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Miss Eunji,
Have Some Zuppa Del Ducca!!!

The sun was shining and the birds were chirping in the wealthy neighborhood of 18th century Grand Oaks.
The streets were abuzz with activity.
Amongst the chaos,
In the wealthy mansion of the McAlisters, a playful and curious little girl named Eun-ji was running around the garden, chasing after butterflies.

She loved exploring and finding new adventures, especially in the vast estate of her father's business associate.

"Miss. Eun ji! Come inside,snacks are ready!"shouted one of the maids

"Yes,Coming!!", said Eunji.

Eunji was a little girl aged 13.
She was around 4 feet tall and had a petite and slender build.
A small, button-like noses and full, plump lips. Her nose bridge was low, giving her a cute and youthful appearance. She had a beautiful porcelain-like skin with a slight yellow undertone just like the Koreans back home.
She had round, almond-shaped eyes with a double eyelid. Her facial features were delicate and symmetrical.
She had black hair when she was in Korea. She dosen't remember much about what happened back there,but right now,she was with the Alsters. Adopted as the only child of the grand duke of the Arkpool.
Mrs.Alisters,her adoptive mother altered her dark hair to wavy deep brown and added some wispy bangs on top.

She has been with the Alesters for one month now. Attending the etiquette classes tutored one-on-one by the noble ladies,all in the mansion itself.

Other than getting tutored,Eun Ji loved playing in the garden. And the Alisters weren't too annoyed by her jolly little adventures along with the butterflies and the bugs,so it was fine.

"Eunji!!"
Called out someone in a stern voice.

She turned around and saw that it was Charles,her butler calling out her name.

Hearing his voice, Eunji walked back quickly into the mansion.
As she headed inside, she was welcomed by her butler,Charles.
He was a 35 year old man.
The butler was a refined and sophisticated person with a distinguished appearance. He stood tall at 6 feet with a lean and muscular build, a result of years of physical training and impeccable grooming. His hair,honey toned and neatly combed, styled like a gentleman for his age, with a hint of grey at the temples, adding a touch of maturity to his overall look.

He has a polite and welcoming smile. Despite his serious and professional attitude, there is a warmth and kindness that radiates from him.

The butler's attire is impeccably tailored and perfectly pressed, a testament to his attention to detail and commitment to his job. He is often seen wearing a traditional black tuxedo with a crisp white shirt and a black bow tie. His hands are adorned with a simple but elegant silver watch, adding a touch of class to his appearance.

As Eunji seated herself on the table, the butler ordered one of the maid to bring her some Zuppa Del Duca, also called The Duke's pudding and a glass of hot chocolate.

As Eunji took a sip of her hot chocolate,her adopted mom, Mrs. Alisters came down the stairs and joined her at the dining table.

She adressed her with a cold tone, "How have you been Eunji?"

"I'm doing good,thanks mother for taking good care of me." Said Eunji with a slight bow.

Mrs. Alisters, "I have something important to tell you Eunji.

Eunji stopped eating and quietly listened her mom's words.
The McAlister estate is going to hold a bouquet tomorrow evening for your welcome here. Make sure to get ready on time. Charles will provide you with clothes and all the necessary amenities.
So don't worry about that .
It's time for you to act like a proper lady. I hope you remember your teachings from the etiquette classes?

"Yes mom-" ,replied Eunji in a low voice.

Mrs.Alisters,-"Good then,See you tomorrow.
And Charles?"

Charles,-"Yes,Miss!"

Mrs.Alisters,-"May I have a word with you?"

Charles,-"Yes,sure Miss!"

Hearing their conversation,Eunji let out a slight bow as a sign of waving them goodbye.

Miss Alisters,"See you tomorrow then,Eunji."

"Yes mom."

And With that,Mrs. Alisters left the room with Charles, leaving Eunji alone in the dining Hall.
She slowly munched down her chocolate and strawberry pudding and drank her chocolate milk.

The day went by fast and it was already night time.

As she was getting ready to go to bed,she heard a tap on her door. She opened the door only to see the butler,Mr.Charles standing,holding some clothes and accessories.

"These are the clothes that the Miss selected herself for you. Please make sure to decide your apparel by tomorrow" said the butler.

"Okay",said Eunji

"Goodnight Miss",said the butler in a calm voice.

"Goodnight to you too,Mr.butler!", said Eunji

And with that she went to bed sound asleep.

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The next day....

It was a beautiful summer day, . The annual Garden Party was being held at the mansion of one of the most affluent families, The McAlisters. The Alesters were known for their lavish parties and luxurious lifestyle.

In the midst of all the festivities,
there was a young Korean girl, dressed in a simple white dress. She nervously smoothed out the wrinkles on her dress, trying to calm her nerves.

She looked around,all unfamiliar faces. After some time, a few carriages stopped by in front of the mansion. The carriages were fancy,they were nothing like the ones she had seen back home in Korea. It was covered with elegant drapes and designed in an exclusive manner. A group of ladies, dressed in expensive designer clothes, stepped out of the carriage.
As Eunji was busy admiring the drapes,someone whispered in her ears,
'Remember, we have to make a good impression. These people are important.'
It was her adoptive mother.

Eunji, nodded her head and followed the group towards the mansion. As they entered the party, Eunji couldn't help but feel out of place. She was the only non-white person in the room, and everyone seemed to be staring at her.

'Darling, this is Eunji, our new daughter,' announced Mrs. Alisters, as they approached a group of women.

'Adopted from Korea, how interesting,' one of the women said with a hint of curiosity in her voice.

'Quite progressive of you to adopt a non-white child,' another woman said.

Eunji could feel her face turning red with embarrassment. She wanted to run away and hide. But she reminded herself that she was now part of this wealthy family and had to behave accordingly.

As the day went on, Eunji was introduced to more and more people. Everyone seemed to be asking her questions, wanting to know more about her. Eunji did her best to answer politely, but inside, she was feeling overwhelmed.

Meanwhile, across the party, two of the Alisters' neighbors were having a conversation.

'Did you see the new addition to the Johnsons' family?' one of the neighbors said.

'Yes, a little Korean girl. I wonder where they got her from,' the other neighbor responded.

'I heard they adopted her. It's quite strange, don't you think? Rich white people adopting a Korean girl,' the first neighbor said, with a hint of suspicion in her voice.

It wasn't long before rumors began to spread about the Alisters and their new daughter. Some people whispered that the Alisters were using Eunji as a status symbol, to show how progressive and open-minded they were. Others suggested that they were using her for some other ulterior motive.

Eunji could feel the tension in the air when she was around the Johnsons' neighbors. They would smile and make polite conversation, but she could sense that they were judging her. She felt like an outsider in her own home.

One night, as Eunji was walking through the mansion's grand hallways, she overheard a conversation between Mr. and Mrs. Alisters.

'Do you think we should tell her?' Mrs. Alisters asked, looking worried.

'No, not yet. It's better if she doesn't know the truth,' replied Mr. Alisters with a stern expression on his face.

Eunji's heart was pounding in her chest. She had always wondered about her past, where she came from, and why she was adopted by a wealthy family. And now, she knew that there was something they were keeping from her.