Chapter 378: Heard her voice

Marianne pov.

There was something that Isabella was hiding. She was trying to flare me, but Cassius' words were still roaming in my mind. I did not know the details but I was sure Cassius had planned the death of any or both of them, marquees and Isabella.

I didn't know why but I was not even feeling angry at Isabella anymore. If any, I was feeling pity for her. 

"I am here to ask you if you have any last request. As a new duchess it is my duty to fulfill your last conditions so that you don't feel unjustified." 'Alright, I take my word back. I was not feeling any pity on this dumb girl.

How have I never noticed that she enjoyed throwing stones at sleeping tigresses? If she would not be injured then who would!'

"I think I am still fine with the title of being the daughter of the richest noble of the empire. At least, my father did not need to spread his hands in front of the other nobles." I replied , shrugging my shoulders. These petty arguments were becoming boring now.

"Anyways. Let me call Killian here. Or do you want to go and meet him there? I am still busy." I had to go and take care of my mother, she had just gained consciousness, and she was still weak.

"Sister Marianne, how are you now?" I heard Shui as she came out of the room adjacent to me.

"Oh, did we disturb your sleep? I am perfectly fine." I replied as I saw Caleb following her from behind.

She shook her head with softened expressions. 

"Not at all, sister. We should have woken up early. I think we slept till late due to the luxurious and soft bed. It was a new experience." 

"Aww.. then sleep more, dear. It's your vacation anyway. I will order the maid to serve breakfast in your room, ``I replied with a bright smile. She was so honest and upfront that she didn't even feel embarrassed in accepting that it was something she had ever experienced. You would never find a noble accepting her flaw.

"Ewww, what kind of wild animals are getting special treatment in the palace now. I did not even accept this ugly girl as my maid, much less my guest. Now I know why Cassius got tired of you. You have no sense of your position at all." her voice had always been a pain in my ears. But the way she was speaking now with disgust was popping all the nerves on my forehead.

"Then leave. who have even asked you to come here and judge what guest I could have and whom I could not. Now, would you leave or shall I ask knights to escort you out?" I asked as I looked into her eyes.

She looked at me stunned, and then at Shui and Caleb who were looking at her with a red face. I didn't even know whether they were embarrassed or furious.

"I am here to meet my nephew and future son. You can not deny me to meet him." she said adamantly, as if she was the one who loved Killian most.

"He will be here any time soon. I have asked a maid to call him. Until then go and sit in the waiting room. I do not have any more time to spare on you." I demanded and she looked at me surprised and then at the couple and left stomping her feet.

"I apologise for her brazen attitude. She is crazy, so do not mind her, please" i said trying to salvage the situation when they looked at me.

"Why was she calling Killian her son, sister?" asked Caleb this time, while Shui was still looking at the distance where Isabella left.

"She is the sister of Cassius's first wife, mother of Kilian. But she is not at all like her, she is a crazy woman.`` I replied, trying to deviate from the matter when Shui spoke.

"Why do I feel like I have heard her voice before? Is she also noble? From which family did she belong?" the way she was asking question, it felt very queer, yet i replied honestly.

"Of course, she is a noble. She is the second daughter of Marquess Wiltshire, the second Marquees of the empire. She has mostly spent her time among nobles. So, I do not think that she would have ever met you." though i was telling her, I still remember one of her friends had told me that he used to work for Marquees Wiltshire. Could it be that they have ever met Isabella. 

This could be a good way to collect proof against Isabella and her family and a way to get justice for these outlaws too. 

"Well, I think I have heard her somewhere. I need to ask my brother. He was the one who used to do the dirty work of nobles. He must know something about her. Anyways. She is a rude person. I did not forget these kinds of people easily." she said with conviction.

"Shui, if you know something about her, would you please inform me too. I need some proof against her to get rid of her. If you could help me in this matter, I will owe you for the lifetime ``I held her hands as I spoke, she looked at me softly and then nodded.

"Alright, then. Tell me what do you want to do today?" 

"Nothing special sister, we will leave in a while. How is your mother now?" she asked with a smile.

"Ah, she is fine now. She gained consciousness 2 hours ago. She had eaten nutritious tonic and some light soup. Now she is resting. I apologise for not giving you time and not being a good host,."

"Oh, don't say that sister. Your son is quite a good host too. But we need to go or else they would worry, they have never sent anyone from the clan with a knight before.'' I nodded in understanding.

"Lina, prepare for the breakfast then.'' I will make sure to give them the best gifts.