THE VILLAINESS TURNS THE HOURGLASS

Chapter 159. The Scandal Of The Century, Part IX

Besides, next to him was Mielle of the rumor. The sister who had used dirty tricks to bring Aria to death, and she was also the frontman of the ugly princess Isis.

They should be affectionate, but they had a brusque face. Asher gave strength to his fists for a while, and unlike the friendliness, he showed to the Count couple, he finished his greetings to Cain and Mielle with a quick glance.

"I am hungry. Maybe it's because I've been in a hurry since morning to meet you."

'How can you show them this satisfactory response?' Aria smiled brightly at the words of Asher, and the Count and Countess's face was again in contemplation. They then made a fuss, saying, "We should have moved to the dining area where we arranged in the garden before he mentioned it!"

Cain and Mielle, who couldn't complete the introduction properly and couldn't move due to stiffness, were laid aside. In the first place, he was in a position that was not strange enough to ignore them, and now the most important thing here was the hunger of Asher, so no one cared about it.

"I'm glad the weather is good. We've arranged a luncheon in the garden."

As she took his hand and moved to the luncheon venue, she glanced behind and saw her sister and brother, who tried to hide their angry expressions.

'The Crown Prince has visited, and you won't be able to leave first.'

'How uncomfortable is this seat?' They, who despised Aria for her humble origin, were now swallowing their anger, unable to resist a higher status than they were.

'You reap what you sow.'

Aria, feeling better thanks to Asher, smiled brightly and gracefully. It was a more beautiful smile than a garden full of lilies. Then, Asher also smiled facing Aria, as if he felt better. The two looked like they had already fallen in love with each other even though they just started dating. The Countess, who was impressed by this, glared her eyes and looked at it.

As soon as everyone sat down at the table, the meal began right away without delay. Whether they practiced all day and night, the movements of the attendants were so neat that they made no mistake.

"You must have cared about it."

As he said, the elaborate dishes filled the tables one by one. They were course dishes that used the highest quality materials. It would be fine if it was dinner, but it was a little bit too much just for lunch.

Since he had left all the work for the meal to the Countess, the Count noticed the fact now, and he had a sinking heart. He seemed to think it was irony. At the inappropriate response, the Count swallowed and was worried that the Crown Prince would not be angry.

"I am deeply flattered by your treatment as it is too much."

But unlike the Count's worries, Asher was grateful for the meal rather than complaining about it, and he enjoyed it. The Count soon looked puzzled, and the Countess, who could not grasp the atmosphere, asked, blushing with delight, thinking that she had been praised for her work.

"I don't know if it will fit your taste."

"What are you talking about? It's delicious."

Although it was not necessary to gain their favor, Asher expressed his feelings to the Count and Countess throughout the meal. He behaved as if he had the lowest position there.

However, no matter how hostile he was as an opponent, as the Crown Prince, who would be the next emperor, he lowered himself and talked intimately. The Count became more excited like a disciple who wanted to be praised by his teacher.

"I heard that you've had a hard time with the fur business."

"Yes. Taxes on luxury goods are too much!"

"Oh, my... I could have helped you if I had known beforehand. I'm sorry about that."

"Thank you, those kind words are enough. I've been struggling with taxes for a while, but fortunately, Aria proposed a warehouse business, and I've been able to cut the taxes significantly. It was a bit of heavenly luck."

'You don't even know what you're talking about. Who helped you? Aria? In the first place, you made me suffer because of the tax matter.'

As if to prove that he was not the biological father of Aria, he showed his foolish side. Asher answered with his eyes squinted because of laughter,

"Oh, you did. Lady Aria is very intelligent indeed. I guess that's why I'm after her restlessly."

"... Oh my gosh."

The Countess had already uttered a lot of exclamations that she couldn't even count how many it was, and the conversation ended with Aria being praised. It was a matter of course. Today's main characters were Aria and Asher, and Aria had some commendable achievements, deserving the praise. It was quite natural to take such steps.

Mielle's face was pale, unable to put anything in her mouth the whole time because the table was uncomfortable. Sometimes she stared at her father, who complimented Aria.

Cain, on the other hand, gritted his teeth because of the friendly conversation that were happening, and he didn't touch the food in front of him as well. Nevertheless, he was afraid of his future and could not show it.

Aria, who glanced sideways at the two, smiled and opened her mouth. "Father and Mr. Asher, don't say that. I still can't catch up to Mielle. She's the best aristocratic spirit I have to emulate."