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"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to Lady Danbury's house," Sloane said. She picked up her second earring and put it in her ear. "She's holding a soirée for the married ladies of the ton."
"I want to go to one of Lady Danbury's soirées one day." Carlotta daydreamed.
"For that you must find a husband first, Lola." Fleur warned her.
"Oh," Her dreaminess dropped immensely. "Never mind, then."
Fleur laughed. She turned to Sloane. "I heard Daphne is going there as well. Maybe you two will get a chance to catch up."
"I would like that," Sloane smiled at the thought. She took one last glance in the mirror. "Well, then. I wish you both a good evening."
"Have fun! Do not lose too much money, please," Carlotta begged. "I want a new feather."
Once Sloane had closed the door, Fleur said to Carlotta. "A feather costs all but two coins. How much do you imagine she'll spend?"
"Like . . . five?" Lola guessed. Her sister's response made Fleur smile at her financial ignorance.
The careful creaking of the door sounded again. A wary Cristian entered the room. He sighed in relief as he dropped himself on the sofa. An absentminded smile was plastered on his face.
"Why are you so happy?" Fleur asked him.
Cristian sat up straight in his chair. "Promise not to tell Sloane?" Both sisters nodded. Fleur calmly, Carlotta excitedly. "I have possibly found a house for us. I wanted it to be a surprise for her. Business is going really well at the moment, and has been for months . . . I think it's time."
"Cristian, that is wonderful news!" Fleur exclaimed. "Sloane will be delighted, I'm sure."
"But are you sure? I know how much she cares for her family." Cristian was still doubting his decision.
"Trust me, she cannot miss us so much she won't buy her own house. I think she'd be rather glad to have her own place," Carlotta said. "We can be quite annoying, my friend."
Even though Lola said it as if she was joking, Fleur added on a much more serious tone. "All jokes aside, though. Buy the house. She knows she can still visit," She stood up. "I should go. I met up with Penelope and Eloise."
"If you happen to see Marina, wish her well from us." Cristian said as a goodbye.
Fleur was surprised by that. "I will." This was why she loved her family. The scandal revolving Marina currently caused everyone to hate the entire family. And instead of joining that hatred, Cristian wanted to wish her well. He didn't care for the scandal, only for the wellbeing of the soon–to–be mother.
