The Wicked Wife’s Dark History Keeps Coming Back To Haunt Her - Chapter 42

“…Baron?”

What was that? Was it not Hozi?

As Nina stood up with a puzzled expression, Hozi suddenly poked his head out and spoke.

“…Ahaha, are you done talking?”

“If you’re here, come in. Why are you standing there?”

“I was waiting until you finished, so I wouldn’t interrupt.”

What a joke.

He must have been standing by the door, eavesdropping out of suspicion that I was plotting something, just like any other of my husband’s close aides.

Nina didn’t mind this and stood up without showing any displeasure.

“Anyway, there’s a saying that you should strike while the iron is hot, so let’s go get that consultation right away.”

“Wait, is Baron Summerden going to help us?”

How could, and why would, the aide to Duke Bayern help us?

At Jessie’s puzzled question, Nina provided a clear explanation.

“He’s going to oversee your consultation process.”

He would observe the lawyer’s consultation methods and their responses on her behalf to identify any issues.

While her face was too well-known, Baron Summerden could easily disguise himself with a simple wig and glasses.

Having read numerous contracts and dealt with many lawyers while assisting Duke Bayern, he could certainly fulfill the role she expected.

***

Nina had the opportunity to hear the details of Jessie and Yona’s situations on the way to town.

Jessie had been sending living expenses to her younger brother to take care of their elderly parents, only to discover recently that they had passed away half a year ago.

Unaware, she had continued sending money, and now she wanted it back, feeling betrayed by her brother.

On the other hand, Yona’s sister had taken over a store, but the previous owner claimed he had never received the money, causing a dispute.

It was the kind of story often seen in the news or online.

“There really are trashy people everywhere, aren’t there?”

After sending Jessie, Yona, and Hozi to the law office, Nina muttered as she leisurely sipped iced tea in a coffee house, noticing Marsha’s curious gaze.

“What is it?”

“You just seem so different, Madam.”

“Oh…”

“I don’t mean it in a bad way. You used to only care about the Duke, but now…”

Marsha smiled brightly, seemingly pleased with the change.

‘Well, I have changed a lot…’

In her previous life, her conflict with her husband had peaked, and she had vented her frustrations on the servants.

Come to think of it, she had no room to talk.

She was trash to others, especially to her husband.

Feeling suddenly embarrassed, Nina fanned her blushing cheeks and nonchalantly said,

“I need to change now. I can’t live like a mess forever.”

And although it started as a mess, she must properly conclude the history she had written as the Duchess of Bayern, for the sake of those who were harmed by her.

“In my opinion, Madam, you’ve already changed a lot. Just don’t get hurt saving someone else again, and it’ll be perfect.”

“That won’t happen. I know my life is precious.”

Jingle—

Nina looked toward the entrance at the sound of the bells of the door.

The three were walking toward her, presumably done with their consultation.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

“How was the consultation?”

“Well, we went to five different places…”

Hozi glanced at the two, who looked rather deflated, and paused.

“Why did you stop mid-sentence?”

At Nina’s question, Hozi’s lips curved into a long smile.

His blue eyes, hidden under his narrow eyelids, gleamed with amusement.

“I think I understand why you chose this topic, Madam.”

What on earth happened during the consultation to warrant such a reaction?

As Nina tilted her head in curiosity, Hozi continued.

“It would be better if there were more people to observe for this case study, but it seems these two aren’t much different from the rest. I’ll explain in detail on the way back.”

“Alright, let’s do that.”

Nina gulped down the remaining iced tea and stood up.