Received the Obsession of a Chaste Dark Lord (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 129

I first met Duke Valois just as their methods began to gain some traction in society.

Of course, it was a plan I had devised with Arianna Valois, but since she was publicly handling the matter, it was natural for her to receive the contact.

But why did Duke Valois himself come?

Puzzled, I went to the meeting place and found Duke Valois already waiting.

At that first encounter, the duke proposed a collaboration to me.

He said society’s rumors could often be helpful, so might he occasionally ask for my assistance?

At the time, I was puzzled why he had come directly rather than going through his daughter, but since I knew Duke Valois was aiding Lloyd, I readily agreed without hesitation.

Who would have thought this was all part of a carefully laid plan?

“People’s hearts are unknown unless one is them,” they say—what a truly surprising day it has been.

Indeed. Who could have imagined that Lady Valois would do something like this?

I was somewhat disappointed in the viscount. Haven’t you heard the rumors lately? He’s been touted as the top bachelor in society.

It seems Duke Valois intends to completely bury his daughter in society.

Otherwise, why would I have been the one to spread such rumors?

But then again, it’s not particularly any concern of mine.

Adela watched the wives busily inflating rumors among themselves, then took a sip of her tea.

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