74. A colleague failed to complete a task, and I was responsible for wrapping it up for him.

Charles had no interest in getting involved any further in this matter.

Moreover, his relationship with Lady Pascal was not particularly deep, merely that of regular colleagues. Sending a Fu Er as a gift and having his private coachman make a trip had already been quite proper. If he were to personally make the visit, it would imply a close "family-like" relationship, which would actually be an overstepping in terms of etiquette.

Madam Nancy agreed and took the Fu Er from Charles's hand.

Charles also gave her an extra two Sheng Ding as a running errand fee.

Charles glanced at the weather outside. The sky was overcast and it continued to drizzle. He decisively decided to "skive off" again. As the commander of the Patrolling Army of the Lucavaro District, nobody would check his "attendance".