Chapter 60
The next issue’s special feature is ‘Weddings.’ I can’t let go of this concept. With the arrival of the new social season in autumn, many people were entering the marriage market.
Now, it’s about guiding those who are challenging marriage. There’s no such thing as a wedding planner in this era, is there?
Hehe, I’m really a genius.
So, I was thinking of new couple photoshoots.
“The candidates for the couple photo shoot…”
Rebecca flinched and looked at me.
“His Highness the Crown Prince and Lady Millane…”
That’s right. That was it. While planning this, I had thought of taking photos of Alejandro and Illiana.
“Ahem, ahem!”
Rebecca cleared her throat unnecessarily and flipped over the document that had the names written on it.
“Let’s think of new candidates!”
“I think that would be better! It’s quite cliché, after all.”
Viviana chimed in.
“…Hoo. For now, it’s best to narrow down new candidates. With a scandal like this, what kind of mystique is left? It’s neither fun nor appealing.”
“Yes, miss!”
Rebecca said cheerfully.
“First, we need to choose a dressmaker who can make the wedding dress.”
“Aren’t you going to hold a fashion show this time?”
I nodded.
“I think it’s better to leave the imagining of the bride walking down the aisle in the wedding dress to her. The more mysterious the dress, the better.”
“Okay. And what else can we do?”
“Next, I’m thinking of voting for the best groom. It seems like there’s only one photo book left.”
“That’s right.”
Viviana and Rebecca nodded in unison. The voting for the subject of the last photo book had already concluded. Since Lexan’s photo book was announced, people’s choices had broadened a bit.
Of course, there were some ridiculous candidates. Like the empress or the pope.
In reality, if we were to cast them, would that even make sense? That I would take photos of people trying to kill me? And besides, they weren’t even proper humans, so I didn’t want to allocate space for them.
So, I chose another candidate.
This time, it was a commoner.
But not just any commoner. This was someone acknowledged by all the nobles, someone everyone knew.
The hottest figure in the street where the dressmakers were concentrated.
“Is the talk with Madame Ponitia over?”
Madame Ponitia. The owner of Ponitia, the most expensive and popular dress shop. She had started from scratch, weaving lace and doing embroidery, and had made her way up with the money she earned.
There were countless people waiting to wear Madame Ponitia’s clothes. I heard that reservations were already full until the first half of next year.
Starting from the streets and amassing immense wealth, Ponitia was the dream of the street. And she was also a role model for poor girls. Madame Ponitia would inspire them once again to dream.
No one suited the last photo book better than Madame Ponitia.
If only I could get her photo book and a wedding dress.
“I haven’t met her yet.”
I let out a deep sigh.
How could I meet her?
“I can’t make a reservation…”
“There is a way.”
Rebecca said with a determined expression.
“But why didn’t you say anything right away!”
“W-well…”
Rebecca awkwardly smiled. What on earth was going on with her? I couldn’t understand it at all. I had never seen anyone as aggressive in their work as Rebecca.
Was there really a big problem?
“…Actually, Madame Ponitia was a close friend of the late Empress.”
“Hmm?”
The late Empress… Alejandro’s mother? My mother-in-law? Is that who you’re talking about? No, wait. What do you mean, mother-in-law? That’s absurd!
“So, Madame Ponitia said she would put everything aside to make the ceremonial clothes when Your Highness gets married. The wedding dress too…If it’s His Highness the Crown Prince, she will meet with you.”
Hah, damn it.
Is it true that some people just can’t be avoided?
Is my effort to avoid Alejandro going to end so futilely? Ever since that drunken night, I had minimized my outings to dodge Alejandro.
Of course, Alejandro was busy and hadn’t shown his face, but still.
“Does he even have time to meet me now that he’s busy dating Lady Millane?”
Ugh, seriously.
☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓 ☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓
Rebecca wiped the sweat from her forehead. It had been a struggle dealing with Evelina, who kept making sarcastic remarks and didn’t hide her discomfort. If she didn’t like it, why didn’t she just say so instead of being sarcastic?
She couldn’t understand.
Of course, as a poor salaryman getting paid by Evelina, she couldn’t express any complaints.
The dream of owning her own home was still burning in her heart. She had come to meet Alejandro, soothing Evelina like a child whining for candy.
Fortunately, Alejandro was holed up in his office.
“Isn’t it better if I don’t come? I don’t want to see someone else’s man.”
She’s really going crazy.
Rebecca glared at Evelina from behind.
“It’s still an unconfirmed fact! Go ask directly!”
Rebecca shouted sharply and pushed Evelina into the office.
“Whoa!”
Rebecca pushed Evelina in completely, giving her a little kick on the foot as she resisted, and closed the door neatly.
Tap.
“Oh, Rebecca. You’re here early.”
“…I wanted to hurry as much as possible. Ah, Sir Emil.”
Rebecca had something important to discuss. A scandal involving Illiana and Alejandro. If such a thing was happening, Alejandro’s loyal subject, Rebecca, should have been informed beforehand.
However, Rebecca hadn’t received any communication and only realized something was off after the newspaper article came out.
“Did I get fired?”
“What? Who would do something so outrageous?”
Emil immediately denied it.
“Well, that’s a relief. Lady Millane and His Highness the Crown Prince…”
“Oh, that.”
Emil clicked his tongue. After hearing the rough details, Rebecca nodded. It turned out Alejandro wasn’t involved in the article at all. That really was a relief.
Rebecca stared at the door with wide eyes.
She hoped Evelina would come out in a better mood.
“It seems like today has been tough for you, Rebecca.”
“Huh.”
“I felt the same way.”
Emil sighed along with her. In fact, not only did Rebecca but Emil also have something to ask Rebecca.
“Does the Countess have another man she’s seeing?”
“What? That’s absurd. There’s no way!”
“That, it’s Casper from Dear Elizabeth…”
“She does seem to like his cakes. And it seems he brings back information.”
“Information?”
“Yes. It seems many nobles frequent Dear Elizabeth. The owner must hear a lot of stories. Whenever the young lady returns from Dear Elizabeth, she seems to bring back news.”
“Oh, I see?”
Emil sighed in relief, brushing his chest. He described how Alejandro’s mood had been terrible all day and how he felt like he could kill someone.
Rebecca nodded along, feeling emotional.
“Evelina said the same thing! If that’s the case, they should just meet and resolve it; why bother those around them?”
“That’s what I’m saying!”
Emil and Rebecca expressed their frustration. Then Emil muttered.
“It’s really a relief that the Countess came first. Truly.”
He wouldnn’t mention that Alejandro had been waiting for Evelina all day. Alejandro has his pride, after all!
Alejandro should acknowledge Emil’s loyalty, tsk.
☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓 ☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓
Tap.
Rebecca truly pushed me inside with just a light nudge. Rebecca, just you wait. I’ll definitely get my revenge next time.
“Who is it? I clearly said not to let anyone in…”
“Then I’ll leave. It seems you’re waiting for someone else?”
I unintentionally twisted my words.
“Ah, why won’t the door open!”
“Evelina?”
“Yes, it’s me. What, were you waiting for Illiana instead?”
Alejandro narrowed his eyes and stared at me. He had long since stopped whatever he was doing. Was he watching to see what I would say?
“So, what does it matter that I’m here?”
“Are you jealous?”
“Jealous? Oh my, jealous? I would never do such a thing! We’re not that kind of relationship!”
What’s happening? I can’t control my mouth.
Alejandro chuckled softly.
Crazy… I really look pathetic.
