Chapter 111 - The Changes In Fae

"It looks like Madame need a vacation," said Linda one day when Fae asked her to eat together. She was eating alone because Ren had to attend a dinner gala with state guests from other countries.

Fae had been feeling more lonely than usual after spending so much time alone in the mansion with Ren being so busy. She looked at Linda in amused expression and asked her, "Why do you think I need a vacation?"

"Usually Master would go to Rhine and stay there for a few weeks during winter like now. But lately Master is too busy. Frankly, I'm starting to worry about his condition," Linda explained.

Fae knew that Linda had worked for her husband the longest. That woman used to work for Ren's mother and she had known Ren since he was a child. It was also from Linda that Fae learned a lot about Ren's past that he never told his wife about.

Linda confirmed to her that Ren had never had a girlfriend, even though he had casually dated many women. With his looks and intelligence, Ren could get anyone. So, it was not surprising that he was involved with many women in the past.

However, there was never a girlfriend in the picture. Linda could attest to it.

Linda also said that Fae was indeed the only woman Ren brought to this house. When Ren came back from Switzerland, leaving his job at SpaceLab, he asked Linda to stay and work for him. That was how she knew a lot about Ren's personal life.

Linda took care of all of Ren's needs at home and she knew her employer very well. She found out that Ren often went to Rhine to calm his mind and stayed there for a long time because that place was special for his parents and that was where his father died.

"I see that he is working way too hard lately," said Fae sadly. "But I couldn't tell him to stop and rest. He said his grandfather needs him."

"Well, at least now he doesn't have trouble sleeping anymore." Linda smiled as she looked at Fae with an expression of gratitude. "It is fortunate that Master could have you in his life. He is such a lucky man."

Fae blushed at Linda's praises She really liked that woman. In stark contrast to Amelia, who always made her enraged whenever she remembered her name.

Why couldn't Ren hire a woman like Linda as his secretary? Why did it have to be an arrogant woman like Amelia? Someone who was condescending to his own wife?

Fae had asked Ren about this, but the man could not grant Fae's wishes to fire Amelia.

"She is a good secretary and very dedicated to me. She helps me do a lot of things. As long as she doesn't do anything wrong professionally, I can't fire her. After all, she from the Genevieve family. They have a considerable influence in Moravia. There are too many political interests involved here..."

Thus, Fae must accept that there were things she couldn't change and that she should learn to accept them as part of her life after marrying Prince Renald Friedrich Hanenberg of Moravia. She should be grateful that her life at home was quite pleasant with Linda accompanying her and always treating her nicely.

"Thank you for your kind words, Linda," the girl replied. "I don't know if Ren is that lucky to have me."

"I am telling the truth, Madame." Linda studied Fae and after giving her a closer look, she furrowed her brows. "Actually, in the last few months, you are starting to look different .. but I don't know what changed exactly. I do think you look more beautiful than before."

Fae chuckled at her words. "Really? How come? Hmm ... maybe it's because I'm happy? People say happiness can make a woman look prettier."

"Haha .. I am sure Madame is happy to live with Master. But I don't think that's the case. I just feel like there is something different about you now..." Linda studied Fae more closely. She then pointed at Fae's hair that hung down beautifully to her shoulder. "Maybe it is your hair color, Madame. I don't know ..."

Fae held her beautiful hair and studied it. "Hmm .. it could be. I cannot find the regular shampoo that I usually used when I was still in Rhine. That's why after I moved here, I've been using new products. Maybe expensive products can make hair more beautiful?"

"Ah .. it is a possibility. You do look prettier with lighter colored hair. "

"Do you think so?" Fae only realized that her appearance had slowly changed after she had lived in Almstad for nearly six months. Now her brown hair was gradually getting lighter that it was almost blond. Ren never commented on her hair, and Fae herself didn't notice the change as it was slow and gradual.

Only when Linda mentioned the change in her physical appearance that Fae began to notice it. Ah, she didn't know that changing her shampoo could have such a drastic effect on her hair.

"That's right. If you want to become a supermodel, I think you can easily become famous. Hmm .. if I have to compare you to someone, I think you are no less beautiful than those famous supermodels like JM or Lola Bruni. Besides, most models like them are only beautiful in magazines. or just TV. Not in real life," Linda added.

Fae just laughed at Linda's words. "You think too highly of me, Linda. If I'm not mistaken, Ren and I have met the two models you mentioned earlier, and they are much prettier in real life, you know."

"Oh, really? Where did Madame meet them?" Linda asked curiously. At first, she really thought that most models were only beautiful in photos. But if her madame said that JM and Lola Bruni were prettier in real life, then she must believe it. Mrs. Hanenberg couldn't possibly lie to her about such a thing.

"Well ... we saw them in Monaco. About six months ago."

"But I still think Madame is no less beautiful than them." Linda was adamant. 

"Hahaha .. I know you're biased, but thank you."

They continued their dinner in a friendly manner. Fae was very grateful to have Linda accompany her at home when Ren was so busy that he couldn't even have dinner with her.

Over the past six months, Fae has put off finding part-time work and doing activities outside the house because Moravia's winters were harsher than usual. The temperature often fell below minus 10 degrees Celsius and Ren made her promise not to risk herself getting sick by doing lots of outdoor activities.

Now that winter was about to end, and spring was around the corner, Fae was feeling lonely again.. She felt it was time for her to go out and find something to do.