Lord Preston's Secret Tutor (47 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 30

Children from noble families knew their place well—and were cunning because of it. They instinctively recognized who was above them and who was beneath them, and they knew how to use their own status to their advantage.

Thus, the governesses had long since given up on actually teaching them. They considered their duty fulfilled simply by trailing obediently behind the children like goldfish feces.

Yet those clever children now sat utterly silent, not even making the slightest sound. The governesses blinked repeatedly, staring at the sight in disbelief.

As if wondering what kind of magic Jacqueline Somerset, their new tutor, had cast upon them.

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He was exhausted. Windsor pressed firmly against his temples and tilted his head to one side. Then, resting his chin on the back of his hand, he shut his eyes tightly.

The nobles he had met tonight were even more childish than his six-year-old nephew. Like boastful children showing off their toys, they bragged about their money and boats.

Yet none of them dared to simply invite the others to join in—they merely watched each other warily, waiting for someone else to extend the first invitation.

Being part of that group was quite draining—especially for Windsor, who valued efficiency and speed above all.

He preferred direct conversation over this game of veiled intentions. Likely a habit ingrained from his time in the military, where precise commands were the norm.

“To attend such banquets every single day… in some ways, they truly are remarkable people.”

A note of sarcasm slipped through Windsor’s teeth. Just as he rose from his seat, having stared into the darkness long enough and ready to head to bed—

“…….”

A faint footstep sounded. Starting from the opposite corridor, the steps gradually grew louder, then slowly faded away again.

Windsor knew exactly whose footsteps they were—heavier than Benjamin’s, yet more elegant than a maid’s.

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