My Second Engagement: Loved by the Duke’s Son and Thanked for My Healing Magic ~ My Selfish Sister Took My Fiancé, but Gave Him Back Because She Didn’t Want Him Anymore~ - Episode 15

The Falrune family, now without Reina.

Viscount Bash Falrune and his wife, Mela Falrune, thought that peaceful days would continue.

That was until Almia returned home after meeting Baron Bettom’s son.

The first to notice Almia’s unusual behavior was Viscount Bash.

“A… Almia. What on earth is that?”

“Hehe~ Isn’t it pretty?”

“I see. So, the marriage arrangement went well.”

“No way! I would never marry a man like that!”

In Almia’s hands were rings so expensive that even a whole year’s salary of the viscount might not be enough to buy them. Around her neck, a sparkling necklace glittered.

Because Viscount Bash adored Almia, he never even imagined that she had bought them on credit without permission.

(I see… So, she took everything she could from her suitor and then discarded him. As expected of my daughter. I have no idea when she learned such tricks, but she clearly inherited my bl00d.)

(As I thought! Father is happy. He must be admiring how stylish I look because of the large engagement gift we received!)

“Father~ I’ve been holding back for so long. There are so many things I want!”

“I see. As expected of my daughter. Your goal is not just jewelry but money itself. Of course, do as you please.”

“Thank you so much~!”

(Hmm… Selling the rings and buying whatever she wants… If she can handle things this well, maybe I can arrange more proposals with wealthy men and use Almia to gather money. I’d be lonely if she left this house too soon, after all.)

(Father is so generous! In that case, I should hire a personal attendant to replace Reina and have them take care of everything for me. That way, I can live more comfortably!)

“By the way, I don’t mind that you rejected the suitor, but could you tell me why?”

“He didn’t suit me at all. Well, he was handsome, but still. The gifts he prepared were nice, so I took what I could and turned him down after that.”

“Hmm. Did you get a lot out of it? I suppose I should continue arranging marriage talks for you, then.”

“Yes, please! But make sure he’s the perfect man for me!”

Almia and Viscount Bash had a conversation where both interpreted things in a way that suited them.

Then, a certain event happened at just the right moment. It made Almia believe that her father had already received a huge engagement gift.

A few days later, Viscount Bash had an unexpected guest.

“That crest on the carriage… It belongs to the royal palace! What business do you have with me?”

This made Viscount Bash nervous.

He had expected that if Reina spoke carelessly, she might receive some punishment, and he had somewhat prepared himself for that possibility.

“By direct order of His Majesty, King Belfred Gress, a personal servant and butler will be assigned to Viscount Bash Falrune starting today.”

“Oh… Why so suddenly?”

It was rare for the king to assign servants personally.

However, since Reina had married into the royal family, it wasn’t unthinkable. Viscount Bash understood that.

“I see… This is because of Reina. Naturally, their salaries will be paid by the royal treasury, correct?”

“Yes. Please check His Majesty’s letter for details.”

“Hmm…”
When he read the letter, he found that everything in it was to his advantage.

Most of all, the part about Almia getting a personal tutor and attendant was especially appealing.

“Very well, I accept.”

“We look forward to serving you.”

From the carriage, a group of neatly dressed men in black, all around their forties, stepped out one after another.

Since they were personally appointed by the king, their appearance was so refined that they could easily be mistaken for nobles.

(Amazing… This is amazing! This is exactly the ideal image of the Falrune family. Once the engagement money arrives, I will be the richest viscount in the kingdom!)

For Almia, however, this was the beginning of a nightmare.

Of course, Viscount Bash had no way of knowing that these were not ordinary servants.