"Welcome Lady Alyssa to my humble home"
Seeing the Marchioness greeting me as soon as I entered the living room of her house, seeing her complexion made me think twice whether she's a widow or not
Is this a special trait in this world?
A trait that the more older your age is, the more younger your face is?
Because if it is, a lot of people would want to live here,
"I'm grateful that the Marchioness invited me" I told her with a capitalistic smile
A smile that's only for business
"Have a seat, Lady Alyssa" she told me as I took a seat and look around her house,
It was neatly organise, but the same as grandfather,she doesn't have lots of maid
But had lots of room...
"Aren't you feeling lonely in your home ever since the Marquis had died?"I ask her, as she gave me a smile
Other's may think that I'm being rude on asking about her late husband, but rumours about her that she doesn't care about people asking about it
Does she not love the Late Marquis?
"Ah, My Husband? It's been so long...but I'm afraid that other's may think differently when I decided to show on public, you know that lots of men wanted to marry me for my position not for my love" she uttered as I nodded
"Figured, people tend to think on their own way not listening on the victim's point of view"I stated and took a sip of my tea
"But...I wonder why the Marchioness invited me to a private tea party, if other nobles know about this they'll be jealous for sure" I added taking a soft glance at the Marchioness who's giving me a small smile
Marchioness Viridian is the Best Friend of the VP of Moonlight, I've finally confirm it seeing the pictures of the two of them that was displayed in the hallways when I got inside
There are tons of rumours that Miss Sylvia came and visited the Marchioness which she doesn't do
But that's all are rumours, but others believed that the Rumour is real and tried to have a connection with her but sadly, ever since the Marquis died...the Marchioness have not been going out to socialize
Other than the imperial ball, she doesn't go out.... And people say that she had an unapproachable aura
But no doubt that this widowed woman, is one of the most powerful woman in the empire, knowing how Father wanted to form a connection with her
"Hmm...Because I'm curious on your true personality? The Former Grandduke has been boasting with you for some quite time now and that made me curious" as I heard her words, I froze in my spot
Wait...so this is the reason why Father wanted to form a connection with her? It's because she's one of Grandfather's vassal?!?!
"Grandfather?! Are you close?" It's best to be naive so that I can hear her say those words that she's Grandfather's vassal herself
"Ah yes, actually... I'm your Grandmother's student" I flinch in my place, hearing her the name that I didn't expect,
Grandmother?
"I've been grateful to the late Grandduchess that's why I've been in touch with the former Grandduke and became one of his vassals" she said...
She must've known grandmother's appearance, if I play my cards right, I might able to find something useful of her
"So your close with my Grandmother? Does anyone else know your her student?" I asked her as she thought about it "Hmm..other than you and your grandfather, noone else had known"she uttered And gave me a smile
"You must be close with Grandmother" I uttered as she then took a sip of tea "Yeah, I was...she took care of when I was young" she said and stared at his tea with a blank expression
"How's Ellie?"she ask, changing the question... Ellie? Are they close?
"Ellie is one of my friends whom was taught by your grandmother, I was the only one who became noble because the my husband is looking for a wife and your grandmother asked me to become one" she explained....as I stared at her complexion
If she's friend's with Ellie, then...she must have a supernatural powers..
One of the Zodiacs perhaps?
"I see, but I heard from Ellie that you've adopted two kids, twins in that matter" I asked her as she looked at me not knowing what my plan was
"Yes,Mina and Gerry, I think you are in the same age...16 right? You all will be best friends"she happily stated as smiled a little
"I see, but why can't I see their shadows today?"I asked her,
"Ah! They're interning in Moonlight, as you also know that Sylvia is my best friend and she did a favor on letting Those twins work for her for experience"she explained as she nodded
"Is Miss Sylvia also a student of Grandmother?"I asked as I remembered how Ellie and Sylvia are quite close despite they tried to act that they are not infront of the other time
"Yes! Your very clever Lady Alyssa, how I wish my children is as clever as you"she stated as I could only smile lightly
So it's confirm....
One of this 3, is Virgo...
Could it be that Grandmother owned Moonlight?
But why did Sylvia stayed as a VP rather than the President when Grandmother died...
It seems that Grandmother had the Zodiacs let loose... But it seems that I had my lead..
It would be hella funny if those twins are Gemini,
Did Grandfather planned this?
Did he secretly did that to limit my choices on finding Virgo?
Because I'm sure that one of these 3 are Virgo, but I'm highly suspicious of the Marchioness because the Book stated that Virgo is a noble lady,
Ellie is a maid, while Sylvia is a VP of a big company, only the Marchioness is noble,
But it shouldn't be this simple...what if they exchange places?
And here I thought that I want to live a peaceful life and yet I'm playing detective at this age
"Marchioness-"
"Please call me Chloe like what do Infront of Ellie" she stated as I blink my eyes and turn red, feeling flustered on her words
"How can I call the Marchioness by her first name! No..." Seeing me being flustered, she then chuckled
"Your really Cute Lady Alyssa, how about this? Call me Lady Chloe if your being shy"she told me as I blink my eyes
"And when you get home....please send my regards to Ellie"she told me as she patted my head lightly
It felt comforting it felt like it something that Ellie had done to me...
"I think I better go, it's getting late"I stated and stood up from my seat "ah! Yes, it was...I have a nice and decent talk with you Lady Alyssa, and I hope that you continue to visit this old woman in the near future"she told me as we walked towards the entrance of her home
"Have a safe trip back home Lady Alyssa"she told me as I smiled light and wave her goodbye as I entered my carriage and look at the window
And my face look at her back suspiciously.... 5 moles in her neck ...in the same place as Ellie's
Am I seeing it right?
Or am I hallucinating?
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Edited:
Additional Author's Note
I've read your opinions about the ML and I'm glad to say that you all have different opinions about it
And here's you all's opinion...
As for the Crown Prince, none had guess it because she literally broke their relationship
And for the Marquis, surprisingly one had voted for him
As for the King, the one who saved her twice and the golden haired dude...3 of them had guessed it
As for Kian, who's in the lead, 4 of them thought it was him
That's in current progress.... For today
And also, I hope that you all can continue to guess on who it is...
I won't be revealing anything about the ML so everyone will be excited about it, so wait for it in the near future
Because the more the story progress, the more that everyone will eventually guess on who will be the one who stands in her side
So stay tuned!!
And happy 23k reads!!!
This book had progress faster than my first one...and I'm happy about that, so continue for you all's supports♥️