Chapter 103: Managing the household
Abrielle listened to Cedric’s suggestion and stayed indoors, not that she really did have anywhere to go. While she was staying indoors Evelyn took her around the castle while introducing her to house staff.
She was the lady of the house so it was her duty to manage the household. Luckily, the original Abrielle, being a noble daughter, was taught the affairs of a household as it was her duty.
She was introduced to the head maid, the butler and the house accountant. The house accountant was from a lower noble family. Lucas Ross was a character frequently mentioned in the book because he controlled the finances, which, of course, Abrielle wanted.
Unlike the original Abrielle, who had no interest in working, she just wanted to leave life and chase after Cedric. The current one has other plans for a simple reason: either she plans to run away when things get difficult or to kill her husband as originally planned.
Because of the current state of things, she was getting doubtful. One thing was for sure: Abrielle needed funding; even her dowry was now under Cedric’s control.
"Lucas Ross at your service your highness." Lucas introduced himself. He was actually the son of Baron, how he got the job. It lies on the fact he was among the few people Cedric actually trusted.
"The honour is mine," Abrielle chimed as her eyes darted around the room which was Cedric’s study. It was like a mini Library with a large working desk made from hardwood; there was a small lounge area and surprisingly, flowers were kept close to the window.
She never imagined Cedric to be the time to admire flowers. Since it was winter, there were wintermoore flowers. "I heard you handle all the finances," she mentioned as her eyes darted around the room.
"Yes, every fund that comes in and out, I am aware of, and if your Highness is interested in taking on her duty as the lady of the house. I will be more than willing to teach you everything you need to know about the household." Lucas suggested. Abrielle smiled at him. That made things easier for her.
"Of course, I would love to look into all previous financial records for the past two years," Abrielle mentioned; luckily for her, in her past life, as she would describe it, Abrielle was an accounting student. Even if things might be different here, it would not be completely different.
"I will arrange them, hoping by tomorrow or a later date it will be available," Lucas replied with a friendly smile. Lucas, being a significant character in the book, had distinctive features that were considered attractive. He has ash-blonde hair and Hazel eyes. He was tall, around 189 cm, with a rigid personality.