-You finally came.
-William.
-Shouldn't you be surprised?
-Why would i. I already knew it was you.
-Wait what!!! How can you know?
-Well first of all,Elizabeth isn't the type of person to sent me letter like that. Second,Elizabeth's handwriting isn't messy. She has a beautiful handwriting also the one who sent me the letter was Leo. I mean shouldn't i know already when he was the one who sent it to me?
-But he gave it to Haidel.
-William.
-Ah....i should have been careful.
-.....
-What!! Don't look at me like i am stupid.
-Now tell me,why did you call me here?
-Don't be shocked. I am here tell you something very important.
-Get it over with.
-Your aunt....
-Where the heck did you hear it from?
-It's not important Aiden. Your aunt is a vicious snake. If we don't get rid of her now,she will kill us.
-William,she is my aunt. I don't think she would do something like this to us.
-Aiden then how do you explain Annie's anger towards you?
-It must be because of the marriage.
-That's right. She thinks you were the one who arranged the marriage. But it was not y-
-I know it was my aunt. But what can i do. It was the only way i could make her happy.
-The marriage...though i hate to say it but not even for once was she happy to get married.
-I....i...regret it now. But there is nothing i can do. Shouldn't you try to make her happy?
-Aiden,i tried my best to make her happy but i guess she never actually felt my love not even for once.
-Your way of loving is wrong William. I didn't want to intervene but your love isn't love it's obsession.
-What are y-
-Don't get me wrong. But i think you should try to talk with Annie properly. Perhaps she will be able to understand you.
All those years William spend with Annie,he never actually wanted her to go anywhere. It wasn't love but rather he wanted to make her a caged bird. Maybe he loved her but in a wrong way. But was it too late for him realise it?
-Why are you spacing out like that?
-Sheesh....i guess you are right Aiden. Thanks for your advice. By the way,i have told you this because i don't want to see Annie suffer because of you. Think of it as a favour i am doing. Be prepare to fight with your aunt.
Aiden knows better than anyone what a greedy and cunning person his aunt is. But it is also true when their parents passed away,she was the one to take care for them. Perhaps due to all those years she took care of him,he wanted to save her or rather it is a last favour he wanted to do for his aunt.
-Aiden wants to meet me?
-Yes,madam.
-Interesting. Neither Annie nor Aiden came to me or ate with me but now he suddenly wants to meet with me?
-Maybe he has something important to tell you?
-Very interesting. Let's go. We shouldn't delay anymore.
Fiften minutes later Rosalyn came in front of his nephew's chamber. It was decorated nicely. He surely is someone not to be messed with. But Rosalyn was different. She knew the only one who can't refuse her is her nephew Aiden Vailos.
-You look more brighter now aunt. You must have been eating and sleeping well.
-My my how can you forget your manners and say something like this to your aunt?
(How dare this bastard insult me!)
-Aunt you surely know it has been long time since you came. When will you leave? The viscount has been sending me letters to know about you. He said,he can't reach you. You didn't reply to any of his letters.
-Your uncle must have disturbed you a lot. I will have a talk with him. I will leave soon. You don't want to kick your aunt out,do you?
-(She has been taking advantage of me for so many years yet i can't do anything about it. Just what am i afraid of. No,it can't go on like that.)
It would be better for you to leave soon,as you know this is my mansion and if i kick you out,you won't able to come here anymore. So it's better if you leave like a guest.
-Oh my Aiden,are you threatening me now?
-Think of it as a warning. I have some matters to take care of. You can excuse yourself.
-Madam what happened? Why do you look so angry?
-Nothing. I think it's time to prepare the last card.
-Aunt is leaving?
-Yes,my lady.
-Well that's unexpected. I thought she would do something before leaving. But when is she leaving?
-That is....i don't know about that.
-Ha.....you are telling me you don't know? Mortan,that's mean she is definitely planning something.
Mortan has been working in the mansion for a long time. She knew what kind of person the viscountess is. But she has no choice but to do what the viscountess told her to do. Because in the end,she was nothing more than a maid.
-Lady there is something else you need to know.
-What is it?
-The count told me he wanted to talk with you.
-Is he leaving already?
-I do not know about that. But it seems he wants to tell you something. It would be better if you meet with him.
-You want me to meet with that scumbag?
-My lady,he is really sincere towards you.
-Fine. Tell him i will talk with him after lunch.
After a while...
-Annie....you are as beautiful as ever.
-Did you call me here to tell me this?
-Ahem....no that's not it. Actually there is something i wanted you to know before i leave.
-Hm....
-Well....your au-