Blackening the Affectionate Male Lead (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 25

Whitney returned to the mansion and opened the document Chester had handed her.

It contained information about Cecilia Western.

[Duchess Western had been suffering from a chronic illness but passed away suddenly. The cause was never determined, though some people suspected Cecilia, who had entered the household as a second wife. She had already arrived in Heart Pale with her daughter and was now drawing public attention as a widow. Her origins remained unknown, earning her the nickname “The Veiled Woman.”

Shortly after becoming Marquis Western’s second wife, the marquis himself also passed away. Afterward, Cecilia Western disappeared with her daughter.]

It was written that the Marquis of Western’s estate had vanished, leaving behind only debts. Chester, ever thorough, had also included documents detailing the Western family’s assets and liabilities.

“It’s strange—he supposedly invested, not gambled, yet ended up with this much debt.”

If he had lived solely on alcohol and gambling, it might make sense, but investments should have been made thoughtfully. Yet the debts were enormous.

“There’s no mention of where he invested.”

Whitney examined the flyer once more. This time, she noticed a notice listing someone as wanted for fraud. Her eyes lit up as she alternated her gaze between the information on Cecilia Ervin and the flyer.

“Fraud! Investment!”

The name on the flyer was Louise Ann. Unlike her mother, the Louise in the flyer did not have red hair—instead, she had deep brown hair and violet eyes.

Her suspicion turned into conviction. Perhaps her father’s accident also concealed some hidden truth.

Whitney’s heart raced. First, she needed to return to the Ducal Mansion and ask the butler if they had hair dye. Moreover, she had to meet the queen, so she needed to seize that opportunity, which meant returning home at least once.

Re-reading the invitation she had accepted, she found nothing compelling enough to catch the queen’s interest.

“Even if I attend, Her Majesty the Queen won’t care at all.”

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