Detective Rose : The Royal Affairs [S1] Second Destination–?

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⟨⟨ At The Winston Mansion ⟩⟩

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

See! These are the men I've selected for you.

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Now, pick someone according to your choice.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: uninterested :

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Don't make that face! 😬

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Everyone here is handsome! You can't deny that!

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

First one...

Philip Seymour of the Seymour Duchy. Only heir of the Duchy. • 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 - Have silver hairs, crimson eyes and fair skin. • 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 - Brave and confident in doing anything, intelligent, and cold to enemies.

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Second one....

Count Rome Demean of the Demean County. • 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 - Have black hairs, purple eyes and fair skin. • 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 - Shy, brave and confident in doing anything, and intelligent

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Third one....

Duke Sovieshu Hoffwan of the Hoffwan Duchy. • 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 - Have blonde hairs, silver eyes and fair skin. • 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 - Brave and confident in doing anything, intelligent, cold to enemies and a great warrior.

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

He's so handsome! I prefer him more! 😌

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: totally uninterested :

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Anyway, and the last one....

Marquis Oscar Wildison of the Wildison March. • 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 - Have crimson hairs, purple eyes and fair skin. • 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 - Brave and confident in doing anything, intelligent, and cold to enemies.

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

These are the best men I've selected for you. Now, choose which one you want.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Haah—Mom, Looks like you've forgotten my taste in men, right ??

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

What–!?

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

I know everything about your taste–

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Men of your choice should be handsome, tall, brave and strong....Simple! 💁

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

There should "very" in front of these qualities. 😐

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Anyway, say! Which one do you prefer ??

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

No one, of course! (⁠눈⁠‸⁠눈⁠)

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

What–!? Why ?? They're all—

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Yes Yes! They're all handsome but not the one I want.

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Huh–? What do you want–?

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

A God will come and marry you–?!

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

No, Mom–Actually–

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Leo! Come with it!

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Greetings, Madam! Greetings, Lady!

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Leo, Give those papers to her.

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Here, Madam! 😌

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Huh–? What are these ??

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Read first.

• Philip Seymour – A bisëxual, rumours is that he have many relationships with many guys. • Count Rome Demean – He is involved in many illegal mining. • Duke Sovieshu Hoffwan – Having an affair with a Nobel's daughter. • Marquis Oscar Wildison – Already have a secret family which nobody in the noble society knows.

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Wha-What–? These are...

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Lady have already investigated the candidates you've chosen for her to marry, Madam. 😌

Maria Winston (FL's Mother)

Huuhh–?

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Anyway, I've many important works, Mom.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

BYE!🚶🏻‍♀️

Speechless Maria sat there with her jaw on the floor while Rosanne leave for her second destination.

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⟨⟨ In The Grand Duke's Palace ⟩⟩

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

If only I had knew you're coming here, I wouldn't have come with you! 😣

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Shut up, Leo! Don't make a fuss here.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

If you don't want to stay, don't stay!

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Tsk! You know very well that I won't leave you alone here. 😗

Suddenly, someone entered the room. Behind him a boy of 12-13 years old boy came.

Unknown Man

I'm sorry for making you all wait for so long. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: stood up and bowed :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Greetings, Grand Duke.

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Please sit down, Lady Winston. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: sat down :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

[ My God! The scar–It's really huge! ]

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

I'm sorry if you're terrified of this scar. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

No, I'm not scared. I-I'm thinking how much pain did you feel that time.

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Thank you for your concern, Lady. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

[ He's too cold. 😅 ]

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

You've only ten minutes to ask me whatever you want to know. ❄️

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Huh–? How did you know that we're investigating this case ??

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Because only a Detective is allowed to enter the places which are connected to the Grand Duchess. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: pinches Leo's arm :

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Ow—

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Haha! He's a bit dumb! 😅

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Anyway, I won't beat around the bush.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

When the Grand Duchess attacked you, what was she doing before that ??

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

She was....in her room, changing her dress. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Did she say anything to you before or after the attack ??

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

No, She just said "I love you" before attacking me. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Hm.

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

[ She confessed to him–? 😶 ]

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Was she doing or saying anything abnormal before this incident happened ??

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

: shakes his head :

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

No. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Did anyone came to met you recently ??

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

If you say recently, then three months ago, Duke Arthur Albimbert came.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: nudged Leo as a signal :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Can you please tell me what were your other family members doing before this incident ??

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Well, as much as I know father and Jasper was busy with the board of directors.... ❄️

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

: gives his note pad to Rosanne :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: writing on it :

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Victor maybe busy with his foreign business. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: noticed something beside him :

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

And others I don't remember anything specifically. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Well, that's good.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Uh–Who is he–?

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: points towards the boy who was standing by Bastian's side :

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

He's my....butler. ❄️

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

His father was the butler before but.... unfortunately he died, and Orion became. ❄️

Butler Orion

Sorry for my late introduction, Lady.

Butler Orion

I'm Orion Midis. His Grace, the Grand Duke's Butler.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Nice to meet you, Butler Orion.

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

[ A butler...? At such a young age–? ]

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Grand Duke, if you don't mind, can I ask him some questions ??

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Su-Sure. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Please sit, Butler Orion.

The boy sat on the sofa timidly and nervously.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Please don't be nervous! Be comfortable with us! ☺️

Butler Orion

How can I–

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

I know many nobles doesn't like their servants to be too comfortable with them.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

But I'm not like them.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

I like everyone to be comfortable in front of me. 😊

Butler Orion

Tha-Thank You! ☺️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

So, Butler Orion, What was Her Grace's behaviour recently ??

Butler Orion

She-She was just the same as everydays.

Butler Orion

Just the day on the assassination happened, she was a little different.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

How–?

Butler Orion

She was saying everybody that....if she has done any wrong to them, then they may forgive her for that...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

I see.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: again noticed something :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

[ Hmm.... ]

She signalled Leo to come a little close to her.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: whispers :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Ask him about his childhood and so on.

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Alright!👌

Leo looked at Orion with a dazzling and kind smile.

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Hello, Myself Leo.

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Can you please tell us about your childhood ??

Butler Orion

Sure..

Butler Orion

I'm my parents' only child. My father and mother was the servants of His Grace, the Grand Duke.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: writing :

Butler Orion

And my childhood was just as same as any child would have.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

[ Did he just....? ]

Butler Orion

And I was receiving education for being the next butler but....

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

I'm sorry for your loss.

Butler Orion

No-No, it's alright! ☺️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

And I'm also sorry for taking so much time of yours.

Butler Orion

Why are you apologizing, Milady ??

Butler Orion

It's my honour that I was able to help you. 😊

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Then, We'll take our leave now.

Butler Orion

Let me show you the way.

When they arrived near the door of the room, Grand Duke came inside.

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Are you two leaving ?? ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Yes, Your Grace.

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Well....Please save...my Lin Lin. ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: smiles politely :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Your Grace, if she's truly innocent, of course she'll safely return.

Grand Duke Bastian De Castedras

Thank...you, Lady Winston. ❄️

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Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Milady, Did you see...How much Grand Duke loves his wife ?? 🙈

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

There isn't anytime to see how much he loves as we've many works to do.

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Again Work–?!?

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Yes! Take it this.

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

What is this–? What are these lines–?

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

You'll know.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Now go and have someone translate this...And that's also secretly!

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Yea–Of Course!

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

[ Translate–? Is this some kind of language–? ]

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

[ Who cares! Milady told me to do it secretly, I'll also do it secretly! 🤷 ]

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

[ I must go there as soon as possible! ]

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