After dying unexpectedly from a traffic accident, Aria woke up inside the body of Cassia Clorance; the villainess of the famous novel she just finished reading. But there was one major problem. Cassia, the villainess, was destined to have a tragic e...
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Chapter 22. Host of the Party
The maids and staff were bustling about, diligently preparing for the Tea Party hosted by their young miss. The Marquis had always doted on his daughter, so it was no surprise that the event was grand in every way.
"Is everything prepared?" asked Marquis Valentine, speaking to his butler.
The butler lowered her head and answered the Marquis' question, "Yes, my Lord. The guests for the young lady's tea party will arrive at two in the afternoon."
"That's good," the Marquis nodded in approval. They were discussing business matters when their conversation was interrupted by a sweet voice.
"Daddy!"
Marquis Valentine quickly paused and turned around to see his daughter running towards them. The Marquis's face showed a mixture of delight and concern.
The young lady of the Valentine family, the Marquis's beloved daughter, swung her arms and embraced her father.
"Ella, you shouldn't run like that. It's dangerous. What if you trip and fall? You could get hurt," the Marquis scolded.
"Daddy is such a pessimist," Estella, the young lady of the Valentine family, pouted as she spoke.
"Pfft."
Both of them turned their gazes toward the person who had just snorted. The butler, Freya, quickly straightened up and feigned innocence.
"Freya, you..." the Marquis started to say.
The butler promptly bowed her head. "I apologize for my impoliteness just now, my Lord. I simply found the lady's words to be genuine."
Estella looked up and smiled at the butler. "You seem to be in high spirits, Freya."
"Of course, my lady. Merely catching a glimpse of you brings me joy."
"For Daddy's butler, you're quite the smooth talker, Freya."
"I'll take that as a compliment, my lady."
The two ladies giggled, momentarily forgetting the presence of anyone else besides themselves.
The Marquis cleared his throat to draw the attention of the two, and he succeeded.
"Ella, you should go now and start preparing. My daughter needs to look the most beautiful among all the young ladies attending your tea party," the Marquis enthusiastically stated, while Freya nodded in agreement.
"But Daddy, Lady Clorance is the most beautiful among all the young ladies I know," Estella remarked.
Upon hearing Estella's words, the Marquis and Freya exchanged glances before turning their attention back to the young lady, who was now smiling.
