Meanwhile, Annabelle doesn't have a clue that her husbands have access to security cameras in Etria, so Annabelle isn't aware of the fact that her husbands are aware of James.
Currently, Annabelle is having a final fitting before the Royal Ball.
Her husbands bought the Legendary Purple Rose Dress that no one can afford, well except for her husbands. The designer who created the dress willingly volunteered to help her fix the dress before the Royal Ball.
At the Royal ball would be revealed who will receive this year's Lady of the Ravendale title.
"I think the dress is a bit overboard for the Royal ball, I'm only the nominee for the title Lady of the Ravendale. " Annabelle lightly sighed as the designer fixed the bottom part of the dress.
"Darling, in the Royal ball nobles dressing in the best clothes, it would be rude to the Royal family, if you didn't try to look best for the ball, no matter if you're just only a nominee for the competition," Nathaniel explained to me.
Nathaniel is in a wardrobe room with Annabelle to keep her company and shower her with compliments.
"Duchess Annabelle, it's my honor to have you wearing my creation. When you wore the Pink Tulip Dress, people started taking more interest in my creations and they could finally see why my price is reasonable for my creations." said the designer then he continued saying.
"To say thank you for buying the dress without requesting a discount, I made a discount for the Rose dress for you and I added Magical Dust on your dress, to fulfill my vision. It will help me to boost people's interest in my boutique." the designer stopped explaining.
The dress indeed looked better with the Magical Dust, creating the illusion of the magical flower.
Annabelle knew that this designer had suffered since he created a dress that required a very expensive material. People liked his creations but thought the price was too much for the dress. He almost went bankrupt, until my husband bought the dress from him.
"I'm glad that now you are in a better position, but you should thank my husband for that since he was the one who chose the dress and bought it for me," Annabelle said with a gentle expression on her face.
She knew that she couldn't have bought the dress for herself, because she can't afford that dress and she would be too afraid to buy it anyway.
Nathaniel was the one who was buying the dress for her for the balls. He didn't have to do that but he does it anyway and the dress would always look good on Annabelle.
"Your husband has great taste." the designer complimented.
"Indeed." Annabelle complimented and looked at Nathaniel.
Nathaniel was happy that Annabelle acknowledged his good sense of style.
"Anything for you, my darling." Nathaniel was happy to be acknowledged by his wife in front of others.
Annabelle just gave a small smile. Inside she felt that she was being ungrateful to what she was given. Every woman in Ravendale is dreaming of taking her place. To have wonderful husbands who will adore you, listen, and spoil you.
Perhaps they listen and spoil me, but adore me? It's hard to say.
They became more affectionate, but I don't know their true feelings.
Soon the designer finished fixing my dress and it was time for dinner. I was tired of standing all the time, so I was glad to be able to relax and eat dinner.
"Did the dress fitting tired you out? " Alexander asked me and I nodded.
"Yes, but I know it's necessary to look perfect in a ball and a famous designer depends on my appearance in a ball." I looked at the ceiling.
We were in the dining room waiting for Nathaniel and Elizabeth.
"I just wish not to go there," I said and Alexander looked at me.
"You are a candidate for Lady of the Ravendale, you will embarrass the Royal family if you end up as a winner, yet you decided not to attend the ball," Alexander explained.
"I know, but now I will become a Lady of Ravendale since I've been in public's eye for four months only? Yet other candidates have known more than a year." I rambled.
" Since you appeared four months ago the public has become more interested in you since you are the new person in Ivyvale's aristocratic social circle. There is a good chance you will win." Alexander explained.
Alexander couldn't understand why Annabelle didn't want to attend the ball, since every lady dreams of becoming Lady of Ravendale.
"Yes, but what good will it do, except getting more attention?" Annabelle sighed.
I guess Annabelle is not like other ladies. Alexander smiled to himself.
"My dearest Annabelle, as husbands we will be honored to see you happily enjoying the ball wearing a beautiful dress. We will also be honored to dance with you." Alexander told Annabelle while holding her hand.
"If you insist. " Annabelle stuttered while she was blushing.
"But I barely know how to dance." She said, but Alexander only smiled at her.
"Don't worry, I will teach you how to dance after dinner if you want." Alexander offered.
"Alright."
Then Nathaniel came to the dining room with Elizabeth and ate dinner.
The manor had room for practicing dances, so we were able to practice complicated dance moves.
After Alexander thought about how to dance the Viennese Waltz, I became exhausted, but at least I'm familiar with the dance.
"Would you like to repeat the dance once more?" Alexander asked.
"No, I need my energy for tomorrow's ball. I should probably go to my room and start resting." I told him.
"Would you perhaps like to rest with us?" Alexander shyly asked. I was surprised to hear his offer, but I guess it makes sense.
A wife of the household should sleep in a master bedroom with her husbands, not in a guest room. When a wife marries into her husband's household and sleeps in the master bedroom with her husbands, it means servants are recognized as their mistress of the household.
I had brought my own three maids with me, so I didn't feel discriminated against. Well, there was one time, but now the servants don't dare to provoke me.
"I don't know," I answered.
I didn't know how to answer. I mean I liked sleeping in the guest room and having my personal space. I was staying only for six months, I didn't need servant's recognition.
"If you can spend only an evening with us until you get used to us." Alexander offered it.
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