The Wicked Wife's Dark History Keeps Coming Back To Haunt Her - Chapter 185
Cecilia fell silent for a moment.
She already knew well that both Marquis Crewe and Duchess Nord often acted beyond the bounds of common sense.
It wasn’t that she didnât understand Countess Crestâs feelings, but if she werenât careful, she could easily become the shrimp caught in a battle between whales.
âI appreciate the sentiment, Countess. Itâs true that I entrusted my daughter to you, but that was because of the Bayern heir. There was no other reason.â
The antagonism between her daughter and Duchess Nord wasnât a simple personal feud.
It was a grudge that had been passed down since their grandparentsâ generation.
If someone were to step into a grudge that deep without understanding, blood would be spilled.
The Minister of Finance was said to be the Emperorâs left arm. His power was immense.
And if he was connected to the narcotic, he was likely far more dangerous than anyone could imagine.
âThough our families have clashed over and over, I never imagined theyâd go so far as to do something like thatâŚâ
As Cecilia grew silent in thought, Countess Crest spoke up firmly.
âMadam, itâs not just me. Iâve already spoken with the other ladies who were present at the gathering. Please, allow us to do at least a little to lighten this burden.â
A burden of the heartâŚ
Surely the Countess hadnât had a choice either.
She was saying: âLet us help you, for your sake as well, so please, donât refuse.â
âIf thatâs how you all feel, then may I ask just two things?â
Countess Crestâs face brightened.
âOf course, anything.â
âFirst, donât go out of your way to confront House Nord.â
ââŚPardon?â
The Countess widened her eyes.
That wasnât what she had expected to hear.
âWould it bring my daughter any peace of mind if people who donât need to be involved create unnecessary enemies on her behalf, claiming to help her?â
âMadamâŚâ
âInstead, if you happen to run into her at a social gathering, protect her from being hurt by what others might say.â
Just a few months ago, her daughter had attended nearly every social event without fail.
The fact that her outings had decreased, what did that say?
Though her daughter had caused irreparable damage to the Taylor name, she was still her daughter.
As a parent, she didnât want her child, who had chosen to change, to be hurt more than necessary.
âI understand. I will do so.â
âAnd secondâŚâ
Although Cecilia had all but ceased her social activities for nearly two years due to her daughterâs scandal, she still had connections built over decades.
There had been whispers in the social circles, rumors about the spread of narcotics.
Through personal contacts, she had recently heard that such draughts were circulating again.
If the Minister of Finance were involved in that as well, she wouldnât let it end with legal responsibility for harming her daughter.
Those who laid a hand on her childâŚ
If it were her father-in-law, or her husband, they would have eradicated them to the root.
Then she, too, should help in any way she could.
âAre you also aware that His Majesty the Emperor recently sensed the narcotic circulating in high society and issued a ban on it?â
âYes, I did hear it from my husband, butâŚâ
âIssuing a ban doesnât mean it will be obeyed, does it? I havenât set foot in a gathering in quite some time, but youâre different. If you hear anything related to it, please let me know.â
Duchess Nord had just been mentioned, and now the next topic was narcotics.
What did that imply?
âDonât overdo it. All Iâm asking is that if you hear something at a gathering, pass it along. Understood?â
ââŚYes. I will.â
Countess Crest nodded firmly.
She had caught on.
She had realized Cecilia suspected there might be some connection between Duchess Nordâs side and the narcotic.
âThen Iâll be going now. I need to speak with the other ladies who share my views.â
âPlease remember my request. Iâm counting on you.â
âOf course, donât worry.â
Cecilia saw Countess Crest off with a faint smile, as if to say, Leave it to me, then stepped back into the house.
Her worries for her daughter hadnât faded, and now, even greater concerns loomed, weighing down her heart.
