The next day
As Barbara sipped her tea leisurely, her fingers tracing the fine porcelain of the cup, she imagined the chaos unfolding in the Marquis's manor. Rumors of mistreatment, financial misconduct, and corruption spread like wildfire. Despite the Marquis's influence in controlling the scandals, Barbara had encouraged low-ranking nobles to leak more information about her father's corruption. Now, the entire kingdom knew about his wrongdoings.
Barbara stood up and walked to the window, watching the clouds gather in the sky, hinting at a brewing storm.
She smiled, comparing the weather to the turmoil in her heart. Peaceful yet dark!
'Just wait and see, it is the beginning only.'
Descending the stairs, she found the Baroness sighing deeply. "Did something happen?" Barbara asked.
