Chapter 49: Value (3)
Even though the aristocratic district was filled with residences of prestigious families, entering one of them was no easy task.
In Ebelstain, the paradox lay in the fact that the most famous and coveted places in society were accessible only to a select few.
In that sense, the mansions where the noble ladies of the Duplain, Belmiard, and Beltus families resided were peculiar to Dereck, who had been inside all of them.
It was astonishing that Dereck, a man from the slums, could now freely visit the youngest daughter of the Duplain family, who had just debuted in high society.
“But that doesn’t mean much.”
Seated in the carriage prepared especially by the Beltus family, Dereck rested his chin on his hand, squinting at Diella’s house through the window.
No matter how majestic a noble mansion might be, there was an inevitable difference between one newly built and another aged by time.
The homes of society’s celebrities showed signs of aging despite all the upkeep, but Diella’s was a perfect blend of splendor, mystery, and pristine order.
It was clear why so many noble ladies yearned to debut in society, stepping in with a grand entrance.