The Alpha Prince's Purchased Maid
Chapter 278: Taking Over

Chapter 278: Taking Over

There was something that made her feel so ethereal and magical. Her smile was kind and her eyes twinkled like green jewels.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” I replied softly while stammering a little.

“Duchess...” Madame Sand said as she came to stand by my side.

I had no idea why Madame Sand seemed so flustered to see the duchess. Since she had said that I would be meeting my new instructor, I immediately thought that the duchess was supposed to be my instructor.

“I heard that Mila is about to start her dance lessons,” she said before smiling at both of us.

“Yes, you’re right. Her instructor should be here any moment now,” Madame Sand replied as her eyes darted nervously to the door.

“I think there’s some kind of misunderstanding on your part. You see, Mila’s dance instructor is standing right here,” Duchess Flavia said as she proudly placed her hand flat against her chest and smiled.

Her teeth were perfect along with everything about her. I couldn’t stop staring at her face and the way that her hand moved graciously. Not a single hair on her head seemed out of place and her smile felt unbelievably sweet.

“But...I had arranged...” Madame Sand began saying after blinking rapidly in confusion.

“I believe that Mila deserves the best teacher that she can get. Plus, I happen to have a lot of free time on my hands...” the duchess said before smiling her pretty smile.

“Well, I...” Madame Sand whispered, and she was clearly at a loss for words.

It seemed that my planned instructor, whoever he or she was supposed to be, did not turn up. Instead, this beautiful lady of high rank has volunteered to teach me how to dance.

“Hopefully, you will not say that I am not qualified to teach dear Mila how to dance,” the duchess said and for a moment I caught a hint of coldness in her words.

It could have been my own imagination because when she smiled, her smile was warm and felt full of life. Madame Sand appeared to be truly disturbed by the duchess’s sudden and unexpected appearance. While she struggled to come up with a reply, the duchess took the opportunity to go on.

“I’ve always heard that you are a very capable and hardworking woman. Undoubtedly, there must be so many things that you have to get done today. Please don’t let us keep you from attending to your work,” Duchess Flavia said understandingly.

“Yes. I shall take my leave now...” Madame Sand said before turning to glance nervously my way.

The look that she gave me when our eyes met seemed to hold a twinge of fear. I narrowed my eyes in confusion but before I could say anything, the older woman was already bowing to take her leave.

“Thank you for letting me take this opportunity to immerse Mila and myself in dance. I will be sure to remind my husband of all of your merits,” the duchess said before smiling brightly.

With one final glance my way, Madame Sand silently left the dance studio and I found myself alone with the duchess. Her looks and even the smell of her sweet and sensual perfume made me uncomfortable around her.

“Finally, we’re alone,” she said as she turned my way.

“Yes...Umm” I murmured softly.

“You don’t have to act all stiff around me. Just act casual and normal,” she said.

“I’ll try...” I mumbled.

The duchess stared at me before lifting a hand to her face. Suddenly, her face became thoughtful as her eyes moved from my face down my body and then up again. She was clearly inspecting me, but I had no idea why she was doing that. I shifted nervously on my feet as the duchess began walking around me all the while keeping her eyes on my body.

“Well, I guess you don’t look too bad...” she said before smiling a little at me.

I guess coming from her, I should be taking that as a compliment. At last, she seemed satisfied with her inspection.

“Before we start with our first lesson, let me introduce myself. My name is Flavia and I’m a professional dancer,” she said with a proud smile.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Mila...” I introduced myself.

“I’ve heard so many things about you, honestly. I guess I am a little curious about you and wanted to meet you. Of course, I’m interested in teaching you how to dance too. Although I’m supposed to just teach you ballroom dancing, I can teach you other dances too if you’re interested,” she said enthusiastically.

“Thank you very much for your kindness...” I replied formally.

“I think you look great in the dress, and it might work well for when you’ve got your dance moves down, but for now, I think changing into something more comfortable for you to move in might be better,” the duchess advised.

“I see. Umm...” I replied before I wondered if I should return to my room to change.

“Don’t worry. I have everything prepared for you,” she said before smiling at me again.

As if they were waiting for the perfect moment to enter, two maids that I had never seen before entered the dance studio with everything that the duchess had prepared for me.

“You should change into this. The changing room and toilet are over there,” she said as she gestured graciously with her hand.

The duchess handed over the outfit that she wanted me to wear for the lesson. The soft yet stretchy fabric felt foreign in my hands.

“Thank you...” I thanked her softly.

...

“You look good in that, and you have a very nice figure,” she complimented me as her eyes scanned my body up and down.

I had changed into the outfit that she had prepared which was a sleeveless top with matching leggings made of stretchy fabric. Although I didn’t quite like the way it hugged my skin and showed off my figure, I had to admit that it was indeed easy to move in.

--To be continued...