Avril seated herself and focused on the chessboard. In the meantime, the pleasant conversation between Wallace and Kathy continued. “If the face of that infamous

Incidentally, the masquerade ball was being held on the first floor of the mansion and was open to the public. The dancing, however, only took

“I can’t help but wonder why a renowned villainess like yourself would settle for anyone. Besides, the atmosphere of this place doesn’t suit you.” “…”

While she could simply say he was mistaking her for someone else, what if he had never seen Corinna without a mask? He’d probably question

While Avril was moved by Corinna’s deviousness, Dylan stared at the wavy-haired man with heightened vigilance. “What business do you have with my partner?” “…Partner?

With the blisters on Avril’s feet had completely healed and having recovered from dancing with her tutor for several hours, the day of the masquerade

“Welcome back, Lord Dylan!” With a twinkle in her eyes, Avril rushed to greet Dylan. Without looking elsewhere, Dylan walked straight towards Avril before kneeling

“Despite how it appears, dancing requires physical prowess. Unfortunately, a depraved lifestyle won’t give you that. Instead, you need to exercise self-control, maintain proper posture,

“Avril, I want you to attend a masquerade ball with me.” “…” At the unexpected invitation, Avril’s mind went blank. A masquerade ball. Avril’s stepsister,

On the afternoon after Avril’s family—the Count of Allingham—fell to ruin, Avril’s fellow servants relocated to the Duke of Lancester, and the townhouse in the

That night, Avril and Dylan were in the library together. Sitting on the sofa in the corner of the library, Avril took a sip of

—A few weeks later. Avril and Dylan were invited by Alexandra Lindbergh to visit her family. “Corinna, it’s important to remember that when mopping the

“…Of course. If you want, we can also set it to ‘indefinite.’” “Is that so?” The peaceful atmosphere that had existed until a few seconds

Due to the unprecedented uproar of the swapped bride, the wedding ceremony was cancelled. After bowing to the guests and seeing them off, Dylan and

Dylan, having barged through the door, seemed about to cry. The expression lasted for only a split second. Perhaps, Avril was the only one to

While impersonating Avril, her stepsister—Corinna—treaded slowly down the aisle towards Dylan Lancester, the duke who’d become Avril’s husband. …That dress looks really pretty. As expected

That day, Dylan proposed to Avril. The sudden marriage proposal came as a shock to Avril. She vividly remembered the moment she froze under his

“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