Chapter 19 - First Respect
Unlike the story said, this time around, Adelaide seemed to be respected by the maids and the other servants.
The woman who had managed to get the beast in bed with her.
That's what they all thought, and some respected me for it and others insulted me for it.
Maid C
She's a seductive s|ut!
Maid C
She must have poisoned our master's mind and forced him to do immoral things!
Maid C
If she was that good, it's impossible that she was a v|rgin before marrying our Master!
I was listening to this conversation unfold behind a wall. I was just interested in what they had to say about me but now, I feel scared.
What if Kyre believes that too?
What if he thinks that I've been cheating on him while he's away fighting?
Harriet
Y-You shouldn't speak that way about the Duchess!
Maid C
Huh? Oh, it's Stuttering Harriet.
Harriet
The Duchess won over the Duke because she was kind. She is kind to everyone here, even you!
Maid C
Still, that doesn't change the fact that she seduced the Duke in order to touch his fortune.
Maid C
Do you know how much money she gets per month?
Maid C
One of my friends is friendly with an employee at the bank, and she told me that she gets 300 gold a month!
Everyone gasped, and I rolled my eyes.
Of course, the more ears it touches, the more details are added on.
My current budget is 100 a month, and I haven't even touched it not once.
Harriet
Why does that matter? She's the Duchess now, whether you like it or not.
Maid C
You're such an annoying little insect, Harriet.
Maid C
Why do you always have to be all-so perfect all the time, huh?
Maid C
Listen, I'm going to see my sweetheart in town today. Do my work for me.
Harriet
But I'm already doing Miranda's work-
Maid C
Did I TELL you to talk back to me?
Maid C
I'm a count's daughter. I could have any one of you fired!
Maid C
So, you'd better do as you're told and not complain.
Adelaide Cryteare
Complain? Does someone have a complaint about this house?
All of the maids turned towards me as I walked out from behind the wall.
They all bowed and I looked at them, one by one.
Adelaide Cryteare
All of you should go and visit your sweethearts tonight.
Adelaide Cryteare
I'll ask Daniel to lay all of you off.
Maid C
O-Oh, thank you, Duchess.
Maid C
You're so kind and venerable.
Adelaide Cryteare
Harriet however will stay with me.
Harriet
Oh, of course, Your Grace.
She bowed while the other maids sneered at her.
Adelaide Cryteare
Come now, I have a job I need you to do.
As Harriet trailed on after me, the maids giggled excitedly and sneered as she disappeared behind the wall.
As I walked down the corridor, I finally opened my mouth to speak.
Adelaide Cryteare
The maids... what do they say about me?
Harriet
T-They all respect you, Your Grace.
Harriet
You are kind and generous...
I smiled and turned around.
Adelaide Cryteare
Is that so?
Misty Plume
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Comments
♡jesslove ♡
gurl WHY are you lying 🤥 😐
2024-02-18
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♡jesslove ♡
we have a white lotus here
2024-02-18
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ɌɨvȺ༻
She is really hypocritical
2023-05-01
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