37. Small talk (3)

Keeping up with her steps, the two slowed down on their walk as well.

"Their divorce proceeded, and the Count left the Marquessate, leaving the title to the current Marquess who was studying on Leymar at that time. After that, rumors about the marchioness leaving the capital and secluding herself surfaced. And Lord Lewell obtained a position on the Ministry of Justice and Law Enforcement, before being granted the title of Count."

"Granted....he didn't buy it?"

"No, Miss. He was given a title for his exemplary performance in capturing criminals and enforcing laws within society, on both nobility and the commoners."

"Sounds like a dedicated and upright man." Sandra chipped in.

"His image was built just like that. And the fault of their divorce was dumped on the marchioness." He paused and overlapped her strides to grab and open the door on their way. "Unpleasant rumors began to spread from that."