I Should Have Read The Ending - Chapter 88

Chapter 88 – The Duke’s Rare Curiosity

At the Grand Duke’s residence, Edwin stared at the documents for a long time. After a while, he stood up and went out into the garden.

Grace, who had raised the future Great Grand Duke, delegated most of her workloads to Edwin. Seeing that he quickly adapted to his role, which was hastened due to his father’s early death, had made Grace delighted.

“Whoo…” Edwin’s concentration at the moment was not at its best. It was rare for him to be indifferent, especially when it was related to his work.

And the reason for this was Diana. Simply her, and Edwin found it challenging to admit.

“Your Highness,” The guard quietly approached Edwin, who wandered around the garden.

“He’s here.”

It was the reason why Edwin couldn’t concentrate on the documents he was working on a while ago. Edwin nodded and headed towards the receiving room. When Edwin came in, Jerome, who was waiting, politely showed courtesy.

“I’m pleased to see you, Your Highness.”

Edwin nodded and watched Jerome’s golden eyes. He had many nicknames, but what was certain was that he is trustworthy and competent. His mother, Duchess Grace, was one of his clients, so there was no doubt about his ability.

“This…” Jerome handed an envelope to him. It was the data about the information that Edwin wanted to know. Edwin snatched the envelope with a rather urgency, as usual.

“The remuneration?”

“Just think of it as a service.” Jerome laughed grimly. In the meantime, the rewards given by the members of the Imperial Families were quite generous.

Besides, Jerome was also interested in this time. The fact that the unrelated Grand Duke suddenly became curious about his other client, Diana Carl, was information itself.

“No, I don’t want to owe you.” As Edwin glanced, the servant handed Jerome a pocket of money.

“Well, I won’t refuse.” Jerome smiled. Between his two clients was an enticing riddle.

“Oh, and…” Edwin opened his mouth. Jerome already knew what it meant.

“Every client is obligated to keep their confidentiality as an individual.”

It meant that no one was supposed to know. As Edwin nodded and agreed, Jerome left the hall as quickly as he did when he entered the Grand Duke’s mansion. Soon, Edwin, with the envelope in his hand, was left alone.

“Diana Carl…”

Remembering her name, the scene of their first meeting during sunset suddenly came to his mind.

Edwin never thought he would be investigating someone’s identity. He had never been so interested in others, and it was more important to keep his position.

Edwin then summoned Jerome, who received a secret investigation on Diana Carl. It was a confusing behavior for the Grand Duke, but Edwin just wanted to know Diana Carl.

That day, the beautiful love radiated through the setting sun.

***

Diana’s sitting in the Oval Office had become very familiar. She gives off a womanly aura with her shiny platinum-blonde hair braided halfway down its length while looking at the documents with her dress’ sleeves pulled up to her forearms. Her blue eyes concentrated on the page before her as if determined not to miss a single letter.

“Lady, the Duchess is here again today.”

Diana gave a bitter smile, but she was not so worried.

“You have failed to persuade your uncle.”

Aaron took a firm stand and gave back Diana’s inheritance. It was the reason why Slyvia kept visiting Diana.

“Do you think it’ll be easier?”

“No way,” Diana smiled vaguely. She had never considered Sylvia as an enemy before her eyes. She was just a foolish woman who couldn’t suppress her thirst for power.

“But I think we need to sort it out.”

Just in time, there was an invitation to the desk that arrived this morning. It was for a royal ball. It would be difficult to not be present in the said event when everybody was assessing Diana’s status. Diana needed to establish her position first, and Sylvia was one of those who ought to know.

“Yes, I think… because it doesn’t look good, and the employees are in trouble.”

“Oh, everyone must have had a hard time.”

Diana saw where the documents had already been filed. At that height, the property in Sylvia’s hand came over to Diana. Aaron volunteered to clean up his property as a Duke, and Jerome exercised his ability to go through legal procedures.

There was still more left, but for Sylvia, it would be a burning achievement. It was evident that at this rate, everything would fall into Diana’s hands.

“Shall we prepare a cup of tea for your aunt after a long time?” Charlotte asked Diana. She didn’t like it, but it was one thing to do.

“Charlotte, we’ll have tea in the reception room in a while. Tell her so.”

“Yes, my Lady.”

Diana, who was left alone, settled her thoughts together for a moment. No matter how much Sylvia struggled, she could not stop Diana’s legitimacy and Aaron’s cooperation.

But there was an incident in which Sylvia was heavily involved in Diana’s fate. She strongly recommended Diana as a candidate for the Crown Princess’ position. Diana had to stop it.

***

After a while, Diana moved to the reception room. Although she had announced to the outside world that she was sick, she did not even pretend to be ill. It was because she didn’t feel it was worth it for Sylvia.

“Diana! Oh, my God! How long has it been?” As soon as Diana entered the room, Sylvia’s high voice rang. Instead of frowning,

Diana nodded slightly with a calm look.

“How can I? No, I got it. You had your reasons.” Sylvia was always hot-tempered. Diana sat down, looking at such Sylvia.

“The situation is crazy. How hard I’ve been trying to make it right somehow by meeting you in person. I’m glad to see you now.”

Diana couldn’t remember the words Sylvia was saying even before Diana exchanged a word of greeting.

“Tell your aunt what’s been going on.”

“I wasn’t feeling well.”

Sylvia’s expression clouded with frustration as Diana managed to answer.

“Not that, but you can be honest with your aunt.” Sylvia spoke with earnestness. Diana only gave her remark a slightly curious look.

“Your uncle and I have been keeping you in line with the properties of your parents. Of course, we will, it’s our duty.”

Diana just got the hang of it. Sylvia must also have a dull sense of reality. Diana’s beautiful mouth caught a bitter smile.