As a polite gentleman, Klein naturally wouldn't stare at Aaron's wife. He looked at the famous surgeon and said, "That's right.
He looked at the famous surgeon and said, "Good evening, Allen. How may I address you?"
Allen's cold temperament didn't change, but it didn't affect him from politely smiling as he handed over the exquisitely packaged red wine.
"My wife, Wilma Gladys, is a high school teacher."
"It looks like you're going to be a father again. When's the expected delivery date?" Klein received the gift and asked.
He had originally prepared a topic for Dr. Allen to discuss the recently reported new surgical techniques, but he never expected him to bring his pregnant wife along.
This was a pleasant surprise for him. This was because the unborn child in Wilma Gladys's womb was the Snake of Mercury, Will Auceptin.
Allen subconsciously glanced at his wife's stomach and smiled.
"Early July. If you don't mind, I hope to invite you to his birth banquet."
Just as he said that, the beautiful black-haired lady, Wilma, suddenly held her stomach and let out a soft cry of pain.
"What's wrong?" Allen blurted out.
"He kicked me. He's calmed down now," Wilma said as her expression relaxed.
She then looked at Dwayne Dantes and curled her lips into a smile.
"Due to my pregnancy, I haven't participated in a ball like this in a long time. I'm always staying at home, and I feel a little depressed. Therefore, I got Allen to bring me here. Although I can't dance, I can chat with the ladies and even find some time to play cards."
"It's my honor to have you here." Klein replied sincerely. "I'll be attending his birth banquet in early July."
He wasn't affected by the small accident from before. He still remembered Dr. Allen's invitation.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Klein handed the gift in his hand to his valet, Richardson, and got him to lead two, no, three guests into the hall.
Before long, he welcomed the second pair of guests — Bishop Elektra and his female companion, who were still dressed in black clergyman robes.
This was a girl with some baby fat on her face. She looked like she was in her early twenties. Everything she saw was novel and seemed to be full of energy. However, because she had already given birth to a child, she looked more mature.
"Good evening, Bishop. I've been sleeping very well recently," Klein said, feigning ignorance of the Church of Evernight's secret efforts.
Bishop Elektra immediately tapped his chest four times in a clockwise fashion.
"This is the blessing of the goddess."
He then introduced the female companion beside him.
"My wife, Shawna Johnson."
Because he often met with Dawn Dantès and had been to his mansion many times, there was no need for him to prepare any extra gifts for this ball. It would seem too polite and distant.
"Nice to meet you. You're much younger than I thought." Klein nodded at Xiao Na half-jokingly.
At the same time, he did a mental calculation.
I heard that the bishop got married two years ago. That also means that his wife was only eighteen or nineteen back then … This age difference is a little huge … In a few years, perhaps I'll have to introduce the chubby Apothecary to him …
Upon hearing Dawn Dantès's joke and recalling the conversation during the visit, Bishop Elektra immediately felt a little uncomfortable. He coughed lightly and replied on behalf of his wife, "She's someone who enjoys a lively scene.
"She's a lively person. If she has time, she doesn't want to miss any ball."
Klein didn't speak further because he saw Ma 'am Mary alight the carriage and walk towards the hall.
After letting Bishop Elektra and his wife enter the hall, Klein smiled at Mary.
"Ma 'am, perhaps we can work together next week."
The lawyer and accounting team he hired had already completed their investigations and came to the conclusion that there were no problems with the Coim Company and that it was a very suitable investment. Furthermore, they had already reached a preliminary agreement with the gentleman who sold the shares. Three percent of the shares for 12800 pounds would be confirmed next week.
When Mary heard that, she chuckled.
"I've already treated you as my companion."
This seems to be an implicit statement with a deeper meaning … Don't tell me she's taken a liking to Dawn Dantès … Klein's heart stirred as he pretended not to understand.
"Let's have a pleasant cooperation."
After a light handshake, he got Butler Walter to lead the lady in.
At this moment, more and more guests arrived. As Klein recalled the corresponding topics, he warmly and humorously welcomed them and received quite a number of gifts.
If it wasn't for the professional instinct of a Faceless to remember the looks and characteristics of others, I wouldn't be able to tell who is who, much less find the correct topic … It's no wonder I often need the help of butlers at times like this … As Klein reflected over the matter, he saw Macht and his family enter.
He smiled again and took a step forward.
"Good evening. The starry sky today is especially beautiful."
Macht smiled as he handed him a bottle of Black Rand from an unknown manor.
"I've been in Baekeland for nearly twenty years, but the total number of days I've seen under the starry sky isn't even as many as this year."
