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“Just… just wondering where the lilies are,” she stammered, biting her lip. She remembered her mother’s warning never to start a sentence with “just,” saying nothing made her seem more foolish. The Duke, however, seemed unconcerned. He glanced around. “I believe I heard they’re in the greenhouse. Shall we go and see?” “But Felix…” “It’s fine. You want to see them, don’t you? Felix is enjoying himself. I guarantee it.” His tone and demeanor seemed lighter than…- 12.5 K • Ongoing
- “Thanks to you, Your Grace, I’m getting a tour of this place. It’s not a manor easily shown off, even to most nobles.” This manor, where the Duke was currently staying, was called Lillum, one of the imperial family’s properties. It was the very manor where the current Emperor’s grandmother had resided when she gave birth to the Emperor’s second aunt, Lanure Nesbitt, Queen of the Nesbitt Kingdom. Manors where imperial children were born were always managed with particular care. They were…
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"No matter the reason, I've always hoped things would work out between you two." "Yeah, I know you mean well. But be careful what you say around Cairn, Matilda. He might not like it." "Yes, I understand. I'm sorry, Miss." Matilda closed her lips, nodded, and fell silent. "There's nothing to be sorry about. Shall we really get going now?" Just then, a commotion erupted near the bookstore entrance. "How much can I get for these?" "I can offer you around 500 silver." "What? That's all?…- 17.5 K • Ongoing
A flicker of something unreadable crossed Evan’s eyes. Caroline clapped her hands together. "Oh my, Beaufort? Then your elder sister will be attending the debutante ball soon!" "Yes, that's correct. I've accompanied her to choose a dress." The Duchess’s eyes lit up with genuine envy. She gently took Vivian’s small hands in hers. "I envy the First Princess so much. I wish I had such a lovely and kind sister like you. All I have is this dark-haired brother who needs another round of etiquette…- 35.3 K • Ongoing
- Lowering his hand to the armrest, he focused on the documents on his desk. Lately, he’d been preoccupied with his younger half-sister, Vivian. More precisely, he was troubled by how she sometimes acted like a different person. He muttered in a tone of perplexed frustration, as if wrestling with an unsolvable problem, “Did she do it knowingly? Or was she unaware?” The day before, Max’s aide had entered with a report. “Explain it briefly.” At his command, the aide stepped back and began,…
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- It wasn’t long after she became Vivian’s personal maid. “Jenny, you said the Baron runs a trading company? Dealing primarily in rare foreign goods?” “Yes, Miss. But it’s such a small operation; I doubt there's anything you’d find suitable.” “Hmm. Do they deal in fabrics, by any chance?” “Fabrics? Yes, I believe so. I understand they recently imported a small quantity of sky-blue silk from the Levant Kingdom.” Jenny was somewhat puzzled by her…
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Daniel simply didn’t want to see Ellie wandering around in what looked like nothing more than a flimsy nightgown, but she had no way of knowing his true intentions. Pleased with the thought of having made a good friend, Ellie washed her face and hands with the lukewarm water. Then, she rummaged through her bag and pulled out the least wrinkled morning dress, a pink one with a small floral print. It was another hand-me-down from the Baron’s estate. They should have just paid her a decent wage instead…- 27.2 K • Ongoing
- Daniel returned, and shortly after, a kind-faced middle-aged woman arrived with a tray. She set out a tea set before bringing their food. As she placed the pork pie on the table, Ellie’s eyes widened. “Huh?” “What?” Daniel’s tone was nonchalant, as if nothing were amiss, but Ellie’s eyes darted between him and the pie. It wasn't a single slice, as she’d expected, but an entire pie. Judging by Daniel's reaction, it wasn't a mistake. Flustered, she stammered, “But, I, I only wanted…
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- Daniel walked on, mulling over their conversation. Had she deliberately asked if he had eaten dinner, implying that she hadn’t? Knowing her usual frugality, he doubted she’d had a proper meal. “You haven’t eaten anything, have you?” he asked, a suspicion forming. “Yes, I bought something earlier,” Ellie quickly denied, but her expression and demeanor were odd, as if she’d been caught in a lie. “When?” Daniel pressed. Ellie glanced up. His gaze was intense, making her feel like…
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His strange behavior was unsettling, but finding Helion was my priority. As if on cue, Lowell asked about my purpose. “What is it you wish to buy?” He’d glanced at the dress shops and jewelry stores lining the square as if they were weeds, clearly curious about my objective. “Actually, I’m looking for a gift for you, Lowell.” “A gift?” Lowell’s words were drowned out by another voice. “Come one, come all! Have a look around! Cleaning, cooking, childcare, farm work - we…- 18.7 K • Ongoing
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