Cecilia tighten her dark hooded robe when walked down to the empty street. Theo followed her back and look a bit nervous.
Mary, who didn't know her journey, was cleaning in the house."Be careful, Miss. This place is known as an evil nest."
"Yes and when will our self defence class began?"
Theo gulped and choose to keep silent. Not sure about what to say since Duke's Lancia didn't say anything to him except a cold stare.The only pub which named 'Shooting Star' is located on the Gordon Alley, far northeast from the Capital.
The street was empty but Cecilia's can feel that someone is watching her back. She keep walking until stopped in front of a shabby pub and the sign is unreadable. But it is, undoubtly, Shooting Star.
The pub interior look the as shabby as the outside. The floor creaked when she walked in. Mosses was eating the wall.
"What an amusing sight," Hugo come out from the door behind the cupboard. He hold his laugh when saw Max was blankly stare at the door, "I should've bring a cofee and snack. So, what do you think about her?""Nothing special." He said while rubbed his cheeks. Cecilia's slap still feel a bit sting. Still wondering, how come a women with fragile hand is able to slapped him, the Mighty Head of Scorpion?"So, can I have her?" Hugo's laughed stopped when saw a cold stare from Max. "It's just a joke, Boss. But she is trully aroused my interest.""Don't you dare to touch her. She is my precious client.""Yeah, yeah. And why don't you just give her the South Island document? It is ready, right?""Tomorrow, I'll delivery it by myself."Hugo's jaw dropped, "What? Hold on, Boss. I know that you are strong, but Lancia's security is not a joke. I don't wan
"Is there something happened?" Armano asked when he have a dinner with his daughter."Yes." Said Cecilia with exicted tone. "Guess what, Father? Miss Jenkin is sending me a letter!"Armano's brows raised,"What did she said?""Well, it was a very touched letter. She said that I don't have to blame myself about what happen in the past anymore and wishing me to have a good life. Miss Jenkins is trully an angel! I feel like my shoulder get lighter!""Good," he said while slicing his steak. Surely, Jenkins isn't as dumb as he thought. "And what is another one?""It's about South Island. Turned out is not as bad as we thought. The citizen was doing some agriculture work in this past years." Cecilia talked with passionately as if there are fire in her eyes, "They do found an irrigation technique by themselves. Isn't amazing, Father? We can send them the seeds they need and if it works, we
Aileen Silver peacefully drank her tea after finished her breakfast Seem the goddess of fortune is in her side. After Cecilia's resignation, she is the strongest candidate to be the future Queen. So far, everything went so smoothly. "Yesterday, that stupid Duke's daughter is leaving the Capital." Marquess Hermann Silver said when he read the first page of the newspaper. Marchioness Silvana Silver sighed before shook her head, "That troublesome girl! If only her father isn't that Duke, we don't need to embarrased ourselves by sending that expensive gift. I mean, Aileen is the victim here!" "My, my. Father and Mother, please calm down," Aileen said with innocently smile. "I think it's not wise to talking about an annoying topic in this beautiful day." "Ah, my pefect daughter, you are correct." Silvana elegantly sipped her cup of the tea. "So, tell me what is your schedule to
Uncle?Cecilia frowned when she heard it. Even in her previous memories, she can't recognize this nonsense.But, his face indeed have a similiar figure with Armano. However, my father is more handsome than this man! "I'm so disapointed of you, little niece. You didn't remember me. It is me, the one and only, Uncle Grant. So, how is your father?""I have no uncle… Sir."Grant Lancia's jaw dropped. "What? 'Sir'? Hey, I'm much younger than your father. Call me brother!"Cecilia gulped. "Br, brother? But we are not sibling.""Why don't you just nod and be an obidient girl? Ah, shoot. That's not I want to asked you," His eyes glinted and he cleared the throat, "Can you fill me in about what are you and your father doing recently? Why did you bother the Scorpion?" "Scorpion?" She look confused when heard it. He can'
Armano knows something happened when he saw a familiar face run toward his study room."Kale, why are you here? You are supposed to protect Cecilia!"Kale Vitklov, one of the strongest knights in Team A, bent his body. "Greeting to you, His Highness. Lady Cecilia asked me to sent you a letter. It is urgent matter and she need your reply as fast as possible."Armano's brows raised. "Give me the letter now," When he read the letter, his brows narrowed. "Scorpions, huh? Albert, where is Christo?"The buttler said, "He is downstair, my Lord. Still checking the shipment from Hongport."He nodded and folded the letter. His hand take a pen before start writing the reply in the back of it paper.When he finished the letter, he said. "Take this, Kale. You can go now. And Albert, prepare my horse. I've matters to attend."Albert maintained his calm face. Eve
"Theo, is it okay to continue the journey now?" Cecilia asked after read the letter from his father. That letter only contains two short sentences.[Dear Cecilia, You can continue your journey without any worries. I'll take care everything.]"The sky is getting darker, Miss. In my opinion, it safer if we go tomorrow morning.""Okay. Then you can check the carriage or any preparation for tomorrow's departure.""Very well, Miss." Theo said before he walked out from her room."Miss, do you want to eat dinner?" Mary politely asked her."Wait, Mary. I need to ask you a question. How long did you work in Lancia's?"Mary tilted her head and her index finger touched the chin, "Hmm.. It's about five years. I was fifteen when Duke hired me. Is this something wrong?""Well, did you know my uncle? I mean a man called Grant?"
Hugo was unlucky today. Started from this morning, he almost died because of food poisoning, attacked by a stranger, and just when he wants to get rest, his employer, Max, is going away.Hugo has no choice but to stay at the base to greet the guests. Scorpion has no closing time. They loyally served for 24/7 non-stop.Duke Lancia was sitting and elegantly crossed his leg. He keep silent since came to this room but Hugo feeling so small under his gaze.'I hate this man,' Hugo thought to himself. 'He didn't do anything and suddenly I have an urge to peeing myself.""What are you doing to my daughter?" Just like usual, he is a straightforward man.Hugo raised his brows and collected the remaining of his courage, "It's such an honor for me to meet a man like you, His Highness. However, I don't understand about your question.""How did my daughter get a copy of the South
Christo felt something chilly on his neck. He tightened his scarf and start writing again. His office was almost completely in the darkness because he only used one candle on his desk. But one is enough. The report of Hongport's shipment almost done and his cup was empty. But, Christo doesn't need another coffee. "Just one hour," he said to himself. "After that, I can make a summary of it. Oh, wait, I might as well write another list of the expiration date of the goods. Two copies. One for Father and The Chef." Most of the shipment was a food supplies like wheats, seasoning, flours, etc. To be frank, the expiration list wasn't needed. Since, they always running out the stock before reached the date. But, Christo is Christo. He likes to make detailed information. Once he begins, he can't stop. It was same with his love story. Once he starts falling in love, he