The Villain Family Opposes Independence (13 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 228

Who else but Dolcinia Angelos would dare show such brazen arrogance even in a high-end dressmaker’s salon?

Her usual manner and conduct were well known.

Among the noble ladies of the Five Great Houses who frequented such a salon, only Duchess Ferdia, myself, and Belisa mattered—the rest could safely be ignored.

“I’m terribly sorry, Duchess Ferdia. I…”

The salon’s madam apologized to Duchess Ferdia while casting a nervous glance toward Lady Dolcinia.

Naturally, it would be proper to ask Lady Dolcinia—having arrived late—to wait, but she hesitated, likely considering the Angelos family’s influence.

Thud.

Closing her fan with a snap, the duchess magnanimously offered her seat as if bestowing a favor.

“Though we made the reservation for today, I’ll allow you some time out of old friendship.”

Lady Dolcinia, seemingly unwilling to back down without saving face, sat across from her with a somewhat aggressive smile.

“If you insist so strongly, I can hardly refuse. Since we’ve met like this by chance, you’ll have to help me choose my outfit, Themis.”

“Well… our tastes are so different. Somehow, Dolcinia, you always seem to favor styles from half a century ago.”

“Themis.”

“Just kidding. Lighten up.”

Amid the two ladies’ tense standoff, I simply blinked, hugging Black close.

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