Then those who spread baseless rumors that Lady Carter, after reading Carter Lady’s gossip, would soon have no choice but to close their mouths.

It was quite impressive to actively use the fact of becoming a Lexion aide.

‘It seems people whose minds work similarly do understand each other.’

While admiring, Cassius thought he should remain vigilant.

If Elizabeth, who was the closest aide to Hwangbi, recognized Edit’s identity, especially since she had been close to the assassination members, it wouldn’t be strange if she sent someone anytime.

At that moment, a Lexion knight approached Cassius and spoke in a low voice.

“Sir Cassius, as you mentioned earlier, Lady’s guests have been escorted to the reception room.”

Waiting in the reception room after receiving Edit’s invitation were Victor and Izajel from the Carter upper class.

In particular, Victor couldn’t hide his excited mood, admiring the interior decorations of the reception room incessantly.

“To be invited to Lexion’s party, where even the capital upper class can’t easily enter. It’s an honor for our upper class.”

“That’s right. Our upper class reputation will also rise considerably.”

“I just casually mentioned receiving an invitation to this party at a merchants’ gathering, and everyone suddenly became so friendly.”

Izajel chimed in with agreement, thinking to himself.

‘It must be thanks to Edit that I was initially invited as the Lady Portrion.’

Since she was with Walter, the heir of Lexion, the Duke seemed to have sensed it and sent invitations to all Portrion officials in advance.

Even though there was no particular contact, Izajel, who had long noticed Walter’s gaze on Edit, knew something was peculiar.

‘The future between those two will be even more interesting.’

Watching his daughter with a twinkle in her eye, Victor wiped the sweat on his hands on his knees.

“Today, I’m curious about what suggestion Edit will make again.”

Since Edit had given up the inheritance and even sent Sofia to the monastery, the inheritance Izajel received was quite substantial.

Moreover, through careful calculations by his subordinates, they expected tremendous economic benefits from the logistics warehouse that Helen, who accepted Edit’s proposal, had built in the lower reaches of the Portrion River.

Just appealing to the fact that they had a logistics warehouse approved by the landowner brought positive responses from business partners.

Having experienced the great benefits that followed if they accepted Edit’s proposal, he had developed a taste for regret.

‘It would have been great if we could have accepted her as a member of our upper class.’

Now it seemed a bit late to regret.

Soon, Edit opened the door and entered the reception room.

“Thank you for coming, both of you.”

“It’s an honor to be able to attend such an event, Edit. Thank you for sending the invitation.”

Izajel welcomed her with a smile. With thoughts of the benefits gained so far, Victor could naturally wear a bright and genuine smile.

How many greetings and light jokes were exchanged. Edit looked at Izajel with a serious expression.

“Have you thought about the contents I sent to the office?”

In fact, when she sent the invitation to Izajel, she also included a letter asking about his well-being and intentions.

[You must have noticed that Elizabeth’s hired men are acting strangely. They are the ones who killed the Portrion Lady.] [Since Elizabeth is attacking me, I can’t just stay quiet, especially when she’s using the inherited fortune.]

Izajel was the person who knew Elizabeth the best among those who could help her, so she included him in the message.
Already harboring the fact that Elizabeth, as Lady Portrion, had abandoned her duties and left in his heart, Izajel’s heart sank even more when he heard that she was involved in the murder of the Lady Portrion.

‘Using that fortune to attack Edit.’

When Izajel learned about that fact through his father’s sources, he made a decision. Elizabeth’s actions were something he could not forgive based on her morality.

Furthermore, there was no guarantee that Elizabeth, who attacked Edit, wouldn’t also target him. His father’s persuasion also influenced his decision.

“If it’s true that Elizabeth killed the Lady Portrion, then revealing the truth and preventing her from inheriting, like Sofia, would be a just thing to do, Izajel. We don’t know what Elizabeth might do with that money.”

“That’s true.”

“In that case, it might be better for you to keep it and use it for a good cause. There’s no better way to make someone reflect than taking away their money. Also, by helping Lady Portrion this time, she might eventually help us in return, so it’s a good long-term plan.”

Knowing that there wasn’t much he could do, Izajel wanted to at least provide information to ensure that Edit wouldn’t be attacked.

“In fact… there’s something concerning Elizabeth.”