Suddenly Nobles

Negotiating

The breakfast was peaceful that morning. Although Eve several times accidentally stretched her fork while trying to take bread, —which every mistake will be rewarded with Zachary— plot then the rest is nothing more to worry about.

"I heard recently Declan blocked the Aslein family from Lumiere's cooperation due to a misunderstanding. Is that right, Declan?" zachary opened the conversation.

Oh, so the head of the Aslein household has already reported this to the Duke of Lumiere?

Declan. The food is finished. The waiters swiftly cleaned the dining table as before. Without hesitation, Declan nodded, "Right, Your Grace."

"I know you do it based on something. Well, I actually don't mind your actions or why you're doing it."

The Duke of Lumiere was not angry despite knowing the cause was Eve? The girl sitting across from Declan was flustered. What's with the duke, doesn't that guy hate him?

"Thank you, Your Grace."

"But today the Aslein Family will come here to ask for leniency." That sharp net quickly turned towards Eve who was still engrossed in stuffing fruit pudding into her mouth. "Luvena, since the root of the matter is from you, then I hope that this time you can be a good host."

Eve almost choked if she couldn't control herself. What, did his ears hear wrong? He looked at Zachary in disbelief. Eve was sure the haughty man knew of his objections, but he chose indifferently.

"Then let me stay. Eve still needs to learn to adapt, she needs my help" Beckett, sitting next to Eve, looked at her worried sister. Hearing the offer of help certainly made Eve nod quickly to agree.

"No," the duke replied firmly. "The three of you always spoil her just like you treat a baby. This time, let him do it himself. I want to see to what extent he can develop into an honorable noble." From her tone, Eve knew this old man did not want to be denied. "After she gets married and becomes a princess at Brodsway, you won't be able to help her anymore. Therefore, from now on make it a habit to live independently."

"From the beginning I was used to living independently, Your Grace. From the beginning." Eve put away her remaining half pudding. Then he held his face between the palms with a concerned expression. "Have I been living in a treasure? Or the affection of my brothers? The answer is no." At the end of the sentence, Eve imitated Zachary's style of speech just now. "only one year. Let me enjoy the rights of my life as the only daughter of Lumiere here. After that, you are free to do as you please. Just like before."

"Luvena ...," murmured Zachary annoyed.

"Then, it doesn't mean that I'm afraid to host especially if the guest is just like the Aslein Family." Eve glanced at Declan who was following her straight. "Right, right, Declan?"

"It's good if you think so." Zachary then stood up, Baron O'Neil who had been standing beside him since before swiftly helping to rewind the chair that the duke was sitting in. "Follow me. While others, just as usual please control the construction of Lumiere. See if their work is going well or not. Remember, there's no need to help Luvena. Let me teach him myself."

After finishing his speech, Zachary passed away followed by Baron O'Neil. Eve, who was breathing tired at first, this time decided to give in before the duke went on a rampage. With a lazy movement, finally the young girl in purple dress followed Zachary. And once again, the man almost spouted his anger back because the only daughter had not followed him from behind.

"We know how His Grace rules her children" whispered Ethan, sitting next to Declan. "Are you not afraid that your sister will be hurt by him?"

"I'm more afraid that His Grace's blood pressure is going up" Declan said honestly, "if you forget, our sister's enough. If it didn't have high patience, maybe someone who faced it would have died on the spot."

Ethan blinked. "After thinking about it carefully, I'm as thoughtful as you are" he said after a while. He then turned to look at Beckett. "Hey, why are you even helping Eve, Beckett? Shouldn't you offer that favor to His Grace."

"No-no, no matter how Lulu must be accompanied," he insisted. With a sudden movement, Beckett got up from his seat. Scattering the dining table with determination made his two brothers look in shock. Even so, Declan was still able to maintain his flat countenance. "Even though His Grace will be angry, I'll keep Eve company. And you two!" He points to Declan and Ethan alternately. "Don't even think about stopping me!"

Ethan grimaced while Declan looked at his half-brother concerned. The two men threw gazes at each other. After Declan gave the order through the look in his eyes, Ethan who understood his brother's intentions immediately nodded. He stood up, then blocked Beckett from behind.

"E-eh, what the hell is this?!" Beckett tried to let go of Ethan but the results were nil. "Hurry and let go of me!"

"No one will accompany Eve. We're all leaving, just like His Grace asked." Declan standing. "Come on, don't waste any more time."

"It's coercion!" beckett screams before Ethan takes him away from there, following Declan who has already stepped out.

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"Yes, Your Grace."

"Don't forget manners."

"Okay, Your Grace."

"Always show your best impressions."

"Sure, Your Grace."

"Avoid trouble."

"I've never caused any trouble, Your Grace."

From behind his documents, Zachary looked up. Staring at Eve with raised eyebrows.

"I mean, never make a small problem, Your Grace." Eve smiled widely, displaying her radiant white teeth.

"For that one I agree." Zachary again focused on his files piling up like empty sacks of wheat. Eve who happened to be sitting in front of him could only sit bored. Aslein family is .. if you want to visit, yes just visit. There was no need to make it to such a long wait like this!

Let alone one room with the Duke of Lumiere. No, it means just the two. Yes, both, without anyone else as usual. For the first time, Eve wants to turn into a vase in the corner of the room.

"How is Margaret doing."

Eve fell silent. Why ask her mother all of a sudden? "Mama's fine. You don't have to worry about it."

Zachary nodded. For the first time he could speak normally with Eve. "I delivered twenty carts of food and gold and jewels to his house. Supposedly that much food and treasure could make him survive without working for several years."

"If you mean sending all that out as a form of thank you because mama is willing to hand me over into the Lumiere family, then that's not necessary."

"Luvena, don't start ...,"

"Mama doesn't need any of that." Eve looked at him seriously. "After this I promise I won't make you angry again and follow all your orders strictly. Nor will I be troublemaking, nor unsettling the Lumiere Family as long as you grant me one wish."

"Let your mom stay here."

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