Chapter 164: Who are you a disciple of? (4)
“About you, Lady Katia, I’ve heard a great deal from Dereck. I’ve heard that you’re already a very well-known figure in the east of the continent, so it’s truly an honor to be able to meet you like this in person.”
“…”
The main residence of the Duplain family, now fully restored.
With a cup of tea set before her, Aiselin wore an exquisitely elegant smile; simply by sitting there, she gave the impression that splendid flowers were blooming all around her.
At rest, she resembled a snow-white hyacinth; when she smiled, a radiant lily; when she frowned, a narcissus; even when she was angry, she evoked a red rose.
It was inevitable that anyone would be captivated by her—worthy of being called the queen of the social circle of the southwest.
However, the rough image she had shown at the academy construction site overlapped in Katia’s mind, making her break into an uncomfortable sweat, while Aiselin, for her part, nervously moved her little finger.
There are relationships that begin by showing one’s worst side.
Dereck thought it might not be a big deal, but for Aiselin and Katia, it did not seem so simple.