Brody encountered Tristan in the corridor and stared at him.

Tristan, a loyal subordinate of Arthur Kyung, didn’t have a pleasant expression.

“…….”

Brody had already sensed that Tristan didn’t particularly like Reyna.

Well… considering the circumstances, it was understandable.

After all, what Arthur Kyung experienced was a sham marriage.

But Brody felt bitter and unjust about it.

“……Tristan Kyung.”

Tristan, who was about to pass by, moved only his eyes to look down at Brody.

Though his attitude wasn’t friendly, Brody spoke up for Reyna.

“…I don’t think he did it because he wanted to.”

“…….,”

What good was my saying.

Still, recalling how Reyna embraced him, Brody continued.

“He’s not a bad person. Please don’t hate him too much.”

With a somewhat contemplative gaze, hinting at his inner thoughts, Brody looked at him.

“…….,”

Without saying more, Brody bowed to him and then turned to go back to where he needed to be.

Tristan’s remaining gaze turned cold.

Brody had talked about Reyna being a stand-in bride, but to Tristan, it sounded like Brody knew everything about the note Reyna was passing to him.

The Marquise, who was on her way to inspect the newly decorated guest room for Christina, frowned upon seeing Brody and Tristan having a conversation near Arthur’s territory.

The conversation was short, and they soon turned in different directions, but the Marquise felt uncomfortable.

‘…The maid is being careless. Why are they having such a familiar conversation?’

Glancing disapprovingly, the Marquise then stopped when she saw one of Arthur’s knights on the other side of the stairs making way for the maids.

Even though there was enough space for them to pass, the knight stepped aside to let the maids pass first.

The maids hesitated for a moment, then, after slightly bowing their heads in gratitude, hurried up the stairs.

After the knight had passed, the maids turned their heads and glanced at the back of the knight.

The Marquise gripped her fan, her eyes narrowing.

The knight’s attitude was polite, but that was precisely what bothered her.

As with most grand mansions, relationships among the staff within Julius Mansion were strictly prohibited, following the unwritten rule.

The mistresses of noble families did not want their maids at their mansions to be involved in scandals.

It was a matter directly linked to the reputation of the family.
However, to the maids, Arthur’s knights were undoubtedly potential love interests that could catch their attention.

The money sprinkled by the Marquess.

The honor of the knights who returned with shining victories in battle.

Moreover, some of them would even receive titles according to their merits during the commendation ceremony.

Above all, they were young and polished men who kept catching the eyes of the maids in the same space.

Compared to the stewards, footmen, and stable boys who were usually considered as marriage partners for maids, they were incomparable in dignity and noble appearance.

“I’m talking about him. The one with red hair!”

“Lukan Kyung?”

“Is it Lukan Kyung? How do you know his name? It’s so cool, even the name.”

“His smiling face is charming! Like a red leopard!”

“Then, isn’t it a leopard with spots?”

“No, it’s a red leopard.”

“Right. Somehow that name suits him better!”

The maids chattered excitedly on their own.

The knights were quite popular among the maids.

In one way or another, for the maids who rarely left the mansion,

these handsome men who suddenly took up a place in the mansion were an unexpected and enjoyable sight.

For the maids, potential love interests were mostly people inside the mansion.

But given the severe gender imbalance, this was also an unfavorable situation,

and most maids had no time to meet someone outside, so they had almost given up on love and marriage.

But suddenly, these ‘real knights’ emitting an overwhelming and unfamiliar charm entered the mansion,

inevitably attracting the maids’ attention.

The maids were truly enjoying an unprecedented ‘Arthur’s special.’

“I’m talking about him! The one who got slapped by the Marquess!”

“Lionel Kyung!”

Two maids simultaneously shouted his name, making a fuss.

“He’s so handsome! Looks like he has some story.”

“Right! There’s some charming charm about him.”

“Oh. When I saw him talking to the Marquess, he looked so cool that I thought I was going to faint…”

A mischievous maid immediately imitated his voice.

“The only reason I’m not disposing of you right now is not that you’re the Marquess but because I respect Arthur Kyung. If you don’t step back immediately, I’ll dispose of you with my authority, even if it’s for the honor of Arthur Kyung!”

“Kyaa!”

A joyful scream erupted among the maids.

Having impressively struck the Marquess and looking quite story-worthy, Lionel was also gaining considerable popularity among the maids.

“I like someone who gives off an intellectual vibe! I never imagined there would be that kind of style among the knights….”