Today's Goal Is A Safe Divorce! - Chapter 102
Translator and Editor: Effe and Nabi
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Chapter 102
When did Julia disappear?
She was nowhere to be seen. She wondered if Julia’s intention was to bring Elysia to the office, but it seemed that she was really in a hurry with the papers. Well, what did that matter? Damon came to visit her.
“You were working.”
“Ah… Julia said the payment documents were overdue.”
“It’s because it is the wife who manages the house. I can’t get involved?”
Oh, so that was why it all came up on her. She somehow thought the amount of paperwork was too much. Damon couldn’t get his hands on the housekeeping at all.
“When did you come…”
Could it be that he was the one who kept handing over the papers? She was so shameless that she didn’t even realize that he was handing her the papers.
“Just now. It wasn’t long. You were concentrating, so I was waiting for you.”
“You can tell me…”
“I wanted Elysia to recognize me first.”
She didn’t know why he was talking so seriously when it was only about noticing him being next to her. While she always felt it, he had a way of speaking that was misleading. It was fortunate that this happened to her.
If it were with another woman, the other woman would think he liked them and misunderstand him.
“Sorry… I couldn’t raise my head because there was so much paperwork to sign.”
“Don’t mind it.”
She couldn’t understand why he was handing over the documents without saying anything. He should have told her that he had come to visit right away.
“You don’t want to see me?”
“What… what?”
“Don’t you want to see my face?”
Saying not wanting to see his face all of a sudden… she couldn’t understand at all. Who wouldn’t want to see his face?
It was a face she wanted to see even if she had no money. Perhaps if people could take a picture, a bunch of paparazzi would follow him. Fortunately, they couldn’t take pictures here, and he was not one to tolerate such things.
“What do you mean?”
“You are avoiding me.”
Avoiding him…
This was supposed to happen in the first place. Elysia and Damon were too close for a married couple of convenience. It was necessary to keep some distance.
“No, I didn’t.”
“Is it because of the children’s book?”
In fact, Elysia did not know that Damon would immediately bring up the matter of the children’s book right away. She thought, of course, that he would pretend not to know. The moment he took it out of his mouth, this dangerous smoke would break.
“It’s because I put away all the children’s books.”
“Ah…”
“It’s just a fairy tale. Don’t mind it too much.”
Lies, if it was just a fairy tale, he shouldn’t have brought it up now. Even though he clearly knew what she meant by reading the storybook.
“It was really fun, but it disappeared right away.”
“Elysia, it’s a common fairy tale. I’ll get you another children’s book if you want.”
It meant to read only what he allowed.
It wasn’t just books… everything was under Damon’s control.
“I want to read ‘The Hero Who Defeated the Black Dragon’.”
“….”
When she told Estelle, she said there was no such book. That meant that the book was already out of print and could not be obtained, or that it was not a book released on the market.
“I’ll get you another similar book.”
Of course, he would say no at once.
“No, I just want that.”
“That’s a book I can’t get either. This is a book that was out of print a long time ago. Don’t misunderstand, it’s just a collection of books that weren’t managed during the construction period.”
“….”
“Elysia, I don’t want my wife to get hurt.”
It was a warning to her that approaching any further than this was dangerous.
“I can give you everything if you want, but just not that.”
Although he said he could get her everything if she wanted it, she couldn’t even own a single children’s book. It was as if he was telling her to do only what he wanted. Elysia laughed bitterly when she was told to become an obedient doll.
The most humiliating thing was that she couldn’t even think of rebelling.
“….”
“Aren’t the clothes too see-through?”
“Yes?”
It continued even in the meeting with Catherine. Elysia had to change all of the dresses and mend them as Damon wanted.
“Your Grace? Shall we change this?”
“Yes… let’s do it.”
She blankly sat there, not even looking at the dress, and only nodded in agreement. Even if she didn’t like it anyway, everything would go the way he wanted.
It was all like that.
Why didn’t she know that? She had forgotten that he wanted Elysia Raphael, not Elysia Caitlyn.
“It would be better to do as the Grand Duke said.”
Elysia’s focus on Catherine was blurry. She must have been mistaken for a moment as she had put her guard down because he was good to her. Since that day, she stopped her rebellion. She ate as Damon wished and took his hand if he wanted to.
“Wife.”
“Yes.”
“You seem to be in a bad mood these days.”
Saying so, Elysia bit the inside of her mouth. It was because otherwise she was going to sound weird.
