“In any situation, I instruct the butler to take care of my daughter and son. He’s not lacking to the extent that he needs to be taught one by one. I haven’t said anything wrong, so I don’t understand why you’re acting this way.”
And Collen, who seems to have a personality that likes to tease and provoke Zion, supported him like that.
Well, that’s my Dad.
I almost smiled. I felt relieved when Collen sided with Zion.
Elena sighed.
“While I may be weak as an aunt, she should know that I’m not weak enough to obey without question. Please continue to show respect.”
Collen raised the corner of his mouth. Ah, that again. The devilishly enchanting villainous smile.
“That’s how the South remains peaceful.”
Gulp. I could feel the tension from the people of the Southern Gathering when Collen made that straightforward remark.
Only Elena remained indifferent.
“For now, let’s discuss the conclusion at tonight’s dinner. We all have the right to dismiss each other, but let’s not forget that we also have the right to agree and speak about making this child our family’s member.”
Elena looked at me. Her gaze softened a bit.
“At tonight’s dinner, which also serves as a New Year’s ball, bring this child along. Anyway… you’re an adopted daughter, aren’t you supposed to show yourself to the South?”
Collen furrowed his brows but reluctantly replied.
“Understood. Zion, prepare Leticia.”
* * *
So, I ended up attending the adults’ dinner.
“It’s still early for the ball.”
Zion spoke with a bitter tone. I touched and examined the dress he had brought and put on with the help of a maid.
“But Zion, considering that you brought this dress, didn’t you have some expectations?”
“The South is conservative and has many events. Around this time, there are usually plenty of balls and dinners, so I thought you would attend at least once. Consider today as a practice before your formal debut.”
Zion is truly an exceptional butler.
The clothes he had ordered to be sent from the capital in advance were a children’s ball gown tailored specifically for me.
It was a puffed green dress with delicate flower patterns woven with gold and silver threads. The waist was high, and the design flared out just below the chest.
I wore a hairband made of golden ornaments intertwined in the shape of leaves. As for my hair, I left it down but braided a strand on each side.
After everything was done, my strawberry blonde hair looked fuller, and the curls looked lovely. My eyes also sparkled.
“This dress seems a bit different from the ones I wore in the capital.”
If I had to compare, the dresses I wore in the capital had a lot of extravagance. But is this dress more classical?
“The South has a lot of balanced traditions, so even children’s dresses often have this style. But it suits you very well. You look like the most precious young lady in the South.”
I smiled at Zion’s words. Zion is indeed kind-hearted.
“You’ve learned dinner etiquette and dancing, right?”
“Yes…”
But this is my first time in a real-life situation.
“Today, it’s just an occasion to make an appearance, so don’t worry.”
I nodded.
“But for a ball, can I attend without a partner?”
“Why wouldn’t you have a partner? The Duke himself will escort you, my lady.”
The door opened, and Collen entered wearing a black suit, his hair neatly combed. Wow…
‘He looks so handsome, like a prince.’
Suddenly, I had such a thought. Collen glanced at me for a moment.
“You look astonishingly pretty.”
Collen said. It was a pleasant compliment.
“And Dad looks cool too.”
“My daughter will be the center of attention at tonight’s ball. There’s no one as pretty as you.”
“And you’re the youngest participant. Children usually don’t participate in banquets or balls.”
Zion spoke gently.
“Well then, both of you, have a good time.”
I tightly held Collen’s hand as Zion saw us off.
“Dad, do I look even a little aristocratic now?”
Elena said she wanted to see if I had received a noble education. Will people still see me as a alley beggar?
“More than that. You’re growing up perfectly, to the point of astonishment,” Collen said curtly.
“Well, I hope so… I don’t want to embarrass you, Dad.”
Actually, I guess any evaluation from me would be fine. That’s my biggest concern.
“You’re my daughter, it doesn’t matter. If anyone criticizes you, tell me.”
I wiggled my trapped toes inside the shoes.
Collen walks briskly as usual. It was a bit difficult to keep up with him.
The ballroom shoes I wore for the first time were golden. They were narrow in the toe area, and the shoe heels were stiff and uncomfortable.
“You’re walking slower than usual.”
“I’m wearing ballroom shoes for the first time.”
Uh? Before I finished speaking, Collen suddenly picked me up.
“This southern mansion is unnecessarily spacious. There are so many stairs.”
I felt like I was nine years old again. Collen is sometimes unpredictable. Of course, I don’t mind. Eventually, we arrived in front of the ballroom…
‘Aren’t you going to let me down?’
Collen didn’t put me down. He confidently entered the ballroom, just like that.
