Chapter 40

“Good morning.”

“!!! Milady, good morning!”

“And to you as well, Milord Phoenix.”

“Morning.” I greet them as I watch them make way for both me and Ann.

We walk a few feet away, but we can still hear what they mutter.

“Did you see that? Milady is so elegant today too!”

“She carries herself so wonderfully!”

“Not only is she beautiful, she truly is admirable!”

I keep myself from chuckling before looking over to Ann- her face is completely red. She’s definitely embarrassed by the sudden praise.

“Oh elegant, wonderful, beautiful, and admirable sister of mine, your face is as red as your hair.”

“Brother!!!”

How did this happen?

Easy.

After that whole mess with the Jasper’s lady…

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"I sincerely apologize for the terrible experience you had to go through, due to my plan." Ann bowed her head deeply in front of the three other maids who were "fired" that day.