NOT THE USUAL CINDERELLA (Season 2)
DISCOVERY OF ALEA (2)
From Alea's attitude, Alvero could instantly catch that there was something quite important Alea wanted to personally convey to her. Abella's whereabouts have been unaware of Alea and the task she was carrying when she was infiltrated by Alvero, it automatically made Alea who was used to acting carefully as a person working at Goldie Tavisha, not wanting to talk about it in front of Abella.
Alea's actions that can not be separated from Alvero's observation immediately make Alvero understand that Alea wants to convey what is on his mind without Abella's knowledge which is arguably not known about their affairs in the world castles.
"Abella, Deanda, there's something I have to talk to Alea about the condition of the servants in the palace. You can start eating first. Alea can catch up later." Alvero's words had made Deanda who raised her head towards Alvero with a surprised face, but the smile on Alvero's face with her eyes glancing at Abella instantly made Deanda understand and feel calm.
Right now, Deanda chose to let Alvero handle that, without him needing to worry.
As soon as Alvero arrived at the workspace on the other side of Alvero's penthouse building, Alvero immediately let Alea sit right in front of him, separated by a large work desk.
"Is there something going on in the palace as long as Deanda and I are not in the palace for some time?" Alea immediately nodded her head upon hearing the question from Alvero.
"Actually this incident I did not know about His Majesty. Yesterday we had orders from Madame Rose to clean up the grocery storeroom. Accidentally one of the maids who used to cook food for the royal family, his clothes got caught by the nails of one of the old shelves which was indeed time to be repaired. The nail caused the servant's clothes to tear at the shoulder to the back, and by accident I who happened to be standing right behind him saw clearly the waiter had a tattoo with a lion head that roared in front of a picture of a semi-circular sun, like the picture on the plaque that His Majesty mentioned first." Not only Alvero, neither Ernest nor Erich and Ernest who were with Alvero in the room immediately bought his eyes.
Even Alea's words involuntarily made Erich take a step forward from where he stood. But quickly Ernest's hand immediately restrained Erich's movement by crossing his arms in front of Erich's body, so that Erich could control himself and his emotions.
"Alea, are you sure about what you saw?" Alvero immediately asked with eyes staring deeply into Alea.
"I'm very sure of that, Your Majesty. Moreover, even though the servant tried as quickly as possible to cover his back, I helped him justify his torn clothes." Alea said in a voice that sounded so confident, indicating that he could take responsibility for what he had just said.
Hearing the affirmation from Alea, Alvero immediately took a deep breath as he closed his eyes, trying to make a plan ahead.
“Alea, keep an eye on that waiter specifically. Give Ernest his full name, any info about him. Including her movements in the palace, any workers in the palace who were in frequent contact with her, you should report to Ernest. Ernest, investigate the background, family, everything in detail about the waiter mentioned by Alea earlier.” Alvero said as he tapped the fingertips of his right hand onto the work table in front of him.
"Erich! Immediately contact duke Evan, has he got any info about the plaque. For Erich, try to meet papa Alexis and ask in detail, whatever he knows about the plaque, and also maybe info about the tattoo with the same image as the plaque! I want before this day is over, you've given me a full report." Alvero immediately gave his orders to his two personal bodyguards, with a look of eyes that could no longer be denied.
"Ah, yes, maybe Deanda hasn't had time to tell you. Mr. Alexis Federer is alive and has lived abroad for many years. And now Mr. Alexis has returned to Gracetian. Deanda and Mr. Alexis met each other yesterday at Renhill." Hearing Alvero's words, Alea instantly stunned her body on the back of the chair with widened eyes, and her lips slightly opened due to the shock of hearing the news just now.
"Deanda.. must be very happy... also Red and Uncle Marcello..." Alea muttered softly with a smile, as if she was talking to herself.
"Mr Red even knew Mr. Alexis was in Gracetian long before we knew it. If you are curious, you can ask Deanda about the full story. I have to get back to the office immediately because of some business that I have to settle with the others. Thank you for the precious info you gave me Alea." Alvero said as he got up from his seat, which Alea immediately followed.
"Well, Your Majesty, I'll be right back to Deanda and Abella." Alea said as she slightly bowed her body towards Alvero who was already walking away from her desk.
"Eh, Alea...." Suddenly Alvero who had just stepped two three steps stopped his steps and turned his body back towards Alea who was almost following Alvero's steps to get out of the room immediately.
"Don't talk about anything about the palace and master Alexis in front of Abella. You know Abella is just an ordinary, innocent girl, who doesn't understand anything about what's been going on around us. The less people know, the safer it will be. Moreover, if Abella knew too much, it would endanger herself." Hearing the orders from Alvero, Alea swiftly nodded her head.
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Deanda moved her body to the right and to the left in an agitated manner. Ever since Alea and Abella left after lunch was over, Deanda had hoped to have a flurry before Alvero returned from his office.
Moments after Alea returned to the palace, Deanda and Alea had sent messages to each other to explain the existence of Alexis who had suddenly been mentioned by Alvero.
But after Alea was again busy with her activities in the palace, moreover she had already heard the full explanation from Deanda about Alexis. Inevitably Deanda could only enjoy time alone in her penthouse room.
