Reborn ghost seeing lady is pampered by her ex husband - Chapter 435

Chapter 435: The Sunflower ball.
After agreeing to keep the marriage registration a secret, the siblings and Shanna spent the rest of the day together, celebrating the new couple. At around three in the afternoon, they returned home to start preparing for the sunflower ball.

Phoebe was assisted by her mother and Maria, and her mother was like a dragon breathing fire down her neck at every step. She perfected every detail of Phoebe’s appearance as if she was about to go and meet a crown prince!

“Phoebe, you must remember every word I’ve told you,” Jennie whispered urgently. “Tonight, you must secure your position as the most outstanding debutante at the ball.”

Phoebe nodded, her expression a blend of determination and anxiety. Normally, she would brush off her mother’s words, but she was going to that ball as the Mayfair heiress, not just shaman Phoebe.

Jennie gently placed the sparkling diamond necklace around Phoebe’s neck. She added a tiara to her hair, one that symbolized the lineage of the Mayfair’s. Not even Ruth had ever worn it as it had been in Cillian’s basement.

“When you are approached, remember to speak with confidence but be humble. The matriarchs of top families appreciate wit and intelligence, they look out for potential wives for their grandsons at this ball. Even though you are dating David, you are not married, and some people will not shy away from approaching his grandmother on behalf of their daughters.

Old lady Saxon likes kind women so remember to show your kindness; It’s the quality that will set you apart.” Jennie advised.

Her hands were trembling as she prepared Phoebe to attend her first social event. For some reason, she was more anxious than she had been when she prepared Ruth. Maybe it was because Ruth had been raised in their society while Phoebe had not.

Or perhaps it was because Phoebe had secured a Saxon that was potentially the future patriarch of his great family. If they were living in the old days were royalty existed, Phoebe could be considered to have secured herself a prince, one that had a great chance of being the king in future. To Jennie, Phoebe had a lot to prove at this ball.

When she stepped out of the bedroom Phoebe felt as if she could breathe finally. Thirty minutes later, satisfied with her look, she left her room with a sniveling Maria who could not stop fawning over how beautiful she looked in the elegant off shoulder white and bright yellow ball evening dress. The sunflowers looked like paint splotches and yet they were still beautiful.

Phoebe felt beautiful and confident she was aware that everyone was waiting to see her. “Here comes the highlight of the night.” She yelled from above the staircase.

Everyone heard her yell from where they waited for their debutante in the foyer where the staircase led to, and they raised their heads. Jennie was still a nervous wreck; Edward was ready to cry and grandma Mayfair was nervously tapping her hands together. The three brothers were relaxed, whether Phoebe was dressed in rugs or dripping in diamonds, she was perfect.

Luna came down first, she was not really a debutante as she was not from the founding families, but none the less they treated her as such since it was her first sunflower ball.

Then came Maureen who lacked a smile on her face, she walked gracefully, however. Grandma Mayfair knew that her daughter was still unhappy about Mr. Alton accompanying her to the ball.

The old lady rolled her eyes and warned Maureen to treat Mr. Alton with the utmost care and behave at the ball.

“Mother please! Cut down on the pressure, will you?” Maureen curled her lips upwards.

Although Boyd had indicated that he was ready to move on from his past, she wanted to take their situation as slow as she could. When the opportunity presented itself, she could let him down slowly and they would each go their separate ways.

Grandma Mayfair moved her lips in a dismissive way. “Be serious about this Maureen, I don’t want my daughter to die a spinster. You have been debuting for as long as I remember, is it not embarrassing for you. Mr. Alton is a good catch for you, Even though you still have your looks we have to be realistic. At your age, I doubt that you will find many options like him.” Her words were intentionally harsh.

Maureen was angered by her mother’s words and immediately she got defensive. A retort was on her tongue and everyone tensed up. Luckily, that was when Maria announced that Phoebe was coming down, so their attention was diverted.

As Phoebe transcended the stairs slowly with grace and poise, everyone’s mouth fell open on seeing how gorgeous she looked. It was not her usual exaggerated and provocative looks which she deliberately chose.

Instead, she looked like an innocent, soft, charming young woman whose beauty shined naturally. Her eyes sparkled with a gentle light. A soft smile played on her lips, hinting at an inner kindness and warmth.

Grandma Mayfair dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief. “I have to admit, no one has ever looked this gorgeous on their debut my darling child.” She smiled through her tears.

Shaking his head, Collin sighed appreciatively. “It is obvious that Pheebs is an angel because wow baby sister, you look amazing. Of course you come second only after Shanna.” His words elicited laughter from the others.

Jennie only sniveled, short of words and Edward was yet to pick up his jaw. “Honey you remind me of your mother at her debut.” He nodded gently.

“Please!! they look nothing alike.” Grandma Mayfair blurted out.

For a few seconds, everyone laughed because it was true. Phoebe looked like Edward and old lady Mayfair, not Jennie.

“Father prepare to get thousands of proposals tomorrow.” Andre laughed playfully.

Edward shook his head vehemently. “I do not expect many because I intend to let everyone know that my daughter is spoken for.” He smiled as he urged everyone to leave the house.

As always, the event was taking place at the Victory Hall which was also part of the founding headquarters.

Everything was very familiar and at the same time unfamiliar to Phoebe. The excitement in the air amidst families arriving with debutantes who were dressed in the most flattering gowns caught up to her and she found her heart picking up its pace.

Phoebe walked into the hall with her head held high, on the arm of her grandmother. Her heart was pounding with each step that she took; it was if she was not just walking into a ball, but into destiny itself.

“I am actually here.” Phoebe took a deep breath, her eyes kept wandering around through crowd in search for David until she spotted him standing with Arrow Castille. They were talking, laughing and so comfortable and confident with drinks in their hands.

Grandma Mayfair covered her arm over Phoebe’s. “The way you are nervous, one might think that you were expecting David to stand you up.” A warm smile graced her lips.

A laugh of unease came out of Phoebe, she just needed to be with David because he knew how to calm her raging nerves. “We should go Nana.” She quickly began to walk towards David only for her grandmother to pull on her hand.

“Oh no sweetheart, do not seem so desperate for him, debutantes must gather in the next hall with a chaperone until later when they walk out and are introduced.” Grandma pulled her away, but Phoebe had to be dragged a little as she was unwilling.

David who was watching only smiled knowingly as his girlfriend’s eyes appealed for help.

Once grandma Mayfair had delivered Phoebe to the debutante hall, she left for the Victory ball hall where the main event was happening.