As the host’s mood became uncomfortable, the young ladies also looked around restlessly.

 

“Oh my, that’s…”

 

Then one young lady’s gaze fell on Mary.

 

The yellow flowers decorating Mary’s waist.

 

The Blue Glorea flower clearly revealed among them.

 

“…”

 

Aljesha’s expression turned cold.

 

One might guess that Sophia had ordered it, but no matter how bad their relationship was, she had never committed such despicable acts in decades.

 

Then could it be that Mary Blin had done this?

 

“…No, I.”

 

Mary frantically picked up the Blue Glorea flower from her waist.

 

Her complexion had turned not just pale but completely white.

 

‘That’s what you get for meddling inappropriately.’

 

Seria also pretended to be surprised, covering her mouth with an “Oh my.”

 

“I, this flower, I mean…”

 

Mary stammered, her face drained of color.

 

While watching Aljesha glaring at her fiercely, and Sophia assessing the situation.

 

“Of course…”

 

Soon after, Mary, who seemed to have somewhat composed her emotions, spoke.

 

“I know that you avoid this flower, Lady. And I really have never used something like this for decoration…”

 

“…”

 

“It must be hard to believe. I’m sorry.”

 

“So the young lady knows. Yes, it is hard to believe.”

 

Seria felt satisfaction seeing not only the angry Aljesha, but also Sophia’s expression becoming subtle.

 

That’s what you get for entering a prestigious family without knowing your place.

 

“…I’m truly innocent, but it’s also my fault for not being careful.”

 

Mary continued speaking.

 

“So I’m so sorry that…”

 

“…”

 

But why was there a sense of unease in this satisfying situation?

 

Seria unconsciously frowned.

 

And it was then that her eyes met with Mary, who had been rambling.

 

“Even if I return to the estate immediately, I want to handle this matter so that no harm comes to you, Lady…”

 

***

 

In conclusion, Seria was exactly as I had expected.

 

I had heard through Chris that Seria started a boutique business, and Ransel turning the marquis family upside down was such public gossip that I heard it whether I wanted to or not.

 

Having been thoroughly beaten like that, there was no way she’d stay still with me right in front of her.

 

‘That maid’s hand movements were quite impressive.’

 

It was quite careful and quick hand movements that I wouldn’t have noticed if I hadn’t been wary of Seria.

 

If I hadn’t asked Marsha to check the flower decorations in the corner of the garden path, I wouldn’t have thought that Seria had brought Blue Glorea flowers here.

 

“Actually, among my boutique staff, there’s a friend whose hobby is flower arranging, so I know a bit… I heard that Blue Glorea flowers’ pollen turns a vivid blue color when it touches lemon juice. Is that true?”

 

Of course, the story about having an employee with a flower arranging hobby was a lie.

 

Chris Moore, that guy’s idea of arranging anything would probably be skewering chicken for grilling.

 

“…That’s true though.”

 

Aljesha answered in a displeased tone.

 

“Then everyone should wipe their hands. If pollen from my dress has gotten on them… it would be a great discourtesy to Segwede Lady.”

 

Segwede Lady’s reaction to Blue Glorea flowers was pathological, so excessive measures weren’t unreasonable.

 

Well, it was still somewhat forced reasoning for the other young ladies though…

 

“…That, that’s also good.”

 

“Yes, then… well.”

 

No one objected.

 

The young ladies’ efforts to avoid crossing Sophia were truly pitiful.

 

Aljesha, the only one who could stand against Sophia, seemed to think my words made quite a bit of sense.

 

After Aljesha whispered something to a maid, servants soon brought wet towels.

 

Aljesha said.

 

“These are wet towels soaked in warm water with lemon juice. Since we’ve also changed seats, it would be good to wipe for cleanliness, and I don’t want to embarrass myself in front of guests, so please comply.”

 

I was the first to receive a towel and wipe my hands.

 

Since I had directly removed the Blue Glorea flower decorated on my dress, my hands turned blue. When I wiped with another wet towel, it came off immediately.

 

Then I also handed a lemon juice towel to Marsha.

 

Marsha wiped her hands on the side I hadn’t touched, but no reaction appeared.

 

“The maid’s hands are quite clean.”

 

Sophia focused attention with a theatrical tone.

 

The young ladies whose gazes fell on Marsha’s hands murmured.

 

Dressing was a maid’s job, and especially that flower decoration was in a position on the back that required another’s help, so was her claim of innocence true?

 

“…It seems Blin Young Lady did it without even her maid knowing, how sneaky.”

 

Seria, with a displeased face, made an even more unreasonable argument than I did when creating the hand-wiping medley.

 

I smiled and responded.

 

“Yes, then Chartinez Young Lady thinks so.”

 

Your opinion isn’t very important anyway.

 

Just as Seria bit her lips tightly at that, Aljesha’s gaze turned to her.

 

“Why is the wet towel in front of the marquis young lady so pristine?”

 

“…I’m sorry, but I don’t want to comply.”

 

Seria wore long opera gloves on both hands. Gloves not commonly worn in summer like now.

 

The atmosphere instantly turned cold.

 

The gazes of the young ladies who had been wiping their hands turned to Seria.

 

Sophia spoke.

 

“Oh my, but that would make us suspicious, Young-ae.”

 

I had wondered who Ransel learned that particular condescending look from that he often displays, and it seems he learned it from his mother.

 

“If that’s the case, how about having your maid wipe it instead? Since she’s closest to Young-ae.”

 

“Why would my maid…?”

 

“Our Miss Mary’s maid wiped hers, didn’t she?”

 

“…”

 

Seria’s eyes wavered.

 

There were two choices given.

 

Either take off the opera gloves and wipe her hands.

 

Or tell her closest maid to wipe them instead.

 

Soon, Seria opened her mouth with a reluctant expression.

 

“Hurry up and wipe it, Linda.”

 

“…”

 

The maid called Linda turned pale, then finally picked up the wet towel placed in front of Seria.

 

And as soon as the towel touched her hand…

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