Return of the Female Knight Chapter 121

Elena could not hide her surprise as Mirabelle ran towards Carlisle . He was seated on the couch with his long legs crossed and his usual air of pride about him . It was a unique charisma only given off by the Crown Prince .

“You finally arrived . ”

“Yes, I came with my sister, but it seems you were here first . ”

Mirabelle showed no signs of surprise of seeing him here . Elena was the only one in the room who felt like she had been struck by a bolt from blue .

“What are you doing here?”

Mirabelle answered before Carlisle could .

“I sent him a message today saying we were going to see your wedding dress . I said that if he had the time, the two of you could look together and choose, but I didn't expect him to be here . ”

Elena looked to Carlisle for confirmation, and he nodded .

“I had a free schedule today . I was curious about my bride's dress . ”

He could have given word to Elena at least . She looked at him, put out .

“Next time, please tell me in advance . ”

“I was planning to tell you when you contacted me . But for some reason you never did . ”

At his strange remark, Elena still harbored a feeling of doubt .

“Do you mean it?”

“Of I do . ”

He denied it, but somehow she didn't believe it . Mirabelle was gazing at them starry-eyed from the side .

“First, you should share your words slowly while looking at the wedding dresses . ”

At her words, Carlisle relaxed and smoothly patted the seat by his side .

“Come here . ”

There was a seduction in every small gesture that he made . Elena wasn't the only one who felt the same way, and even Madame Mitchell was standing red-faced behind her . Carlisle's presence was enough to thrill even a middle-aged woman . Elena hesitated for a moment, but soon seated herself next to Carlisle . This was her place from now on .

“Ah . ”

Madame Mitchell fought to cool her red face and spoke again in a polite voice .

“I'll show you the five wedding dresses that we have prepared . ”

That was more dresses than Elena expected .

“You already have five of them?”

“Oh, yes . Thanks to this young lady's quick and precise orders, we've been working as fast as we can . If you don't like the five that we have, we can create a new design . ”

Mirabelle, who seated herself opposite of Elena, nodded .

“We don't have much time until the wedding, so I asked her to do five designs that would suit you . If you don't like them, then you don't have to sign the contract . ”

Elena hadn't expected this much progress, and she felt grateful to Mirabelle for going beyond her expectations . There must be some reason why her sister chose this place, even though they had received estimates from several different shops . Anco would take a loss from the four other dresses that weren't sold, but they were determined to be the ones to make the dress for the Crown Princess . After quickly understanding the situation, Elena wondered what dresses she had prepared .

“Let's take a look . ”

Madame Mitchell stepped up to a small stage and pulled the curtain aside .

Chwaleuleuleugeu–

Five beautiful wedding dresses on mannequins were revealed to them . Elena's red eyes widened, and even Mirabelle let out a gasp of admiration .

“Wow . ”

The white dresses glittered luxuriously, each bearing a different design . One revealed the collarbone to emphasize feminine beauty, while another boasted splendor with a generous skirt . And there was even one so unlike the others with its mix of white and gold embroidery .

Elena hadn't attended many weddings, but she had never seen more beautiful wedding dresses than the five in front of her . It was impossible to choose which was the best among the five . Madame Mitchell felt proud after seeing Elena's and Mirabelle's reaction . It was the best work of her life . The dresses produced for the imperial ball drew from popular designs, but these were unlike anything she created . She felt proud of herself because she had made these dresses with all of her heart, but when she saw their reactions with her own eyes, she felt more confident .

“They're all so beautiful, though I can't decide which is the best . What do you like best, Elena?”

Elena could not readily respond to the question .

“I love them all . ”

She tried to imagine herself wearing each dress at Bellouet Square . Carlisle, who had been silent until now, chimed in .

“I think we already have the answer . ”

Everyone's attention turned towards him . Elena couldn't help but wonder which dress Carlisle preferred .

“Which one do you like best, Caril?”

“Do I have to decide that?”

Elena wasn't the only one confused by his answer . Mirabelle and Madame Mitchell turned to stare in curiously as well . Carlisle carried on in a languid voice .

“I'll buy everything . ”

Elena's and Mirabelle's eyes widened at the same time . Madame Mitchell was also stunned, but in a different way . Inside, she was joyous enough that she could dance . She opened her lips in a trembling voice .

“Well, Your Highness, that means…?”

“Thank you for making my bride's wedding dress . Please wrap everything that you've shown us and send it to Blaise mansion . ”

“Thank you, Your Highness!”

Madame Mitchell looked happy enough to cry . Elena quickly recovered and turned to Carlisle in a whispering voice .

“A single wedding dress will do . I don't need five of them . ”

“You like everything . Everything looks like it will suit you, and you can wear it even when it's not your wedding day . ”

“But–”

Before Elena could protest any further, Carlisle turned towards Mirabelle .

“What do you think, sister-in-law?”

“…Brother-in-law is the best . ”

Mirabelle gave him a small thumbs up, and Carlisle couldn't help but smile faintly .

Presently accounting for everyone's reactions—Mirabelle was impressed, Elena was embarrassed, and Madame Mitchell was ecstatic . Among them, only Carlisle continued on with an unperturbed expression .

“Is there anything else you have prepared?”

Madame Mitchell thought it would end with the five dresses, and she quickly pulled herself together .

“Yes, yes! The other one is only a drawing, but I'll show you the design now . ”

Elena had already experienced it several times, but the scale of Carlisle's wealth was truly beyond imagination .

Chapter end