Your Regrets Are Late Chapter 55

“Baby, come here.”

 

The predecessor Grand Duchess Innovestin brought Lillian and made her sit next to her.

 

“I heard the Grand Duke graduated from the Eralpier Academy and became the top of his class.”

 

“Ah, my husband complimented him. He said that it’s been a while since he has seen such a talented person…”

 

I heard he hasn’t seen such talent in a long time..”

 

Marchioness Hadil mentioned Grand Duke Innovestin graduated from Eralpier Academy and became the top of his class. Countess Razbel, whom her husband was the professor of the Political Science Faculty, added words.

 

“Oh my, good news one after another.”

 

“Congratulations, Madam Riet.”

 

After hearing the praise for her son, the predecessor Grand Duchess Innovestin quickly hardened her expression.

 

“It… It seems you are tired of listening to it so much.”

 

“I-it’s possible.”

 

It was the moment they found out the rumor that the predecessor Grand Duke Innovestin hated her son was true. Those who spoke out, smiled awkwardly.

 

“By the way… The tea smells very good.”

 

“Isn’t that Anik tea imported from the Dizel estate?”

 

“Really? This precious thing…”

 

Among them, quick-witted people changed the subject because they couldn’t stand the suffocating atmosphere. The tea party continued in such an awkward atmosphere.

 

“I-I think it’s time to go.”

 

“I know, right? My daughter even told me to come back quickly.”

 

“This year, Lady Media… is 8 years old, right? She is in the most beautiful age.”

 

“Don’t talk about it. How annoying she was to follow me around all day.”

 

They quickly got up from their seats as the sun went down.

 

“Lillian.”

 

“Yes, Your Highness.”

 

“What happened?”

 

“What… do you mean?”

 

Because they rode the same carriage, Charelize and Lillian went out of the garden.

 

“Now that I’ve seen you smile, you’d better not pretend to be innocent.”

 

“…”

 

“Is my warning funny to you?”

 

Charelize was annoyed by Lillian’s pretending not to know. It was clear that Lillian did something to the predecessor Grand Duchess Innovestin. When Charelize came to her senses, the impact was indescribably great.

 

“What are you doing now!”

 

“…Your Excellency?”

 

“To say such rude words to my daughter, who is the princess!”

 

The predecessor Grand Duchess Innovestin threw the broch she was holding in her hand toward Charelize. It happened really quickly. Blood flowed from Charelize’s cheek as she heard her voice and turned around. It was fortunate that it only scratched her cheek. She could have gone blind if she didn’t avoid it.

 

“Y-your Highness… b-blood…”

 

“Are you okay? What…”

 

The people who went out first came back to see what was going on at the loud noise. A few who grasped the situation stiffened their faces. Among them, someone screamed and she noticed blood running down from Charelize’s face. Everyone was perplexed by the actions of the predecessor Grand Duke Innovestin and didn’t know what to do.

 

“It’s okay. It’s okay, Baby. Mother will protect you.”

 

The culprit behind this incident embraced Lillian, as if nothing were more important than Lillian. Perhaps because he heard a loud noise, Grand Duke Innovestin, who was passing nearby, approached.

 

“…Head Maid.”

 

“Yes, yes.”

 

“First of all, take my mother. Then send the guests who are still in their seats.”

 

“I-I will follow your orders, Your Excellency.”

 

“Albert.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“First of all… take the little Duchess to the parlor and treat her.”

 

All the guests who attended the tea party were dismissed by the Grand Duke Innovestin. Charelize, who entered the parlor with the butler, was being treated as she thought about how to handle this. Luckily she wasn’t fatally wounded, but that wasn’t the point now.

 

Beyond official protesting, Charelize had nothing to say if there would be a noble trail. Although her title was below the predecessor Grand Duchess Innovestin, Charelize had the right to succeed the throne and was treated as semi-imperial. The predecessor Grand Duchess Innovestin would be difficult to avoid severe punishment.

 

“I can’t let this go.”

 

“…I know. I’m really sorry.”

 

Grand Duke Innovestin, who had organized the situation, apologized repeatedly to Charelize.

 

“I have a question for you, Your Excellency.. Since you’re Professor Hail’s disciple, I will speak comfortably.”

 

“Say it.”

 

Charelize did not comment further about her injuries. She had a question for him about the poison in the wine.

 

“The wine I drank at His Excellency’s succession ceremony was poisoned.”

 

“…Is that true?”

 

“After all, it shouldn’t be poisoned.”

 

“…”

 

“Did His Excellency… feel alright?”

