Elle clenched her hands tightly. Madam Val was lying. Even if the housekeeper is exceptional when it comes to hiding her emotions or lying she could tell that the woman had said some lies in mix of truth. She didn't know which one is the truth or the lies but to be told lies and being treated like a naive lamb made her anger spark in her eyes. She didn't know what was hidden but now she could be sure Magnus had given the most correct advice to her.
To completely believe in her father, Count Arthur, she needs to find an evidence that would help her trust in him.
She cannot deal with being fooled again, this was her only choice.
However before she does that, she would give Count Arthur a chance to tell the truth…