Chapter 74: 74
RotFK Ch . 74 Madonna At The Ball (2)
“Congratulations! Lady Elena from House Blaise is the star of tonight!”
Applause burst forth from the crowd .
“Ah…”
Her jaw dropped open without her even realizing it .
Even at a glance, there were far more roses before Elena than Yulia and Helen who were standing next to her . The expression of the people who applauded also varied . Some looked jealous, others looked bored, while others were took joy in celebrating such events . But the first thing Elena saw was Mirabelle’s expression of pure happiness . Mirabelle yelled out loud, holding out both thumbs in front of her .
“My sister is the best!”
Elena was so happy to hear her sister’s words and mouthed a “thank you . ”
Just as Redfield had said, he approached her while holding the tiara . She did not know his reasons for it, but she wordlessly accepted the crown on her head .
“In my eyes too, Lady Blaise looks the most beautiful tonight . ”
The words he whispered caused her eyes to widen . If it was her innocent younger sister saying this, she would think nothing of it . But he was Redfield, the second son of the Emperor . It was rather dubious of him to say this, unless he had an interest in her? But there was one thing that she could not understand here .
‘Why on earth?’
There was no reason for him to be interested in her . Elena wore the tiara as she looked at Redfield with a complicated expression . He raised the corners of his mouth and whispered in her ear .
“Dance with me next time . I’m better than my brother . ”
A sudden thought came to her . The reason why Redfield would pay attention to her…
‘Is it because of Caril? ’
Although they hadn’t announced their marriage yet, the pair had been wandering all over the ballroom advertising their relationship . Was that the cause for his interest in her? Elena’s scarlet eyes shone in suspicion .
“I’ll send you an invitation to my party next time . ”
He gave her a secret wink then strode down the platform, leaving her frozen solid . She couldn’t make understanding of it and simply stared at his retreating back . Helen, who had lost the title of Madonna, also descended from the platform, but not before leaving her a warning .
“Lady Blaise, laugh while you still can . ”
They never had anything good to say to each other, but there was an ominous air to her tone . A frown formed on Elena’s brow, while Yulia looked at her with strangely shining eyes .
At last only the host and Elena were left on the platform . She was distracted by the suddenness of events, but she returned her gaze towards Carlisle at the far side of the room . His expression was fierce . She guessed it was because of Redfield, but she didn’t come into this position willingly .
‘…I couldn’t help it . ’
Elena stood on the platform, complaining with her eyes . The host next to her spoke in a bright voice .
“Well, how about a few words on what you’re feeling?”
“Ah, um…”
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She was flustered for a moment before she composed herself .
“It’s an honor to be chosen as Madonna . I hope you will all continue to enjoy yourselves tonight . ”
It was impeccable, but very short . In other cases the young ladies would normally be emotional and thrilled to tears, but Elena found herself quite embarrassed .
“Oh, yes . So that’s the end of the event . Everyone, please enjoy the rest of the ball just as Lady Blaise says . ”
The Madonna ceremony ended successfully . Elena tiredly returned to her seat next to Mirabelle .
“Wow! Sister! I loved it . ”
Elena smiled at Mirabelle’s joyous innocence . Her happiness was her only consolation .
“Thank you . It’s all because of you . ”
“When we return home, I’ll tailor all the dresses to suit you . ”
Mirabelle, in all her grand ambition, was still so cute .
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The ball came to an end and soon the nobles began to leave the ballroom . They all went out like the tide, and Elena, Mirabelle, and Margaret waited together at the train of carriages . Elena spotted a carriage with the crest of Lawrence approaching first .
“Please watch your step when you go inside, Lady Lawrence . ”
At Elena’s farewell, Margaret hesitated then spoke as if she made up her mind about something .
“Lady Blaise . ”
“Yes?”
“I think you should beware of Lady Selby . ”
Elena stared at her . Margaret’s remarks had good reason but were somewhat unexpected . She continued, her voice trembling slightly .
“I-I’ve been feeling for a while that Lady Selby is very jealous of you . ”
Mirabelle nodded in understanding .
“Yes . I feel that every time she looks at my sister . ”
While it was true that the atmosphere between them at the tea party was not good, Elena’s memories about Helen were vague now .
“Is that so?”
“You’ve quarreled with Lady Selby at every single party you went to, and now you’ve forgotten all about it?”
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Elena didn’t answer back . There was no such memory for her . However it was true that Mirabelle seemed reluctant about Helen from the start, and that the two did not get along well . Margaret spoke carefully to the troubled Elena .
“Lady Selby may feel that…that the position of Madonna was taken away by you . I think you should be careful for a while, as she is not the type to lay still after this . ”
Margaret glanced at their surroundings as she spoke, in case anyone was listening . That was how terrified of Helen she was . The innocent Margaret had been punished for making the wrong friend .
“Thank you for your advice . I will be more careful in the future . “
“Yes . Then I’ll take my leave first . I’ll see you both soon . Oh, and congratulations again on being chosen as Madonna . ”
Margaret curtsied then boarded her carriage . She waved her hand out the window as she was carried away, and Elena and Mirabelle waved back . The carriage disappeared from view, then Mirabelle spoke with a grave expression .
“Lady Lawrence is right . Lady Selby has always been jealous of you, so you should avoid her as much as possible . ”
“…I will . ”
She remembered that ominous feeling she felt in the ballroom tonight . A familiar carriage was now approaching the two .
“Mirabelle, let’s head back now . ”
“Yes, I’m tired . Let’s go home and get some rest . ”
“Do you feel sick? If you’re not feeling well, tell me right away . ”
“I understand, Madonna . ”
Elena chuckled at Mirabelle’s mischievous little mouth . As Elena held the tiara in her hand, she suddenly remembered the strange way Helen had said, “Laugh while you still can . ” Elena shook the thought off her mind . Worrying about things that didn’t happen yet wouldn’t solve them .
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