TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 20

Changed Future, Part IV

Translator: Khan

Editor: SootyOwl

If Aria could, it was better for her to do it first. That way, she could keep Mielle from climbing the social ladder. Aria, running through her memory in search of those who had backed Mielle, suddenly came to her senses at the sound of someone calling her.

"... Yeah?"

"You're so lost in thought. I asked how long it's been since you learned embroidery."

"Oh, it's still about a month."

"Oh, my God! Then, you were able to master it within just a month?"

"I'll correct that. It's only been about two weeks."

Sarah, who put her handkerchief back in the case, stepped in. She looked very proud because the girl she loved was being praised. It was heartwarming to see a kind and cute girl, who had been misunderstood by everyone, now properly evaluated.

"If you'd like, I'll prepare another embroidery for all of you next time."

"Don't you think it's bothersome?"

"No! Not at all. It's my only hobby. On the contrary, I'm rather glad"

The adorable words added a hot fire to the hearts of the young ladies. The protective instincts of the young ladies, which were fueled by Aria's small and young appearance, played a major role in that, even though they were not much older.

Girls in their mid-teens were apt to be swept away by one word or another, and at the same time, they were stubborn and unswerving once they were sure. This time, their belief in Aria would be that certainty.

"May I ask you for another next time, then?"

"Of course!"

"Oh, and come with me if you want to buy a dress in the future. I know a designer who makes very elegant dresses. I'm sure there are many dresses that will suit Lady Aria."

"Can I come with you too? I also have a boutique that I know well."

Her title as Lady Roscent had turned into Lady Aria without them noticing, and all of the young ladies in attendance wanted to do something for poor Aria, which she thought was ridiculous.

"I think it's a good idea to have our next meeting outside. There's a dessert shop I go to often, and their sweet macarons that melt gently in the mouth are famous."

"I think I know them. I got one as a present before, so I tried it, and it was really good."

Laughter bloomed in the garden as the girls recounted their favorite desserts. They asked one another's schedule to set a date for the next meeting as soon as possible, and Aria joined in joyfully.

By the time they had roughly agreed on a date for the next party, a young lady who had been listening carefully to the conversation stepped in and said, "Wouldn't it be a little dangerous to meet outside? There have been some bad incidents lately."

"Bad incidents?"

"Didn't you hear? The case of Viscount Lupre."

Attention was drawn to the young lady, who brought up a breaking story on a topic that nobody had known. It was about Viscount Lupre, a large man who managed the casino and was making huge profits.

"He was using the basement of the casino for human trafficking a few days ago. The case was being investigated by the Crown Prince himself."

"Oh, my God! But, why didn't we know that?"