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I figured out the situation in no time. Rubia had misunderstood, thinking I had arranged everything from the start. The timing was just that impeccable.
"Just play dumb. Pretend you don't know."
Should I just confess that Blackberry prepared everything? Still, watching her cry from joy… ruining that for my own peace of mind felt crueler. Even if she blamed me later for deceiving her, I'd accept it. Better to deflect for now.
"Ah, well…" What was I supposed to say? I could easily come up with the next words. "You look stunning in that dress."
It wasn't just flattery. The orange dress fit Rubia perfectly. Clearly, Blackberry had paid close attention since there hadn't been time for a custom fitting. That woman likely had an extraordinary dress collection.
She blushed, wearing a mixed expression of joy and embarrassment. "Really? Does it suit me?"
"Very much."
The dress enhanced her beauty. White pearls lined the floral waist embellishment, naturally drawing the eye to her figure. Who would've thought that such a bold color would suit her so well? Her fair skin and the deep tone brought out the best in each other.
Rubia gently stroked the hem of her dress in wonder. "The fabric is so soft…"
Swish. Swish…
Watching her idly fiddle with the double-layer silk sash made me smile, too. That was when I recalled the stack of black cards in my inner...
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