Most dresses are designed to highlight a woman's figure with bold designs.
If the dress seemed a little modest, it was compensated for with attractive colors or decorated with a sufficient amount of jewelry to dazzle the eye.
Of course, no matter how extravagant, Camille pulled it off with ease.
It is said that the finishing touch of fashion is the face, and Camille has a breathtaking beauty. After taking care of her body, I found myself never getting tired of looking in the mirror.
Moreover, as I discovered in the shower, her body was just as impressive.
This almost made me wonder if Ethan secretly preferred men, given how he always ignored a woman like that.
Camille's obsession with glamorous, bold dresses made sense; Not only did it not suit her, but the root cause was most likely her husband's constant neglect. This kind of neglect naturally leads to a desire for attention.
However, Camille was not just Ethan's wife, she was Duchess Dumont, a title that was expected to be elegant and powerful.
Since Camille's previous behavior was an act, it was necessary to show a different side to ensure consistency. Canceling the tailor appointment Mary had arranged was part of this strategy.
I had to maintain the image of the Duchess willing to sacrifice her pride for the Dumont family. If I attended the party in a fancy new dress, it would contradict this image.
Ethan still has doubts about me, so I need to avoid giving him any reason to doubt.
Lola returned a little later, carrying a pile of dresses.
She put me in front of the mirror and hugged each dress to my chest.
However, most of them were too obscene for me.
Even with four full wardrobes, there should be at least one or two modest dresses…
After shaking my head a dozen times, Lola looked a little disappointed.
“Is this the last?”
"Yes."
I wondered if I should keep the tailor appointment or just pick one.
Some dresses can look great with a few modifications. In such a huge property, there are undoubtedly maids skilled in sewing and detailing.
‘However, if news spread that the Duchess of Dumont was wearing an old dress, it might cause more rumors… and that is stressful.’
At that moment, Lola lifted the last dress.
"Oh? That sounds good."
“Do you like it?” Lola said, her face lighting up.
“Yes, let me try it.”
This dress was different from others.
Its delicate silver color reminded me of starlight, and its simple design with delicate jewel accents was absolutely perfect.
It was elegant, but its carefully designed lines highlighted a slender figure, making it both elegant and attractive at the same time.
“Oh my God, you look so good in that style, ma'am,” Lola said in genuine amazement. It didn't just seem like a compliment.
"Thank you. I like it too. Do you know when I bought this dress?"
"Sorry, I don't know. I found it in a box while looking through the wardrobe, so I'm not sure."
Maybe it was an impulse purchase that ended up being neglected?
The dress didn't look exactly new, but it wasn't worn either.
It appears to have been answered multiple times.
Well, it doesn't matter. At least one problem has been solved.
I felt satisfied and turned to Mary, "Now, we just have to choose the jewelry. Mary, can you bring me my jewelry box?"
“Yes ma'am”
***
- It was the day of the party at Rochefort Palace.
Ethan, who prefers simplicity and hates excessive complexity, has always favored a simple style, even for formal occasions.
Even his evening clothes weren't much different from his usual clothes, except for a different tie or light adornment.
Despite the simplicity of his choices, Ethan's elegance has always caught attention.
Today, he chose a black formal suit embroidered with silver around the collar, a simple yet elegant choice.
As he was descending the stairs, he was surprised to see Camille waiting for him.
It had been a long time since they had attended an event together, and he remembered that it usually took a long time to prepare.
“Oh, Ethan,” Camille exclaimed, turning to him.
Ethan's eyes narrowed slightly.
Today, Camille looked completely different. The first thing he noticed was her hairstyle.
She usually left her luxurious blonde hair loose, and sometimes decorated it with luxurious accessories. Today, her hair was neatly styled, with only two thin silver ribbons for decoration.
Her dress was also completely different from her usual style.
Bold, vibrant colors and luxurious designs are gone. Instead, she wore a calm, dignified dress that exuded elegance and sophistication.
Ethan never imagined that a dress so simple would suit her so well.
She looked unfamiliar.
Despite the drastic change in her appearance, Camille's behavior as a whole seemed like a different person. If he had seen her at the party for the first time, he wouldn't have recognized her.
For the first time in a while, Ethan realized how stunningly beautiful his wife was.
“Ethan?” Camille shouted again, snapping him out of his thoughts.
“Ah,” Ethan cleared his throat lightly, “It’s unusual to see you ready so early.”
“I started preparing early.”
“…I see,” Ethan muttered, inwardly cursing his inane response.
He was sure that was one of the three stupidest responses he could give in this situation.
Camille then naturally linked her arm with his. Ethan hesitated for a moment, causing Camille to tilt her head questioningly.
“What's wrong with you?”
“…Nothing,” Ethan spoke, and began to walk with a complicated expression.
At the entrance, the butler Victor and a number of employees gathered to bid farewell to the couple.
Victor, usually calm, had a gleam of astonishment in his eyes when he saw Camille.
“This dress...”
It was the dress Ethan had chosen for her shortly after their wedding. He almost thought he was wrong, but there was no doubt.
Camille's evening dresses were always so elegant, it seemed unlikely that she would ever wear another dress like this.
Victor had assumed the dress had long been discarded, as he had not seen Camille wear it since the early days of their marriage.
It was on a day like this, when they were attending a party together as a married couple.
«How do I look? Does it suit me?
“Yes”
«What? Didn't even look. Look carefully. "You chose this dress for me yourself."
“You wear it, not me. It would be better if you chose what you like.”
Camille frowned at Ethan's indifferent response.
“I want to wear a dress you like. Why don't you understand that?
Victor didn't claim to understand women well, but he saw that Ethan was a little insensitive, especially since they were newly married.
Camille wore the dress several times after that, always when she was out with Ethan. However, Ethan never said anything like “You look beautiful” or “The dress fits you perfectly,” not even out of courtesy.
At some point, Camille stopped wearing that dress.
As time passed, her clothes became more luxurious.
Perhaps it was an attempt to attract the attention of a husband who had never paid attention to her.
One thing was for sure: Camille wearing this dress again after so many years definitely made a lot of sense.