Chapter 459

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Chapter 459

A Hard Worker and Two Ladies

“Hey, Bel, do you want to go for a walk? I thought we could go sightseeing in the city.”

After a lot of complaining and crying, her friend had finally finished the work Ludwig had given her, so Citrina suggested they do something fun.

The two of them were in the guest room of Count Lampron. Even though Duke Yellowmoon’s daughter was there, she didn’t bring any of her servants. She didn’t even bring guards with her. This wasn’t a sign that Yellowmoon was going downhill. Lorenz did this because he wanted to be safe; if Yellowmoon was too obvious, it might draw unwanted attention. Mia wouldn’t mind, but Esmeralda and Tiona might not be as open-minded. In order to do this, he didn’t send any of his own men, putting his daughter’s safety in the hands of Mia and her protection.

Usually, one of Mia’s more experienced maids would be sent with her on the trip, but Citrina had turned down the offer.

“Oh, Your Highness, don’t worry. There’s no need to plan so carefully for Rina,” she’d said with a smile. “I’m fine on my own, so you don’t have to put up more guards than you have to.”

Did her attitude come from the stress of always being watched by Barbara? No, in fact. In no way. On this trip, it was pushed by a strong desire to get certain things done. Things like...let’s go for a walk! Together, let’s go shopping! Hide under the sheets and talk all night long!

You’re right. This was Citrina’s first trip with a real friend, one where they didn’t plan and scheme, and she was going to have the time of her life. People following her around would be very annoying, so she tried to get rid of anything that could get in the way of her plans.

A trip with Bel was a serious business.

So, as soon as she saw Bel finish her last question, she’d suggest going somewhere. And Bel, being Bel, said, “Yes, of course.”

Her name is the only thing I know about her. What’s up with this girl who is a mystery? She looks just like Princess Mia, and she has the same attitude. The girl is hanging out with the daughter of a Duke like she belongs there. And I’ve seen her talk to the princess in a normal way more than once. Who is she, anyway?!

He got the creeps from Miabel because there was something strange about her. He couldn’t help but feel like his head would roll if something bad happened to her. In a sense. That fear made him stand up. Being a man of action, he quickly did what he thought was right.

“Excuse me, Lady Citrina and Lady Miabel,” Connery said to stop the two girls from leaving.

They just stared at him in surprise. Given that they more or less held his life in their questionably smart hands, he saw something on their young faces that looked more like horns than a halo.

“If I may be so bold, may I ask where you’re going?” he asked with a heavy hint of sarcasm. “Because if it’s not that important, could you two young ladies please just stay put in this nice big mansion?”

“Sure! We’re going to walk around the capital and see all the cool things this city has to offer!” said Bel, who was excitedly bobbing up and down.

It’s clear that his suggested message did not get through.

Yep. I knew that one was coming. So, let’s go...

He felt his stomach turn.

I guess that damn thing is acting up again.

He wasn’t shocked, though. Since he started this job, it had been giving him trouble.

“In that case, will you allow me to go with you to make sure you’re safe.”