Chapter 70

Chapter 70

Despite everything going well, the amount of work that Iona had to handle did not decrease.

Until the morning of the day she was supposed to depart for the capital, Iona had to review numerous matters in her office with her aides.

While she might not have had a say in other matters, Iona's influence was absolutely necessary in deciding how to handle Baron Franz's family.

Even if the final decision would be made by the count, it was necessary to prepare some contingency measures beforehand.

The good thing was that all of the aides were clearly aware of the situation within the baron family because Robert had privately managed the manpower of the manor house.

They all devotedly helped Iona, bearing in mind the desire not to be implicated as accomplices.

Within the office, the only sounds heard were the scratching of pens on paper and voices requesting reviews.

Viscount Klaus, who had been appointed as the deputy lord, was also present from the morning, although he sat there like a discarded pipe, not providing any substantial assistance.

And around noon...

Just when everyone was feeling hungry but hesitated to suggest going for a meal, a villain appeared as if to save the day.

"You should not enter without permission!"

"First, go through the proper procedures and request a visit...!"

"We can't let everything go to waste!"

-Thud

With a loud noise, the office door swung open.

A middle-aged man strode in and surveyed the room with fierce eyes.

The man who spotted Iona from the dais confidently demanded.

"Dame Iona, let's have a talk!"

Iona asked her aide who was right beside her.

"Who is he?"

He is Baron Haas.

"Oh...

Iona made a sound, whether it was a groan or an expression of admiration, and put down the documents she had been looking at.

Seemingly feeling ignored, Baron Haas' face flushed red with anger.

The man shouted in an enraged manner.

"Dame Iona, what kind of disrespect is that?

After exposing the crimes committed by Baron Franz, Iona had not stepped outside the Lordship. She only instructed her subordinates to investigate and punish.

However, it didn't mean she accepted external visits either.

She canceled the luncheon that was originally planned with the departing vassals and had been refusing all forms of communication with a formal apology as the only remaining gesture.

At first, the vassals showed concern, but as the disregard continued, their anxiety gradually turned into anger.

Even though she was the daughter of the owner's family, she couldn't look down on them this much.

"Shut up, Baron. My head is throbbing."

While doing so, Iona looked back at the people sitting around her.

Everyone was frozen at the sudden fight, not knowing what to do.

There was no way it would work properly in this atmosphere.

Iona lightly gestured towards the door and said, "Everyone, go out and bring back some food."

Everyone got up from their seats without hesitation.

Even Viscount Klaus discreetly slipped out among the aides. Even if Baron Haas had seen his face openly, he probably wouldn't have recognized Daniel.

The baron was so angry with Iona that he had already lost half of his reason.

With a distorted expression, he pointed his finger at Iona roughly.

"So now that everyone is gone, does that mean your audacious words have disappeared? I will remember my humiliation today and let everyone know. No matter how much of a grand lady you are..."

"Baron Haas, do you think I kept my mouth shut because I didn't know anything?"

Iona asked in a meaningful tone.

At that, Baron Haas hesitated involuntarily and stepped back. It was as if he knew exactly what he had done.

Baron Haas tried to hold back his emotions, telling himself that she was just showing off, but his body betrayed him.

The sound of his heartbeat raced in his ears.

And as always in moments of crisis, his instincts were right.

If you had an idea, you shouldnt have dared to show your face in front of me. I don't know who the people who contributed to Baron Franz's corruption were.

Baron Haas's chest sank at Iona's mocking laughter.

Reflexively, he avoided her gaze and hardened his expression.

He could only stand confidently in front of Iona under the assumption that his faults hadn't been exposed.

It was an optimistic assumption, but including Baron Haas, they believed that they had survived this humiliation unscathed.

Amidst the departure of those associated with Robert, only they were not issued any warrants.

I was so busy that I even delayed punishment, and yet you were eagerly waiting for prison life to the point where you came looking for it in person. I can't help but accept it."

However, Iona claimed that all of this was simply the result of neglected tasks and priorities. It was a story that Baron Haas couldn't accept.

"It could be manipulated news."

Baron Haas repeated to himself, trying to reassure himself. If Iona had intentionally provoked his reaction to frame him, she would have left her subordinates as witnesses, but he had forgotten the natural logic in his anger.

Baron Haas argued with his face turning red.

"E-Even if you try to betray me, it won't work. I may have made a slightly aggressive visit due to concerns about managing the territory, but to accuse me of such things!"

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