“Now, I need to get my act together.”
This wasn’t Astel, filled with people who were friendly towards Serena. Nor were there people who generously understood her unique actions, like Duke Farell or the Crown Prince.
“First, take this scrap of a dress back.”
“Yes!”
Anna energetically responded, looking at the reinvigorated Serena.
“If they say something…”
“I’ll handle it. As long as you’re sure of your feelings, Miss, anything is possible.”
Fortunately, there were those who unconditionally trusted and supported her.
“Where’s Peter?”
“He’s right here, of course. We agreed to enter the palace together, didn’t we?”
“Good. If Peter is with me until the end, there’s nothing I can’t do. Even if it’s a national marriage, I’m the bride.”
Although she never wanted to acknowledge this reality, she couldn’t just let the Countess walk all over her either. If it was a foregone conclusion, then it was better to use it for her own benefit.
“Ask Peter to locate the capital’s best dressmaker and find a way to get my dress fitted right away.”
“Yes, good idea! If it’s in the capital, then it has to be Lady Hailey. She’s top in both skill and fashion.”
“Then let’s go with her. What about the money?”
“We have enough from what the Duke gave us.”
Serena finally wore a satisfied smile. If today she was forced into an ill-fitting dress, she’d have to conform tomorrow and the day after.
“Conforming my body to a dress is foolish.”
People like the Countess would continue to appear in her life. If she backed down this time, she’d have to keep backing down.
“I need a dress that fits me.”
It was time to show the capital who Serena was. Whether this was the mansion of Count Sheward or the royal palace, Serena would not conform to others’ standards.
The Countess brightened as she greeted the chamberlain, who had come from the palace.
“Welcome, madam. It’s an honor for our Count’s house that the royal family has personally sent you.”
“You’re too kind. You’ve been well, Countess?”
Abigail, the chamberlain sent by the palace to educate the prospective Crown Princess, was a retired head chamberlain and the dream etiquette teacher for noblewomen with daughters.
“Of course. I’ve been given quite an honorable task this time.”
“Yes. A national marriage is an important event in our empire. I’m sure no one could handle it better than you, Countess.”
At those words, Miranda couldn’t hide her genuine pleasure.
In the past, she was merely the daughter of an impoverished baron. She had risen to the position of Countess thanks to Duke Young’s favor but was still unsatisfied.
“Where is His Grace, the Duke?”
“Ah, well… regrettably, you won’t be able to see him today.”
Miranda tilted her brows as if she were truly sorry.
“I should’ve informed you earlier, but the Duke announced it so suddenly… embarrassingly, we don’t have a suitable dress. Nothing in the right size either.”
In the end, she spoke in a hushed voice as if it were a secret, but if she had really intended to keep it a secret, she would have made up another excuse.
“Well, His Grace the Duke must be tired from his long journey and will likely need a day’s rest.”
Indeed, Abigail skillfully summed it up, perhaps due to the experience of many years as a chamberlain.
“Since you have honored us with your presence, I would like to offer some tea. Will you accept my hospitality?”
Miranda grabbed Abigail’s steps.
“Please.”
Unable to refuse further, Abigail nodded her head. As expected, in the reception room guided by the Duchess, the 18-year-old Duke sat nervously and behaved properly.
“I present my wife. I am Lora, the youthful Duchess of Sherwood.”
Miranda looked at Lora’s flawless posture and smiled contentedly.
“I am ashamed to be such an unworthy daughter.”
“No… you are a very well-mannered young lady.”
“You flatter me. My daughter is still clumsy, but she will be the one to serve the tea today.”
Abigail’s eyes narrowed into a smile. The Duchess’s intent was very clear.
The future crown princess had missed this precious opportunity, so she would showcase her own daughter and ask for some teaching.
“Then, shall we… request the young Duchess?”
Abigail gave a gracious smile, but her eyes were keen as a bird of prey, carefully observing Lora’s every movement.
“Thank you. Now then…”
Despite her tense state, Lora managed not to shake as she picked up the teapot on the table. Watching her, Miranda wore an even more tense expression.
It was a golden opportunity, almost wasted by the woefully incompetent young Duke.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