“No, no. I guess it’s because it’s the founding party tomorrow… It’s the first party I’m going to, after all.”
Fortunately, there was something to be used as an excuse. It was true that she was really nervous. Although Estelle was helping her both physically and mentally, she knew that on the day of the party, there was no one to help her.
“No need to worry.”
Maybe because she prepared a lot for the founding party? On that day, she didn’t really feel it. It seemed like she was already stressed out a lot before.
“What should I do with my hair? Should I have it up?”
“Do you want me to suggest it?”
If she had seen the dress, she could have known what haircut would suit her.
Still, she couldn’t remember any of it because of the shock of the day. It was right that she wasn’t interested in the dress. What was the dress for? It felt like he was boasting in front of people by having her wear a fancy dress as he wanted.
It was like bragging about a toy.
“You better put it up, because your neck and shoulder lines are elegant.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“Your skin has become more like white jade.”
Everywhere she went, the maids’ voices seemed to be the same. A self-deprecating smile appeared on Elysia’s lips, just like on her wedding day. If her skin were like jade, there would be more advantages. If anything, wouldn’t she be more like a beautiful doll?
“Your Grace.”
“Yes.”
Elysia closed her eyes because she didn’t want to look in the mirror. When she looked in the mirror, she felt uncomfortable because she saw a strange woman sitting there.
“Have you ever had a drink?”
“No? Why are you asking such a thing?”
“Usually, the alcohol at the party is strong. If you’ve never had alcohol, you should drink in moderation.”
She had never been exposed to alcohol. Of course, she had enjoyed drinking quite a bit in her previous life. If she was a modern person, she couldn’t help but drink, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. However, since she became Elysia, she hasn’t even touched alcohol.
“Alcohol may not be right for you. I’m sure the Grand Duke will take care of it, but….”
“Alright. Thank you, Julia.”
Damon wouldn’t even care. Still, if she got drunk and made a mistake, it would be a big deal for him, so was it different?
“And… you are so beautiful.”
“Truly!”
Elysia looked in the mirror, wondering if she had changed that much, but she wasn’t particularly impressed. She was a bit shiny and pretty, but inside, she was the same as a gutter. It wasn’t bad, though she had gained weight, so she was glowing because she looked really sick before that.
“Thank you.”
“I’m sure the Grand Duke would be impressed, too, right?”
Would Damon be like that?
Honestly, even if she smeared her whole body with gold dust, she wouldn’t shine more than him. No creature could match his beauty. It would be the same no matter what kind of borderline woman appeared.
“Have you been waiting?”
“….”
“Your Grace?”
When she opened the door, she saw Damon waiting in a blue banquet suit. The color of the light sky seemed to match her dress. He looked great no matter what he wore, but she kept admiring him every time he dressed like this.
He really was a great man with just his face.
“Ah… I was surprised for a moment. I thought you were beautiful in the first place, but you are so beautiful.”
Elysia laughed bitterly, seeing him kiss the back of her hand. She almost fell for that pretense again. How was he so good at acting like he was in love….
It looked like he liked her so much that he had a mad look on his face.
“Your Grace is also wonderful.”
“Elysia, won’t you call me by name now?”
“It was because I wasn’t used to it. Damon.”
She didn’t hesitate any longer now. If he wanted her to call him by name, she would call him by name. Thinking about it, she didn’t know why she hesitated so much to just call his name.
“I hope the first party will be a good memory for the wife.”
“So do I.”
It was obvious why he told her to call him by his first name… He wanted to let others know that they were close.
“The carriage is different.”
“It has been changed. Something a bit safer. Since I’m riding with the wife.”
The carriage, which was already considerable, became even more magnificent. It didn’t change in terms of the blackness. Elysia was speechless at the Grand Duchy’s wealth that even adorned the carriage with jewels.
“Your face is stiff. Are you scared of parties?”
Scared?
To be precise, it wasn’t the party that she was scared of… it was Damon.
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HeathBar
Oof. This chapter hit hard. Even if you’re not terrified of your partner, it can get like this if they’re particularly opinionated. A horrible apathy where you just go along with whatever they say without even thinking for yourself anymore… The author is expressing it too well. I hope Elysia can find something to do for herself soon.
Damon needs to man up and give Elysia the information she needs to be included in decisions. Ugh.
Thank you for the excellent translations!
Shima Enaga
Yeesh. It’s really sad. Poor girl.