Chapter 031
Alejandro let out a dry laugh. He couldn’t believe it the entire time he was receiving Rebecca’s report.
Evelina had gained the trust of Iliana Millane.
“That’s really impressive. It seems she already knows what Lady Millane wanted.”
Alejandro slowly swept his hair back. It had been a while since he had cut it, and it had grown long.
“You should get a haircut. I’ll tell Lady Regnis.”
“I’ll take care of my hair myself…”
“No way!”
Rebecca quickly stopped Alejandro.
“We can’t just mess with the hair of a precious model! Lady Regnis would definitely not like that.”
Alejandro stared at Rebecca in disbelief.
It hadn’t been long since they met, yet it seemed Rebecca had already completely fallen for Evelina. Instead of doubting or keeping an eye on her for persuading Lady Millane, she was admiring her.
Moreover, now even cutting a single strand of his hair required Evelina’s permission. What was even stranger was that Alejandro didn’t feel much resistance to it.
“…Then tell her before we go down to Delint.”
He hadn’t felt it when it was long, but now that it was cut, he found his grown-out hair uncomfortable.
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Alejandro narrowed his eyes.
“…Do you still go to the dessert shop these days?”
“I go there every day! The desserts are really delicious! I like them, and the young lady likes them too. Oh, and Lady Millane also said she likes Dear Elizabeth. Maybe all the women in the empire like it.”
Alejandro’s eyebrows twitched. He didn’t understand why that sounded like they liked “the owner” instead of “Dear Elizabeth.” Alejandro rubbed his chin.
In truth, it didn’t matter whether women liked that guy or not. However, the problem was that Evelina’s name was involved in that mix.
That “look” from Evelina as she looked at Alejandro.
Alejandro’s stomach twisted a bit.
“I’d like to get a haircut tomorrow.”
“Suddenly?”
“What time is the young lady going to the office tomorrow?”
“It should be early in the morning. She’s been really busy with preparations lately. There’s no need to do it tomorrow…”
“There is a need to do it tomorrow.”
“…Understood.”
Who would dare object to Alejandro? Rebecca sighed and nodded. It seemed like she needed to warn Evelina beforehand so she wouldn’t be surprised.
* * *
Early morning.
Tomorrow, we leave for Delint. My mind was so blank from the chaos, but Rebecca made me even more flustered.
“Alejandro is coming to get a haircut? Right now?”
In this messy office?
Was it really necessary?
No matter what, I have an image to maintain! It felt a little embarrassing to show this side of myself to my favorite character.
“It was no use trying to stop him, Miss.”
“Ugh.”
In fact, no one could stop Alejandro except maybe the Emperor, Empress, or the Pope.
And just as he had announced, Alejandro appeared right at 9 AM. The moment he opened the door, his hair, which had grown long, slightly covered his eyes.
Through the strands, his lazy red eyes shone, his beautifully curved violet lips, and skin that looked as if it had been coated in pearls.
I swallowed hard without realizing it.
I think I’m definitely falling for you…
As I blankly stared at Alejandro, Rebecca poked me in the waist. She gestured towards me.
The moment he opened the door, his hair, which had grown long, slightly covered his eyes.
Right, right.
Right. This wasn’t the time to be admiring his looks. I needed to quickly give him a haircut and send him back.
“Please come this way, Your Highness.”
“I heard about it yesterday, milady.”
Alejandro smoothly brought up the topic.
“I heard you persuaded Iliana.”
“Oh!”
Even Lehan had heard about my great achievement. Hehe, that’s right. I accomplished something difficult.
“It’s a good thing. It’s fortunate that Iliana is someone who can be reasoned with.”
“Iliana? That’s the first I’ve heard of it. Are you using some kind of magic?”
“It’s not magic…”
Should I just say my skills are exceptional?
But really, this isn’t the time to be flustered.
“Your Highness, relax your neck. I will cut your hair now.”
I held the scissors in my hand. I was glad Lehan didn’t just recklessly get his hair done and came to me instead. I was planning to organize a wedding event for the next photoshoot.
A wedding event should naturally feature a couple photoshoot as the main attraction, right?
I was thinking of Lehan and Lady Millane as the main models. And I wasn’t planning to have a fashion show next time. I was planning something more interesting than a show.
“…Are you leaving tomorrow?”
“Yes. I plan to stay there for about a week.”
“You’re not coming back right away?”
“According to Iliana, Delint has a lot to see besides just boat rides! After working hard for two months, I thought it would be nice to relax and do some sightseeing.”
Of course, I wasn’t just planning to sightsee. Since I was going there anyway, I intended to do a photoshoot for the next event as well.
Since Viviana and Iliana were going with me… it would be a waste to waste time.
“Is it true that His Highness the Crown Prince won’t be coming this time? That’s too bad.”
You should have brightened up Delint with your appearance… It was really disappointing.
Still, I tried not to fumble. I couldn’t ruin my darling’s looks.
“Did I say I wasn’t going?”
“Rebecca mentioned it. She said His Highness has many things to do in preparation for the heavy rain next time.”
“It’s already done.”
Lehan smirked.
“Has your busy schedule ended?”
“That’s right. By the way, is the owner of Dear Elizabeth going as well?”
Casper? Why is Casper coming up here? Are you perhaps interested in our Casper too? You know, Lehan, if you want, I could even give up my gallbladder. But not Casper.
“Why would Casper go? He definitely won’t!”
I said firmly. You’re not suggesting I should summon Casper, right? That would be a heartless thing to do, Lehan.
“Ah.”
But fortunately, it seemed Lehan had no intention of meeting Casper.
“So if I go, will it just be the two of us?”
Since it’s a vacation…
“Many people will go. It has to be that way. We need to sell all the products showcased this time as well. Ah, it’s done. It turned out well again. You should style your hair like this. It’ll look even better.”
Alejandro stared at me through the mirror. The moment our eyes met, I melted into a puddle. Oh, really.
That gaze is completely unfair…
It’s just too good.
* * *
Lehan fiddled with his hair. With those tiny hands, she managed to cut his hair decently again this time. It was impressive not only that such small hands could do the job but that they could handle scissors that seemed three times bigger.
Lehan narrowed his eyes.
No matter how much he tried, Evelina showed no reaction. Every time, she would pass by with a blank expression, as if she were drunk.
‘Many people will go. It has to be that way. We need to sell all the products showcased this time as well.’
Alejandro chuckled. Whatever Rebecca had heard at Dear Elizabeth, Evelina’s gaze remained unchanged. The sparkling look in her eyes when she looked at Alejandro.
A tenderness that seemed to embrace all the affection in the world.
An infinite trust in Alejandro.
That gaze, which seemed to gather all the positive emotions that existed in the world, did not waver.
If she never had it in the first place, it wouldn’t be a problem, but once something is gained, it can’t be lost. Alejandro smiled crookly. Meanwhile, the carriage carrying Alejandro came to a stop.
“Your Highness, we have arrived at the temple.”
Alejandro clicked his tongue.
He had been lost in pleasant thoughts, but everything dissipated like bubbles. The Pope was persistent. Since Alejandro had been ignoring the Pope’s orders, he kept sending people.
Alejandro stared at the temple outside the door.
“…You must not forget that His Highness needs the Pope’s power.”
Emil urged once again with a worried expression.
