Chapter 198: Cinderella Runs Away from Home
That evening, inside the study of the Viscount Arend Estate on Arend Island.
“W-What did you just say... Father? What do you mean you've already settled it for me?” Adele stared at Viscount Arend standing before her in disbelief.
Just moments ago, the Viscount—who spent his days wandering outside and rarely came home at night—had unexpectedly returned to the estate.
With unusual seriousness, he sought out Adele, saying he had something extremely important to discuss, and even requested that Petra and the others serving as guards in the estate excuse themselves.
To Adele's surprise...
Petra and the others cooperated without objection.
They not only withdrew, but even went downstairs instead of remaining outside the study door, giving the father and daughter complete privacy without the slightest intention of eavesdropping.
Then...
The Viscount dropped a bombshell on his bewildered daughter.