"I hope there will be more and more." Klein turned to Ma 'am Riana and said, "I heard you're looking for a boarding school for Miss Hazel?"
Riana looked at her daughter who was standing beside her with a cold expression and only maintaining a polite smile.
"Schooling is becoming more and more popular these days. It's the same for women. And most importantly, Hazel might be able to make more friends. Unfortunately, she doesn't seem too happy about it. She can't bear to part with us."
In Baekeland, boarding schools for girls of high society had already sprung up. The education it provided might not be comparable to home tutors, but it created a social circle.
The annual tuition fee for such a boarding school was about 500 pounds.
What she can't bear to part with is the sewers here … Klein lampooned. After some idle chit-chat, he let Macht and his family enter the hall.
When it was almost time, he no longer stood in the foyer. He walked to the second floor and stood behind the railing facing the door, gesturing for the band to stop their performance.
With a glass of champagne in hand, Klein surveyed the area. After all the guests looked over, he said loudly, "I'm very happy that everyone can attend this ball.
First, I would like to thank the Goddess, and secondly, I would like to thank all of you …
"I've prepared some Desi specialty music and food for everyone. I hope all of you will like it …"
After a simple speech, Klein went down the stairs to the first floor's dance floor. He planned on inviting a lady for the opening dance.
Typically speaking, a married host would definitely look for their spouse during the opening dance. Unmarried men and women would either dance with a relative of the opposite sex or invite someone they liked. It was considered an alternative blind date. However, Dawn Dantès didn't have any relatives present, nor did he have a suitable target for the time being. This made him feel a little awkward.
However, he had an experienced butler. Walter had already invited a socialite from high society ahead of time. Dancing the opening dance with her would at most result in some scandals, but it wouldn't make others think of them dating.
Therefore, Klein didn't feel any psychological burden as he looked at the lady named Olorie and walked towards her.
This lady was a widow. She had rather good ties with a few members of Baekeland's high society. She was doing quite well in this circle, but of course, she wasn't well-liked by women. Anyone with a bit of status would look down on her.
But regardless, Oloria's feminine charm and bearing were rather good, especially her figure. She had a voluptuous figure and alluring curves. If it wasn't for the fact that her looks could only be considered above average, making her a good-looking type, Klein would've suspected if she was a Demoness.
"Ma 'am, may I have the honor of dancing with you?" Klein followed the teachings of his etiquette teacher, Wahana, and presented himself flawlessly.
Olorie, who had her blonde hair coiled up, smiled sweetly and extended her hand.
"You're a gentleman that no one can refuse."
… That's a little ambiguous … Her status and the role she plays in social situations determine that she can't be as reserved as most ladies and gentlemen … Klein pulled her onto the dance floor and began dancing to the music that had a country vibe.
Nobles had land, manors, and castles in the countryside. They would live there for several months every year, so country music was one of the mainstays of high society.
"You dance well. If Wahana hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't believe that you didn't know how to dance in the past." Olorie deliberately made the two of them stick close to each other. As they danced, they could hear each other's breathing.
As she was a stranger, Klein felt a little uncomfortable with such close contact. However, he couldn't push the lady away under everyone's gaze. All he could do was smile.
"I just don't know how to dance.
"Actually, I'm very good at the more casual dances in Desi Bay and the Southern Continent."
"I also like those dances. It's powerful and filled with passion. I dance it for myself and not others." Olorie found a topic of conversation as she twisted her body, appearing very intimate with Dawn Dantès.
As the opening dance came to an end, she suddenly suppressed her voice and chuckled.
"If I hadn't heard some rumors, I might even think that you don't like women and feel a little stiff.
"However, I don't doubt it anymore."
As she spoke, she glanced down.
Klein was actually feeling rather awkward. She was really good at using her body and words to create an ambiguous atmosphere, but Dawn Dantès was an experienced person. He definitely couldn't admit defeat on the surface.
He smiled with a natural expression.
"I'm stiff because I'm not used to Baekeland's social scene."
"I can teach you," Olorie said with a chuckle.
At that moment, the music came to an end. She took a step back and blinked with a smile.
"You're really passionate."
Her words had a double meaning, making Klein blush in embarrassment. He began to suspect if she was related to a Demoness.
He remained unperturbed as he bowed and sent Olorie back to her original spot. From the corner of his eye, he caught sight of Wilma Gladys, who was pregnant with the Snake of Mercury, walking to a long table by the side. Her goal seemed to be the first batch of ice-cream.
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