Chapter 136: the day had just started

To say that I was shocked would be an understatement, Dami's words were still reverberating in my ears and I wanted to shout and beat him but then we were in public and as he had asked me that this should remain in between him and me, I did not want to break the promise. But that did not mean I could accept it, how could he do this to me and others!

"My lady, would you please try a few of these dresses?" said Olivia in a whisper. I was sure if I would not have been standing here, I would not have been able to listen to her words.

But the dresses, I didn't even know these kinds of dresses were available in the store.

One was a pink dress, that had the artistic design of flowers which were embellished with rare stones, giving flowers a realistic look, with lacework in the hemline and a small cut in the middle with many layers of white silk between it.

Another was the beige colour dress, a light colour which was mostly avoided in royal parties, but the dress has gold thread work and rubies embroidered that was making an intricate design all over the bodice, 

The last dress was midnight blue which had crushed diamonds used to intricate the dress as the night is full of stars, each dress has its own charm that will not let you take your eyes away from it, as if you were spellbound.

"Did you make these dresses?" I asked and she nodded, taking two steps back.

She reminded me of my maids. When I was reincarnated, I could understand their condition, but why was this bunny so afraid?

My mother pointed at her hands and only then did notice there were various marks on her arms as if she was beaten,

Getting beaten at home was something taken as a crime in our empire, yet many poor families children had been beaten by their own family members or by shops even for their minor mistakes, but the girl was a gem.

Her hands could do magic on the clothes, I felt bad for the condition she was in and my will to take her increased.

"We don't need to try the clothes'' I said and her face turned pale, "we will buy all three of them,'' I added and she looked at me surprised.

"Your highness, I apologise for greeting you late, please forgive this humble man," said a man who was in his 50's he was nowhere near humble.

"Ah, I thought you forgot your manners, Edgar."

"How could that be, your highness, I was out for lunch, the moment I came to know about your presence, I came running to greet you first. It is my good luck that you came to this small store," he said, bowing further.

"It is one of the best shops, Edgar, you don't need to be this humble," I added as he stood up properly.

"That's your kindness. Your Highness, I don't even know how I shall serve you."

"Oh, I have a very good way, but I am afraid that you will deny me publicly,'' I said, taking a deep sigh, and the man's eyes widened.

"No, your highness, you can take anything from the store, this store is all yours," he added, shaking his head as he signalled the saleswoman who had been following me since the start.

The women nodded and bought all types of dresses with them.

"I have already chosen everything, Edgar, it is not needed,'' I said and the man nodded.

"Then you order, my lady, I will be happy to oblige," he said with a glint in his eyes, he must have already started counting the gold coins in his mind.

"I have bought these four dresses and I want this girl too," I added after showing him the dresses.

"Of course, my lady, all these dresses were the best of our collection and the girl... The girl?" he looked at me, shocked.

"That's right, this girl is going with me, this is a small amount for a refund if you bear losses due to her sudden departure," I said and Kate handed her a few gold coins.

"I know you are wise enough to not deny me," I added with a smile before he could make any excuses as I could see, he was very reluctant to let the girl go.

"But your highness," he said hesitating and I looked at him sharply.,

"Are you trying to deny me, Edgar?" my voice was cold and he knew there was no chance of negotiation.

"Not at all, your highness. I was just saying what shall I answer to her family," he said with a weak voice.

"I will handle them," I said in a sharp tone and he nodded.

We paid the bill and walked out of the shop, followed by Olivia, who was walking like we were dragging her forcefully.

I sighed as the day was getting ruined more and more.

"Hey, little girl, if you don't want to work for me, then you can go home, and find another work, I am not forcing you to come with me.'' I finally said, turning back, and her eyes widened.

She shook her head, "I apologise, your highness, I would not repeat my mistakes again, please have mercy." isn't it the same line she had said to Isabella.

"Which mistake would you not repeat? '' I asked, testing the waters and she looked at me, crying.

"Norma, go back to the palace with Olivia and other knights who are taking Isabella to the palace," I said, and Norma nodded, dragging Olivia with her.

"I apologise for everything, son. It meant to be a special day for you." i said and he shook his head.

"The day had just started mother," his eyes were shining as if he had a secret he was happy about, or was I thinking too much again.