章節 71: Gowns and Dresses

Busy with her research, the next evening arrived sooner than expected. Daphne had picked up a map of the Northern Kingdom from the study, and she spent her day studying it. By now, she felt like she could navigate its long corridors and winding hallways. 

True to his word, a box from Korbin arrived at her door in the afternoon. When she opened the box, she found a simple dark blue dress.

Yet, taking it out, Daphne couldn't help but let out a small gasp. 

The cut of the dress was simple yet bold. Sleeveless, no noblewoman from the Kingdom of Eversun would ever dare to wear it in public. Yet, the neckline was not too revealing, perfect to showcase just a piece of jewelry hanging off her neck and hinting at her hidden cleavage. The bottom of the skirt fanned out, like a pool of silk that pooled toward the floor.