Just like Gwen had thought, Nadia was definitely standing out as usual, contrary to what she had said. Even if she felt like she's naturally blending in with the crowd, it wasn't the case at all.
In the sea of bright colors, her silver blue gown is the odd one out but not in a bad way. And Nadia was actually downplaying herself. She knows that she's pretty but she is not full aware of the whole extent of it.
You see, in Rosenthal Empire, there is no shortage of good-looking people. The term ugly does not even exist. The ones who are at the bottom most spectrum would still be considered good-looking in other nations, and will probably be in the same height with the celebrities.
Thus, being beautiful in the empire is nothing sort of rare. To be even hailed as the top beauty, or be known for your good genes, one must possess extraordinary looks.
Thus, here comes the situation for someone as Nadia.. Dubbed as darling of society, everyone is expected to notice her. Everything she does, even the things she uses, the type of gemstone that her earrings and necklaces has, and the places she visit, they are all being noted down.
Her impact and influence could rival that of a prince or princess. In this case, she's as popular as Ezekiel right now.
Aside from being unreasonably popular, she is also hailed as the most beautiful woman in the empire. As said, the empire views beauty as something ordinary because everyone is pretty. But how did Nadia earned such title?
Nadia underestimated just how beautiful she is. She often wonders why everyone is so hung up to her every move and why almost all the people she meet eyes with, get flustered.
In the whole empire, not one soul possesses the same long silky hair that seems to glow like it was made from threads of moonlight itself. It is even the product of envy by most women and had tried all sorts to achieve the same state as hers.
Also, the pale ruby eyes that is a trademark from the Herman family alone complimented her well. It look like rare gemstones that shimmers and even the intensity of the color changes depending on her mood.
She's also taller than most women and has a shapely body. Don't forget her bust size as well, she is truly gifted in that department. Thus, when she dresses up in her usual styles of clothes, everyone's head turns.
Her looks is not everything, of course. What made her more popular was because of her undeniable charms. Personality-wise, Nadia doesn't talk much to everybody but only to her close friends.
This made her unattainable to others and got raised into a higher pedestal. She exudes this elegant aura around her that wrapped her body from head to toe. Just the slight turn of her head, the fluttering of her eyes, and the mischievous smile on her lips, are able to capture anyone's heart.
Her cold yet domineering attitude is admired by many. She often speaks out her mind if she dislike something and stands up to people who put thorns on her path.
If she wasn't a direct relative of the Crown Prince, the people would surely push her to be the Crown Princess. That's how big her supporters are.
Young noble ladies looks up to her as the person they wanted to be when they grow up into an adult. Yet in all of these blatant display of admiration, Nadia is still blind from it.
Whether she ducks and hide behind others, her charm would still bring everyone's eyes on her. She's like a magnet.
Even now, as they talk. There are men and women who were staring right through thr oblivious Nadia. Maybe it's because she had grown accustomed to their stares that it felt like second skin to her.
'Oh dear. And she's saying that she looks inconspicuous tonight...' Gwen thought as she discreetly threw glances at Nadia's admirers.
Gwen caught sight of her brother Eon, who was also peeking constantly at her best friend. Her idiot of a brother and his equally idiotic friend, Luther, were elbowing each other at their sides. Luther was obviously teasing him and the latter wasn't close to being amused by it.
'Seriously... I have no words.'
Gwen knew for a long time that her brother likes Nadia and not in a platonic kind of way. She didn't know when it started but she kind of guessed as time passed by when she noticed the looks he's been sending her, whenever the group of them are together.
Seems like it's not her who had a hunch but the others as well, especially Nathan who has the strongest radar out there. Gwen had thought that Nathan would confront Eon, though it never happened. Or maybe it did, who knows.
She had almost asked him about it but chose not, and simply turned a blind eye instead. She doesn't want to pester him much like what Luther is doing.
It wasn't just Eon who got hooked either, there are a lot. She even had admirers that are so extreme that they would sometimes resort to stalking. But most of them are harrowed down by Nathaniel and the others. As usual, Nadia had no idea about that and had remained oblivious from everything.
'Good for her.'
Gwen and Bea had also been distressed by it. They are always vigilant when they go out together, to make sure that Nadia won't meet any of those stalkers. Though there are some who had broken past their security and approached her.
Nadia took care of them in the end anyway. Heartlessly turning down everyone who forcefully pushes themselves towards her, she earned another title because of that.
"Come on man, just greet her!" Luther sniggered at the side and shouldered Eon again.
"Stop pushing, damn it!" Eon countered and glared at Luther.
"Stop being a coward and just do it," Luther rebuked.
"Do what?" Nathan suddenly pipes in.
The two instantly shut their mouths with only Luther grinning wickedly like he's having fun or something.
"Nothing," Eon answered and looked away.
He was seriously sweating inside. If Nathaniel knew what Luther was trying him to do, he would surely kick his ass. Better not say anything and act accordingly.
Eon still valued his life.
Yet he couldn't stop the urge of staring at Nadia again.
His eyes automatically drifted to the side and brushed past Nadia, only to get magnetized and focus onto her. That's how hard it was.
'Why is she so beautiful though?!' Eon yelled in his mind.
He tried to pry his eyes away for the nth time but found himself glancing at her again. He immediately looked away when he felt Nathan staring at him. Even under the pressure of his captain's presence, he still couldn't stop the urge to look at Nadia.
It was the hardest battle of his life.