The Happy Life of a Duchess

"Why don't you go dancing?" Miss Barry said very kindly, she gathered her shawl, but because of her movements, her sexy breasts trembled a little, and the tightly squeezed, low-chested dress even matched her She is sexy.

"Well... I just took a break here." Adele didn't intend to say more, and she didn't want to explain to her that she originally stayed here to accompany Leo to take care of her little sister.

"That's right." Miss Barry nodded, seeming to agree very much, "The chef here is very skilled, and the sweet corn and chicken soup is delicious. Don't miss it."

It was almost midnight, and it was time to serve supper such as white soup in a while.

According to the arrangement of the host family, the venue has its own special person in charge to prepare according to the needs of the organizer. In fact, it can be understood that it is contracted to this place or other clubs, but there are also some who bring their own cooks.

This is the first time for Adele to participate here, and naturally she has never tried the crafts here.

"Today is the Easter ball, and the supper will be very rich. Don't worry, you will be full."

Adele just felt that the fruit in her hand seemed to be too much to eat.

She wasn't really hungry, but being treated seriously by the other party as starving, she felt very choked and panicked, especially psychologically, as if a breath was suffocated in her heart, and she couldn't let it go.

Adele had been worried about her discomfort with some of her words before, maybe she was overly sensitive, and she didn't like to doubt a girl who seemed good for no reason.

But now, she feels that all these coincidences are connected into a thread. After all, Miss Sophie Barry at the other end is not as innocent as she seems. "Disgusting professional".

Adele put down the plate in her hand, then put down the fork, put all the things together, put them in a good position, and then withdrew her hand, maintained a decent smile, straightened her back, and looked at Sophie Ba with a smile Miss Leigh.

She didn't speak, just looked at each other with a smile that remained unchanged.

Leo also thought that was really disgusting——

Now which girl doesn't control her food intake so that she can be slimmer, and when she is outside, she won't eat anything casually to the point of fullness, so much that she doesn't eat at all or takes a sip of soup to make up for it. There are not too many girls in the world who let go of eating at the ball for the purpose of "eating", but Sophie Bali insisted on saying "enough".

Only civilians and even slaves would think about such things as being full all day long, and noble ladies would not be proud of it.

In the end, she insisted on talking like this, but when she said that she was really caressing, she seemed overly cautious. It didn't seem like a derogatory thing to say that she hoped that the other party would be able to eat and have a full stomach.

Anyway, she is so level-headed, it's strange, but she still has an expression of "I'm doing my best for you". It seems that this smile couldn't be more beautiful.

Leo then remained silent with Adele, just looking at her with a smile.

After Sophie Barry finished speaking, she didn't get a response. She just paused for a moment, and then she greeted casually as if nothing had happened, and talked about the usual topics, such as the latest fashion trends, or It's a compliment to today's dance.

This topic is something they can pick up, a universal topic, and she will not take the initiative to express her views, and she seems to have ambiguous thoughts about everything.

It was only at this time that Adele realized that the other party was not really congenial to her, but that she was very good at winking, and she was even able to bear all her thoughts for this goal——

Just make an assumption, for example, Adele likes white, Leo likes pink, and Barry likes red. After Leo said that only pink is the best in the world, and Adele said that white is the universal color, Barry Miss Leng was able to find a middle option. She would not say that she likes red, even if she has been wearing red all the time. All the signs show that she likes red. She will only say that she likes white with pink. It will look very dignified and elegant.

Therefore, when she wanted to work hard to cut the topic and please the two of them to make the atmosphere harmonious, by suppressing her own thoughts, she was still able to make everything look harmonious.

But on the other hand, she is not such a person by nature. This is also the first time Adele has a good impression when she meets her, but after getting along with her, she finds something is wrong. She can't keep pressing herself down and wronging herself to flatter Other people, cater to other people's tastes.

Especially her original character is very tough and selfish.

For example, she will not say that she likes red, but she will suggest to two people who like white and pink that only red can make the skin look the best, and she will repeatedly emphasize her own ideas until the two people put everything on hand. Change to red.

Of course, Miss Sophie Barry also doesn't like other people to contrast with her.

She is so strong that she doesn't want her friends to wear the same red dress as her, and she doesn't want others to look similar to her, otherwise she won't suppress those possible opponents she thinks.

