Chapter 155 The Verdict Is Out

Isolde listened in silence, continuing to eat her meal without interruption.

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Only when she had finished did she put down her utensils, lift her gaze, and say, “They do want to find you a good match. Don’t overthink it. Tomorrow, I’ll take you out for a walk”

Isolde had already planned to visit some of her stores the next day, so it wouldn’t hurt to take Nicole out for a little change of scenery.

Nicole, however, only thought Isolde was just saying this to placate her. She said nothing, watching her leave.

Later that evening, when Clark returned home, Isolde once again shared a meal with him.

Clark, with a glint of excitement in his eyes, spoke about the Parliamentary Library, his tone lighter than usual. “I thought I’d be promoted to Imperial Scholar–Apprentice because of Doug, but today I found out Luka and Doug don’t get along at all.”

“Well, that’s a relief,” Isolde smiled.

“Yeah, he gave me a task today. I need to write a paper and present it to the King tomorrow,” Clark said, his voice tinged with both anxiety and excitement.

“You’ll do great,” Isolde encouraged.

Clark nodded gratefully. “Isolde, once I get my salary, I’ll take you out for a nice meal.”

“I’ll be waiting,” Isolde replied with a smile.

Clark hurriedly finished his meal and rushed back to his room.

Esme, watching him go, laughed. “Clark’s a completely different person now.”

“When someone gains confidence and purpose, they change,” Isolde replied.

Esme agreed with a nod.

The next day, Isolde had Noelle go to Wyngor Chamber to find Nicole and prepare her to go out.

Nicole didn’t expect Isolde to actually take her anywhere, so when she heard that, she quickly got out of bed, bathed, and dressed, rushing to meet her.

Though her body was still weak, after a few days of lying in bed, she felt mentally drained and needed a change of scenery. But being out in public without someone to support her made her nervous–she feared the gossip and whispers.

Nicole knew Isolde was strong–willed and would surely stand up for her if anyone dared to treat her badly.

been busy lately, with his Everfort Granary finally up and running. He’d used the store Clark had recommended for his business and was focusing on external sales, so

shop, only Vincenzo and a few assistants were present.

an exclusive deal with the

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Collin’s style, complete with a satin tunic, jade belt, and his hair

been learning accounting, having picked

arrived, he had just finished reviewing the accounts from the previous day and was

warmly as

business?” Isolde

a wide grin, his

sister,”

who had tried to take her own life–the scandal surrounding the

heard about you,” Vincenzo said.

bowed politely but

and Vincenzo instructed one of the assistants

“Is brocade still

Brocade is in high demand–there’s just

good?” Nicole asked from the side.

a piece of pomegranate–colored brocade and saying, “Miss Langley, your complexion is fair. This pomegranate color would look great on you. I’ll give it to you

her hands. “I… I

it, make a beautiful dress out of it. It’s rare that

it’s like you’re turning me down in front

style was part of his charm. In business, it made him seem trustworthy, and it worked in his favor.

embarrassed, finally gave in. “Then… thank you,

a pointed look, silently wondering if he realized how easily his gestures might‘ misinterpreted. Giving an unmarried

that way–she merely

the business.

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and general operations, Isolde stood up to

holding the brocade, followed

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the carriage, Nicole leaned in and whispered, “Vincenzo, did he used to work

was originally a guard in the Princess‘ estate. When I saved Lord Theodric, the

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