CHAPTER#9: Mrs.Blanchard...

In the afternoon we received an expected guest.

"Mrs. Blanchard welcome to our estate."

My mother welcomed her warmly as I greeted her formally.

"Greetings Countess and your daughter is well taught, Countess Vanderberg."

"Ohohoho!It's nothing Luna is just an observant child. I didn't teach her the etiquette of greeting yet. She always reads books in the library."

-"Talk about bragging."I sighed.

"This way, please." the butler lead us to the guest room."

"Don't worry Mrs. Vanderberg I will teach everything to her within four years."

"I am pleased to hear that Maam."

I sat near my mother sipping tea from my cup since coffee was still for my sensitive tastebuds.

"By the way, Madame your daughter does everything perfectly. Is there still a need to tutor her?"

"I believe that children always learn something new at every stage of life. So my Luna will get to experience something new from your teachings."

I wasn't pleased to hear that because I was trying my best to show off the skills I already learned in the past life from my strict tutors. But mother was right to a point. Perhaps I could learn the refined ways of leading a life of a noblewoman in this era.

"Thank you for your appreciation, Baroness. It's an honor to be assisted by a talented lady like you. You indeed have our gratitude madame. However...I think I am fine without a tutor." I thanked her with sugar-coated words that made me sick.

"Pardon?"

"Ohh!Ahaha!Luna means you well madame. She has a sense of humor like her father. Please don't take it to heart." My mother interrupted.

"Right, Luna?" Mother smiled.

"Ahem! I-indeed madame. Mother is quite right. Please do not mind it."

-"Take it to heart instead and burn with embarrassment."

"Oh, my such elegance! I would like to introduce you to my children."

-"I don't want you to bring up marriage proposals of your sons at my house. I can see everything right through her mind. How ludicrous of her."

They began their conversations on various subjects but all were related to her sons.

"My sons will be entering the Academy as scholarship holders. I am proud to be a mother of such three fine young boys."

"Indeed it's very appreciative to see them succeed in life. However, Lucien just entered as one of the top youngest scholarship holders in the empire. Even though ranked third I must say even I was surprised to find it out when the letter arrived."

-"She never knows when to stop her bragging."I sighed.

"Mother, will I have my lessons from today onward?"

"Oh no, madame I will have to excuse myself for today. I have a last appointment of today so from tomorrow noon we shall begin."

"It was nice having you over. Have a safe trip."

"I am glad Althaia recommended her. And do you know Luna Eirlyn is one of her favorite students?"

"Is that so? I am glad it is her." I smiled innocently. I would not get jealous of Eirlyn. I cannot say for sure but I have unwavering faith in her as a friend.

-" But I must expand my social circle if I want to overcome death flags."

"Mama! Are you done with work? I want to have sweets now."

"In a minute dear."

I was tired of waiting so I decided to go out with my maid.

Walking around the mansion I discovered that the Vanderbergs had a long history of the family and one of the main contributors to the foundation of the empire. It was a shame that the family was stripped of its name because of Luna.

I will need to protect what's mine. Since I am a greedy person by nature I will make sure that I will take it all. Just like Phanessa took everything away from the original Luna. Even though I dropped the novel where Luna's punishment was confirmed I had no interest in further continuing the novel. Luna though described as a foolish villainess with a tragic end somehow appealed to me for unknown reasons.

"Is it because we have the same fate?"

"Is something bothering you, young miss?"My nanny suddenly interfered with my thoughts.

" Nothing for you to be concerned about."I hastily replied.

-"Why isn't she here yet?"

"Thank you for waiting my child."

"You are quite late mother. Tea time is about to be over."

"Well, we still have time. I ordered sweets from the famous patisserie. Lets try them out."

For a moment I thought I was about to be left alone like in my last life. I was left alone in my house with a schedule made by my mother's secretary. She rarely returned home visiting foreign countries for her job. She would not make time for her nine-year-old daughter.

-"God I am thankful for the first time for blessing me with a caring mother. Even if I am cursed or punished. I have someone caring in this life."

"Let's go, mama!" I grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the garden.