However, the butler showed no intention of providing more information. Instead of taking the box, Etienne extended her index finger and pointed at it.
“Is it dangerous?”
“Since someone who means you no harm sent it, it should not be dangerous.”
It meant that he wanted more details, but the butler pretended to be clueless about Etienne’s intentions.
“Alright, see it for yourself.”
Etienne received the box and opened it. Peering inside, she found an item resting on a piece of cloth.
Examining it closely, Etienne smiled.
“It’s a mirror.”
It was a convenient, very small, and cute mirror.
“He said it’s a gift given because it seemed necessary.”
“So, who did?”
“He’s waiting outside. He says he’s here to take you.”
Having noticed that the butler deliberately handed her the gift before she went out, Etienne turned her head toward the outside. The door was open, but there was no one in sight.
“You mean I should check who it is myself?”
Handing the box back to the butler and holding only the mirror, Etienne headed outside. She began to wonder who had come to pick her up.
Surprise gifts like this weren’t bad at all. With expectant eyes, Etienne walked out. Then, the back of the man, who wasn’t visible before, slowly started to appear.
He used to be tall, but his overall build wasn’t that big. However, now, not only had he grown taller, but his physique had also changed, making him almost unrecognizable.
Wide shoulders and a well-defined chest caught the eye first, followed by a softly curved waist and long, slender legs below. Etienne couldn’t help but let out a laugh.
He really couldn’t be stopped.
Hearing Etienne’s laughter, the man turned around. The face of a sturdy man had replaced the boyish one.
From thick eyebrows and gentle eyes to a prominent nose and attractive lips. Looking at Fernando, Etienne realized how time had passed.
“We can meet there…”
Fernando, gazing intently at Etienne’s face as she spoke with a resentful tone, smiled broadly.
“Because I missed you.”
Seeing the butler who had followed them cough discreetly, Fernando’s response just now seemed quite romantic.
“Don’t say such things. The butler might misunderstand.”
Etienne laughed and pointed her hand, and Fernando, looking at her hand, asked.
“How about the mirror?”
“Thank you.”
Etienne once again reflected her face in the mirror. Due to the swelling in her eyes, probably from today’s gathering, her eyelids shimmered faintly every time she blinked.
Without realizing the effort put into her makeup or considering examining her face closely after hearing it was finished, she quickly stood up.
‘I should go up the road and thank Lani, right?’
Lost in such thoughts, Fernando approached.
“You look beautiful.”
Etienne’s gaze turned towards Fernando, and she looked at her face reflected in his eyes. It wasn’t as detailed as in the mirror, but she could tell she had put more effort into it than usual.
She had her hair tied up, adorned with accessories, and was wearing a quite glamorous dress.
“Lani picked it out.”
Etienne, holding the mirror in her hand, gently adjusted her skirt. It was a gesture to avoid stepping on the hem when walking. At that moment, Fernando said a word.
“Your face is beautiful.”
“…….”
Shaken by the remark that it wasn’t a skirt, Etienne nearly tripped over, her foot getting tangled. At the sound of the butler’s discreet cough from behind again, Etienne lowered her head.
“I told you not to say such things.”
“I just said what came to mind. Is that not allowed?”
“It’s not like that…”
“Friends can compliment each other for being pretty.”
“That’s true, but…”
Etienne wondered if she had overreacted. Certainly, having grown up seeing Fernando’s appearance, she could also say he was pretty. Yes, it could definitely be the case…
“Of course, I said it with emotions beyond friendship.”
“……. ”
She had expected that. As Etienne squinted and glanced at Fernando, he casually turned his head.
“Why say such things here…”
“If you’re concerned about someone overhearing, it doesn’t matter here. Everyone knows each other.”
When saying “everyone knows,” the only one behind with ears perked up was the butler.
Having naturally deduced Fernando’s feelings towards Etienne from his actions over the past two years, the butler found the current situation quite intriguing. Moreover, having discerned the feelings of another man as well.
“Let’s go.”
Rather than continuing the conversation, Etienne chose to move.
The remaining conversation could be held in the carriage, away from the butler’s prying ears.
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!!!