She will force the output of her own values, and she will also show her extremely selfish and intolerant self when she insists on others' self. She will directly ignore other people's opinions, and then use her own methods to force others to agree with her, such as going to Find guys who have a crush on her to agree with her.

When she knows how to talk to men, and possesses the art of language, most girls accept the output of this value aggrievedly because of the need to maintain their face in front of strange men.

Therefore, although she looked gentle and gentle at the ball, and spoke very harmoniously with the two people, and eight out of ten sentences were in favor of echoing the words of the two people, but everyone knew that neither of them was actually talking to each other——

It can be said that it is the extreme of talking to people and talking nonsense.

Leo and Adele were quite happy talking at first, they could talk about girls' concerns, and they could also freely and secretly comment on every gentleman present, considering whether they were suitable for marriage.

As a result, now that Miss Sophie Barry has joined, they can no longer speak privately so freely, and have to enter a social state and say those fake and hypocritical words.

Leo was extremely bored, and Adele didn't like this kind of social interaction either.

If she hadn't met Leo, a caring friend, Adele wouldn't have felt this kind of irritability, but she realized that in this era, she can still find friends who can tolerate each other with her thoughts, and she can say something sincere The words are not those endless dress-up and men-related topics. The main thing is that many of those words are fake and superficial. Even if you don’t like something, you can’t say you don’t like it bluntly.

In this position, Adele represents the face of Duke Juradi's family.

She is not an innocent boudoir lady like Morgana, and she can be well protected by her father and brother. Even if she goes out to socialize, she doesn't have to worry about making mistakes. As long as it is not a matter of principle, even liking is not enough to become a person Don't let go of the things you worry about.

After getting married, there are reliable natal brothers and other relatives to support her. Even if she can't get divorced, she can live apart freely and enjoy the life of a noble lady.

If Adele wants to achieve this point, she will undoubtedly need to put in more effort and bear more.

Her father is not young, if possible, she does not want to worry about her future life, even if there is, I am afraid that there is no one in Juradi who can help her. Besides, after getting married, she Everything has been attributed to the husband, and it is impossible to completely separate it.

Leo is the eldest daughter of the Hugo family, and she can fully understand the feelings of Adele, the only remaining duke and only daughter.

If her older brothers and sisters hadn't died young, she wouldn't have become the highly valued Miss Hugo.

This emphasis has also become a kind of pressure. Children who occupy the title of "elder" or "only" always have to bear the responsibility of the family, even if it is only a girl.

The two looked at each other, Adele raised her eyebrows, and Leo quickly made a strange exchange with her, and when Miss Sophie Barry turned her head to look, she covered half of her handkerchief with her handkerchief. On the face, a pair of smiling eyes were exposed.

"What's wrong?" Adele asked with a smile.

"Speaking of which, I heard...you played cards with Mr. Prucker and won a lot of money?"

"Yeah," Adele thought to herself, "Here we come", while responding naturally, "We can play together next time, maybe I can beat you a bit."

Adele said this very innocently, and as expected, the smile on Miss Sophie Barry's face froze for a moment, and it seemed that she couldn't speak the words after that.

"I think... Is it not good to take so much money from a gentleman..." She showed a little hesitation just right, "It seems that I will be misunderstood..."

"Of course it's impossible." Leo laughed, and she waved her handkerchief, waving her hand to express that it was impossible.

"At that time, the Duval family was watching. Adele wasn't the only one who won the cards. Besides, she also lost many times. It's just a small income in the end."

"This is a fair and honest way to win back the money. Who dares to spread rumors about the princess." Leo smiled and watched Miss Barry speak, only to feel that it was finally his turn to appear on the stage. A series of words were spoken quickly and with thorns in their mouths, and they didn't even want to give the other party a chance to refute.

"Besides, Mr. Prouker is not such a person who can't afford to lose, is he? He is the son of a princess. How could he care about such a small amount of money..." She smiled, as if she really didn't understand. All confused.

"I have to worry about this little money...Of course, Adele and I are not the kind of people who don't eat fireworks, let alone the kind of guy who is inconsiderate. If he is really reluctant...why keep playing What? He added all the chips himself, and I think he was having fun at that time..."

