“Phew. That was close.”

The most urgent problem that came to me was resolved, and what to do next came to mind.

It’s about Philip meeting Alexander and sending Domingo to call me.

I sent it to Philip urgently due to physiological phenomena, but that’s not going to solve it.

A deep sigh came out.

The situation would have been conveyed by now. It’s better to go quickly and make a quick recovery.

Although it’s for crisis avoidance, I want to call it ‘Arje’ again.

It seemed that when Ellen called me by my nickname, I became weak.

Even if Philip’s eyes are sharp, isn’t it okay if Alexander just says it’s okay?

I changed into a calm and elegant blue dress and sat in front of the console. The maid began to touch my hair.

Sitting quietly looking in the mirror, rather than the problem in front of my nose, I remembered the work I had done with the refugees. I was proud of the result and smiled.

The refugees interviewed me very friendly and entered into employment negotiations.

“Please employ me! I’m strong, you know!”

“Me too! You don’t seem to be harsh on us.”

“That’s right. You’re the one who brought bread to us.”

Bread.

Indeed, ‘showing them the basket directly’ was an excellent strategy to win favor.

“I trust you like a holy lady! I will follow whatever you do!”

Oh, did wicked Ellen become a saint?

“I will work hard!”

“We’ll repay the favor for settling us in this territory.”

“Just order us! We’ll do anything!”

Everyone was eager to work, and even minors joined in.

“I’m still young, but I can work enough.”

“Can’t you even order me around?”

Because of that, the schedule was delayed, but thanks to that, I was able to write an employment contract on my terms.

I selected exactly ten people.

The remaining ones who failed the interview were very sorry, but it couldn’t be helped. It’s not the current business that requires that many people.

I simply instructed the rest to live right as territory residents and returned to the mansion.

Next, Philip might call me, so I quietly changed my clothes and waited.

But I didn’t know Philip would send Domingo to call me right away.

It has come.

But just then, something urgent came up.

“It’s difficult to go. I’ll send Mild, who was with me first. He can explain the situation well enough. But we should look advantageous. So Philip can intervene normally. Got it?”

Mild rolled his eyes left and right and questioned.

“Can I tell the truth?”

“The truth?”
Mild Duke tapped my wrist. It was a gesture that meant I was caught by Alexander.

“Perhaps the master may be jealous?”

“Huh.”

A hollow laugh came out at the absurdity of the question itself.

If it was the original Ellen, it would be an expected remark.

Mild Duke told the truth, saying that Philip was jealous of Ellen and Alexander’s past.

“Mild Duke.”

I stared at Mild Duke intently.

“You didn’t really think and say that, did you?”

“…….”

“Philip? Jealous?”

It was nonsense.

She, who even tried to involve gardener Heide to provoke Philip’s jealousy.

When I asked again, Mild Duke avoided my gaze without a second of eye contact.

“Mild Duke, I know reality well now.”

“…….”

“I won’t harbor vain hopes, so there’s no need to speak of hope for my sake.”

“I’m sorry. I overstepped.”

“No, tell the truth anyway.”

“Yes.”

That’s how I sent off Mild Duke.

“My Lady, it’s done, how is it?”

The maid just finished styling my hair.

I felt refreshed by the beautifully curled hairstyle.

Though a storm from Philip might swoop down at any moment.

He must have raised his blood pressure as high as it could go, hearing about my accident.

‘Can Mild Duke handle it well?’

I suddenly became worried, imagining the situation.

‘Isn’t that guy going to attack Mild Duke? He was rough before….’

It seemed entirely possible. In the same situation, Philip didn’t seem like he would protect Mild Duke.

‘The accident was my fault….’

I felt guilty imagining Mild Duke suffering alone.

‘I have to go quickly. Maybe it hasn’t happened yet?’

I clutched my fan tightly and courageously went to the drawing room where Philip would be.

First, I listened at the door.

I could hear some rumbling voices inside, but I couldn’t understand what they were saying.

The quiet atmosphere gave me hope.

‘Maybe the conversation ended well?’

It would be good if it wrapped up well.

I slightly opened the door with my fan halfcovering my face. The moment I peered inside, I was shocked and gasped.

Philip, Mild Duke, and Domingo’s shaking eyes suddenly met mine!

The tense expressions of the three were truly surprising.

‘Could this be the worst situation?’

I couldn’t see Alexander; he must have already left.

I remembered that Philip was fed up with wicked Ellen.

‘Isn’t it beyond raising his blood pressure? It looks like it has exploded?’

It seemed that Philip might be grinding his teeth at me.

Since Alexander seemed to have already left, there was no need to talk to Philip right now. So I decided it would be best to leave for now and meet Philip again after some time had passed.

‘Tactical retreat.’

Anyway, our eyes met, so I gently shook my fan and forced a smile.

“It seems Alexander has finished the conversation and left. Then, I’ll take my leave.”

I quietly closed the door and turned around, but Philip’s voice scared me.

“Madam, wait.”

Philip opened the door again.

“Come in and talk.”

I reluctantly entered the drawing room.

“Ha, what do you want to talk about?”

“There’s a problem, madam.”

Philip looked very depressed.

‘Did Alexander protest and even declare strong retaliation?’

I don’t know the exact situation, but it would be best to apologize first.

“Um, I’m sorry. Philip, it wasn’t intentional…….”

“I’m really sorry, madam.”

“……Yes?”

Why is Philip apologizing?

“I thought I was a rational person, but I don’t know why I did this this time.”

Domingo spoke as if to soothe him.

“Yes, the master really didn’t mean it. I swear, it’s my first time seeing the master like this.”

“……?”

I was puzzled, so Mild Duke pointed to the long sofa with a bitter face.

“His Highness is lying there.”

Alexander was lying there as if dead.