No one seemed to think that the Viscountess would personally burn and dispose of her family assets to leave for the Imperial capital.
The news quickly spread to the imperial capital, which was far from the provinces, and caused quite a stir.
The gruesome sight of the burning mansion was featured on the front page of the gossip magazines.
During the short time she was confined to the annex thanks to the Lord's consideration, dozens of letters came to her.
If you need a place to stay in the Imperial Capital, we have it ready.
Since there were capable subordinates, even if the mansion was in bad condition, it was clear that they would quickly turn it into a place worth living in.
"Are you waiting for something?"
When asked out of curiosity, the Viscountess just smiled.
On the third day of staying like that, she nodded after checking the letter Alfred had brought her.
"Isabella."
"Yes?"
"Put on your new clothes and get ready to leave."
The most extravagant dress that the Viscountess gave me as a gift, but probably not suitable for travel?
"It's going to be a mess the entire time you're moving."
The fire at the mansion was widely reported in the Imperial Capital and in the process, the name 'Isabella' was also often included in the articles.
A noble daughter named Isabella lost her memory, in an area not far from where the assassins disappeared.
'By now, you should have known that Isabella, who lost her memory was staying here.'
So shouldn't we move as quickly as possible?
The Viscountess gently patted my shoulder as I blinked.
"The Marchioness Xavier, who read the report that the fire of unknown cause may have been caused by humans, is grateful that she will send an escort for us."
"Marquis Xavier..."
I quietly repeated the familiar name and then raised my head.
The first Princess, known for her resourcefulness?
"The reason she sent the knights was for our safety, but it was also to show that the royal family still does not forget Viscount Manchini's loyalty. So I'm saying wear a dress that looks nice."
They would like to show their generosity to as many imperial citizens and nobles as possible.
No matter how powerful Count Brium was, it would not be easy to attack a party moving under the gaze of many people while being guarded by the imperial family.
I looked at the Viscountess who was smiling again.
It was truly amazing how things went smoothly from the moment she decided to move.
So much so that the lethargic crouching until now becomes insignificant.
"Come on, baby. It's time to go now."
A friendly voice woke me up.
I felt like I had finally taken my first step.
***
Uddangtang!
The man roughly opened the door and threw Aileen inside.
Aileen curled up in a ball on the floor of the narrow room.
The angry scolding from the man who threw her into the room followed.
"I told you to God that I should not inconvenience him like that."
"Honey..."
"Stay in your room for a while. Don't come out. Unless you want other family members to be unable to show their faces because of you!"
Despite his wife's pleading words, Aileen's father did not even bat an eye. It was clear that the entire family was worried that the Viscountess would fall into disfavor.
Tears were clearly visible on Aileen's cheeks as she looked in despair at the door that closed with a bang.
'How on earth did this happen?"
Did my aunt really abandon me? How could she do that?
I even did something to appease my aunt.
How much effort have I put in so far?
To win her heart, she dressed up in clothes she didn't want, used the way she spoke, and even rode horses that she didn't like.
"It's been three years. I lived like that for three full years."
Do you think it's easy to live by imitating someone other than yourself?
And how happy she was at the little attention and affection she received.
She thought that her efforts were finally paying off and that she had come closer to her heart than anyone else.
"But that girl..."
She 'completely erased Aileen's existence from the Viscountess's side for less than two months at most.
There was anger in Aileen's eyes as she bit her fingernails.
"If that girl hadn't threatened me with a hairpin, I wouldn't have moved so hastily."
She remembered Alfred's cold gaze and cold words as he forced her into the carriage.
"The contract has fallen through. Did you want my help even though you were arbitrarily manipulating people to do things?"
"That's because I can't contact you while you're away from the mansion...!"
"I didn't want much from you in the first place, but since you couldn't even achieve that, I have nothing to say. There is no reason to give another chance to a person who failed to seize the opportunity."
The despair she felt when she saw Alfred bowing his head politely toward Isabella through the door of the carriage that had been closed without any time to make excuses.
In the end, Isabella had even her last hope taken away.
"I'll kill you."
If things continued like this, she might end up trapped in this tiny room and getting married to a fool who didn't even have a proper title. If it was the Viscountess's business, there was no way her father, who was so furious, would leave her like this after being sent away with a 'warning'.
Her father going to sell her. Like the sisters who were sold to reduce the family's debt.
Her eyes were brightly shining as she wrapped her arms around herself.
"Even if I have to cry and beg my aunt. No, even if I had to tell the whole story of how my hairpin ended up in her hands..."
Anyway, her life was already on the verge of being thrown into the gutter.
Then, is there no reason not to interfere with other people's lives?
As soon as she got there, she heard a commotion in the hallway and the door opened.
It was only for a moment that she squinted at the sudden influx of light.
Aileen's eyes widened when she saw a decent-looking man trotting in.
Eric Berker extended his hand towards her with a sweet and kind smile that made the hearts of all the ladies flutter.
"You've reached a high level, my lady. Is this the second time we are seeing each other again after seeing you at the banquet?"
"How could you..."
Although it was vague, it was clearly a familiar face.
However, she was wondering how on earth this man was able to get here.
He glanced at the sight of Aileen examining the outside of the door the man had opened and entered.
"Ah, the lady's parents would probably be talking to my aide right now."
"The throne... A coffin?"
When Aileen, who did not understand the situation, made a confused face, Eric smiled sweetly at her.
"Because I brought you a good husband.""
Aileen's eyes widened when she heard the word "good husband."
It was only a moment, but her heart began to pound as she looked at the face of the handsome man in front of her.
"Ho, if you're married alone..."
"You also know this person. The Baron, the father of Lady Helm, who was once in a close relationship with the Lady is looking for a new second wife."
Aileen froze as soon as the words "Baron Helm" were said.
Eric walked to her side and whispered happily.
"Now that I think about it, I heard that you are now estranged from the Baroness, who you were so close to."
" ..."
"Has it been since the Baroness broke off her engagement due to a scandal that she doesn't know where it came from?"
At the words spoken in a low voice, a faint fear began to appear in Aileen's large eyes.
Eric was still looking at her and smiling.
"As a result, I was heartbroken to hear that the Baroness had become a wreck and rarely left the house."
"Well, that's..."
"I heard that such a heartbreaking thing happened to a close friend and that Lady Aileen just happened to contract a fever and stayed home, so she didn't even visit her once. At this point, you can repair your strained relationship."
Baron Helm's eccentricity was already known to most nearby nobles. She also remembers how much his ex-wife, now deceased, suffered and was harassed by him.
The man who thought of his wife as his 'possession' was the person who tried to control her every move from the moment she woke up until she fell asleep.
The daughter who grew up under the Baron had a very shy and timid personality but had a neat aura that touched people's hearts. Thanks to this, she was able to be courted by a knight who was quite respectable for her situation.
It was only a few months before the wedding that the Baroness's daughter became embroiled in scandal. It was too detailed and too serious to be dismissed as just a rumor.
Aileen slowly took a step back.
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