"Yes." Adele smiled and continued, Leo couldn't be alone.

"Playing cards, isn't it just for fun. A little money is just a lottery for playing cards. If you ask any lady or gentleman, you will not find it strange. How can there be a game where you don't bet for a small amount of money?"

"Mr. Prouker was obviously very happy at the time. He played non-stop. Everyone was happy. Why did he suddenly start to care about the gains and losses of that little lottery...it seems very petty."

Adele looked at Miss Sophie Barry, and asked with a smile amidst the slightly astonished expression of the other party.

"You didn't speculate, Sophie, did you? Mr. Plucker wouldn't really..." She lowered her voice a little, "You can't afford to lose, can you?"

"I also know that this amount is nothing to me, but to him..." Adele paused for a while, vaguely guessing, "If he is really reluctant, I will go Can someone send it to him?"

"Hey, this..." Miss Sophie Barry paused for a while, as if she had gone through what the two of them said in her mind, and then she had a way to deal with it.

"What are you two in a hurry..." She still smiled brightly.

"I'm just asking casually. If you play cards next time, you must bring me along." She looked at Adele again and smiled, "If you can really beat me, then there is no problem, and I am not stingy." Some Louis, just like you, of course I can afford this expense."

"It's just that it sounds amazing..." She patted her chest, and the lace fringe on the plunging neckline flickered, "You guys really made a big splash..."

"...Next time you have something like this, you must bring me along, I'm the most happy!" She seemed to be really happy for them in her heart, "I danced alone on the dance floor, and the male partners invited me one by one. , but as soon as I turned around, I heard that you had won a lot at the poker table, hey... this is really enviable."

It must be an amazing and excellent instinct of hers to be able to say the words that are holding her breath in a beautiful way, and then use these words to respond back.

Adele was fine, anyway, she took the money for nothing, and if Miss Sophie Barry dared to come, she would not be shy, and she would win her money.

Leo still doesn't like her talking, but she can control herself temporarily, but the topic after that has been tepid, and the atmosphere can't be warmed up.

Miss Sophie Barry looked at Leo with thoughtful eyes, and then looked at Adele very innocently.

She continued the topic just now, and asked her "we can also play cards together when we are at Bernard's house", so that she must not forget that there is still a game of cards between the two of them.

Adele only knew that the other party wanted to make a fuss about Baron Bernard's birthday party, or that it had something to do with the "pearl" she had told her twice to wear, but she didn't know exactly what it was about.

She offered to be a reference for her outfits. Miss Barry is indeed a little fashionista in the circle. It is said that many wives are willing to use her as a reference for outfits. Think of a way, if you don't figure out this matter, she will feel uneasy.

"Hey, why did you agree?"

After she left, Leo looked at her complainingly, his words were full of worry.

"I just speculated that she might have made a fuss from the jewelry. There might be something wrong with the pink pearl, but I don't know..." She shook her head, "Since she repeatedly emphasized to me that there is no trace, Then I will do what I can, and at worst I won’t wear it when the time comes.”

"That's right..." Leo was also full of confusion, "The baron's family is not so overbearing that people don't want to wear pearls. There must have been many ladies and ladies wearing pearls at that time. If there is anything wrong with it, it may be that there is a problem with pink pearls. But even if the baron's family doesn't like it, it won't affect you much, it's not a fuss."

"We still have to figure it out."

Adele nodded affirmatively.

"Oh, by the way..." Leo turned to ask her as if he had just remembered.

"Why did she ask you, how is your relationship with the Duval family?"

"Since she said she was friends with Morgana, why didn't she ask Morgana, and come to ask you. And it was Mr. Duval who asked?" She was full of surprise.

"Is there something wrong with the Duval family? I think Morgana and Armand are very good people. Why is she asking Mr. Duval in an oblique way? Is it the Barry family who wants to cooperate with the Duval family? Still want something?"

Adele was startled by Leo's sharpness, and smiled awkwardly after a while.

"Probably because I had my first dance with Mr. Duval?"

"What's the point? Why can she care who other gentlemen dance with?" Leo guessed wildly, lest she wanted to use this to make a fuss, calculate and hurt Adele.

"No, the more I think about it, the more I think it's wrong. Could it be that the Barry family wants to cooperate with the Duval family? Although they have a little influence in the political arena, Mr. Barry is young and is not as good as his father. It is also well known. How could it be?" Or...? Or is Mr. Duvall the other party's..."

