It wasn't just the outfit, it was the way she held herself, the quiet confidence in her posture, the composed air that seemed to settle naturally around her.
For a brief moment, even Aunt Lavinia was taken aback.
Then, a warm smile slowly spread across her face. She hadn't expected to see Ashley like this, not so polished, not so… commanding. And yet, what surprised her most wasn't the attire, but the aura Ashley carried.
There was something unmistakably familiar about it, something that reminded her of the brothers whenever they were serious, focused, untouchable.
In that instant, the resemblance between them became strikingly clear.
"My lady, are you planning to go out?" Aunt Lavinia asked, her tone curious but gentle.
"Yes," Ashley replied, meeting her gaze with quiet resolve. "I'm planning to visit my eldest brother, Apollo, at his company… if that's alright."
