At the End of Ruin, There You Are (56 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 39

Fortunately, the Grand Duke had stopped smashing furniture—but by then, so many pieces were already broken that replacing just one was no longer feasible.

For instance, removing only the magenta curtains, sofa, and bed from the Duchess’s bedroom—where hideous magenta, green, and faded gold clashed chaotically—wouldn’t magically make the room perfectly fine.

At this point, it would actually be cheaper to replace everything reasonably.

“The inspector is coming soon—can we really manage without a housekeeper? We’re preparing for spring planting, hands are already too scarce, and once kitchen renovations start…!”

The butler clung to Pheon, nearly wailing, but Pheon gently soothed him.

“The Duchess has already gotten up and started working again, hasn’t she? The furniture prices she negotiated are reasonable, and the quality is exceptional.”

“Yes, she hired an excellent carpenter.”

Even the butler had to grudgingly admit this much. While he’d been too overwhelmed to pay attention, the Duchess had somehow swiftly summoned a skilled carpenter and was briskly placing furniture orders.

“Since things have come to this, let’s have her take charge of the entire castle renovation. You focus on spring planting preparations and receiving the inspector. Work must be divided.”

This wasn’t what the butler wanted. He’d hoped for a housekeeper he could easily manipulate to be appointed quickly, yet the Grand Duke was instead steadily stripping away his authority.

“You must also consider your health. If you intend to work long-term, you can’t keep handling everything alone all at once. Accidents are common during thawing season, after all.”

“Indeed.”

“So start handing things over, gradually. Take care of your health so we can work together for many years to come.”

But for the usually taciturn Grand Duke to say something like this! Butler Viscount Rolf Anderson had served for over twenty years and knew his master’s quiet nature concealed kindness—but he hadn’t expected such words, and was deeply moved.

“To work together for many years”—that was precisely his wish, and now the Duke understood his heart; it made him truly happy.

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