Queen of the Scalpel - Chapter 62 - Anniversary Ball

Chapter 62: Anniversary Ball

The Elise she knew was definitely not one to apologize like this. Aside from her personality, she was extremely prideful of the Clarence family, and there was no way she would do this.

But Elise thought differently. ‘If I did wrong, it’s only right that I apologize. If I don’t know how to be sorry even after I committed a wrong, that’s a bigger embarrassment to our family name.’

She could apologize over and over again. She didn’t even consider it something that hurt her pride. Rather ignoring what she had done hurt her pride.

It was then. Another person entered their conversation.

“It’s been a while, Lady Clarence. Have you been well?”

It was a confident and clear voice unlike the voices of other noble ladies. A face that she clearly remembered was looking at her.

“…!”

The height of a model, with a lean and ladylike body. Her skin was healthily dark, and she emanated a calm charm. It was completely different from Elise, who looked weak.

“Lady Child.”

She was the lady of the seat Noble Party, the Child Family.

“It’s a relief that you remember my name.”

Yurian de Child. It was the same thing Lady Vermont had said, but the tone was completely different. Like it really was a relief that her name was remembered. She didn’t twist her words. Since Yurian wasn’t that kind of person.

‘Lady Child.’ Elise looked at her with turbulent feelings. Unlike the Child Family, she felt some affection for Yurian. ‘Although our relationship wasn’t that great.’

Child and Clarence. There was a deep enmity between their families, and there was another reason why their relationship could only be bad. Yurian had loved the Crown Prince like she did. Only, she was a part of the opposing party, so it could never work.

‘We fought horribly.’ They almost fought to the death. At the time, she thought it was obvious…‘Was that necessary?’ Elise bitterly thought to herself. On Earth, she sometimes thought about Yurian. Their political stance was different, and they loved the same person. However, that was it.

‘If she was the Empress instead of me, it would’ve been better.’ If Yurian had married the Crown Prince, the tragedy that happened to her wouldn’t have happened. And the Noble Party could begin to support the Imperial Family. ‘It would be nice if she was the Crown Princess in this life. Since she loved the Crown Prince so much.’

“What are you thinking about?”

Yurian asked.

Elise replied with a smile.

“It’s nothing. Nice to meet you, Lady Child.”

“…”

Yurian tilted her head. She didn’t understand Elise’s attitude. Aside from the absence of her horrid personality, her voice sounded like she was sincerely happy to see her.

‘What? Am I reading something wrong?’ But she wasn’t. Elise was actually happy to see her. She was amazed at her own emotions. ‘We fought that much, but I’m glad to see her.’

Yurian coughed looking at Elise.

“You’re a bit strange today.”

Yurian didn’t come over towards Elise with good intentions. She was planning on scolding her for her attitude, but… it was like a lion had turned into a mild bunny.

“…”

“…”

The two quietly looked at each other. Yurian with a searching gaze, and Elise with a soft smile. And Yurian noticed that Elise didn’t look too good.

“You look pale, are you feeling sick?”

“Yes, I have a bit of a cold.”

“You should’ve been careful. I heard that colds these days are horrible.”

Yurian regretted the moment she spoke. They weren’t close enough to be carrying light conversation like this. But Lady Clarence’s reaction was different than what she expected.

“Thank you for your concern. You should be careful as well.”

It was a polite thanks. Yurian looked at Elise with strange eyes. Like she was asking just who this new person was.

“You don’t seem good, so you should rest a bit.”

And Yurian turned back. But Elise spoke up.

“Uh! Lady.”

“Yes?”

“Um…”

Elise hesitated. Yurian looked at her with a curious gaze, but Elise just shook her head.

“…No, never mind. Have a good time.”

“…?”

Actually Elise wanted to spend some more time with Yurian. With the woman who always kept her dignity and elegance until the very end. That was the Yurian she remembered.

They both met unfortunate endings, but she was completely different from herself. ‘It would be nice to be friends.’ How nice would it be to have tea and cake with such a friend?’ But it was impossible considering their households.

“Haa.”

Yurian sighed.

“Why are you looking at me with those eyes?”

“It’s nothing.”

Yurian gazed at Elise like she didn’t understand her. Why was she looking at her with those eyes? Eventually, she spoke up.

“It’s uncomfortable, so stop looking at me with those eyes, and let’s have tea if we get the chance.”

“…!”

Elise brightly smiled at what she said.

“Yes, let’s. Definitely.”

The chance would probably never come for them. But she still wanted to have some tea with her at least once.

“Then I’ll be on my way.”

“Yes, have a good time.”

“Oh right, Lady Clarence.”

“Do you know who’ll be announced today?”

“Hm? What are you talking about?”

“The fiancee of the Crown Prince. After the Emperor makes his speech, he said that he would announce who the Crown Prince’s fiancee would be.”

Elise shook her head.

“I don’t know.”

“Really?”

“Yes, I don’t know.”

But Yurian didn’t believe her.

“Isn’t it you?”