The Wicked Wife's Dark History Keeps Coming Back To Haunt Her - Chapter 124
ââSurroundingsâ? Nonsense.â
Did he really think that the second son of the Reginald family could dare become a âperson in the circleâ of the lady of House Bayern?
âYes, well, Iâm sure thatâs how it isâŚâ
Ash averted his gaze from Hoziâs meaningful smile and changed the subject.
âHow is the Count Azelot situation progressing?â
âFor now, ever since we got Marquis Ulverni involved, there hasnât been any further movement.â
âSo you still havenât found out where he got the aphrodisiac?â
âNo, it seems it was a one-time purchase. Weâre currently digging into Count Azelotâs associates, so we should be able to get some useful information soon.â
Aphrodisiacs had recently become a major problem not only in the back alleys, but also in noble society.
A dangerous drug that ruins lives and becomes the breeding ground for all sorts of dirty crimes.
It was only recently that the imperial family issued a ban on it.
âIf you get any useful information, report it to me immediately.â
âYes, sir.â
With a faint smile, Hozi withdrew from the room.
Ash intended to use the imperial authority to ruin the Azelot County.
If it were up to him, heâd have started a domain war, but if he did that, he couldnât guarantee the safety of Ian and Nina for at least three years.
So, even if it took more time, he intended to squeeze the countâs throat in a way that wouldnât endanger his own people.
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Artists tend to be sensitive and emotionally attuned people.
Nina, thinking Henry might feel uncomfortable about the sponsorship change, sent him an apologetic letter in advance.
Fortunately, Henry didnât mind.
He also knew that having the sponsorship of House Bayern would be more helpful for his career.
Besides, if the sponsor were of the same gender, maybe it would be different, but as Ash had said, if the sponsor was of the opposite s*x, there was always a risk of getting caught up in unfair rumors.
âAnyway, it looks like the alimony issue will be resolved, so thatâs a relief. I can take my time wrapping up my personal affairs.â
However, despite her thoughts, Ninaâs expression remained somber.
Whenever she thought of sorting out her life, her parents and grandfather inevitably came to mind.
Just then.
âMadam!â
âHm?â
Marsha came walking briskly, carrying a silver tray.
âMadam, a letter arrived for that rat-like man.â
A letter, huhâŚ
The problematic footman was still being secretly kept locked in the basement.
As far as she knew, except for a few, most people believed the man had gone back to his hometown on leave, shocked at being accused of theft.
The fact that a letter had come for him meantâthankfullyâthat Duchess Nordâs informant was just that man and no one else.
âHmmmâŚâ
Adjusting her posture, Nina quickly slit open the letter with a letter opener.
The envelope was unusually thick, because inside was yet another envelope.
An envelope inside an envelope.
What is this, a matryoshka doll�
From the feel of it, it didnât seem to be a letter. What could this be?
Curious, Nina opened the small, thick envelope first.
At that momentâ
âOh my goodness!â
Nina shrieked in fright and flung the contents far away.
âMadam? What on earth isâ Oh dear heavens!â
Marsha, upon seeing what Nina had thrown, also screamed in shock.
âWhat on earth is this indecent thing?â
It was a pair of womenâs panties.
Black mesh panties, so thin and small it was doubtful they could even serve their purpose.
ââŚAre these people perverts or something?â
She was genuinely creeped out.
He had looked completely normal. Who wouldâve guessed he was a pervert who collected womenâs underwear?
ââŚNo, but. No matter how close you are, is it normal for two brothers-in-law to exchange something like this?â
And really, if it were a gift, would you send it like this, just stuffed in an envelope?
She decided to read the letter first to try to understand their intentions.
âThis is completely insaneâŚâ
Nina gave a cold laugh as she read.
Was it that what happened on the balcony that day, when she and her husband had (pretended to) kiss, had been such a shock?
Orâ
âMadam, perhaps you should mind your own family matters and keep an eye on your own husband.â
âWhatâŚ?â
“Look over thereâyour husband is âonce againâ hitting on another woman.”
Was it because sheâd scratched at them so harshly back then that theyâd come up with this kind of scheme?
Ericz
Is it FINALLY time to take that damn duchess Nord down?! Iâve been waiting for her to make a move and get destroyed. Hopefully, itâs finally time! Letâs cross our fingers everyone!