Lady Arabella, The Main Topic of Rumours

Orchidia who was not involved in the conversation continued to enjoy the cookies, the corner of her eye caught the sight of Arabella looking happy.

' Thankfully, maybe this can be a good start for Arabella ' Orchidia thought about Arabella who will be the owner of this Cafe.

"Okay. Then, I will come with a notary in a few days and bring money to renovate this cafe," said Arabella.

"Yes, Lady. We are waiting. Thank you for everything, sorry to disturb your time."

Conversation finished. Amato said goodbye to return to the kitchen, while Ancel watched Arabella with curious eyes from the side table.

"What's the matter, Ancel?" asked Arabella who was trying the Dessert recommended by Orchidia, mango flavor and complemented by real mango.

"It's delicious," Arabella muttered with a beautiful smile.

"Wait for me to grow up, Lady. I will be your guardian knight," said Ancel with a determined smile on his face.

Arabella laughed sweetly, Orchidia also found Ancel's words funny.

' Gosh, Ancel. How can a future royal hero even want to be my guardian knight?' Arabella thought.

But, well.. to respond to a child, Arabella just nodded.

"Cheer up, Ancel. I'll be waiting," said Arabella encouragingly.

Ancel nodded his head excitedly, his decision to serve Arabella was unanimous. Arabella, his family's angel.

*****

After they finished enjoying and paid their order to Amato, the two beautiful women returned to the horse carriage. They slid into several well-known boutiques in the capital.

"Arabella, your monthly budget has already been used for more than 50 Gold to take care of the Cafe problem. Now there's only around 70's of Gold left, right? I'll pay for your shopping, so just buy whatever you want" said Orchidia in a relaxed tone.

Even though the Orchidia family only had the title of Count, their wealth even now exceeded that of Marquess Falzen's family. The Falzen family's wealth has been dredged by Vivaldi for extravagance. That's why one could say the Count's family was richer. No one knows that except for Arabella and the Orchidia family, because they are not people who like to show off.

"But, you also get a budget that is not more than me, Mom," replied Arabella. Feel reluctant to accept Orchidia's kindness.

"It's okay. My family has more than enough wealth. Especially after my brother, Isaac, who became the successor of the family, our wealth has increased. I also get a lot of money from several businesses and my plantations," explained Orchidia. There was not the slightest impression of showing off from her voice. Orchidia was purely telling Arabella.

"I know, Mom. But, still.."

"Come on, honey. What's wrong with a mother giving a gift to her daughter, hm?" seduce Orchidia.

Arabella's gray Netra was glued to Orchidia sitting in front of her, ' a mother gives a gift to her daughter? And that daughter... is me?' Arabella thought.

The look on Arabella's face that looked surprised made Orchidia feel sad, Arabella, who was smart and looked strong, didn't believe that she was loved.

"My dear Arabella, you are.. my daughter. Don't be surprised like that, I'm not kidding when I say that I love you" said Orchidia giving understanding. Her hand, which was wrapped in white lace gloves, reached out to gently caress Arabella's non-gloved hand.

" Ah .. yes, right. You love me, " Arabella whispered. She is still surprised by this love from other people for her.

"Yes. There will be many people who love you even if they are not from the Falzen residence" added Orchidia.

Knock Knock.

"Lady Arabella, we have arrived at Madam Lilis' boutique," said the coachman from the front.

A male servant opened the door of the horse-drawn carriage, "Please your hand, Lady." The hand that was stretched out to help Arabella down was covered by a handkerchief so as not to come into direct contact with Arabella's hand.

One of the noble etiquettes of this era, an unmarried noble lady must not come into direct contact with the skin of another man other than her partner. And coincidentally, Arabella still didn't have gloves on so the maid couldn't help but limit their skin with a handkerchief.

In the eyes of the people, the position of Arabella who was an official princess was more respected than Orchidia who was only a concubine. That's why the maids or workers always reported to Arabella instead of Orchidia.

"Thank you," Arabella said softly.

The Falzen family workers over the past few days had gotten used to not being surprised when Arabella was polite and spoke formally.

"Nice to serve you, Lady" replied the waiter with a warm smile.

It is undeniable, that the workers feel happy and appreciated when Arabella behaves like that. In this age of noble, where is the young lady who respects her workers and behaves as politely as Arabella? Not being whipped or beaten, they are already very grateful.

*****

Madam Lilis' Boutique is a boutique that sells the most prominent noblewomen's clothes for now, the price of the boutique dress is also not playing at all.

Arabella and Orchidia entered the fairly busy boutique, dozens of pairs of eyes focused on Arabella.

A Lady with shiny golden hair, a snow-white face that looks smooth and soft, every detail of her face is perfectly sculpted, her curves are very beautiful. The ladies and gentlemen who were in Madam Lilis' Boutique were trying not to show too much admiration, not wanting Arabella to be overconfident.

According to the nobles of the capital, Arabella who came from that village did not deserve to be the center of attention. They didn't want to lose to Arabella who they consider a villager.

A group of Boutique maids and a middle-aged woman leading the way greeted Arabella, "Welcome to Lilis Boutique, Lady Arabella" the middle-aged woman greeted.

"I, Lilis Catari. Countess Catari who inherited the family title after Count Catari, my father died."

Ah, so that woman in her late 40s is Lilis Catari the owner of the boutique.

"Nice to meet you, Countess Catari. I, Arabella Fay Falzen. Daughter of Marchioness Falzen" replied Arabella who introduced herself by her mother's name instead of Vivaldi. Arabella did not bow her body, nor did she lower her head, even though Lilis was an older person than her. Because Lilis' title is lower than Arabella's. That's why Arabella shouldn't be degrading herself.

"I already know, Lady Arabella. Grand Duke Julian has contacted this boutique a while ago. We are all asked to serve Lady Arabella as best we can" said Lilis with a professional smile. Hiding an expression of admiration for Arabella's beauty which was far more than the rumors spreading.