- I came to visit your count, but on the way I decided to stop by here, I thought they would treat me to something delicious here. And apart from insults, won't treat me to anything else here.
He pretended to frown and made an offended face, which returned its arrogance after a second.
Fleetingly exchanging glances, Claire decided to enter into a dialogue with a stranger in order to protect old Pitt from a possible heart attack.
- Oh, no, please don't misunderstand us. This… We didn't mean to offend you. His Lordship, the Count Rochester, has not been seen in public for a long time. It is likely that he will be at his residence if you want to visit it. – the woman answered as politely as possible, adjusting a fold on her skirt.
- How long has he been a recluse? - Raphael said thoughtfully. - That's not like him. Usually this little rat is too sneaky to be able to catch him by the tail. So who caught him?
