Abandoned Flower's

Afternoon With Fair

The day before the La Hadrin contest began, Camell spent more time indoors. Just meet the lady, the servant is also the teacher who teaches. Camell studied hard, really hard. Not to forget also he contacted his father to ask a lot of questions and consult as preparation for a competition contest for prospective duchess.

There is also a lot of good news that Camell heard, among others, the rainfall of the western region is increasing. Regardless of the noble faction involved in the slave buying seller would be punished without exception. Irene also broke the news that her highness the duke announced Camell's services in a cabinet meeting on the extermination of the slave trade this time. Duke himself even praised Camell's work, ideas and way of thinking in the action.

"I heard that master duke is making preparations to give you an official award." Irene was still reporting the info she knew.

"Owh yeah..?" Camell wasn't very enthusiastic about it.

Until this moment I really can't guess what the contents of master duke are. She used Cyness to be my enemy and rival. But he also did something that was lucky for me. Who is he on whose side, anyway??

As Irene and Camell chatted, Maya went into Camell's room to settle into the roof, causing Camell and Irene to look at her suspiciously.

"What's Maya??" Camell smiled at her servant who was acting strangely at times.

"Miss Camell.." Maya whispered a little even though only the three of them were in this room but she acted very alert.

"We're just the three of Maya." Irene thinned her lips.

Maya looked around vigilantly. "Even walls can have ears." He put on a serious face. "I bring very important news to Miss Camell."

"What's wrong??" Camell was a little careless because she had to continue her learning considering the competition for the prospective duchess will start soon.

"I was ordered directly." The Maya's scales are lower than ever. "First master duke, Mr. Ethan wants to meet Miss Camell in secret." Maya.

"Uncle?! um I mean. former duke sir.." Camell who was shocked let go and became stammered. "Where??" Ask Camell quickly.

Although he was confused to hear the word uncle, Maya quickly returned to focus. "Me and Miss Irene will take the lady to the park, and then Mr. Ethan will be there. No one knows about this. Come quickly Miss get ready now."

Without wasting any time Camell followed the directions of Maya and Irene, just like Maya said. Ethan had been waiting for Camell close to the flower palace, all by himself.

"Uncle." Camell calls Ethan and runs towards Ethan when Maya and Irene are gone.

"Camells! My dear niece." Ethan hugged Camell.

"Uncle, it'll be dangerous if anyone finds out I met uncle. It would be considered unfair." Camell laughed a little.

Ethan stroked Camell's head. "Yes uncle knows, so this meeting can not be long. And only uncle who came here even though your aunt actually really wanted to spend time with you."

Camell clucked briefly. "Don't Miss Cyness see Esther's aunt?"

"Haha. My uncle heard it. Cyness approached your aunt who was drinking tea in the garden. But only a short meeting and talk." Ethan paused for a second. "There's something uncle needs to tell Camell. Listen to good uncle."

Camell lamgsung put on a serious face considering their meeting was indeed kept secret surely this uncle wanted to talk about something important. "Good uncle."

"Uncle has heard from your father that you decided to compete fairly with Cyness as a duchess candidate. Whether you are elected or not, but your desire to take part in the politics of this country makes uncle happy. Although uncle would be happier if you were with Lloyd. Uncle has determined that you are the duchess of this country even since you were born Camell." Ethan smiled for a moment.

"There are some things you need to understand. First the nature of Lloyd, the son of his uncle and current duke. He's hard-hearted, cold-hearted and sucks uncle admit it. But this was probably due to uncle's mistake of educating him too hard from small due to the huge burden of roles he had to bear from birth. And uncle really hopes you're the one who can conquer that hard heart."

"Second, the Bourbons. As a former duke, it was certain that uncle could not interfere anymore with the noble factions that were in office at this time. Camellia, be careful with the Bourbon family. They played an important role in the development of the country during this period and Lloyd certainly knew that as well. It's obvious getting rid of them won't be easy unless they do the betrayal."

"Third, I'm sorry your uncle and aunt Camell. Because we have to leave Luckingham and hidul separate from here. It will feel like you have to fight alone, but if you really need an uncle. You can find Mr. Agustin."

Camell was silent at Ethan's words, indeed she had been confused and quite worried because she seemed to have to fight alone without knowing how to gather strength from the noble faction. But all Ethan said made him a little amused, "Thank you uncle, I'll do my best." Camell hugged Ethan and they chatted for a while before parting ways.

Today is Camell and Lloyd's schedule for dinner together, having met uncle Ethan Camell's mood is a little better and he smiles a lot.

Lloyd realized that at dinner together, "Did anything good happen??" Asked the man while eating and observing Camell's face together.

"God. Does it look obvious, huh??" Camell smiled and raised her eyebrows. "It's not something special. It's just that my mood is good."

Lloyd looked at Camell a little suspiciously because she was sure something happened because Camell was in a very good mood. "Dad and my mom have been back here since 2 days ago, but tomorrow they're leaving Luckingham" Lloyd guessed considering Camell was taken straight by her father into Luckingham.

"Is master duke worried??" Camell smiled and instead asked the sacras.

"No, I'm just happy that things are going well." Lloyd flat said.

Owhh right. indeed he is good at pretending, the relationship of father and son complicated. Camell looked at Lloyd and smiled faintly. "I also hope that all goes well especially La Hadrin will start in a week."

"You can get through it really well." Lloyd smiled and looking into Camell's eyes made the woman misbehave.

"Te. thanks!" Camell hated her heart beating a little faster.

"Maybe this sounds like bullshit, but I really believe that you can do well. I'm looking forward to it." Lloyd was really.

"I. YEAH!" Camell felt a little heat on both of her cheeks.

They chatted for a while after dinner and Lloyd was ready to go back to work before it got even night.

Camell is still not calm because she does not know the true heart of Lloyd, at least until tonight. Until that Camell felt betrayed that way.

..

While in Kirion's office, who helped Lloyd, came to report.

"Lord duke, this is the task-sharing list for the granary management project in La Hadrin contest."

Lloyd received the file and read it. "Who confirmed this?"

"Master marquiz Antonio Bourbon." Kirion said slowly.

Lloyd furrowed his brows and looked at the division of tasks territory. "Why was the management of the western barn given to Miss Camellia??!"

It was unexpected that Antonio entered Lloyd's study and smiled faintly. "Mr duke forgive my audacity, but it's better to remember what happened to be fair competition."

"What do you mean marquis Antonio??" Lloyd held back his sense of regret.

"The duke praised Miss Camellia a lot at the cabinet meeting, didn't he? Although credibility is ruled out shouldn't we be hearing public opinion??"

Lloyd breathed a rough sigh. "I'm just telling the truth about people who are already meritorious. Where's the mistake?"

"Say what Miss Camellia did was right. But it happened before the competition started, how could it be said to be fair?? This violates fair ethics. The duke master himself understands that, right??" Attack Antonio. "Deliver the western barn to Miss Camellia then it can only be said that they are competing fairly. The officials have also agreed to this."

Lloyd clenched his hands tightly as he could not refute Antonio's remarks.