“What did you say…?” “!?!?” …Carol—!? What are you doing—!?!? Corinna raised her voice, which was unusual for her. Unbeknownst to all of them, Avril

Her stepsister emerged from the other side of the door. She had strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes—just like Avril. Corinna’s silky straight hair usually

Time passed—and at last, the wedding day arrived. Avril sighed as she stared at the wedding dress displayed in front of the wardrobe in her

Rumors of the wedding between Dylan Lancester and Avril Allingham had reached even the rural town where the Count of Allingham resided. The marriage of

“—Delicate embroidery, I see…!” Certainly, Avril preferred the kind of dress Dylan mentioned. For a moment, her heart leaped, but she soon reconsidered. …Delicately embroidered

—Thus, the wedding preparations ensued. “Lord Dylan, could you please check the guest list? I’ve arranged for the invitations to be sent, so I need

“…!?!?” What’s going on—!? It was such a shock, she couldn’t comprehend anything. Furthermore, the sudden shift in his tone, along with the stifling tension—she

“Similar to the salon concert hosted by the Marquis Brandner family, it’s a place I once visited with my mother during my childhood.” Avril merely

At a later date, on a holiday… Invited by Dylan, Avril came to visit a villa of the Duke of Lancester located in the outskirts

After seeing Alexandra off, Dylan spoke to Avril. “…Avril, you must’ve thought that you need to do your best for the contract again, didn’t you?”

Alexandra, who was speaking to Dylan, suddenly recalled Avril and made a gorgeous smile. “…Speaking of Lady Avril’s family, I’ve been considering hiring your stepsister

…On the other hand, Avril—who was living happily in the Duke of Lancester’s estate—was currently in the salon, perplexed by their visitor. T-the fabric of

“—Sir Cyril Brandner, I’d like to show you something. Will you grant me the honor of escorting you to another room?” “…Why is that?” Cyril

Not too long ago, at the residence of the Count of Allingham… With her plan to sneak into the house of the Duke of Lancester

Due to security issues, Avril had to move from the detached mansion to the main residency. Since then, Avril’s life had changed a lot—one of

After reading the document, Avril affirmed. “I believe this is a petition requesting a period of grace for the taxes paid to the country.” “That’s

A few days later, Dylan visited the royal castle. He came to see the crown prince—Lawrence, who was also his distant relative. To Dylan, he

In order to “help”, Avril was brought to Dylan’s study. The room itself was more than several times the size of the study used by

The next morning. “This floor…isn’t it insanely pristine—!?” “Indeed, my colleague—huh? Who the hell is that?” There was an uproar at the entrance to the

…He’s worried if I’m out of his sight? With her mouth agape, Avril stared at Dylan. Why, did he view her as some sort of

“…What do you mean I can’t get through?” Before the main gate of the house of Duke of Lancester, Corinna was indignant. She had tucked

Several months had passed since Avril came to reside in the Duke of Lancester’s house at the royal capital, and the peaceful season was about