Chapter 122: 122
Ch . 122 You’re Looking Over There (1)
Carlisle wanted to purchase the rest of the designs including the concepts, but Elena managed to stop him from doing so . However, the five dresses were already bought . Elena had mixed feelings as she observed Madame Mitchell’s overjoyed face .
“Please visit again . ”
She left them with a hospitable farewell, and the three finally emerged from Anco’s Tailors . Mirabelle had a far-off look, as if she still hadn’t recovered from her experience in the shop .
“So you’ll choose one of those five dresses for your wedding day?”
“Yes, I will . ”
Elena nodded . They had already bought this much, and there was no need for further purchases . Carlisle interjected, however .
“There’s no need to be hasty with your decision . Let’s take a look at everything else and so you can choose what you like . ”
Elena was bewildered to see Carlisle talk so idly even after this massive purchase .
“Are you really going to buy just as much from the rest of the shops?”
“If you think it suits you . It doesn’t necessarily have to be for the wedding day either . Consider it a personal gift from me to you . ”
Wedding dresses were far more expensive than other dresses, and more likely to be worn on the day of marriage rather than a ball or party . Although all aristocratic women dreamed of a bespoke wedding dress, prices were high as only a limited number of shops could make them .
And yet Carlisle so casually invited her to look at more after buying five of them . No matter how much Elena grew up as the daughter of a count, this degree of wealth was alien to her . Elena pressed her hand on her forehead .
“…There’s only one wedding, but there are too many wedding dresses . ”
“We can hold a few encore weddings if you wish . ”
“It’s not like that . “
“I want to buy my bride anything . Do you not like that?”
For a moment, Elena couldn’t find her words . She never expected this kind of sweet remark from him . Mirabelle, who was standing with the two of them, looked at them with envy as the surrounding atmosphere turned warm and a flush crept up Elena’s cheeks .
“I appreciate your words, but this is too much . I’ll be seen as a crown princess that spends extravagantly . ”
It wasn’t a matter of frugality, as excessive extravagance could cause problems . In fact, refusing Carlisle was her way to protect her family . If possible, she was determined to contribute to the Ruford Empire, not drain it . Carlisle smiled .
“First, it doesn’t matter what gifts I give you because they are purchased with my personal fortune . Second, the Empire’s finances are not so strained to cause collapse under this kind of luxury . And third…”
That strange heat deepened in Carlisle’s blue eyes .
“I don’t want you to leave me because you got used to this luxury . ”
Elena’s eyes widened . It sounded like if he could buy her heart, he would pay any price . For a moment, the pair stared at each other in silence . Mirabelle cleared her throat .
“Ehmm . ”
Elena came to her senses and stared at her sister, who was wearing a slightly embarrassed look .
“I apologize for interrupting, but I think five dresses are enough . In some situations, simply replacing the jewelry or the lace with a more valuable material is enough to change the appearance . I can discuss it more with Madame Mitchell . ”
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Elena nodded . She was not particularly interested in dresses or jewelry and didn’t have much knowledge in the field, and she did not want to interfere with Mirabelle . And so far, her sister had done such an excellent job that there was no reason to interfere .
“I’ll do as you say . ”
Carlisle finally relented .
“Then if you need anything, please contact me . ”
“Yes, brother-in-law . ”
Mirabelle didn’t have any intention of rejecting Carlisle’s offer . When Elena glared at her, she stuck out her tongue .
“And I’ll take the opportunity to make an exclusive contract with Anco’s to see if we can buy more dresses for a lower price . ”
Elena looked surprised at the proposal .
“What do you mean?”
“When you become crown princess, your wardrobe will become the discussion of high society . I’ll talk to Madame Mitchell about that exact thing . ”
“Yes, in that case, I am happy . ”
Mirabelle turned to Carlisle this time .
“When the wedding dress is decided upon, you’ll have to be fitted for your suit too . ”
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“Of course . ”
She finally finished speaking with the both of them and stepped back .
“Then I’ll return to Blaise mansion first . ”
She was going to leave the two of them . Elena was reluctant to send Mirabelle home alone .
“No, you don’t have to–”
“You’ve been so busy preparing for the wedding, you haven’t been able to spend time with the Prince . You two should have a good time on a day like this!”
Mirabelle smiled and moved away, and Carlisle responded pleasantly .
“I’ll see you next time . ”
“Yes, brother-in-law! I’ll contact you again! “
Before Elena could say anything more, Mirabelle quickly moved to the Blaise carriage . Elena stared at Mirabelle’s retreating back, knowing it was useless to stop her . Carlisle then turned to Elena and spoke in a soft voice .
“Your sister is unexpectedly business-minded . ”
She never thought of Mirabelle that way, and Carlisle’s assessment caught her by surprise .
“Is that so?”
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“If she runs a business, I will invest in it . I feel like I will never lose . ”
Elena worried constantly about Mirabelle managing the Blaise household, but it was true that Mirabelle exceeded her expectations in handling the wedding planning . Yet in Elena’s eyes, her sister still seemed such a delicate thing that a gust of wind could take her .
“But a business is tough . I don’t want Mirabelle to do that . I want her to have a lovely life . ”
Even if there was the blood of thousands or tens of thousands on Elena’s hands, she wanted to make Mirabelle happy without her knowing anything . Elena considered her whole family to be precious, but she was the most protective over Mirabelle . If Mirabelle could walk along a bright and warm path in the sun, Elena was satisfied to stay in the shadows of night . She would never let Mirabelle die before her in this life .
Elena was gazing mournfully at the direction of Mirabelle’s appearance when–
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Carlisle’s hand turned Elena’s chin towards him . She stared questioningly at the look of dissatisfaction he wore .
“You’re looking over there . ”
“…Hm?”
“I’m so jealous that I can barely see straight . ”
Elena tried to ask him what he meant, but before she could do so, Carlisle took her hand and pulled her elsewhere .
“What are you doing? Where are we going all of a sudden?”
Carlisle glanced backwards .
“Anywhere . Where you can focus on me . ”
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