Chapter 356: Getting Abandoned
Talia tried to avoid Lambert after that. She was scared if he’d hit her back or do something to retaliate for hitting him in the face. She still didn’t think she did wrong, but she knew she didn’t have the strength physically to face his retaliation.
Jolene stopped visiting her after that but talked to her often. She said she is getting off alcohol for now and so far she is doing well.
Talia asked Celine about the situation in the Duchy of Trenton. Of course if her great grandma wanted to change the Duke, there must be some corruption that needs to be brought to light along with her personal preferences.
As expected there was corruption. The Trenton area is famous for their sheep and wool. Apparently the Duke is not paying enough when he buys the wool from the farmers, but sells it at market value, pocketing the extra income for himself. Since there are no others who can buy the wool from the farmers as the Duchy belongs to the Duke, what the Duke decides becomes the price affecting those who raise the sheep.
Celine and Talia tried to figure out how they can help the people. Talia had already decided to push Lambert to go on a visit to the Duchy of Trenton to put stress on the Duke. With him spouting nonsense like ’abdication’, she thought he needs to get back on track.
Weeks passed and the reunion was just a couple days away. Louis was adamant in not letting Talia leave for Esteria even after she pulled all the tricks from her sleeves. Even the elders didn’t fall for her antics making Talia’s confidence waver. Louis even refused Arthur when he talked directly with him. Talia thought Arthur would put up a fight with Louis, but he backed off easily after asking him once.
Just what is he thinking?
Talia still haven’t told Arthur about his Investiture ceremony the Oakley Castle is preparing for, under her guidance. She knew her grandpa still gives input to the staff and she didn’t mind it and felt reassured that the end result would be amazing.
Meanwhile everything in Esteria was calming down. The mastermind for the blast was determined as Sophia. Sophia was confirmed to have become a nut-case and was sent to an institution for treatment. Cyril told Talia that he had arranged for a special nurse for Sophia himself and Talia was pleased.
It may be cruel to torture an already unstable person, but that cannot mean she can get away easily after trying to kill her. Also Talia believed if Sophia gets reminded of her often, there is a possibility she can turn sane sooner or she might accidentally reveal something from her memory. Talia still didn’t believe the blast was entirely Sophia’s idea. The one who cannot even mix chemicals in the chemistry lab for school experiments couldn’t have become that well-versed in making explosives watching videos in the internet.
And on other news, Jordan’s father was announced as an Earl replacing the fallen Clairmont family. Vivian and Marcella looked adorable in their dresses and Elizabeth was wearing pantsuit as if she was defying the dress-code. As King Titus introduced Jordan as ’Lord Jordan’, Talia could see Jordan cringing hard and Arthur had a pleased smile.