After the attendant left, very soon, the door was opened again. Several attendants, pushing trolleys, brought out the prepared food and placed it on the table one by one.
The reason for choosing a Pharos-style restaurant was because Avena knew Ciel preferred this kind of al where all the dishes were placed on the table at once. It would allow Ciel to enjoy her al more and prevent interruptions from people coming in and out constantly.
After all the dishes were set, the attendants left the room one by one. The wooden door closed. Only the three of them remained in the suite.
“I used to co to this place occasionally. Their Pharos cuisine here is relatively authentic... You can give it a try.”
After Avena finished speaking, she picked up a piece of at from the cold at platter before her and chewed it directly.
Avena didn’t pay much attention to aristocratic rituals or appearances. She was treating this al as a regular family dinner.
Ciel had already set her sights on a roasted pigeon. She unceremoniously cut off a pigeon leg, placed it on her plate, and began to enjoy it.
And Lichie, after hesitating for a mont, took off the mask on her face, revealing the terrifying face severely burned underneath.
But Avena didn’t seem to mind. She just pointed to the soup in front of Lichie and said with a smile, “Lichie... Sister, you can try their turtle soup. It’s Ansu cuisine, but to be honest, I don’t think many people are used to eating it.”
This was the only local Ansu dish in this Pharos restaurant. The only reason Avena chose this dish was because it had sherry added... A little alcohol would make things easier to talk about.
Sister?
Lichie was startled when she heard Avena’s address to her. She brought the turtle soup to her mouth and took a small sip, then looked at Avena before her, and then at Ciel.
What is the relationship between little Ciel and Avena... now?
“Little Ciel... right now, are you still working for Miss Avena?”
Lichie looked at Ciel and finally asked.
Ciel had just swallowed the at in her mouth and was about to say sothing, when Avena spoke first.
“Ciel is now a Senior Consultant for Deton Group, thanks to her intelligence. She has given the Group many revolutionary and groundbreaking suggestions,”
Avena said with a smile, “As the introducer, I have also benefited greatly.”
Deton Group?
What kind of company is this?
A hint of confusion appeared on Lichie’s face, but soon, she seed to rember sothing. Her voice beca a little tense, “Casino?”
“Deton Group also operates amusent parks and circuses. Ciel designed a plan that combined the two, which was appreciated by a Senior Commissioner of Deton Group.”
Avena, unhurriedly, finished speaking for Ciel directly.
“That individual highly praised Ciel’s ideas.”
“Oh...”
Lichie nodded and looked at Ciel with so relief, smiling, “I knew it. Little Ciel has always been so smart.”
Just as Avena was slightly organizing her words, preparing to talk about going to Ansu, Lichie looked at Avena and asked, “So... you’re Ciel’s friend now, aren’t you?”
Until just now, Lichie had thought Avena was Ciel’s employer, but now Ciel wasn’t working for Avena, which made Lichie a little curious about their relationship.
Friend...
The topic that was supposed to be brought up later was raised early. Avena, who had just regained her composure, was instantly flustered. After taking a light sip of tea, she stood up directly.
Her sudden movent startled Ciel and Lichie. Ciel looked at Avena, whose cheeks were slightly red, with curiosity.
Avena, dressed in a well-fitting dress, slowly walked to Lichie, slightly bent her knees, and perford a standard curtsey.
“Miss Lichie, it is my honor to converse with you today. I should have personally paid you a visit, but I troubled you to co here. I deeply apologize for this.”
Avena lowered her head. Her voice was trembling at first, but later, her sentences beca more fluent.
She looked at Lichie, and continued in a very formal tone:
“Your sister, Miss Ciel, is a lady of extraordinary character, kindness, and intelligence. During the ti I have known her, my respect and admiration for her have grown with each passing day.”
“With deep respect for you, and the most sincere affection for Miss Ciel, I earnestly request...”
“To ask for her hand in marriage.”
Thud—
Ciel felt more and more that sothing was wrong as she listened. When she heard the latter part, she instantly understood what Avena wanted to do, but when she tried to stand up, her knee hit the heavy solid wood tabletop, making a dull sound. Ciel also clutched her knee and half-crouched down in pain.
And at this mont, Lichie’s mouth was wide open. She looked at Avena, who was completely serious and formal, with a look of astonishnt.
She looked towards Ciel as if seeking help, but only saw a shaking head.
“I I I... You You You...”
Lichie looked at Avena, stamring, “You... aren’t you both won... asking for marriage like this...”
“Miss Lichie, love is not sothing that can only be asured by gender. It should be a more open and inclusive concept... Please understand .”
Avena responded, having probably rehearsed her words countless tis in her mind.
“But but... but your identities, your family...”
Lichie was completely flustered. It was the first ti she had encountered sothing like this.
In her eyes, Ciel still seed like the little brat whose waist barely reached hers, who ran behind her calling out “Sister.” But in just a blink of an eye, her little sister was being proposed to...
And by the Young Mistress of a prestigious family.
No matter what, the disparity in their statuses was a bit too great. In Lichie’s eyes, this was simply impossible.
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