"Uh..." Seeing Leo's thinking getting more and more outrageous, Adele hesitated for a while before saying tentatively.

"Maybe it's because..."

"Mr. Duval and I have both taken a fancy to him."

Leo's voice stopped abruptly.

After a long time, she waited until the music was changed and it was time for supper, and then she slowly found her voice.

"But..." She frowned slightly, "Mr. Duval didn't say he was going to marry a wife..."

Yes, Leo didn't think in that direction at all before.

Maybe Mr. Armand and Miss Morgana of the right age confused her vision and interfered with her judgment, because Armand, who was younger and more "needed" a wife, influenced her so that she didn't go to this place at all. Thinking about the possibility.

It wasn't until Adele said it that Leo finally reacted.

Unlike her cousin Marianna, who puts interests first and thinks and evaluates purely from property, status, and status, when Marianne introduces possible gentlemen to Adele, she considers them more from the perspective of the right family, not the head of the family. She didn't think about the rich man or the next heir of a certain family.

In this regard, Marianna can even secretly mention her because the other party is rich enough and has enough land. She can consider some old gentlemen and old rich men who are half buried in the earth. When they die, she will get most of the property. By then, she will be a "rich widow" and can do whatever she wants.

Although the young gentlemen Marianna also introduced some to her, the ones who are still studying or something, and her annual income is only [-] to [-], she is very reluctant to introduce, Adele also recognized the other party's kind value orientation.

From a certain point of view, if every man has his own lover outside, if in the future he will become "faithful" or is not a "loyal wife", even Mariana doesn't really believe that there will be such a single-minded marriage From the point of view of this way of thinking, her introduction is not unreasonable.

Adele believes that there must be many aristocratic ladies who will make similar choices for such property and economic purposes.

No matter how cryptic Mariana said, it could not conceal the cold nature of this matter. It was all about money. Adele could understand it, but she was not very willing to do it psychologically, so although she thanked Mariana for her support in entering the circle help, but does not intend to accept her ideas in this regard.

And Leo is even simpler, she is not Marianne who is married, but a single girl who is looking forward to love.

Naturally looking forward to a young "Romeo", coupled with the perspective of considering affairs, she didn't think of the other one for a while.

"Don't say..." Adele was about to say something, but Leo waved her hand and said first.

"Thinking about it this way, I can understand you two."

"Mr. Duval is not very old. He is not a gray-haired, old-teethed, boring old man. Now he looks good-looking, handsome, personable, excellent temperament, stable and promising. Politically You are not too old, and you will definitely be able to make further progress in the future, so why didn't such a promising person think of it?"

Leo figured it out by himself, and instead, he clattered and counted out a lot of Mr. Duval's advantages.

Adele didn't react at first, and was completely confused by her changes before and after, but after listening for a while, she began to nod her head in full approval.

"Basically, he's better than Mr. Armand. Look at Mr. Armand's personality... Anyway, I don't like this kind of man very much. Although there are many ladies who like such a handsome man with a melancholy temperament, but in terms of taste , of course it’s not as good as a mature uncle.”

"..." Adele nodded again and again. Although it was not convenient to praise along with her, she thought of a place with her in her heart.

"Look, those plays in theaters, Shakespeare's plays or others, are mostly stories about middle-aged gentlemen. Everyone thinks that men of this age are more attractive than those fledgling boys. , is a stable person, and sounds like he can treat his wife well, not like a young man who might be fascinated by the colorful world outside. Men of this age are very rich, even if it is for material... You won't be treated badly, and your life will definitely be comfortable."

"Age will not be a factor that hinders love... Love transcends age!"

Adele kept smiling, and took a sip of the soup silently while she was talking happily.

It was a bit salty, she silently put down the spoon.

Fortunately, both of them controlled the volume. Although they were excited, it was not enough for people to watch.

I don't know if cheap father has eaten well, don't get drunk again.

Adele was thinking distractedly, keeping an eye on the situation around her.

"No wonder..." Leo finally reacted completely, and the topic changed back.

"Miss Barry is old enough to be so picky—no wonder she picks and chooses, and ends up with Mr. Duval."