Chapter 4

Before, the seventeen-years-old Pamela was a naive little girl. Although she has grown unusually bold and could say these things to her godfather and mother, unfortunately, at the time, she didn’t know how people considered her mother’s line of job.

What would happen if an ignorant girl was suddenly thrown into reality? The result was apparent. Pamela naturally drifted away from others. Being alone, she was the target of harassment which became natural over time. Then two people reached out to her. One of them was Anella Kleina.

“Oh no! Isn’t that the Count Kleina’s daughter?”

The godfather, who confirmed the Count’s logo carved in the carriage, turned pale and soon spouted honorifics to the girl.

“Do you know me?”

His body bent deeply until he nearly hit the ground. The girl, who came down from the carriage, asked.

“I’m Viscount Harman.”

“Viscount Harman? Are you one of my father’s guests? I don’t remember you.”

The godfather’s eyebrows flinched at the girl’s question. Her words were a jab to the nobleman’s pride.

Still, the godfather kept his respectful bow in front of the Count’s daughter.

Holding back her smile, Pamela decided to watch quietly.

“Yes. I’ve been to the mansion a few times as the Count’s guest.”

“Oh, I see. I’m sorry I didn’t remember.”

“No, the young miss was very young. No wonder you don’t remember.”

“Is that so?”

Pamela could feel a huge wall of status between them when she saw her and it felt even more distant since she was a mere commoner.

“By the way, what about you?”

Then the girl’s gaze turned to Pamela, who was standing next to the godfather. Only then did godfather, who had noticed her existence, look at Pamela.

The godfather blushed with shame at the fact that Pamela had seen his pathetic side. Pamela deliberately ignored his glare and greeted the girl with courtesy.

“Hello, young miss. My name is Pamela.”

“Oh my.”

Anella’s face revealed a startled expression at her introduction. Usually, when introducing oneself, nobles would use their last names. However, Pamela had no last name since she was a commoner.

If it wasn’t for her introduction, Anella would have thought that she was the same aristocrat as she is although her dress was not fancy nor fit for a higher-standing noble.

Initially, Pamela, a commoner, was not allowed to be in front of her, the Count’s daughter. Nevertheless, Pamela decided to take a bold decision and pretended to be ignorant. She kept her stance and faced the young girl. Pamela knew Anella was a girl who took notice of the common people parallel to other aristocrats.

“Nice to meet you, Miss Pamela. My name is Anella Kleina.”

“Nice to meet you too, Miss.”

Pamela bowed her head once again. The sudden appearance of Anella calmed Pamella’s confused mind. Seeing the young girl made her felt nostalgic.

She turned her gaze to the godfather, who was now staring at her. After her greeting, he immediately pulled Pamela’s arm away. Unlike his smiling face, he drew her hands roughly.

He was initially not happy because of Pamela’s defiance earlier, even more so since Pamela caught him in that shameful scene!

His insides were boiling with rage.

Ten years ago, the man went out alone after the carriage accident and he returned in the state full of anger.

At that time, Pamela was waiting in the carriage until the godfather returned. Upon returning into the carriage, he vented his anger onto Pamela.

Inside, he immediately slapped Pamela’s cheeks, who was sitting in front of him. Her previous self was terrified at the sudden violence. She had been terrified on the way to the convent.

She didn’t know why she got slap then, but now she understood that Anella Kleina had irritated him. If they went back to the carriage like this, Pamela would face her godfather’s wrath without any doubt.

But no, this time it’ll be different.

‘What am I going to do?’

Pamela looked at the godfather pulling her harshly towards the carriage and turned her head to Anella Kleina. Fortunately, Anella was looking at her, so it was easy to see and hear her.

“Miss, I apologize beforehand, although I’ve never met you, but I have a favor to ask.”

Pamela’s favor that came out of sudden didn’t disarrange Anella’s composure as she quickly replied with a gentle smile.

“Sure, what can I do for you?”

“Thank you. It won’t be a difficult request.”

“You can tell me.”

Pamela also smiled at Anella while she slipped off Harman’s hold.

“If you don’t mind, would you please take me with you?”

“Pamela!”

The godfather called her name urgently. His eyes wide open flabbergasted by Pamela’s brazen attitude.

However, Pamela didn’t even look at him.

“Godfather, I’m afraid you’ll need to get your carriage repaired.”

“Well…”

“Godfather, you have the time to wait until it’s finished, but today is my first day in the convent. I don’t think being late will be a good first impression.”

Anella seemed a little surprised, but unlike Harman, she remained calm.

Instead, an even brighter smile was directed at Pamela.

“Oh, my. I was also on my way to the convent.”

‘I know that.’

“Really? What a coincidence.”

“Let’s go together then.”

‘Success!’ Pamela cried with joy inside her heart.

“Pamela! How can you be this rude to the young miss!”

But the joy, for a moment, was interrupted by the godfather, who was watching the conversation between the two.

“But, godfather…”

“Are you complaining to me ?!”

Eventually, he couldn’t hold back his anger. Pamela sighed inwardly, but on the outside, she pretended to be afraid of the godfather shouting at her. When Pamela flinched noticeably, the angry godfather looked at Anella.

Anella, who was staring at the two, had a stiff face.

“Pamela, you can’t be a nuisance to the young miss. The carriage can be repaired, you will go later. Let’s go!”

The godfather pulled Pamela’s arm again. If this continued, it won’t end with a few hits from him.

Nothing would work to ease his anger, who was really angry. Holding back her pained impression, she turned her head toward Anella and mouthed.

“Take me with you.”

“Come!” her godfather dragged her forcefully to the carriage.

Anella, who was looking at Pamela’s mouth, cautiously opened her mouth.

“Sir Harman? Please wait for a moment.”

The godfather’s step stopped in its track at the call.