Jeanette the Genius: Defying My Evil Stepmother by Starting a Business with My Ride-or-Die Fiancé! Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 7] by Miyako Miyano

Author:Miyako Miyano
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 4: Orlonde Silk

A few days had passed since the incident with the necklace. Jeanette was in her room within the Guivarch mansion, dressing herself with Sara’s help.

“Um... Are you sure about this makeup, Sara? Doesn’t it look strange? I mean, it’s so light... My face is really plain, so I’m worried people will laugh at me...” Jeanette fretted anxiously, gazing at herself in the mirror.

In her reflection, her red hair was arranged in a trendy updo, and the corners of her eyes were marked with a thin, light line of blue. Unlike her usually strong, dark makeup, the extremely minimal dab of color seemed almost unbelievably faint to her.

“You poor thing, Jeanette... Your face is just so plain! At least let me pick some nice makeup for you.” Her stepmother used to say that to her for many years, choosing strong cosmetics to cover Jeanette’s face with.

For Jeanette, the idea of going out in front of other people with this light makeup was as embarrassing as if she were only in her undergarments.

But while she was protesting, Sara tightened her fists and began a fervent speech. “It’s not strange at all! I’ve always been waiting for the day when I’d finally be able to do your makeup for you, milady! This look really brings out your beauty, splendor, and adorableness, and I think I did a great job with it! Oh, my goodness! You truly look like a goddess who has descended into high society! Just thinking of how everyone will react when they see you is making me drool!”

“R-Really...? Well, as long as you think it doesn’t look weird, then fine...”

“I’m sure Lord Claus will compliment you as well. Now, you’re all set! Off you go to the ball!” Sara declared cheerfully.

Jeanette still felt awkward, but at Sara’s urging, she stood up. You see, she and Claus had been invited to Duke Pablo’s residence to celebrate his and his wife’s twentieth wedding anniversary.

Exiting her room, she headed towards the reception hall, where Claus was waiting for her. However, when he noticed her arrival, his eyes grew wide, as if he’d just seen a ghost. “Jeanette...?!” he croaked, lost for words.

Jeanette’s face paled at his reaction. Oh no! My face is uncomely after all! Lord Claus is totally petrified!

“I’m sorry! It does look weird, doesn’t it?!” she cried, quickly turning on her heel. “Sara, I know you tried, but let’s redo the makeup right awa—!”

“No, wait!” Claus called out, hurriedly stopping her. “Keep it as it is! Please, do not change your makeup!”

Jeanette timidly glanced at him as he gripped her by the arm.

“I’m sorry. I already knew you were a beauty, but you look so stunning that I couldn’t get a word out,” he explained, and for some reason his face flushed a little.

Me? A beauty? Perhaps Lord Claus hit his head...? Jeanette worried.

“I must confess...” Claus murmured. “I have mixed feelings on the matter. I want to be the only one who’s ever gotten to see your bare face, but at the same time, I want to show off your beauty to everyone.

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