“Here’s a fan. You can either tuck it into your arm while dancing or tie it to your waistband. Unlike big fans, this one will look like jewelry.”
After Cozette hung the fan on Ruela’s waist, she stepped back to check the overall look.
“You look stunning. Every time like this, I feel proud of my profession. Now, you can tuck this handkerchief in here.”
“So, the purpose of tying the waistband was for this? I thought it was just a decoration.”
Watching Cozette put the handkerchief into the waistband, Ruela exclaimed in admiration.
“Of course, it’s a decoration. However, some people put the handkerchief in the front part of the dress, but I prefer this side. With the waist being narrow like this, it’s fine even if you add one more thin handkerchief.”
After adjusting the waist details, Cozette took out a pair of shoes from a box.
“Now, try putting on the shoes. I hurried back because I thought the dress wouldn’t have matching shoes.”
“They’re so beautiful. Moreover, they look very expensive.”
The shoes, wrapped in smooth silk, were adorned with small and large gems, seemingly indicating their expensive nature.
“How do you feel? Are the shoes comfortable?”
“Yes, very comfortable. Of course, assuming I won’t be dancing in them.”
Upon Ruela’s response, Shuna shook her head as if it were unreasonable.
“Not dancing? The highlight of the ball is the dance with a handsome gentleman.”
“Shuna, unfortunately, I can’t dance. Considering the attention I already draw by going back and forth between two men, who would I dance with? I need to be extremely cautious as I’m trying to rebuild my reputation that has fallen to the underground.”
Cozette had boasted loudly that she would become a prominent figure in the social circles. However, as the day of the ball approached, memories of the past parties came to mind, and along with worries, her confidence began to decline.
“Weren’t you going to attend the ball in a noticeable dress and make a grand entrance?”
Cozette asked with a surprised expression.
“I was, but upon careful consideration, it seemed impossible because of Velder. So, I’ll stay as inconspicuous as possible, only attending the guild founding ceremony or whatever it is. Still, I’ll definitely promote Cozette’s dressing room.”
Suddenly, Cozette burst into laughter.
“Inconspicuous and quiet? Miss, please take a look in the mirror. Do you think that’s possible?”
Ruela sighed as she looked into the mirror.
“That’s right. I guess I shouldn’t have requested such a color. I didn’t expect it to turn out like this.”
“Anyway, no matter what clothes you wear today, Miss, you will inevitably stand out. Can’t pretend like people don’t notice? The social circles may seem like a gathering of glamorous and refined nobles on the surface, but in reality, it’s a world of survival of the fittest, where they tear each other apart. If you don’t want to be a victim, you have to fight back.”
Ruela looked at Cozette in surprise.
“F-fight back?”
“Yes. The outcome of a fight is often determined by how well the preemptive strike goes. Instead of just staying still and getting beaten up, you should suppress everyone’s momentum first.”
“So you’re saying to fight without holding back?”
“Yes. If you can attack the leaders effectively, you won’t be pushed around, and you’ll be able to fight well. Miss, you can definitely do it.”
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
