In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

"It's me," Hestia answered.

She took Grace's hand and comforted her. "Don't be angry. Look at the gift I brought you."

"Gift?"

They were at a bespoke tailor shop, and it wasn't very big.

There were a few old tailors inside, both male and female, and they were all focused intently on stitching the swathes of fabulous cloth in their hands.

Grace looked at the display case in surprise. "A Kidhnian gown?"

"I don't think I've ever seen you wear one. It's almost time for the New Year, so I wanted to make things more festive for you."

After all, they were Kidhnian. These things were important to them.

One of the tailors teased, "This was ordered two months ago. You're very lucky, young lady."

Grace's eyes widened. "I read a news article about you when I was studying fashion design!"

The tailors at this shop were protectors of cultural heritage, so they took every stitch seriously.

Their specialty was custom-made Kidhnian gowns for the elite. Even the ordinary rich couldn't even get one foot in the door.

Despite this, the waiting list was three years long.

wait was so long that she was afraid that her figure would change. After all, Kidhnian gowns were figure-hugging and had to fit just right. Hestia explained, "I know the

was shocked. "This is too

you like it, I can give you

the gown that belonged to Grace. It was an ivory white gown with fur at the collar. Every intricate pattern had been embroidered on, and the material was soft and silky. It was much too extravagant for an ordinary person to

I'm

"Okay."

extraordinary. Grace had a gorgeous figure, with just the right curves and a tiny waist. Her skin was pale and

for her, it fit her perfectly. It made her seem every inch an

gentle. "Does it

vigorously. There were even tears in her eyes. "I wish your parents could see how

her quickly

move she made exuded

that moment, there was the sound of a cup smashing

yelled in a shrill voice, "Why isn't

tailor was at a loss.

youn order to maintain the quality of our products, we

you're just inflating the price. Do you know who I am? Can't you put in

woman sounded young, but she was arrogant

spoke abruptly. "I'm sorry, then. We can return

dare you speak to me this way? Don't forget that

who it is. We