* * *

“Wait a second. Why are you right here so early?”

Rosemary, who hadn’t but completed making ready, held her cheek in embarrassment as she noticed Viscount Clea and Luna, who had arrived before anticipated.

She had deliberate to faux to have tea within the backyard earlier than the Viscount and his celebration arrived, in hopes of naturally inviting them to affix.

However she hadn’t even gotten round to making ready for tea time, not to mention mentally making ready for his or her arrival.

This was an issue. She felt anxious. Rosemary turned to her butler in desperation:

“What ought to we do!?”

“It’s alright. After they appear across the mansion, you may merely supply them tea and ask if they’ve any questions,” the butler responded calmly.

Rosemary’s anxiousness settled upon listening to the butler’s composed voice. It was a easy answer, however Rosemary had grown unnecessarily anxious, maybe as a result of she heard that Antes’s girlfriend was a tough one.

It was a bit scary.

“And I’ve positioned twenty knights round, so don’t fear.”

Comforted by the butler’s eager remark, Rosemary nodded her head. Then, she targeted on the carriage seen past the window.

‘Not too long ago, they mentioned they found a gold mine, however that’s a fairly good carriage.’

Distracted by such trivial ideas, quickly the door of the carriage opened, revealing the long-awaited visitor.

‘…Oh my, Antes actually is aware of choose a pretty associate.’

Rosemary had thought him to be clueless, however Antes’s lover was way more stunning and stylish than she had anticipated. It was shocking given his popularity.

But, she reasoned that any girl who would date him certainly lacked blood and tears. Why would a sane particular person be with somebody like him?

Anyway, she did handle to defeat the infamous younger grasp Rodrian.

‘Perhaps as a result of he couldn’t stand her insolence, he introduced her straight to my mansion?’

In any other case, there was no motive for them to reach so shortly.

Rosemary imagined the form of one that would date Antes, leaning a bit to the marginally opened window to eavesdrop.

Quickly, a faint dialog turned audible.

“The backyard is as stunning as you mentioned. I might’ve regretted it if I didn’t come.”

“I’m so relieved you prefer it.”

“However how did you handle to have roses on this climate?”

“We’ve fastidiously chosen high-quality rose varieties that may stand up to the chilly.”

“It appears you’ve put plenty of effort into the mansion. I perceive now why you wished to point out it off a lot. It’s really superb and enchanting.”

“Ha! I may need exaggerated a bit and felt embarrassed, however I’m grateful on your sort phrases.”

…Wait? Why does she sound so regular?

Rosemary couldn’t perceive why she was praising the mansion and the Viscount so ordinarily.

‘Did I mishear?’

Doubting her personal listening to, she strained her ears additional.

“Whatever the rose selection’s resilience, you’d want a talented gardener to take care of them this nicely, proper?”

“Sure, that’s right.”

“If I have been to buy this mansion, might you introduce me to such a gardener? My servants usually are not expert in gardening.”

“I’ll convey your request to the proprietor.”

She in all probability meant to ask the Viscount, not the proprietor.

She was reluctant to fulfill others as a result of the prevailing picture was so tousled. If the rumors in regards to the trial had unfold, she would’ve identified, nevertheless it appeared the world was nonetheless unaware.

Maybe the Duke’s household was being cautious or suppressing the information.

When Luna didn’t reply, the eager Viscount Clea shortly added, “Don’t fear. I’m certain they’ll introduce you because you’re a beautiful particular person.”

“It’s relieving to listen to that… however I’d have to ask for a favor with a present.”

“I’ll attempt to coordinate it within the center.”

…A favor? A present? She’s not demanding or threatening?

Rosemary heard nothing however atypical, or quite, unusually sort and thoughtful phrases.

Aristocrats are often boastful. They’d boast about having an equally expert gardener earlier than even asking somebody to introduce one. They discovered it shameful to disclose ignorance.

“She appears oddly… regular,” mentioned the butler, who had been sneaking glances at Luna alongside Rosemary.

“Precisely! How can such a sane particular person be concerned with him?”

Though a servant named Ron had witnessed it, it was exhausting to consider.

“I initially thought so too, however once I contacted the Viscount, he clearly mentioned that it was certainly younger grasp Antes who launched younger girl Peils to him.”

No, that doesn’t imply they’re actually courting.

Even when, by any probability, rumors or conditions flip awry, the truth that he launched his lawyer and Viscount means he will need to have some degree of affection.

“No. Simply watch a bit longer, and his true colours will present.”

Rosemary was sure. The butler additionally nodded in settlement.

