How To Win My Husband Over

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Chapter 13: Northern Social Club

"I know that Miss Furiana is an old friend. I really hope you don't worry about that."

"……Everyone was very surprised to hear that Ruby suddenly collapsed."

"I'm sorry to have troubled you. Foolishly, I didn't know I would end up like that……."

"It's our fault."

Her strong tone that cuts like a knife is exactly the same as that of Isaac's. Guess who is truly related to each other?

I smiled awkwardly and picked up the spoon again.

There was a moment of silence.

"It was the first time I had seen him so shocked."

"I…."

"Even if you get angry, it's still my fault. Anyway, I'm glad your recovery was quicker than expected. If you're feeling well, I'd like to ask you to join us for a riding party this weekend."

Was it the meeting Ellenia and Freya had held every summer for a long time?

Of course I had to go. It's a great opportunity to build a steady image in the social world here.

"Thank you for asking. Of course I will attend."

* * *

When it comes to horseback riding in the social world, it didn't have an intense goal, but more of an outdoor party where young nobles gathered under the pretext of horseback riding to build friendship, gather information, and search for a lover.

I'd say it's almost like a social club.

Since it is a club led by the daughter of the Duke of Omerta and the daughter of the Marquis of Furiana, it could be said that only the key members of the North gathered.

I left a pretty insignificant first impression at the last royal banquet, so I guess I'll have to keep pushing.

I only have half a year and I had to use it as much as I could at every opportunity that came to me.

The clothes ordered from the tailor were still far from arriving, so I chose the most modest-looking dress I had brought.

A sky blue dress with ruffled sleeves cut at the elbow. My hair was braided long and tied with a blue ribbon.

"Do you really want it like this, ma'am?"

The hard-looking maid who was touching my hair glanced at the open dressing table drawer.

I left it open on purpose. The hair ornaments brought from Romagna were eye-catching even to me too.

Majority of them were given by Cesare, so it didn't matter if it was fancy or not.

"Well, why? What do you think would be better?"

"……I don't think it's something I can give you an opinion on."

"Then why don't you pick one for me? While you're at it, pick one for yourself."

The hands that were tying the ribbon stopped. For a moment there was silence.

Doubt slowly spread across the maid's face, who looked at me with a slightly startled expression.

Yes, that's natural. Either way, I smiled looking at the mirror.

Acting as the idiot kind person as I could be.

"Do you mean for me?"

"Yes."