Then, how about this dress?

Thatll just suffocate me to death. Next.

Ah, hahaha If not that, then this one. This design will most definitely accentuate Your Ladyships charm

Having too many embellishments is worse than none at all. Next.

Violets demand was a bit tricky. Sitting on one side, Roen didnt know much about clothes, so he just watched.

As the dressmaker couldnt stand it any longer, he burst out,

Your Ladyship, it seems like my designs do not fit what you have in mind. Originally, a dress should highlight a womans body in a way that fits the ideal, thus making it beautiful for everyone to see, but it doesnt seem like Your Ladyship is satisfied with this.

At the dressmakers nonsense, Violet just raised her chin once, a wordless gesture to make him continue speaking.

So, the dressmaker opened his mouth once more.

Here in Werchen, the style that women pursue is classical beautya style in which ones natural beauty is even more enhanced as many colorful and eye-catching decorations are added. No one will be able to take their eyes off of such beauty!

After that, the dressmaker went on another one of his long tirades about the Laurent Boutiques ideologies.

Yet again, to summarize, Violet was like a country gal who just left the boonies and had just come to the capital. She did not know whats in vogue here at the empires center, so the dressmakers designs were in line with the ultimate standard of beauty.

In the first place, this dressmaker was a man, and he was not the one who should decide what the ultimate standard of beauty was for a womans body.

Violet frowned.

She heard that the flower of the empires high society was Lady Tolofia, but what exactly did she do to popularize a clowns costume?

I think its been a little less than three years.

This was just Violets opinion though. In fact, the designs of the Laurent Boutique werent bad enough that they should be called clown costumes.

Sure, I can see what you mean.

Your Ladyship! Then, as expected

What youre saying now is that my perspective is wrong, hm?

Violets calm voice made the dressmakers face bright one second, then crestfallen the next. He looked at Roen and silently tried to ask for help.

However, Roen just gave him a gentle smile.

That, well, thats not what I meant. I only mean to say that the trends in Werchen that are being pursued

Why should I follow the trends?

Pardon?

Let me repeat myself then. Is there any reason that I should follow the trends?

The ducal ladys haughty tone shut the dressmaker right up.

As a matter of fact, what Violet said was not wrong. With the exception of the imperial princess, amongst all the ladies who had yet to wed, Violet was the highest noble of her peers.

So, it was only right for Violet not to follow the trends and instead lead the trends.

Of course, this was if Violet was reigning as the flower of high society.

So, um, again, about this dress

Feeling overwhelmed, the dressmaker doggedly tried to explain his clothes once more. But Violet just clicked her tongue.

This small action startled the dressmaker and he began to hiccup.

Sitting at the side, Roen admired Violets attitude. Indeed, she was a talent who even the crown prince could covet.

Even if she didnt have Roens protection, Violet could stand firm on her convictions and convey this with just a click of her tongue.

Still though, the dressmaker didnt seem to be willing to give up on his designs.

Fine. You there.

Y-Yes?!

Do you also make clothes?

Ah, yes I work under Lord Laurent as an assistant.

As Violet continued to ignore the dressmakers words, she beckoned at the restless girl standing at one side.

Suddenly called forward, the assistant looked very taken aback. She was walking on eggshells around the dressmaker, who then glared at the assistant when she was called.

Your Ladyship, that child is still not very skilled!

I didnt ask you. Do you have the right to cut off a dukes daughter?

No, not at all, thats not what I mean

Enough. Violet has the right to decide on this. If shes not asking you for your opinion, then it would be best for you to close your mouth.

E-Excuse me?

Roen was just observing how things were going until now, but he soon intervened. The dressmaker then shut his trap. Its obvious to anyone that he was feeling wronged.

Assistant, huh. Right, so youre an assistant. Have you ever made clothes before?

Y-Yes Although I am still young, I am confident that my skills are as good as anyone else because Lord Laurent taught me well.

I see. Okay.

The assistant somehow raised the dressmaker with her remarks, but Violet didnt care much about that part. The dressmakers eyes were filled with incredulity.

No. No way.

You, remain here. And you, your names Laurent, is it? You may leave now. Ill pay you generously for your hard work of coming all the way here.

E-Excuse me?

Have your ears gone bad in the meantime? I said, you may leave. Now.

R-Regardless of how you are a dukes daughter, you cant do this to me!

Finally realizing the treatment he was getting, the dressmaker protested tenaciously.

Even if someone had the money to afford it, not just anyone could get their hands on his clothes. The nobles of the capital were all lined up to get one of his designs somehow. He was under the impression that a high noble such as Violet of House Everett was also just as amazed by him.

Regardless of how you are a dukes daughter, you cant just treat my boutique like!

Violet has already made up her mind. Wouldnt it be better for you if you just leave on your own two feet?

As Roen said this, the despairing dressmaker was soon dragged out.

Um, well, I

Left at the drawing room, the young seamstress inwardly sobbed, not knowing what to do.