Chapter 44:

Chapter 44:

As soon as Juliet learned about all the ins and outs, Zachary apologized over and over again.

With Juliet deliberately standing quietly with her arms folded, he awkwardly made unasked-for explanations.

Although it may not have been his intention, it was quite helpful in understanding the situation.

He said that the townspeople who had promised to give her a job had changed their minds overnight due to the machinations of her uncles.

Shocked by his words, Juliet asked.

Why?

Surprisingly, Zachary, with a deflated face, honestly replied to what had happened.

They threatened me not to exploit their niece, whom they met after decades, by making her do paperwork or cleaning desks in the library.

What was more surprising was the position of the home tutor for Zacharys daughter, which Zachary had suggested to Juliet when he was flustered yesterday.

Zacharys daughter, Lisbell, was a child with lovable chubby cheeks.

Sister!

Lisbell, despite seeing Juliet for the first time, snuggled up to her well.

You shouldnt cuddle with anyone for a snack, Lisbell.

Even as she said this, Juliet tightly hugged Lisbell.

Childrens body temperature is higher than adults, making them warm, soft, and even sweet-smelling. Plus, they become happy with just one cookie. Children are so small and cute.

With her small hands and mouths, her fidgeting was so fascinating that Juliet handed Lisbell a third cookie and asked her.

Lisbell, how old are you?

Lisbell confidently shouted, spreading all five fingers of her right hand.

Three years old!

So cute!

Juliet hugged Lisbell tightly. On the other hand, Zacharys idea was so absurd that it made her want to cry.

What? A home tutor? Teaching her how to write?

Im sorry I didnt tell you in advance. But the elder insisted on it

Zachary, who had been watching his daughters charm with a contented look, quickly lowered his eyebrows and made as pitiful a face as possible when his gaze met Juliets, which was blowing cold wind.

Although the past week felt like she was suddenly dropped in the middle of a play, in fact, Juliet didnt care much.

What bothered her was something else

What? Thats Aunt Lillians daughter?

Juliet looked in the direction where the voice was heard.

Ha! Is it possible for her to appear all of a sudden without any news in the meantime? She must definitely be up to something!

Red hair that is impressive no matter when you see it.

That is, it was the crazy guy Juliet had run into on the carriage to Lobell a few days ago.

I should have recognized it from the moment I saw all the red hair.

His name was Teo Lebatan, sadly, the second son of Juliets great-uncle, Isaac Lebatan. They said he was the youngest among Lionels grandchildren.

Teo talked loudly enough for the whole mansion to hear, turned his head, and walked straight toward Juliet, who was holding Lisbell.

Hey, you!

And then he pointed at Juliet in a lecturing manner.

Tell me honestly from your mouth. Youre here to get the old mans inheritance, arent you?

Teo was rude and brazen enough to say such things to her face.

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Isaacs eldest son, Gray, didnt have the striking red hair like his younger brother Teo.

Gray, with brown hair, had a much more adult-like impression than Teo. Gray was five years older than Teo.

Old man.

What the hell?!

Seeing Juliet, Lionel gave a warm smile.

Why are you here?

The living room where Lionel Lebatan sat had an open view in all directions, so anyone in the mansion could easily see inside if they turned their head.

Juliet slowly walked towards him.

One, two, three.

She fell to her knees as if they had given way and bowed her head deeply.

Juliet? My dear?

Oh, Miss?

The surprised voices of the people around her indicated that she was clearly crying.

Juliet counted to five in her head, then looked up and spoke with a pout.

Please believe me. I didnt know anything about the inheritance. Really

The inheritance?

Theyre saying that I came all this way for your inheritance. They even suggest I may not actually be my mothers daughter.

What nonsense!

No, Miss. Who on earth would say such a thing?

The servants standing next to them exclaimed in surprise.

I dont want to name who said it. But if they just think like that thats fine. But I just wanted to make sure you didnt think that way I wanted to clear up the misunderstanding.

Juliet rattled off some lines she remembered from melodramatic plays shed seen in the city.

The actual lines didnt matter.

What was important were the expression and timing.

Im serious. Please believe me, Grandfather.

All the servants except Lionel looked quite shocked.

Oh, Miss

But Lionel, looking down at his granddaughter, seemed to be suppressing a laugh for some reason.

All right. Get up, Juliet. I dont know whos spreading such nonsense, but

As Lionels gaze swept across the room, several people flinched.

I promise. From now on, I wont let anyone disrespect you like that.

Juliet managed to maintain her pitiful act until the end, and with the help of the people around her, she got up.

Of course, she didnt forget to give a secret smile to Teo, who was standing at the top of the stairs and had witnessed the whole scene.

Thats right.

Juliet couldnt stand being hated for no reason.

So I should at least give him a reason.

When Juliets eyes met Teos, she gave him a confident, broad smile.

Is she completely crazy?

Teo mumbled in astonishment, but it didnt matter.

What Juliet didnt know, however, was that her uncles, standing a few steps away with a huge welcome cake, had seen everything.

Even the unusual exchanges of looks between Juliet and Teo.

Lionels three sons had witnessed everything and were in shock.

In turn, Isaac, Baris, and Kailos, the three brothers, exchanged impressions of what they had just seen after regaining their composure.

Oh-ho.

Bro, did you see that?

Oh my, she acts just like Lillian!

You cant fool blood

Definitely Lillians daughter.