"Brother, am I good-looking?"

Standing in front of the mirror, Fran asked his brother expectantly, and even swayed it slightly, trying to show the girl's charm more clearly.

After many try-ons, she finally decided on her outfit for tonight: a light blue dress adorned with floral ornaments, a lilac bust belt, a slender waist was also tied, she wore small leather shoes on her feet, and a white hat on her head, dressed neatly.

"Oh, it's beautiful, it's like an angel has come to earth! I dare say you're going to be absolutely dazzled tonight! Charles gave Fran a timely compliment, which of course was entirely heartfelt.

However, he no longer wanted to spend any more time waiting for his sister to clean herself up.

"All right, Mademoiselle de Treville, now that you've packed up your ropes, I think it's time for us to go, for it's getting late, and it's not good to be late."

"Alright, let's go!" Fran held out her hand slightly shyly.

"You're going to have fun." Charles bowed slightly, then reached out and took his sister's hand.

Soon, in the palace of the Marquis of Treville, a carriage galloped out and galloped towards the destination of the two siblings.

In the social world at the beginning of July, there was nothing more touching than "the Baron de Beauvais family has returned to Paris and are preparing to host a grand ball for their guests".

In the eyes of the social community, this event will dilute the shadow left on Paris by the previous riots. So there's a lot of enthusiasm for it.

Although the chaos has been basically calmed down after the bloody battles of the army, after a few days of terrifying horrors. The market is much more depressed than usual. Even the social world, which has always been undisturbed by mundane affairs, is much more deserted at this time.

In this context, it is not surprising that the ball prepared by Baron de Beauvang was also seen as a symbol of the gradual return of high society to its former glory.

As if sensing this expectation from the social world, Baron de Beauvang also seemed to be extravagant, and it is said that he invited many people. And those who were originally active in the social circles. Except for those who have taken refuge in a foreign country and have not returned, they have basically received invitations, and few have refused.

And only a handful of people. Charles, for example, only learned what role the big banker had played in the previous state of affairs.

The Trevier siblings both received invitations, which at first puzzled Charles - it was not surprising that Baron Beauvang had invited him, but it was a surprise to him that Fran had been invited at the same time. Thinking about it later. He thought it was probably because of Miss de Beauwon, who was Fran's classmate.

However, since he had also received an invitation, Charles had no objection to letting Fran go outside for a walk. And Fran herself seems to be very concerned, and she starts to be busy dressing up in the afternoon, but this is normal, how many girls of this age will hate to be lively?

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After a period of driving. The carriage finally arrived at the mansion of Baron de Beauvan, known for its luxury. The mansion occupies a vast area, but it has been carefully maintained. Even in the months following the February Revolution, when the owner left, it was not devastated by the vagaries of the times.

After handing over the invitation, they were quickly cleared and entered the mansion.

"Wow! That's amazing! As he passed the garden path, Fran, who had taken Charles' hand, exclaimed, "It's so beautiful here, brother, look at those agaves, they're so beautiful!" ”

"Well, it's a nice place to be." Charles nodded slightly, then smiled again, "Do you want our family to be like this?" ”

"Huh? Our home? Fran was taken aback, then immediately shook his head, "It's better not to use it, how can we be as rich as Baron Beauwon......"

After the recent family edification, the girl at this moment seems to understand a lot of sophistication, and her understanding of money has become more and more profound. Although she was very envious of this luxurious mansion, as soon as she heard her brother's proposal, she hurriedly vetoed it.

"It doesn't matter, Miss Treville, we are not as rich as they are now, but one day we will be able to match theirs, and we will be sitting on immense wealth, absolutely." Charles's tone was filled with great certainty, "When the time comes, we will still be able to make our home as magnificent as here!" And you'll be able to live like a princess. ”

As Charles made a big statement, Fran tilted her head slightly and looked at her brother fixedly. The pride and will of young people who seem to know the height of the sky and the earth make the girl can't help but be a little addicted to it.

At this moment, a sentence suddenly came from the side of the two siblings.

"Oh? Mr. Treville, you're going to have to work hard for a long time......"

The two siblings hurriedly looked to the side at the same time, and then they saw a young girl.

