Chapter 22: Ugly Maids
"Honey! Leo was very happy from his birthday party. Thank you for your support." Oriana kissed the duke as she served him another glass of wine. She sat beside him with a bottle in her hands. Whenever he took a gulp, she filled the glass again, making sure that he was drunk and full of pride.
"Hahaha! Is that so? Anything for you." he wrapped his arm around her waist and pinched it with a lecherous grin on his face. Oriana smiled back shyly. Her eyes fluttered.
"But honey. Are we really not planning anything for Damon? What if he resented us for not caring about him enough." her lips pouted seductively, "he would blame me for not being his real mother." Vicent laughed. Knowing well how much she hated Damon.
He would have helped Damon if not for his pride. That boy never begged him for help. Neither he showed weakness. Even when he was bullied, he looked at them with disdain.
Even three days ago, he had asked the boy if he needed any help. But Damon was as cold as ever. He was just like his arrogant mother who thought that the world was beneath them. Nothing was worth their attention.
"Honey.. What are you thinking about?" Vincent stared at the young girl in his arms. She acted so shyly and would do anything for him.
"My legs are hurting, can you massage them?" Oriana nodded at once. She waved her hands and the staff left the room. She placed his feet in her lap and started massaging them diligently.
The obedience she showed him made his eyes flickered. His chest filled with pride.
"If Damon wanted a party, he would have asked. He is not a kid who cares about such things. You should not worry about his resentment. The child is busy with training knights already." Olivia sighed as if she was still burdened.
"Truth be told your grace. I am worried for the child. He is working way too hard. How about we lessen his responsibilities so that he had some time to enjoy himself." her eyes sparkled with joy as if she had thought of something. "Your grace, you would not blame me if I made some decision for him, would you?" That was her main goal of returning to him without being called.
He noticed her anticipation and laughed. She was a sly fox. Now he understood her intentions. But he was not going to stop her. If she could bend Damon, he would be more than willing to help. The boy had to change for his own good.
"Of course not, I am sure as a mother, you will only help him in growing up." with joy, she hugged him and her hands reached for his pants.