Ashley avoided her eyes and fought the urge to run away . she was aware that the Marchioness was hinting her to explain herself. Nonetheless, she kept her mouth shut.
Marchioness Catherine looked at her expectantly, hoping that Ashley would finally open her mouths but seconds had passed… no response.
She rolled her eyes and sighed in surrender. In a serious tone, she said…
"Lady Ashley, this is your unofficial social debut. I expected you to be more serious and follow what I instructed you to do, whom to address… However, you did none of these and didn't even try converse with the nobles approaching you. I don't know if…"
Marchioness Catherine stopped when she saw Ashley's expression which was full of guilt.
" I'm sorry, Marchioness."
"Fine...I'll let this go. What's important is that you meet Lady Rosalia and introduce yourself, as much as possible develop a good impression in front of her."
