Chapter 44

After that, Mr. said, "Well, for a while, I will endure various things and aim to build trust."

Please, I beg of you!

He's not a good person, but Michelle also said he is trustworthy, so I hope to see what Mr. will do from now on.

I also heard the story from Ragnarth.

I don't think it was a joke or a lie, but I wanted to hear it from Ragnarth himself, so I went to the office of the chief butler that Ragnarth uses.

Knowing what I came to ask, Ragnarth didn't show any surprise, offered me a seat, and poured tea for me.

Well, it was more or less as Mr. had said.

Of course, unless Mr. and Mr. were conspiring to lie to me, but I think it's probably true.

After a long relationship, I know Ragnarth well, and he knows me better than anyone else.

There was just one thing Ragnarth added.

"I don't know what happiness means for Lady Reisha. That's why I also thought she should try various things. There were many things she had to give up because I was too strict, but I hope she can do what she wants to do. However, if she starts something, she will need some capital."

Ah, so you mean money?

Ragnarth, did you think Mr. was a cash cow?

Mr. said he was a man worthy of entrusting me to, but was it more about his financial power than his character?

Does Mr. know this?

I felt a little sorry for Mr.

"Forgive me, Lady Reisha. I should have apologized earlier, but I didn't get the chance..."

Ragnarth bowed deeply.

This is the first time I've seen Ragnarth regretting something.

But I don't hate him.

He raised and protected me, and even now, he is working hard for me, sacrificing himself.

I wanted him to have a peaceful retirement, but he will work for Mr. until he dies.

Still, it might be good for him, as he seems to enjoy it.

Besides, Mr. seems to rely on Ragnarth, so if they have a good relationship, there's nothing to say.

I asked Ragnarth mischievously,

"If Mr. and I have a fight, which side will you take, Ragnarth?"

Ragnarth smiled gently and said,

"It depends on the content and the arguments."

That's a slippery way to say it.

Well, one of the roles of a chief butler is to stop a wrong-headed head of the household.

I really want you to take my side. Most of the time, Mr. is in the wrong.

The conversation came to a pause, and I took a sip of tea.

Then, the door was knocked on a few times from the outside, and before Ragnarth could answer, the door opened.

Only Mr. would do something like this.

Usually, he would open the door without asking or call out, but this time he seemed to have considered it.

"Is the talk over?"

"Yes, would you like some tea, Mr.? And your companion behind you?"

At Ragnarth's words, I saw the person who came in with Mr.

I opened my eyes in surprise.

"It's been a while, Lady Reisha."

"Michelle—no, Mr. Loo?"

"You've already heard about me from Claude, right?"

He had cut his long hair and was dressed in a masculine style.

Indeed, he looked like a proper man.

He was cute rather than handsome.

Ragnarth stood up, and the two sat opposite me.

He poured tea for them and stood behind Mr.

"Let me introduce myself again. Nice to meet you, Duchess Lindberth. My name is Michelle Loo. Please treat me well. I hope you will call me Michelle."

"...Loo?"

"Yes, my mother's maiden name. It's not a fallen family anymore, but thanks to Claude, I can use that name now."

"Um... what about the Andretto Marquis family...?"

"I've cut ties with them. I was only seen as a useful pawn, and even if my treatment improved with more work, it was completely unpaid labor."

Michelle—no, Michelle, said this casually with a bright and clear face.

"Well, we can talk about the details another time."

"I brought Michelle to talk about the future."

"The future?"

"Michelle will be under the protection of the Lindberth Dukedom and work for the family. Her main job will be to guard you."

"Ah?"

"You will have more opportunities to go out, but I can't let you go alone. I thought you might not like having a knight accompany you, so I chose her instead."

"Sure, I can take care of women's tea parties too. I actually quite enjoyed crossdressing. Even conversations about love and relationships."

...Mr. said he was a bit of an oddball.

No, he's really too much of an oddball.

A man enjoying women's tea parties, what's that all about?

And he can transform into a perfect beauty, the world is crazy.

"Please treat me well from now on, Mrs. Oh, and if you have any problems with Claude, feel free to talk to me! I'm more on the side of women. By the way, if you want to take revenge on someone, please let me join in."

Is it okay to say such things next to your future employer, Mr.?

I envy your steel heart, Michelle.

Besides, you must be a serial troublemaker, right, like last time!

"His character is problematic, but his skills are good. Try to get along with him to a reasonable extent."

"Ouch, I might accidentally spill one of Claude's secrets."

What secret? I'm so curious!

However, Mr. glared at Michelle with his deep red eyes, which shone with a freezing light.

Diego would probably freeze up immediately, but Michelle remained unperturbed.

"Well, I'll take it step by step. I won't challenge my employer right away."

Michelle, you have too many quirks.

I feel so exhausted, mainly because of me.

Besides, Mr.... Could it be that you're trying to pass the burden to me because you're tired?

When I stared at Mr., our eyes met, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

I knew it! You're passing the burden to me!!

Don't pass on troublesome people like you pass on work! What happened to building trust??

Hmph! Even if I showed my anger, Mr. didn't seem to want to retract his decision.

Michelle and Ragnarth were watching Mr. and me with amusement.

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