At that second, voices of Viscount Clea and Luna could possibly be heard by the open window.

“The backyard is gorgeous, however the primary constructing of the mansion can be magnificent. The outside, inside, and flooring are all constructed with imported high-quality stone. It’s not solely aesthetically pleasing but additionally sturdy. All supplies used within the mansion are documented. That is proof of our confidence.”

“Actually? Can I have a look round myself?”

“In fact.”

Listening to they wished to tour the mansion, Rosemary’s eyes sparkled as she regarded intently on the butler.

“Let’s comply with them.”

“Sure, please achieve this.”

“Let’s go collectively, what are you speaking about?”

“…Do you imply to return with me?”

“So I’ve to chase alone?”

“Sure. I ask for the sake of our household.”

“William can be from our household, isn’t he!”

“I’m from the Fern household.”

“No, I do know that, however nonetheless…”

“In fact, I intend to dedicate my life to the Marquis’ household, however I originate from Fern.”

“No, you’re proper, however…”

“For the sake of the household, I ask you, Woman Rosemary.”

Left with no response because of the organic argument, Rosemary grumbled, however the butler, who gained the dialog, merely bowed his head with a clean expression.

Since she hadn’t meant to depend on him anyway, Rosemary shortly gave up on the butler and left in a rush to seek out Luna, hoping that the knights scattered round would one way or the other assist.

* * *

Luna took a leisurely tour of the mansion with the Viscount. Maybe as a result of she meant to dwell there, she meticulously felt every little thing, even the window frames, together with her fingers.

“What number of servants are required to take care of the mansion’s cleanliness?”

“Often, one butler and fifteen servants handle the mansion, so far as I do know.”

“So in case you reside right here, the quantity would want to extend, proper?”

“Sure. It is perhaps finest to ask the proprietor about probably the most environment friendly variety of workers?”

“Is it okay to inquire even about such particulars?”

“In fact. The proprietor is a vibrant and cheerful particular person, and they’re going to certainly assist.”

Whereas touring the mansion, the Viscount gave the impression to be hinting at one thing.

If Rosemary is an effective particular person, you may naturally create a chance to have tea by saying, ‘Oh my! You simply occurred to be on the mansion.’

“It is perhaps good so that you can have an in-depth dialog and be taught issues even I won’t pay attention to.”

“Hmm, gained’t that be bothersome?”

Furthermore, most nobles didn’t get together with Luna. Though the one nobles she knew have been bizarre folks like Fersen, Seira, or her pals.

“They take pleasure in conversing and assembly folks, in order that they gained’t discover it bothersome. They even mentioned they’d like to elucidate the mansion to the customer personally.”

If that’s actually the case, then there’s nothing higher. Laura, the Baron, and Emma are all unaware of such an important and exquisite mansion, so she had higher get some assist.

“It may additionally be a very good time to construct connections.”

“I’m wondering. That is dependent upon whether or not they like me or not. Each for recommendation and connections.”

She ought to’ve introduced the trial’s verdict to stay on her brow and roam the streets. She by no means dreamed the rumors would unfold this a lot.

There are nonetheless prevalent rumors that she’s driving a wedge between Fersen and Seira. She questioned if they might view it positively.

Seeing Luna’s wry smile, the Viscount passionately listed Luna’s good qualities.

“In fact they’ll such as you. You’re sensible, stunning, witty, dignified, sort, broad-minded, and a very good particular person. The proprietor can be a kind-hearted particular person, so they’ll certainly really feel affection in direction of the girl…”

The Viscount overly exaggerated with pointless enthusiasm.

How a lot had they actually conversed? It’s all the time finest to be reasonable in exaggerations. There have been limits to how a lot you may sugarcoat.

Feeling embarrassed, Luna turned away, catching a glimpse of a gown tail shortly disappearing down a hallway.

‘A pink gown?’

It appeared like an costly gown that rich nobles would put on.

Luna blinked, staring on the empty hallway, after which requested Viscount Clea:

“Is there another person touring the mansion moreover me?”

“No, you’re the primary because the mansion was listed on the market yesterday.”

“Is that so?”

He misinterpreted Luna’s query about who was at the moment there as her being the primary to see the mansion. However, it was a ample reply.

Then what was that fairly gown tail? It couldn’t be one thing the maids would put on.

Luna regarded again once more, however nobody was there. Absolutely it’s not a ghost? No, a ghost wouldn’t be out in broad daylight.

Perhaps she’s seeing issues from touring the mansion an excessive amount of. Because it wasn’t of a lot significance, Luna continued on her means.