Chapter 218***https://www.patreon.com/subliminalwayfarer

Chapter 218***https://www.patreon.com/subliminalwayfarer

“Nancy!”

If Carynne had been with her maid, that maid would know the reason.

However, the inn was quiet.

They had booked an additional room for the maid, but the next room was empty. Strange.

There was enough time after Raymond had left. He had definitely informed Nancy of the change in inns. And she had left in high spirits, saying she would return the necklace for a refund.

It had been more than enough time for her to return.

When Raymond came back from checking the next room, Carynne said in a small voice,

“...She’s gone.”

“What do you mean?”

“She ran away with the necklace and all the money.”

“...What?”

Nancy had succumbed to temptation once again.

Carynne handed Raymond a note left by Nancy.

[ To my dear lady,

Congratulations on meeting Lord Raymond! But I too have my own life to live, right? The difference between the amount you promised and the necklace was too much, so I had no choice. I wish you happiness and a long life!

I will use the necklace and the money to fund my new life as well.

Please don’t be too angry, Mr. Terris loves me too. Please bless our future.

With all my love,

Nancy ]

“...Who’s Terris?”

“The coachman. He’s been Nancy’s favorite... and the most dependable man working at my family’s manor.”

“Hahahaha!”

As Raymond laughed, Carynne added,

“Just so you know, she took all of your money too.”

“...Oh. That’s not good.”

“Right.”

Now, they didn’t even have enough money to pay for the inn, let alone a gift.

Their faces turned grim.

‘I left the cat in charge of the fish...’

Carynne sighed and pressed her forehead. Nancy was greedy enough to steal ‘Isella’s necklace’. Even when she knew of Nancy’s materialistic nature, Carynne had still hoped to trust her this time, but she was betrayed so quickly.

“We have to try. I must go see Isella Evans again.”

* * *

“Carynne Hare is back again, Master.”

Verdic was amused by Carynne Hare’s persistence, visiting yet again without getting tired.

However, Isella’s condition wasn’t so good. Verdic put down his newspaper and adjusted his glasses.

“Father! I want to call off the engagement with Lord Raymond! I won’t do it!”

“Isella. What are you talking about?”

Isella was sprawled on the bed, sobbing.

Verdic had ordered a servant to call Raymond, but Raymond had long since left the mansion. Listening to Isella’s cursing and crying, Verdic had a headache learning the whole story from the nervous servant.

Raymond and Isella had argued, and Raymond had insulted her appearance.

It was unbelievable to Verdic that Raymond would say such a thing, but for now, he had tried to console his crying daughter. Isella then glared at Verdic from the bed.

“It’s all your fault! Why didn’t you make me prettier! And to choose a man like Sir Raymond. You really have no eye for people!”

“How is that my fault? And you were the one who liked Sir Raymond!”

Attempts were made.

But Verdic wasn’t generous enough to tolerate his daughter’s immature tantrums. The reason for her outrage being her appearance was ridiculous.

The money spent on Isella’s hair, skin care, body shape maintenance, clothes, and accessories was enormous. Not even Isella’s mother had spent that much.

Verdic said Raymond wanted to break up over her appearance, but Isella seemed not to listen properly. The aspect Raymond pointed out was something Isella had always been sensitive about.

“You’re pretty enough.”

But Isella lay there, pretending not to hear. Irritated, Verdic slammed the door. He hadn’t thought Raymond would actually break off the engagement.

“Let Isella decide on the matter.”

Verdic was tired of hearing Isella’s whining. Anything that could divert Isella’s attention would be good. It might even be beneficial for her to spend time taking out her frustration on Carynne Hare.

With Verdic’s permission, the servant bowed.

“Understood, Master.”

* * *

People become fond of others for various reasons. Therefore, Carynne decided to try a method she had never attempted before.

“It might just work.”

“Carynne, honestly, I find it hard to agree.”

“It’s worth a shot.”

“It would actually be worse than doing nothing.”

Carynne decided to borrow money from Isella.

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