Chapter 85 (1/2)

Chapter 85: Chapter 85

“We will talk about the details later when we are alone. The crown prince I saw at the time is so different now.”

“Pardon?”

“I thought he was cold-hearted all along, but the way he acted today, he is not. I think I have to wait and see a little more to size him up accurately.”

When I was puzzled, I saw an attendant bowing to him, holding a box and an elaborately crafted gift box. Everyone’s eyes were fixed on the attendant. Obviously, the box contained the dress that he mentioned.

“Give the gift box to Princess Moira and put the other box here.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

As the attendant opened the box in front of her, everybody exclaimed with admiration.

The pink dress in pastel tones. The dress, which featured a white flower shape, was decorated with a white lace, creating the image of a dreaming girl. With a bright smile overspreading on her face, Princess Moira bowed to him. She was feeling thrilling and elated with happiness.

“Thank you so much for this precious thing, Your Majesty. ”

“If you don’t mind, can you change your dress and show it to me now?”

“Of course. I will be back right away after changing my dress. ”

Standing from her seat, she smiled at me and quickly walked out of the banquet hall, escorted by the attendant. As if upset, Princess Naima and Princess Beary were staring at the place where she disappeared, while Princess Beatrice just sat still without saying anything.

While the princesses remained silent with mixed feelings, I met his blue eyes accidentally, who was staring at me.

“I’m sorry, Lady Monique.”

“I’m okay, Your Majesty.”

“So, I’m going to give you this first. It was originally made to match that dress, but as you know, it didn’t work that way. Let me give you another dress that matches it next time.”

‘What the heck is this?’

Is he trying to save my face because I’m his fiancee? When I looked at him curiously, he pushed another box to me. The moment I opened the door after hesitating for a moment, my eyes popped open with surprise.

Princess Frincia, sitting next to me, exclaimed, “Oh my gosh!”

The elaborately crafted jewelry box contained a necklace and earrings. The necklace was made of elegant gold strings studded with pastel-tone pink stones, and the earrings were gold-plated on the same pink gemstone, sparkling with a small diamond in the middle. It wasn’t gorgeous, but it was very luxurious yet sophisticated in design.

When I looked up at him in amazement, I saw him gazing calmly at me.

“Do you like it?”

“… Yes. Thank you, Majesty. ”

“Good.” He nodded silently.

I looked into the box, amid the princesses’ excitement and envy. Even if he gave the gift to me to save my face, I was deeply touched because I received it from him for the first time. Some complex feelings mixed with uncomfortableness and incomprehensible emotions disturbed me.

As I looked at the necklace, Princess Moira who left to change her dress came back.

I thought she would come back with a smile, but surprisingly, she didn’t look good.

Is she sick? She was alright until a little while ago.

“As you gladly accepted my gift without complaining, can I ask you to dance with me?”

“Ah… Yes, it is my honor, Your Majesty. ”

After a moment’s hesitation, Princess Moira accepted his request. While looking at them walking away to the dance floor, I looked to the side when Princess Frincia touched my hand softly and patted it several times.

“How fortunate you are!”

“Pardon? What are you talking about? ”

“Well, it means you’re still young.”

What the heck is she talking about now? When I looked puzzled, she said, shaking her head slightly, “Oh, I’m sorry if you feel offended. I meant well.”

“No, not at all. By the way, why are you…”

“Nothing. By the way, may I leave? As I’ve been sitting here too long, I’m itching to move around,” she said, standing up from her seat. I also stood up as I felt I could leave, too.