The Young Lady Tames the Main Leads Chapter 217

Published at 10th of May 2023 09:17:32 AM

'No way…… Didn't she say she will give me a necklace with a very large emerald and thick pure gold chain?'

I searched through my memory and recalled what Alice had said in the past.

'No way, a necklace that looks just like Alice said?'

Alice handed the box to me and I opened it carefully.

'It's real!'

A gorgeous emerald necklace awaited me.

It must have been a fairly expensive item, judging from the transparent, shiny jewels and the delicately crafted shape without any impurities.

But it wasn't as clunky as I thought it would be.

It was a pretty design that would go well with the dress I'm wearing now.

“Remember the necklace I gave you back then? Do you still have it?”

When I saw the necklace and admired it, Alice smiled and asked a question.

“Yes, of course. I still keep it in my jewelry box.”

Sometimes I take it out and hang it around my neck.

Although it's too old now, I'm afraid the string might break, so I don't actually use it.

“…… Thank you for cherishing it. Now, instead of that necklace, use this one.”

“Thank you, Alice. I will keep it up.”

I immediately tried to put on the necklace.

However, it was made of an unfamiliar lock, so it was difficult to put on alone.

“Oh, I'll help.”

As I kept messing around, Alice tried to help.

At the same time, Jake, who was watching, also stepped out.

“No, I will.”

The two quarreled with each other that they would help me with the necklace.

But in the end no one won.

“Oh! I got it. You two don't have to help me. I just did it myself.”

Because I finally managed to wear the necklace myself.

The two looked at me with regretful eyes, but I looked in the mirror and admired them without even feeling those eyes.

“It's very beautiful ……. I will wear it often. Alice.”

“Yes, I would be happy if you could.”

Just then, the butler came and told Alice that there was one more guest.

Cedric had arrived.

“What was everyone doing? What about that necklace? I don't think you wore it before.”

Cedric appeared in a neat suit instead of the knight's uniform stained with monster blood.

His eyes looked around and then turned to the necklace hanging around my neck.

You have good eyesight, Cedric. I proudly lifted the necklace and explained.

“Ah, this. It was a gift from Alice. It's meant to celebrate my debut.”

“…… really? Damn, I should have prepared a gift for you too.”

Cedric scratched his cheek with a face that he hadn't thought of it.

I shook my head and said,

“No, Lord Cedric, you have a gift for me, don't you?”

“What?”

Cedric stared at me with an incomprehensible look.

“Is there a gift I prepared for you that I didn't even know about?”

Cedric said to himself.

I smiled.

“It's not like that. It's something I've been putting off for a long time. You agreed to grant my wish 12 years ago.”

“Ah.”

It was then that Cedric looked reminded

It was not often, but once or twice a year, it was mentioned in conversations.

“Looks like I forgot. Until now, I was often asked by Lord Cedric if I had forgotten.”

I shrugged my shoulders slightly.

That's right, once or twice a year, Cedric always asked, 'When are you going to ask for a wish from me?'

It was like that until last year. And last year I told Cedric.

'On the day of my debutante, I'll say my wish!'

Then Cedric made an excuse.

“…… I haven't forgotten I'm just a little confused because I've been so busy with work these days. So, what will you wish for?”

But why? Cedric's expression seemed to be pounding, as if he had some anticipation.

'I'm making a wish, but is Cedric the one with that face?'

I was skeptical, but I thought it was just an illusion.

And before talking about wishes, I turned to Jake and Alice, who were watching us from behind.

“Um, I'm sorry, Jake. and Alice. Could you please leave the room? Because it's a secret wish…… .”

“…… !”

“A secret wish?”

Alice panicked at my words, and Jake's eyes fluttered slightly.

“But if Sir Cedric heard the wish and did not keep it. I will stand as a witness.”

Alice suggested, but I shook my head.

“Thank you, but it's okay. I hope Sir Cedric will keep my small promise. I believe in his conscience.”

“Then I can't help it…….”

Alice sighed and tried to leave the room.

But still, Jake didn't seem to want to leave.

He stood still, pretending not to hear it.

Alice thought it was unfair to go out alone, so she took Jake.

Chapter end