By Zephyria “Hello, Yu-jin! Thank you for inviting me like this!”
Behind Georgina, who greeted him boisterously with a bright smile as soon as she saw his face, stood another woman. When Yu-jin looked at her, Georgina spoke for the embarrassed woman.
“Charlotte gave me a ride here, so I couldn’t just send her back. Is that okay?”
“Of course. Please come in, Charlotte.”
When Yu-jin greeted her with a smile, she hesitated and replied with a short, “Yes.” Georgina, as energetic and excited as when he first saw her, looked around the mansion and chattered away.
“I was so looking forward to it. What is Angela doing right now? Does she know we’re coming? I didn’t get a good look at her last time…”
Yu-jin barely managed to hold onto his fading consciousness as she continued to speak. Their visit was about five days later than the initial promise, unlike the initial promise. Although it was closer to a unilateral notice than a promise, Georgina achieved her goal in the end. She didn’t bother to mention the reason for postponing the date.
“I brought a gift for Angela too.”
Georgina held up the box as if to show it off.
“Angie will love it.”
When Yu-jin said with a smile, Georgina puffed out her chest and declared confidently.
“I guarantee it. This shop is really old. There’s no other chocolate shop as delicious as this one. I heard Winston used to eat it a lot when he was young…”
Yu-jin tuned out the continuing words. He hadn’t said a word to Winston about his dealings with Georgina. The two had been in a cold war since that day. They didn’t speak to each other except for what was absolutely necessary, and when they inevitably had to talk, it was always full of barbed criticism and sarcasm.
Even in the midst of all that, Winston didn’t fail to sleep with Yu-jin. Even though he thought it was an unnecessary waste of effort, Yu-jin just left him alone. After all, he had to keep him off guard until he was ready.
There was another rational reason for inviting Georgina to coincide with Winston’s business trip, along with a rebellious feeling that he didn’t need to get his permission for everything.
If I get close to her, there will definitely be useful opportunities.
Yu-jin felt sorry for Georgina’s pure goodwill, but since she was approaching him out of curiosity anyway, it was the same thing. Yu-jin steeled himself and went up the stairs with her. Charlotte reluctantly followed them at a distance with slow steps.
“Would it be okay to have tea together in Angie’s room? The child is really looking forward to it.”
Yu-jin added, embarrassed.
“Angie is having her first guest… She’s played house with me before, but she’s never really invited a guest to her house.”
She felt embarrassed for no reason, and her ears turned red. She had lived her life to the best of her ability, but the fact that she had barely survived at the bottom of poverty was exposed at times like this. Even though she had said it simply, her impoverished past flashed before her eyes, and it felt as if all the strength in her body had drained away.
‘Aren’t robbery, theft, and prostitution all for the same purpose? Of course, it’s money.’
The moment Winston’s cold words flashed through her mind, she felt her blood run cold. So what? Yu-jin squeezed out the remaining strength and proudly raised her chin. In any case, she had done her best to survive. It didn’t matter how much that man despised and ridiculed Yu-jin. He wasn’t ashamed at all.
“Oh, really? That’s so cute! Then I should be polite as a guest too.”
Georgina clapped her hands together and quickly straightened her posture.
“I’m ready.”
After clearing her throat, she smiled brightly. Seeing Georgina, who had transformed from a talkative girl to a well-bred young lady, Yu-jin was surprised. Maybe that’s Georgina’s true self. After all, she must have received a fitting education from a very young age in a good family. “Then,” Yu-jin said, raising his hand and glancing behind Georgina. After confirming that Charlotte was close, he knocked lightly. After a short pause, Angela answered from inside.
“Yes, come in.”
Georgina burst out laughing at the child’s youthful voice, which had produced a very elegant tone, but quickly composed herself.
“She watches a lot of dramas…”
Yu-jin gave a bitter smile and grabbed the doorknob. Beyond the gently opened door, he could see the child’s room, filled with bright sunlight. Georgina, who had followed Yu-jin in, covered her mouth with one hand and exclaimed, “Oh my.”
The well-organized room had no toys in sight except for a few dolls on the bed. Of course, the servants had cleaned up the bed and the room, but in any case, the owner of the room was doing her best to maintain a neat appearance for her first guest. The girl, with her dark brown hair neatly curled and wearing a cherry-colored baby doll dress with a blue ribbon as a point, wore a fancy flower headband that matched the dress. Angela, standing in the middle of the room with her back straight and her hands clasped together, saw the guest who had followed Yu-jin in, slightly grabbed the end of her dress with her fingers, and bowed like a princess.
“Welcome, Young Lady, Madam. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am Angela Campbell.”
Yu-jin was embarrassed and didn’t know what to do at the sight of Angela, who straightened her back and added a smile at the end, while Georgina covered her mouth with both hands and gasped, and Charlotte’s eyes widened.
I think Angie got too excited.
She had played house with Angela many times, but this was the first time she had seen her in such a full-fledged manner. As Yu-jin, flustered, opened her mouth to gloss over the situation, Georgina let out a rough breath and screamed softly.
“Oh my gosh, what princess is this! It’s unbelievable that there’s such a lovely and cute princess!”
She shouted urgently in Yu-jin’s ear, but belatedly realized that she was being looked up at with a questioning gaze and quickly corrected her attitude.
“Thank you for inviting me, Princess. It’s an honor to my family.”
Georgina, who curtsied with a bent knee, held out the box she was holding with both hands.
“This is in return for inviting me. I would be happy if the Princess likes chocolate.”
“Oh, such a precious thing. Thank you, Young Lady. It will go very well with the tea I have prepared.”
Yu-jin was inwardly surprised at the sight of Angela, who was completely immersed in the role-playing, and Georgina, who was perfectly in sync with her. She didn’t know they would get along so well.
Yu-jin, who had thought that she had come only to satisfy her curiosity and that Angela was just an excuse, felt sorry on the other hand. There was curiosity, of course, but she wouldn’t be lying. Even though she thought it was a hasty judgment, Georgina didn’t seem like a bad child. Rather, it was amazing that there was such a bright and pure person in the Campbell family. It could be said that she was still young, but there was no need to think that far. In any case, Georgina’s current appearance was positive.
“Then, Young Lady, Madam. I have prepared a seat over here. My servant will bring the tea soon. In the meantime, let’s share some stories.”
We just met today, Angie.
Yu-jin thought the line was wrong, but Georgina naturally accepted the child’s words.
“Oh, Princess. Listen to me. You made your debut in society at the party last time, didn’t you? If you knew how moved I was when I saw that…”
Just as she was thinking that Georgina must have watched a lot of novels and dramas, the Butler knocked briefly on the open door. Then Angela, who was already sitting in her chair, said to him in a dignified manner.
“We have a guest who brought a gift, Cain, please bring the chocolate with the tea.”
“Understood, Miss.”
Yu-jin’s eyes widened when she realized that even the Butler was involved. What on earth was going on? But it wasn’t the time to stand awkwardly. Angela, the hostess of the party, gave him a stern warning.
“Your Majesty, you must take your seat. All the guests are waiting.”
Yu-jin was dumbfounded, but everyone was serious. Seeing even Charlotte telling him to hurry up with her lips, he had no choice but to move his feet and sit in the empty chair. After confirming that everyone had taken their seats as she wished, Angela declared with a bright smile on her face.
“Thank you all for attending my tea time. Let’s have a small talk while eating the carefully prepared refreshments.”
“It’s an honor, Princess.”
As Georgina quickly added a word, Angela’s cheeks glowed with pride. At that very moment when Angela was crowned the queen of the party, Winston was on a plane to another state.