“In any situation, I instruct the butler to take care of my daughter and son. He’s not lacking to the extent that he needs to be taught one by one. I haven’t said anything wrong, so I don’t understand why you’re acting this way.”
And Collen, who seems to have a personality that likes to tease and provoke Zion, supported him like that.
Well, that’s my Dad.
I almost smiled. I felt relieved when Collen sided with Zion.
Elena sighed.
“While I may be weak as an aunt, she should know that I’m not weak enough to obey without question. Please continue to show respect.”
Collen raised the corner of his mouth. Ah, that again. The devilishly enchanting villainous smile.
“That’s how the South remains peaceful.”
Gulp. I could feel the tension from the people of the Southern Gathering when Collen made that straightforward remark.
Only Elena remained indifferent.
“For now, let’s discuss the conclusion at tonight’s dinner. We all have the right to dismiss each other, but let’s not forget that we also have the right to agree and speak about making this child our family’s member.”
Elena looked at me. Her gaze softened a bit.
“At tonight’s dinner, which also serves as a New Year’s ball, bring this child along. Anyway… you’re an adopted daughter, aren’t you supposed to show yourself to the South?”
Collen furrowed his brows but reluctantly replied.
“Understood. Zion, prepare Leticia.”
* * *
So, I ended up attending the adults’ dinner.
“It’s still early for the ball.”
Zion spoke with a bitter tone. I touched and examined the dress he had brought and put on with the help of a maid.
“But Zion, considering that you brought this dress, didn’t you have some expectations?”
“The South is conservative and has many events. Around this time, there are usually plenty of balls and dinners, so I thought you would attend at least once. Consider today as a practice before your formal debut.”
Zion is truly an exceptional butler.
The clothes he had ordered to be sent from the capital in advance were a children’s ball gown tailored specifically for me.
It was a puffed green dress with delicate flower patterns woven with gold and silver threads. The waist was high, and the design flared out just below the chest.
I wore a hairband made of golden ornaments intertwined in the shape of leaves. As for my hair, I left it down but braided a strand on each side.
After everything was done, my strawberry blonde hair looked fuller, and the curls looked lovely. My eyes also sparkled.
“This dress seems a bit different from the ones I wore in the capital.”
If I had to compare, the dresses I wore in the capital had a lot of extravagance. But is this dress more classical?
“The South has a lot of balanced traditions, so even children’s dresses often have this style. But it suits you very well. You look like the most precious young lady in the South.”
I smiled at Zion’s words. Zion is indeed kind-hearted.
“You’ve learned dinner etiquette and dancing, right?”
“Yes…”
But this is my first time in a real-life situation.
“Today, it’s just an occasion to make an appearance, so don’t worry.”
I nodded.
“But for a ball, can I attend without a partner?”
“Why wouldn’t you have a partner? The Duke himself will escort you, my lady.”
The door opened, and Collen entered wearing a black suit, his hair neatly combed. Wow…
‘He looks so handsome, like a prince.’
Suddenly, I had such a thought. Collen glanced at me for a moment.
“You look astonishingly pretty.”
Collen said. It was a pleasant compliment.
“And Dad looks cool too.”
“My daughter will be the center of attention at tonight’s ball. There’s no one as pretty as you.”
“And you’re the youngest participant. Children usually don’t participate in banquets or balls.”
Zion spoke gently.
“Well then, both of you, have a good time.”
I tightly held Collen’s hand as Zion saw us off.
“Dad, do I look even a little aristocratic now?”
Elena said she wanted to see if I had received a noble education. Will people still see me as a alley beggar?
“More than that. You’re growing up perfectly, to the point of astonishment,” Collen said curtly.
“Well, I hope so… I don’t want to embarrass you, Dad.”
Actually, I guess any evaluation from me would be fine. That’s my biggest concern.
“You’re my daughter, it doesn’t matter. If anyone criticizes you, tell me.”
I wiggled my trapped toes inside the shoes.
Collen walks briskly as usual. It was a bit difficult to keep up with him.
The ballroom shoes I wore for the first time were golden. They were narrow in the toe area, and the shoe heels were stiff and uncomfortable.
“You’re walking slower than usual.”
“I’m wearing ballroom shoes for the first time.”
Uh? Before I finished speaking, Collen suddenly picked me up.
“This southern mansion is unnecessarily spacious. There are so many stairs.”
I felt like I was nine years old again. Collen is sometimes unpredictable. Of course, I don’t mind. Eventually, we arrived in front of the ballroom…
‘Aren’t you going to let me down?’
Collen didn’t put me down. He confidently entered the ballroom, just like that.
