A Difference from The Past

The man sat down after being ordered by Arabella, his handsome face was flat.

"I will treat your wound so it doesn't get infected quickly before my Uncle comes back," said Arabella while taking some cloth

s and a bottle of water.

Arabella treated the man without a word, and the man didn't even wince as if he was used to such wounds. Seeing his handsome face showing a cold expression that irritated Arabella, she tied a cloth to cover the man's wound with all her might.

"Are you tying it up with a whole grudge?" the man asked with a mocking smile.

"That's right, it's a suitable fee for you who are impudent" answered Arabella boldly.

"I have finished treating you, please leave before my Uncle comes back," said Arabella. She didn't want Bastian to misunderstand seeing her alone with a man in a closed room.

"Hmm, fine. Thank you, I will repay this debt to Lady one day. Remember, my name is Julian," said the man before walking away.

The man walked calmly and saw Bastian who entered Arabella's room, "Isn't that Marquess Falzen's subordinate?" he muttered, grinning.

Arabella and Bastian arrived in the afternoon and immediately boarded the horse carriage belonging to the Marquess Falzen family that was sent to pick them up.

The horse carriage began to approach the residence of Marquess Falzen, the residence of Arabella's biological mother which is now controlled by Vivaldi, her Father.

The girl's gray eyes stared at the shops that lined the road, "Many shophouses belonging to my Mother are controlled by Father, in this life, I will not let that happen" Arabella thought.

The maids and several family members lined up neatly at the main door of the mansion to welcome Arabella, the girl descended gracefully.

"Miss, be careful of everyone in this residence," Bastian said in a low voice. Arabella nodded, of course, she knew very well how sneaky people here were.

"Arabella, Mother so miss you," said a beautiful woman in a dress with fairly low cleavage.

Arabella's smile swelled, it was time for her to show her acting skills.

"You're already this big, thank God you've grown into a beautiful and healthy girl. It's sad to remember that Arina can't see you right now," said the sexy woman with a sad look.

Arabella's eyes filled with tears, "Madam, please don't use the word mother because I can't ever forget my mother. After all, we never met because you were hiding when you were still Father's mistress, how could you miss me?" asked Arabella with an innocent and sad face.

"Then, isn't it appropriate for you to call my mother's name directly? Because even though you are now the main madam of this residence, my mother is still the only one Marchioness Falzen" said Arabella who deliberately suppressed the main madam's words, realizing the position of the woman who was nothing even though her mother was already not available.

The woman was shocked, while the maids seemed to whisper confirming Arabella's words that Arabella's mother was the official Marchioness in Falzen's residence.

' Damn, this kid doesn't seem like an easy kid to fight ' the woman cursed inwardly. However, a sweet smile remained on her lips which were stained with red lipstick.

"Ah, fine. Then we'll just do as you want"

Arabella showed a look as if she was afraid and felt guilty, "I'm sorry, madam. I didn't mean to cause you trouble" while holding the woman's hand trembling.

' You just wait, Rose. Everything you took from my mother I will take back,' Arabella thought.

Meanwhile Rose looked happy, thinking that Arabella was just a stupid child who was easily frightened and didn't know anything at her trembling reaction.

A horse carriage arrived, and Vivaldi who was Marquess Falzen was currently descending.

Arabella immediately gave a greeting while lifting her skirt slightly and lowering her body, "Greetings to Father, the honorable Marquess Falzen"

Marquess Falzen seemed pleased with the greeting that Arabella gave and held her daughter's shoulder, "My Arabella, you've grown up. I'm glad we can live together again."

The middle-aged man seemed satisfied to see Arabella who grew up beautiful like her mother, moreover, the child's ethics were quite good as a noble even though she was exiled to the countryside.

"My Lord," said Rose with a seductive smile. Vivaldi is a snobby man, he likes people who call him that. But,

"Why don't you bring Arabella in, Rose?" asked Vivaldi.

Rose was confused, " mmm, sorry we were still talking for a while "

"Sorry Father, I invited Madam Rose to talk earlier" Arabella defended with a guilty face. She deliberately suppressed the word Rose had not noticed.Rose was getting extraordinarily happy to see Arabella who looked so easy to manage and innocent when her Father was around.

While Vivaldi frowned, "Madam? Arabella, you are my only legitimate daughter and the only Lady in Marquess Falzen's family. You don't need to call Rose who is just a commoner with such respect," he scolded.

Arabella inwardly smiled happily, while Rose looked annoyed with the status of ordinary people being mentioned by Vivaldi.

"Sorry Father, I think I should call it that way again because since then no one has told me about that call," said Arabella.

"It's okay, they are all just ordinary people who don't know our basic ethics, My daughter" Vivaldi was deliberately showing that he loves Arabella because soon the girl will be engaged to the son of the Minister of Security, so he wants to be safe so that Arabella remembers his services good as a father.

"Okay, you rest first before having dinner together Arabella"

Arabella nodded, "Then, I'll rest for a while Father and... Concubine Rose," said Arabella with an innocent smile.

Rose clenched her fists in annoyance, the word concubine that came out of Arabella's mouth sounded very annoying. After Arabella and the maids left, Rose hugged Vivaldi's arm.

"My Lora, how can you say that about me?" she said.

"Isn't that the truth, Rose? You're just a commoner and a concubine, not a legal wife. What will happen if Arabella who is the official Miss of the Falzen family calls you Madam someone else hears?" snorted Vivaldi.

The middle-aged man sighed tiredly and removed his arm from Rose, "Hm, indeed such an etiquette would be difficult for ordinary people to understand," he muttered without caring about Rose's annoyed expression.

' What a damn man, even though he too is only a Baron if he doesn't marry Arina who is the daughter of the Marquess. Be content with your arrogance for now, because soon I will get rid of you, Vivaldi ' thought Rose slyly.

*****

It was dinner time, Arabella was getting ready herself without any help from the maids because it seemed that Rose had deliberately not sent any maids to serve Arabella.

The girl descended the stairs with graceful steps, truly an ethical noble. Then sat at the dining table in silence while waiting for other family members to arrive.

After all, gathered, Vivaldi seemed to clear his throat to say something.

"Everyone, this beautiful girl is my daughter with Arina. The only legitimate daughter of the Marquess Falzen family, Arabella Fay Falzen" he pointed at Arabella.

Three stepsisters who are children of Rose glared sharply, looking displeased with the presence of Arabella who was said to be the only legitimate daughter.

Arabella who was sitting next to her father looked at Vivaldi nervously, "Dad, sorry.. can we just start eating? It seems the other siblings are not very happy to hear that" she said quietly, with shaking hands which she meant to show.

Vivaldi grunts in annoyance, observing the disapproving expressions displayed by his children.

"What are you doing, huh? You all don't know etiquette! How dare you look at Arabella with disapproval?" Vivaldi snapped to everyone's surprise.

He held Arabella's hand, "Don't be afraid, you are the best of them all" he comforted his daughter.

' Of course, you are the child of Arina, so all the nobles are curious and are competing to see your beauty. That's why you are the best, my daughter, Vivaldi thought.