Chapter 120: Drunken Talk
As the man turned to lead him away, Everett glanced back at the estate one last time. A pang of uncertainty shot through him, but he pushed it aside. He had made his choice, and there was no turning back now.
"Farewell, Duchess... And Adeline." For him, Dimitri was not worth mentioning. That boy had everything he wished for, he was no better than his father. He wanted power too. A power that no one can dare to question.
This was the right choice, he kept telling himself. The hooded man carefully led him deeper into the forest before they vanished completely.
Everything was slowly settling down after the trial ended. Adeline could finally feel a moment of peace. Now that her mission was over, she didn’t know if she should stay or leave.
Adeline wandered through the dimly lit halls of the mansion, the soft glow of the moon filtering through tall windows casting long shadows across the polished floors. Her steps echoed faintly as she made her way to the Duchess’s study.
She was going to ask her about the etiquette lessons and about the favour she hopefully gained. It might be insensitive to spring this on her at a time like this, but she didn’t have too much time left either.
Edward had already made a move and she must make preparations.
As she approached the heavy oak door, she noticed it was slightly open, which was odd. The Duchess would never do that. She was very particular about her private space.
Adeline was very curious! She would love to get a peek into the Duchess’s study! A study she used to keep locked from her ex-husband too!