My Flirtatious Hubby's Ghoulish Requests - Chapter 2 - Handsome Lawyer

Halford Smith

Miss Katherine.

The mysterious man that saved me was currently sipping tea in my foyer.

I've never seen such a handsome face before.

His chiselled jaw, the monacle on his right eye, his gentle and elegant manners as he sipped my tea, everything about him screamed attraction and appeal.

I don't know what to think of this...

He's come to look for me. Whether it's for a good reason or not, I'm not sure yet, but if he came to tell me bad news, that will be the cherry on top of my hellish life.

Katherine Solace

May I ask you to cut to the chase and tell me why you're here? Respectfully? My Lord?

He looked up at me, his face becoming even more handsome as he burst out laughing.

Halford Smith

Well, I'm not a lord nor am I part of any noble house.

Halford Smith

I'm a lawyer, sent by Marquis Solace.

Halford Smith

My name is Halford Smith.

Katherine Solace

A... Marquis sent you? To me?

Katherine Solace

I must apologise, but I'm not for sale-

Halford Smith

That's not why I've come here. You see, you and Marquis Solace had a unique relationship.

Katherine Solace

Sir, I might be a commoner, but insulting my reputation-

Halford Smith

Your reputation? I've heard many things about you on my travels. Even the villages next door to you had a lot to say.

Halford Smith

"Illegitimate child", "offspring of the Devil", the list goes on.

Halford Smith

"Witch" was my favourite.

I frowned.

Katherine Solace

What do you want?

He smiled.

Halford Smith

It's not what I want from you, but what you want from me.

Halford Smith

This is Marquis Solace's will. He died a week ago in a carriage-related incident.

Halford Smith

May be rest in peace.

Katherine Solace

Oh, my condolences, but I don't see what this has to do with-

Halford Smith

The Marquis had no official heirs, so he wrote a will in order to pass all of his physical assets and money to his next of kin.

Who's his next of kin?

His eyes landed on me, and I suddenly understood what was going on.

Katherine Solace

No.

Halford Smith

You were named specifically in the will. You weren't a very easy lady to find.

Katherine Solace

Perhaps I didn't want to be found.

Katherine Solace

Wait, does that mean...

Halford Smith

Yes, you are part of Solace Nobility.

Katherine Solace

But why... why is he leaving everything to me! I'm not even his official heir.

Halford Smith

That's not what this document states. All it needs is your signature, and you will become his official heir.

This can't be real...

Halford Smith

As his official heir, you will be entitled to all of his fortune and assets, excluding his title, of course.

I can't believe this...

Katherine Solace

And what might his fortune be?

Halford Smith

Hmmm... I have an estimate figure here.

He then turned around a piece of paper, and my eyes went wide.

One zeroes, two zeroes, three zeroes... five zeroes, six zeroes!

Katherine Solace

5.4 million... gold???

Halford Smith

That is indeed correct, Lady Katherine.

5.4 million gold...

That would be more than enough money to buy all of the bread in the land!

No, remember what you were taught, Katherine.

If a merchant offers you a large discount, it's likely that there's something is defective.

Katherine Solace

What's the catch?

He chuckled.

Halford Smith

My, you are so smart. I can see Marquis Solace in your eyes, Lady Katherine.

I didn't react, yet felt strangely validated.

Halford Smith

You must reside in his manor for the next three years.

Halford Smith

As long as you reside in that manor, you'll have access to all of his assets.

Halford Smith

However, if you decide to leave the manor before the three years are up, you will give up your right to the fortune and the assets and return to live your life as you did before.

Katherine Solace

...

I can't believe this...

This can't be true. Me, the daughter of a Marquis?

I feel like this is a scam...

As if he could read me, Halford smiled.

Halford Smith

If you don't believe me, perhaps I should show you the estate myself.

-End of Chapter 2-

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