Episode 51: Reversal (II)
Noah, sharp-minded as he is, realized it would be dangerous to stay here any longer and calmly stepped down while skillfully changing the subject.
"...Then I'll prepare to move in. Thank you once again, Grand Duke."
"Have a safe trip."
Deheen stood up to see Noah off.
Many complicated emotions overwhelmed him as he turned to face Noah.
'A bloodbath is blowing this way.'
If Noah's disease healed and he aimed for the seat of the emperor, the current political situation would completely reverse.
"It'll be fun."
Deheen's lips curled. There was nothing bad about him in any perspective.
Yet speaking of which, Noah's friendly way of addressing Esther's name continued to bother him.
"Since they're of the same age, it's all right to be close."
That's right, but...
"He most likely doesn't have any other type of feelings towards Esther, does he?"
He knew very well that Noah had never been involved in scandals other than with his ex-fiancée. However, he kept feeling agitated.
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Just half a day later.
Esther slept well and regained all her energy. After finishing a simple meal, she left the hotel along with Victor.
"I've reserved a carriage for four o'clock. We still have about two hours to spare, so it would be perfect if we stop by a dress boutique."
"Dress boutique? Ah... my clothes are torn."
Before Esther could retort she didn't need anything, her eyes headed towards her torn attire and she silently nodded.
She anticipated her family would be overtaken with uneasiness if she returned like this. It would be better to change into new clothing.
Victor led Esther to the dress shop he had inquired about while she was fast asleep.
"Here it is. Whenever I asked for the most famous dress boutique, everyone pointed to this. The imperial members also use this place."
"It's really fancy."
Most people would only be able to come to witness the splendid interior and head back.
The path to the entrance was adorned with flowers and statues. The ground was covered with a red carpet leading to a bright yellow door at the very end.
Victor witnessed its appearance and replied in astonishment.
"Is it made of gold?"
"Yes, it must have been constructed using solid gold."
The sunlight reflecting the door shone so brilliantly, it was almost blinding.
Esther frowned at the glaring light as she knocked on the entrance. Then, the door opened from inside.
"Welcome! This is Merzel."
Like the luxurious dressing room, the staff was also dressed in attire as sophisticated as most noble ladies.
"It's your first time here, isn't it? Are you searching for any specific attire?"
"Hmm... I just wish for something similar to the dress I'm wearing right now."
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