CHAPTER 908. RULE #1. Pretty Woman

"What…?! I never said such a thing!" Freda exclaimed, clearly scandalized by her daughter-in-law’s words.

"Oh, don’t worry, mother-in-law! The truth is the truth, and Leon can handle it!" Mariel replied in that almost childlike voice that sent Freda over the edge. "You said, and I quote: ‘You don’t even dress as a future countess should. You have no elegant clothing, and you dress inappropriately…’"

The countess’s eyes widened in horror, especially as her son turned to her with a reproachful look.

"Mother, did you really say that?" Leon growled in disappointment—though, to be honest, he wasn’t surprised.

"No, of course not…! I mean, I just meant to say…"

"Don’t worry, mother-in-law, don’t worry," Mariel said with a sweet smile. "Tomorrow, Leon will go buy me the proper clothes so you won’t have to scold me again! And the fancy kind, darling! With brand tags and all that!" she declared, making Leon pout as his mother fanned herself with a napkin, on t