The Baddest Villainess Is Back - Chapter 58
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“Your Excellency, a package from Lady Roxelyn Bellion has arrived.”
“…A package?”
Gerun Wilfred narrowed his eyes. He was not expecting anything from Roxelyn.
“Leave it here.”
At his brief command, the servant bowed and withdrew.
Gerun Wilfred saw a box tied with a ribbon and a small letter on top.
I still don’t like it, but I acknowledge that what you did was no small feat.
Honestly, I wouldn’t care if you tripped and rolled in a field of cow dung, but I do hope that the Marchioness is happy.
Your actions have given me much to think about. For that, I’m especially thankful.
Gerun Wilfred chuckled softly after reading the brief letter.
She had a long-winded way of expressing gratitude.
Gerun slowly opened the box.
Inside were a necklace, earrings, and a ring set, all made of Rose Dia with a pink hue mixed with red.
“…”
Gerun’s expression became complicated as he looked at the contents. They were certainly items any woman would love.
“She still hasn’t learned to take care of herself.”
Gerun commented as he looked at the authenticity certificate included with the letter. He easily pictured Roxelyn, who must have gone there, done her business, and left without fuss.
‘She said she went to buy a slave.’
She must have saved a member of the Kaluta royal family who was originally fated to die.
If Gerun Wilfred had to negotiate with Kaluta, he would have done the same. Going about it this way was efficient.
But he knew that Roxelyn wouldn’t have spent 1.5 billion on just one child.
So, she probably encountered the King of Kaluta’s half-brother, who intended to kill the slave.
During that process, they must have been captured by the auction house staff. She then must have paid to have them sent to Kaluta under the pretense of a gift.
‘The starting bid for the Rose Dia was 500 million, wasn’t it?’
She probably bought it around that price.
It was likely a way to justify spending so much of his money. After all, the Rose Dia was the highlight of the auction.
Gerun Wilfred easily guessed Roxelyn’s actions.
Roxelyn and Gerun Wilfred thought similarly. That’s why they clashed more and why they found each other interesting.
Unlike foolish ones, she was someone who grew when taught, learning ten things from just one lesson.
“Indeed, she will like it.”
Gerun thought of his wife, who had been pondering over jewelry boxes recently, and picked up the box to leave.
Roxelyn always had the tendency of lacking interest in herself. At the same time, she was indifferent to others.
Even during pursuits, she wouldn’t hesitate to injure herself or take dangerous risks just to escape.
Yet, if she had something in hand, she would naturally offer it to someone else.
It wasn’t because she was kind or altruistic.
It was more like if three people were present and someone handed her an item, she would naturally pass it to the next person as if it was expected.
As if what was given to her was never meant to be hers.
“She could have bought more.”
Gerun muttered quietly as he left the office with the box.