 

Charelize watched him drink it at once. Even after that, he looked fine, unlike her. No matter how mentally he endured, it was normal for symptoms to appear.

 

“To develop tolerance, I’ve been taking poison steadily since I was a child.”

 

“So… Did you drink it without any worries?”

 

“I don’t know where to begin, but… I feel like my life is something my sister gave to me.”

 

“What…”

 

“If it was poisoned and I died, I will consider it as my sister’s will.”

 

Charelize was shocked by the story that Grand Duke Innovestin had told her.

 

“…I shouldn’t have asked. I’m sorry.”

 

“No.”

 

Knowing roughly how Princess Penelope died, Charelize didn’t want to ask any more.

 

“My mother… She is out of her mind.”

 

“…”

 

“I know it’s a huge rudeness, but… if you let it slide just this once… I will definitely repay this favor in the name of Innovestin.” Grand Duke Innovestin bowed his head.

 

“Rather than that, the state of the predecessor grand duchess…. seems to have something to do with Lillian.”

 

“I’m also suspicious of the head maid’s actions, so I’m watching her.”

 

“Can you… tell me more about it?”

 

“I saw her periodically heading toward Hasen Square, where Lebanon residences are located.”

 

The head maid was the one who always served the predecessor Grand Duchess Innovestin.

 

“Is it at dawn?”

 

“..That’s right.”

 

Charelize asked, recalling Chenia, Lillian’s exclusive maid.

 

“Even… if you know something…”

 

“Soon, I will meet with someone who has something to do with the state of the predecessor Grand Duchess…. I’ll let you know the details then.”

 

Charelize got a rough idea of the bottle of blue water they were exchanging.

 

“Thank you for forgiving my mother.”

 

“…I know she didn’t mean it. I hope she gets well soon.”

 

At the end of the day, Charelize headed to the carriage where Lillian was waiting for.

 

“…It’s not my fault!”

 

“…”

 

“I… I mean….”

 

Lillian shrugged her body and shouted.

 

“I have no intention of making things big.”

 

“Why…” Lillian asked why.

 

“Because there is more to be gained by not opening my mouth.”

 

“Gained…?”

 

Lillian still didn’t seem to understand what Charelize said.

 

“Tomorrow, I plan to meet Marquis Pasimello.”

 

“…”

 

“I will also refrain you from exchanging correspondence with Lady Luxen for the time being.”

 

“…”

 

“Please calmly reflect on what you have done.”

 

Charelize let slide what the predecessor Grand Duchess Innovestin did. But what Lillian had done had to be addressed properly.

 

* * *

It was the next day.

 

“I see the little Duchess. Thank you for allowing me to meet you.”

 

“Do you have anything to ask about the trade business?”

 

“I know you are busy, but…”

 

“I’m glad you know that.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Head of Lebanon.”

 

“Stop making stupid excuses and start talking about the main point that you came to me,” said Charelize, showing the bottle of the blue water.

 

“…Isn’t it the little Duchess who made the way for me to come here?”

 

Marquis Pasimello immediately made the stupid face she had seen so far. The way he raised the corner of his mouth as he spoke was the expression of a child as if they had seen something interesting.

 

“What do you want?”

 

“Can you be specific about the question of what I want?”

 

“At least I know you’re not intending to help Lillian and Lady Luxen.”

 

“…”

 

“Even if there was a benefit, I wasn’t ignorant enough not to search for the information and sent a letter to meet right away… Rather, I was waiting for you to send a letter.”

 

When Charelize finished speaking, Marquis Pasimello immediately hardened his face.

 

Charelize felt it was strange that the head of Lebanon didn’t feel the presence of Countess Ermano. Besides, he asked to meet to discuss something about trading business. It was like a trace he had left in order to meet her.

 

“You are more interesting than I thought.”

 

“…More than you thought?”

 

However, even if there were some strange things going on, Charelize said it was purely gambling. If he denied it, she had no choice but to back off.

 

“Therefore…”

 

“…”

 

“If I told the little Duchess that all of your guesses were correct, would you believe me?”

 

Charelize expected two reactions. Either he became embarrassed or angry. To her surprise, Marquis Pasimello rather asked a question.

 

“I have a proposal to the little Duchess… It is to match the rhythm of those who mistakenly thought they were holding my hand.”

 

Soon after, she was able to find an answer from what he said.

 

“Proposal?”

 

Even if the direction went a little differently, what Charelize thought was pretty much right. There was no reason for Marquis Pasimello to hold Lillian’s hand.