Chapter 54 - Age Ceremony I
Soon the guests started visiting the mansion. Simon along with Allora are receiving the guests, Simon is wearing a navy blue coat with white shirt underneath paired with white pants, his hair is combed neatly giving him a dignified look. His gentle smile and his posture make people respect him.
While Allora wore a dark green ball gown, her hair is tied into a bun and few of her hair strands are left loose. And to the back of her hair was decorated with a dark green brooch. She stood beside Simon and gave an elegant and powerful aura. The people who were seeing Allora after long time were shocked.
Few admire her beauty while few envy her beauty.
Ronald also got ready for the ceremony and walked down from the stairs. When he is coming down from the stairs all of their eyes are on him. The elders secretly made a note to make him their son in law and young girls are trying to approach him.
Ronald clad in a grey coat with white shirt beneath and wore grey pants. His hair is neatly combed back giving him a youthful look and his friendly and cool attitude attracts everyone.
He went towards his parents and received the guests. One of the guests who was speaking with Simon looked at Ronald and praised him.
"Lord Simon is lucky. He is having a gem in his house and everyone must be envious of you" the guest praised.
Simon smiled and added "Mr. Ross is very kind. Thank you for the praise. Indeed I am lucky to have two smart and intelligent children."
Ross' facial expression changed after hearing about another child. He doesn't have any expectations about the girl who is going to be introduced to society today. There are strange rumours circulating in the city about her.
He particularly came to this ceremony only to get close to the next heir of Dalton's Mansion and expand his business. He doesn't have any intention of visiting the sick girl.
But he concealed his facial expressions quickly and said "I am looking forward to meeting the star of the day, Lord Simon."
"Thank you. Please enjoy the day" Simon said politely.
Ross left them alone and went inside to mingle with other nobles. For men these kinds of ceremonies are to connect with other people and try to gain some benefits. If the host is a big shot they will try to gain favour of them, if not they won't waste their time. These parties played a major role in increasing one's network.
Not everyone can succeed in increasing their network, it needs dedication, effort, patience and virtue. All of this requires a skill called communication. If you don't communicate with others then you won't find fruitful results.
Whereas in women these ceremonies hold another meaning, they are here to flaunt their wealth while their husbands are trying hard to find different opportunities to increase it. They want to gossip, they want some hot rumour, they want to enjoy a big show without their efforts. They want to enjoy it as a side party.
It doesn't apply to everyone but there are few people who attend ceremonies for the sole purpose. Simon knows these tricks as his back hand. He knows how to deal with people as a head of the Dalton family he has so many responsibilities to fulfil.
"Ronald, Is Ivy ready? Does she have everything? Did you check on her?" Simon inquired. As he is busy from the morning to look after the ceremony he didn't get time to meet Ivy. He doesn't need to do all these things but as a father he wants to be a part of her every moment.
"Yes dad, everything is fine. Don't worry" Ronald informed with a smile. He makes sure that everything is comfortable for his sister as he doesn't want others to look down on her.
"Good" Simon looked at Allora who was looking at the entrance anxiously.
Simon went near her and wrapped his hand around her shoulder and inquired "What's the matter Lora?"
Allora looked at Simon and said "Simon, do you think father will come?"
Simon understood her concern and smiled "He will definitely come. If not for us at least he will come for his grandchildren."
"I hope so," Allora said and waited patiently.
While the star of the day Ivy is preparing for this event in the morning, her mother comes and gives some instructions to Kiya and Fere. She added a few more maids to aid her today. Everyone is busy dolling up Ivy.
They prepared a bath and gave her a nice one hour bath while applying different scents. Aivyn felt uncomfortable at first around so many people but soon accepted her fate and gave her body to do what they wanted to do with it.
After that they dried her hair and gave a nice head massage to help her relax. After that they provided a few sips of drink and a few bites of bread for breakfast to make sure that her curves should be visible. She wants to protest the treatment but no one listens to her words.
After the 'great' breakfast they gave her a nice body massage before getting her ready. They almost made her ribs crush due to the corset but she made it loose saying that she felt weak. She shamelessly used her health as an excuse to not make her suffocate in that.
After knowing their miss health condition they loosen the corset. Ivy sighed in relief and took deep breaths. Soon they helped her into the blue gown which she is going to wear in the morning. After that they let her sit in front of the mirror and started their magic on her face.
Ivy didn't have energy to deal with them and sacrificed her face. She couldn't help but dozed off to sleep a few times before waking up with a jerk.
Finally they are done with their handwork and let her look in the mirror. Ivy eyes widened with shock and looked at the girl in the mirror.
"WOW. If you guys are born in the modern world you will be top in the fashion world. There are so many stylists here" Ivy praised them.
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