She wore a golden dress, and the pattern of gold thread twinkled in the dim light, making the girl look even more cold and lonely. Her hair was still in a bun as usual, and her face was full of arrogance and fierceness, and although there were some formulaic smiles on it, it seemed to keep people out of the way.

"Good evening, Miss de Beauwon." Charles hurriedly greeted her. Fran's grip on his hand suddenly became tighter, apparently seeing the banker's eldest lady, a little nervous.

"Good evening, Mr. Treville." Lola just nodded coldly. Then he turned his gaze back to Fran, "And you, Her Royal Highness Princess Treville." ”

In front of Lola's obvious teasing, Fran became even more nervous, she glared at her brother slightly, and then hurriedly greeted Lola, "Good evening, Miss de Beauwon, thank you for inviting me to ......"

"No thanks, it's just a favor anyway." Lola shook her head slightly, and there was some meaning in her tone, "My father plans to make his first banquet after he go home a little more lively, to dispel the previous depression, I will invite more people by the way, anyway, it will not be costly." Then again, it's very grateful that you're willing to come there. ”

Matilda, they must not have come. Fran listened to her words, and suddenly a flash of realization flashed.

After a few months of interruption in the studio, she had almost forgotten the contradictions that had filled the studio. However, Lola's casual words made her feel the original memories again. Even if everyone didn't give in to each other and often quarreled at that time, that time seemed to be ironed with a golden halo, which was unforgettable.

Unfortunately, we were never able to get back into the studio. As soon as she thought of this, Fran's expression couldn't help but be a little gloomy.

However, she soon regained her spirits.

"Miss de Beauwon, there are a lot of guests today, right? How do you stay outside and not have to entertain those guests? ”

"It's because there are so many guests that I want to come out for a walk and breathe." Lola replied lightly, "It's like a vegetable market inside." ”

This rather scathing comment made the two siblings a little embarrassed - because they seemed to have come here to be a member of the "vegetable market......

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't mean you." As if sensing the embarrassment of the Trevill siblings, Lola opened her mouth to apologize, but her indifferent face still did not show much apology. "Come on, I'll take you there, it's almost time anyway."

"I'd love to go back inside with you and pick up some leftover lettuce." Charles replied with a smile.

Lola just winked at this bad joke and didn't say anything.

In this way, under the guidance of Mademoiselle de Beauwon, the three of them walked slowly along the winding path in the garden. It's early summer, so the garden is in full bloom with a variety of exotic plants, which makes Fran a little dizzy to see when she first arrives.

"Lola, I really didn't expect you to have such a beautiful garden at home!" Fran sighed to the Baroness as she looked at the plants in the garden.

"You'll soon have the same garden, Princess Treville." Lola's answer was as calm as before. "If your brother tries hard enough."

Hearing her teasing, Charles couldn't help but feel hot on his face.

It seems that Lola has never forgotten the cold joke he just made, and started to take revenge so quickly.

"Please don't try to question my resolve, Miss de Beauwon, I'm not joking with my sister. In a few years, I will build a mansion that is even bigger and more luxurious than this one, and give it to my sister as a gift. ”

"Oh?" Lola gave him a calm look, as if to evaluate his whole being, "Then I'll give you good luck, sir, but don't just talk about it." ”

"Of course not." Charles replied rather conceitedly.

The atmosphere that seemed to be quite tense between the two of them at this moment made Fran a little flustered, but fortunately, they quickly walked through the garden in the vestibule and came to the mansion.

Just as I walked through the door, suddenly, a man greeted me. After several encounters with the Baron, Charles became acquainted with this man, one of de Beauwon's close servants.

Although he tried his best to appear calm, he could not hide a certain anxiety and dark panic.

"Mr. Treville, you're finally here! Our lord is waiting for you in the study, come, come with me to meet him! ”

It turned out to be so fast.

Charles smiled coldly inwardly.

However, it is to be expected.

"No problem." He smiled slightly, then turned to look at Lola next to him, "Miss De-Beauwang, it seems that I can't get out of it all of a sudden, and my sister will be entertained by you, but I must let her have a good time." ”

Lola nodded slightly.

"Let's go, then." He looked at the manservant again, the smile still on his face. (To be continued......)