Chapter 19 - Teach Her A Lesson (2) (1/2)

Mirabelle pouted at first, but as the party progressed she began to enjoy herself with Elena. Until they had arrived, she hadn’t known they would end up seated at the far end of the garden. Although she had already made an appearance in society before, she had almost no experience of attending a party. She didn’t know that Elena had to notify the host that the number of people attending had changed.

However, Mirabelle wasn’t a fool that she didn’t know what it meant to be sitting far away from the host. She attended with the intention of crushing Helen’s nose, but from the seat arrangements she couldn’t help but feel sullen.

After Elena explained why they were sitting there, Mirabelle had understood. Since she had never been among such a crowd before, she felt happy to sit down and chat with Elena to herself. Elena looked especially darling in Mirabelle’s dress, and it was a joy to see the other ladies and gentlemen dressed up to the fullest as well.

At first, Mirabelle focused on how to get payback from Helen. Later she felt more assured because she believed the people she saw today would truly know who was more beautiful between Elena and Helen.

Mirabelle savored a bite of a chocolate-filled cookie from the table.

“Wow, this is so delicious.”

“You think so?”

“Yes. Let’s ask our chef to make these cookies when we get home later,”

Mirabelle whispered cutely, and Elena couldn’t help but smile. She wanted to buy a whole bakery for Mirabelle.

“Of course. Now eat as much as you like.”

“Yes, sister.”

Mirabelle’s smile caused a warmth to spread though Elena’s chest. She never really enjoyed these kinds of social gatherings. But no matter the place, as long as there was her sister’s smile she would be in heaven

Elena and Mirabelle sat at the far end of the tea party and enjoyed a simple happiness of their own.

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Helen and Sarah and Margaret, the latter who had a frightened look on her face, approached them. Sarah was the first one to speak.

“Hello, Lady Blaise. You don’t usually attend social gatherings. How are you today? It’s so good to finally see you again.”

Elena wanted to spend more time with Mirabelle without interruption, but she couldn’t ignore another person whether she wanted to or not. Elena gave a polite reply.

“Yes, it’s been a while.”

In fact, Elena couldn’t even remember who this young woman was. Elena had lived another life for twenty years before returning to the past. The faces of the young people who had little to do with her did not remain in her memory.

However, Helen’s face was instantly recognizable. Any pretty face could have been memorable, but a colder look remained in her mind.

Unnoticed by Elena and Mirabelle, Helen signaled to Margaret with a glance.

Suddenly, Margaret yanked on the tablecloth, causing the teacups to spill on the table. Fortunately the hot tea did not splatter in Elena’s and Mirabelle’s direction, but they had to sit in place and show a slight sign of embarrassment.

“What are you doing?”