If You Leave Without a Word - Chapter 55
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A sudden visitor arrived. They were sent by the Grand Duchess.
Already having bad feelings from the previous encounter, the servants of the Marquis’ residence twisted their faces in disapproval at the mere mention of the Grand Ducal couple. How could they have the audacity to send people after pushing someone to the brink of death?
Beyond the passing gazes of onlookers, Liana watched the situation keenly.
“The Grand Duchess sent them.”
“I heard that it was meant as an apology, sending a gift to convey regret. However, there seem to be too many people just delivering a gift.”
“I apologize for not informing you in advance. These individuals have come to serve as attendants in the Marquisate under the command of the Grand Duke.”
“Attendants? I haven’t heard such a thing. What are you talking about?”
The woman with ginger hair, who stood at the front of the procession, knelt and bowed before Cain. Following her lead, all the attendants behind her kneeled as well.
“I’m sorry for the late introduction. I am Teschen of the Count Alexei House.”
“Sending people without any consultation, I have no intention of accepting them. Please return.”
Teschen slowly rose from her position. The attendants behind her remained on their knees.
“The Grand Duke deeply regrets the unfortunate incident involving Lady Kristin. The Mistress, the Grand Duchess, is still young and has not yet thought deeply about the mistakes she has made. He sincerely hopes that the Marquis will graciously understand and forgive the oversight.”
It was a laughable thing. The Grand Duchess was the same age as Cain. Compared to Grand Duke Norfolk, she could be considered much younger, but she was not so young as to make the mistake of blindly selling a lady without distinguishing between good and evil, blinded by wealth.
In reality, Cain, who was the same age as her, had participated in over hundreds of battles, achieving remarkable victories. How shameless it was to use the innocence of a young lady with an age difference as an excuse. The foolish handling by the Grand Duke was laughable.
“They are all 50 attendants. It may not be a large number compared to the Marquisate’s entourage, but each one is a reputable member of a respected family. Of course, it is also an imperial appointment graciously allowed by His Majesty”
They emphasized the Emperor’s name, preventing Cain from refusing. Even if he dislikes it, His Majesty has already given permission, so what can he do? That was the attitude they expected of him.
“How dare you use the title of His Majesty to coerce the Marquis? Truly impudent!”
An irate Havel intervened. While claiming to have come to apologize, they only conveyed the words they wanted to say without considering the wishes of the recipient. It was impossible to stay still.
“If you felt that way, I apologize. However, we have nowhere else to go now. The Grand Duke has ordered us to serve in the Marquisate.”
Teschen was firm. Although the content within was unpleasant, her tone remained polite. Havel was about to say something more, but Cain immediately intervened.
There was nothing they could do to drive them away, but doing so would only worsen the situation with the Duke of Norfolk.
There is no need to get along amicably with the Grand Duke. However, it is also inappropriate to openly display hostility.
Sending people meant, in other words, the intention to monitor and report on the affairs within the mansion. The people of the Marquisate were not foolish enough not to know such things. Therefore, they should be cautious and careful in their actions.
“…Since His Majesty sent them, it is not something a loyal vassal can turn away.”
The master of the Marquisate permitted them. The attendants who were kneeling on the ground stood up in unison.
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With a sudden increase in help, the attendants of the Marquisate began a busy cleaning of the main hall like never before. It was in preparation for the upcoming wedding of Marquis Vernat and Lady Kristin.
The mansion, which used to host only one master, was now transforming to accommodate two. There were many places that needed repair and attention.
The place receiving the most meticulous attention was the bedroom that the Marquisal couple would use. Originally, the plan was to continue using separate bedrooms even after the wedding, just as they had been doing. However, with the addition of watchful eyes, it was inevitable that the bedrooms would need a new arrangement.
They arranged a room with a narrow corridor between the Marquis’s bedroom and the Lady’s bedroom. It was the bedroom that the previous Marquis and his wife had used in their youth. It had also been vacant for a long time since Cain assumed the position of Marquis Vernat.
The warmth of a person filled the room that had long been cold and empty. They laid a plush wool carpet, hung tapestries to block the dazzling morning sunlight, brought in a top-quality bedspread, and repaired the wardrobe and fireplace.
The once desolate chamber, now filled with warmth, became the cozy space for the couple, thanks to the efforts of the attendants.
“They say even the Emperor gave his permission, Miss.”
“Is that so?”
While carrying Agatha’s belongings to the new bedroom, Liana made a mumbling sound. She couldn’t understand how Cain readily accepted the people sent by the Grand Duchess without any objection.
Whenever the weather turned gloomy, Agatha felt a dull ache in the back of her head from the blow she received from John. And in those moments of pain, her resentment towards the Grand Duchess naturally grew.
