A few days ago, when Eric went to tell his parents that he would become engaged to Alicia, it was only then that he realized what he was doing when he saw his father prepare to give away the Duke’s family ring.
He felt the burden of the Duke’s ring as it was a contractual engagement, but he felt it necessary to maintain appearances, so he was curious about Alicia’s opinion.
“A ring?”
“Ah, if you do not wish for it, it is alright. We have not held an engagement ceremony yet.”
“······.”
Although there had been no formal engagement ceremony, the fact of the betrothal would be known, and it would seem odd not to have a ring.
As Alicia was fiddling with her ringless fourth finger, she spoke.
“If we are going to do it, we should do it right. Yes, a ring.”
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]“Where are we?”
“This is a place mainly used by the royal family and Dukedoms. It has quite a history, and according to rumors, it has been around since the foundation of the empire.”
“Wow, that’s impressive.”
“Today, there will be no other customers except for us, so feel free to choose.”
“Ah, yes.”
As she followed Eric into the shop, she thought that the Duke’s level of shopping was indeed different.
“Welcome. We have been waiting.”
“I leave it in your hands.”
“Nice to meet you, miss.”
“Hello.”
“I have prepared in advance after hearing about you, but if you let me know what style you prefer, I can recommend a few options.”
“Um. I prefer something simple. Something that doesn’t get in the way and is easy to wear.”
“Huh?”
The shop manager unintentionally asked again, surprised by the unexpected answer.
Usually, customers would talk about their favorite gemstones or trendy designs.
However, as a professional saleswoman, she quickly regained her calm expression and put on white gloves.
“Then, I will show you a few. Please wait a moment.”
She then busily began to lay out rings on the glass display case.
Meanwhile, Alicia started to look around the shop.
She had never been particularly interested in jewels, so as she was casually looking around, her gaze stopped at one spot.
‘A butterfly?’
It was a decorative piece with various blue gemstones densely embedded in butterfly wings.
It was shining in an eerie blue light all over, and it did not seem to be recently made just by looking at it.
“What is it?”
“Ah, this one.”
“A butterfly?”
“It looks quite old, doesn’t it? It seems the story that it’s been here since the founding of the empire is true.”
The manager, who had been listening to their conversation, approached.
“Shall I show it to you?”
“No, it’s okay.”
“Just take a look.”
The manager took out the butterfly decoration from the display case and handed it to Alicia.
As Alicia reluctantly accepted it, the decoration glittered in the sunlight, and one of the butterfly wings fell off.
“Ah.”
Alicia, taken aback, quickly placed it back on the display case, looking at the manager.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know it would break this easily.”
“It’s alright, miss. It’s quite old and the design isn’t trendy anymore, so we needed to fix it anyway. I’m sorry for causing you to worry.”
“Are you sure? What about the repair costs.”
“No, not at all. It was old anyway. It’s actually strange that it hadn’t broken until now. Shall we look at the rings now?”
The manager smiled and guided Eric and Alicia to the other side.
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]“I’ll go with this one. What do you think?”
“Are you sure you want this one?”
“Yes, I like this one.”
It was a simple ring without any gemstones.
Of course, Eric preferred this, but he had heard that women usually prefer something small but shiny with something larger attached, so he was puzzled.
“What about you, Eric? Will it be uncomfortable when you hold your sword?”
“I think it will be fine. And even if it isn’t, we can’t take it off, can we?”
“That’s right. Yes.”
At Eric’s words, accompanied by a faint smile, Alicia agreed and turned her gaze to the ring, looking at it closely.
“?”
“It’s just two small circles, but it feels more binding than a signature.”
“Ah.”
“Oh, miss, you too. Try signing a marriage vow later. You’ll feel not just bound, but confined, won’t you?”
As the two looked at her simultaneously, the shop manager coughed awkwardly and handed them a box with the packaged ring.
“Marriage isn’t always like that. There are many good things.”
As the shop manager tried to justify with a smile, Eric and Alicia awkwardly received the ring box, laughing.
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]“Boss, is it true?”
Allen rushed in as soon as he entered the office for work in the morning.
“What is?”
“That you’re getting engaged?”
“……Yeah.”
“Who is it?”
“The young miss of Lancaster Earl.”
“Oh, is she pretty?”
“······.”
I’m not sure why he’s curious about that. It’s not like it matters to Allen whether she’s pretty or not.
At that moment, the door opened again and other subordinates started to flood in.
“Boss, are you getting engaged?”
“Not yet. I’m going to soon.”
“Who is it?”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
