Chapter 164 (2/2)

“No, Daddy. I know you don’t like to go to social events.”

After politely bowing to him, I stood hand in hand, facing him. Luckily, the tune this time was slow and grand, so I danced in a big circle, held in his arms.

His silver hair, like the moonlight reflected the light of the chandelier, was waving, and his navy blue uniform that fit him perfectly also fluttered beautifully. His blue eyes fixed on me, his hand that stretched toward me, and his warm yet sturdy chest.

My empty heart was elated with happiness. My tired body and mind were refreshed.

“I heard something a little while ago.”

“Yes, Daddy.”

“I mean your deal with Arkint, Duke Lars. That makes sense. I think you wanted me to get reassurances from him one more time, right?”

“Yes, Daddy. That’s right.”

“Good job. Unless he is ready to make the Monique family his enemy, he can’t retract his promise. I’m so proud of you because you are becoming more and more mature. I was impressed with your outstanding argument at the meeting with the emperor. I think I am blessed because of you.”

I let go of his hand as the tune was changing to its peak. Lightly turning two turns to the right, I gracefully walked back to his arms, with the hem of my dress fluttering gracefully.

Pulling me with his arm hard, he said, “Are you okay now?”

“Pardon?”

“At first glance, your face looked gloomy.”

“Ah… I’m fine, Dad. Thank you for caring about me.”

Did he ask me to dance with him for that?

As I looked in surprise, he turned his head as if he was embarrassed.

Then, the last part of the tune was played. I bowed politely, lifting the hem of my dress slightly, then walked out of the dance floor with him.

When I returned to my place amid many women’s envious gaze, I found Entea already left.

Smiling up at me, Frincia said to my father and me, “Your dancing was indeed a picturesque scene. I got carried away with the glittering of your hair reflected by the light …”

“Thank you, Frincia.”

“Come to think of it, I hear that silver hair appears only in the people of the Monique family.”

“Ah…yes.”

“It’s a rare color, but it’s still amazing. Thanks to this, when I first saw Aristia, I recognized you at first glance. ”

Ilya seconded, “Besides, as you know, the Monique family is a prestigious family boasting of one thousand years of history. There might be some exceptions, but I hear all the previous people of the family were all silver-haired. Isn’t it really amazing? ”

“Oh, is that true, Aristia?”

‘Well, there is a reason for that.’

When I was smiling bitterly deep down, a young man approached and bowed to me.

“Hello, Marquis Monique, high ladies!”

His skin looked pale, giving the impression that he was sick. He was Duke Verita’s eldest son.

When I saw him, Allendis came to my mind, who was my precious friend and used to look at me warmly with emerald eyes.

“My father wants to see you urgently, sir. It seems he has something to tell you urgently.

“Okay. Tia, I may have a long conversation with him. If you are tired, go home first and take a rest.”

“Yes, Daddy.”

“Mrs. Lars and Lady Genoa, it was a pleasure to meet you. Goodbye.”

I watched the duke’s son talking with Ilya, his fiancee. He had dark hair and chocolate eyes while Ilya had dark green eyes and light brown hair. A man who looked weak and a woman who looked calm. They seemed a good match, but at the same time they looked like a disharmony.

I had some ominous feelings, but I said hello to him, trying to smile nonchalantly.

“It’s been a while, Alexis.”

“Oh hi, how are you?”

” I heard that you’re going to wed Ilya sooner or later. Congratulations!”

“Thank you. Ah, I must thank you, too. ”

“Pardon?”