Chapter 24 - Goddess of love

It was 5pm when Alexandre picked her and Adrien up from home. She wore a simple forest green swing dress with long puffy sleeves, and she wore a pair of nude Mary Janes with a 5 cm heel, on which she felt comfortable. Subtle makeup and a casual updo. Like her grandmother, she likes to forego jewelry, but today she decided on a pair of pearl earrings and a matching bracelet.

Adrien, however, looked limitless cute in his outfit. He wore black shorts, a classic checkered shirt and a light blue sweater. He wore a pair of navy knee socks and a black pair of leather oxfords. His dark hair was slightly combed back, so he looked like a little gentleman. He was so adorable! Quickly she put on her little darling a comforting coat and wrapped a dark red scarf around his neck. It was getting colder in the evening at this time of the year.

"Where are we going?" Asked Adrien Lily curiously as Lily picked him up and put. Alexandre stood outside the door, holding the car door open for her and Adrien. Lily nudged the toddler lovingly with her finger on his little snub nose and replied. "We visit Alec's sister and his friend." Then she took her coat from the maid and threw it over her arm before going out.

Arriving at the Bentley, Alexandre picked Adrien up so Lily could get into the car more easily, before she took the toddler again and put in his child seat. Then she pulled out the black seat belt and buckle Adrien up. After they all sat in the car, they did not drive more than 5 minutes to stop in front of a mansion.

They lived in a special villa area of Dijon, where most of the well-heeled citizens of the city lived. The price of the land was very high. Only the top one percent of the rich citizens of the Archduchy of Bourgogne could afford a property in this area. This part of the city was famous for its old mansions that had been the property of noble families for generations. Most of the properties had a very ancient history dating back to the 18th century.

Of course, Alexandre's friend came from the same circles as Alexandre, so his estate was near Alexandre's villa.

The driver opened the door for them and helped Lily to get out. Alexandre handed Adrien over to Lily before he got out of the car himself. An elderly man in a butler uniform received the young family at the entrance and escorted them to the old mansion. In the large entrance area, a young lady received the newly arrived guests. Her black hair flowed down her shoulders like dark silk. She had the same silver eyes as Alexandre. But there was a sparkle in it that made her features softer and friendlier. Yet she surrounded this noble air of a true aristocrat of Bourgogne. As she stood there in her old pink sheath dress that was tight fitting and emphasizing her slender waist and her voluptuous curves. She looked like a cool goddess of love in her dress. The dress seductively presented her milky shoulders, framing her dainty shoulders with cascading ruffles.

"Welcome." She greeted her guests with open arms. A sunny smile played on her red lips. "As always you are too late."

"That's probably in our blood, sister. After all, I can't remember that you were ever on time."

"You're getting old and forgetful." She grinned challenging. She reminded Lily all the more of Alexandre. Louise had the same mischievous smile as her older brother. Lily tilted her head slightly to one side. His sister was the more charming version of Alexandre. Not only was she beautiful, she also radiated that lightheartedness. Laxity mixed with joy. And Lily liked that and added another 10 points to her favorite human scale, which is why Louise quickly overtook her brother. But that she would keep to herself. Lily did not want to think about what Alexandre would do to her if he could read her mind.

Suddenly her attention fell on Lily. Her eyes pierced Lily. Curiosity passed through her friendly features. Suddenly Alexandre wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her and Adrien closer. "May I introduce my wife and son."

Lily's mouth felt dry. And her knees softened. Lily felt terribly embarrassed. "So you are his little sweetheart?" Louise chuckled calmly. "I have to say you seduced Alec pretty well. Nice to meet you. Just call me Loulou, little sister." Her rose gold pumps rattled on the floor as she gave Lily a welcome kiss on her left cheek and one on her right cheek. Then she looked at Adrien curiously.

"I am also pleased. Please call me Lily." Lily first introduced herself. "And that's Adrien."

"He is so cute. He looks so much like you." Lily's breath caught. Adrien looked like them? She looked questioningly at Alexandre, but he just shrugged.

"I agree. Didn't it work out well?" He deepened the misunderstanding with a grin on his smug face.

"Aha ...!" Louise raised one of her curved eyebrows and curiously looked at her brother. "If Maman finds out about it, you can tell your assistant to schedule an appointment for your funeral." A big grin appears on his face. "I hope you can keep a little secret for yourself. We do not want to stress Maman anymore. Now she is in middle of wedding preparations anyway. "

Lily slowly began to understand what her witty spouse was doing. And immediately she was sorry for Loulou. Strange that she was not mentioned in the novel.

"Little secret is truly the understatement of the century. I'll keep it to myself, you know my price." Replied Luise sweetly.

"That you still expect bribes from me, even though you have a rich fiancé. Really strange. Is Phillipe stingy? Where is he actually? Or has he already left you. I would not blame him."

"I wrapped your friend around my little finger. He is still stuck in the office. An emergency. Take off your coats and let us enjoy an apéritif in the blue salon."

Alexandre handed his coat to the butler next to him, while Lily put Adrien on the floor and helped him to take off his coat and scarf. As she was about to straighten up, Alexandre suddenly stood behind her and helped her take her coat off.