To You Whom I Don’t Love That Much (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 077

77.

A long shadow fell through the slightly opened parlor door. Ro instantly sprang to her feet. Sensing her urgency, the person outside softened their tone slightly.

“Madam. Are you in?”

It was the voice of the elderly butler who managed the guest wing. His name was Alec, if she remembered correctly. Ro momentarily couldn’t decide whether she should feel disappointed that it wasn’t Cardier, or surprised that the butler had come all the way up to her private parlor.

Until now, the old butler’s duties had been confined to the first floor and Cardier’s office. Seeing that no new servants had been hired for a while and only a few maids brought from the ducal estate were employed, she had assumed he was someone who preferred strict formality. When she didn’t respond immediately, the butler cautiously urged her.

“There are several matters that require your direct attention. If it’s convenient, may I enter?”

At that moment, Melvin and Rosetta’s eyes met precisely. It felt like being caught in the act of mischief by an adult. Ro scratched her cheek and, as pre-arranged, gave Melvin a subtle glance. Then she sat primly in her chair, pretending she hadn’t been flustered at all.

“Come in.”

At her permission, the butler fully opened the parlor door. Melvin hastily crammed the scattered papers into his bag and bowed deeply as he exited. The butler stepped aside to let Melvin pass, then stared at his retreating back for a long moment.

“Is he helpful to you, Madam?”

“Who? Melvin?”

“Yes. He seems to have a decent reputation even back at the main estate.”

“He’s useful. Since you brought him up, I’ll need to purchase a few more horses. I believe there’s a separate stable in the guest wing.”

“Yes. It’s smaller compared to the main estate, but it exists.”

“Assign it to him. I spoke with him earlier, and he knows a great deal about horses. I’d like him to personally manage my horses.”

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