Chapter 214

Chapter 214

‘Come to think of it.’

A fact she had forgotten surfaced.

Surely, Violet had given Aileen a hard time today. It could be passed off as obliviousness due to lack of sensitivity, but Alesia knew Violet disliked Aileen.

Even if the misunderstanding was cleared, Alesia was not one to tolerate injustice before her.

Yet, it was strange she said nothing about it.

Was there a change of heart?

Ultimately, Violet sighed with the persistent unease left behind.

Afterwards, she had no specific plans and went straight home.

Only Roen, who had made an early exit using Violet’s excuse, was all smiles.

* * *

Violet occasionally pondered the empress’s intentions as time passed.

Fortunately, the progress on the princess’s portrait went smoothly. The empress did not comment much on the painting, but Violet, knowing there were no complaints, proceeded nonchalantly.

The last tea party by the empress might have proceeded without the hostess herself, but it provided the gathered young ladies with a dreamlike time.

Hence, various gatherings became even more fiercely organized afterwards. Violet scoffed at the flood of invitations she received despite her constant rejections.

Even so, not all invitations were declined. Violet, holding an invitation with gold embossing, gulped.

The art social gathering invited by Count Larsen was not for young, unmarried noble ladies or noblemen. In short, a gathering Violet wouldn’t normally be invited to.

Mostly comprising individuals in their 40s and 50s, this gathering was truly a meeting of a group supporting artists.

Far from being politically motivated, only those genuinely loving art could receive this invitation. So, she wouldn’t have to worry about encountering annoying leeches there.

Instead, with Cairn absent, the number of escorts increased.

She planned to go alone. However, Aldin, having somehow heard about it, volunteered to accompany her.

When she asked if he was available, he said he was, so Violet gladly accepted his offer.

What she didn’t know was that this day was supposed to be a day Aldin couldn’t miss due to joint training with another knight order.

And further, in exchange for being absent, Aldin promised additional training. That’s the only way he managed to skip the training altogether.

So, on the day of the gathering.

Violet chose a moderately classic and elegant dress. She also requested her makeup to be done subtly, as if she wasn’t wearing any.

Despite the absurd request, Marie, who was a fervent student of beauty, did a fantastic job dressing her up.

Aldin was waiting for her at the appointed place.

“Your Ladyship.”

“Have you been waiting long?”

“No, I’ve just arrived.”

Aldin, dressed as simply yet stylishly as she was, faced Violet. Truth be told, he had just picked up suitable clothes he had, but being a good model, he looked quite dashing.

With his tall stature, good proportions, and a knightly physique, anything he wore looked good on him.

His face still had a youthful look, but over time, he would mature just right to move the hearts of many. Violet admired Aldin’s appearance anew.

Aldin let out a smile, cleverly using his good looks without Violet catching on.

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