Why Do You Help Me?

Shirley had to act a little extreme to calm down Noah who was again causing trouble at the lodge, so she chose to order her men to silence Noah by smothering him. 

Although Shirley also didn't have the heart to do this to Noah, she couldn't do whatever she wanted because now she realised that there was a System that still controlled her actions. 

In addition to securing her life, now Shirley must also start looking for information on how she can get out of the System's shackles. No matter what, Shirley did not want to die a horrible death like what happened to the original Shirley. 

"I didn't expect it to be so difficult to move right now. Not only am I restricted by the System, I also have to think hard so that the main cast has no reason to kill me," Shirley muttered softly.

Shirley was so lost in thought, she did not realise that she was already in the family mansion area. And unluckily, Shirley even met her father who was about to enter the house. 

"Shirley what are you doing out at this hour?" Remembering that it was still too early in the morning for Shirley to be out, Marquess Gilbert Estelle frowned when he found Shirley outside the house. 

Shirley's body instantly stiffened as she heard that familiar voice. From the memories Shirley had gotten, she concluded that the real Shirley's relationship with her family was not very good. 

In fact, it could be said that the real Shirley thought that her family did not love or care about her, which is why she craved love from Victor. Moreover, after Thali snatched Victor from Shirley, the Marques Estelle family did nothing to Duke Blair's family for breaking the engagement between the two families. 

"I came out to clear my mind. If there is no other need, I will take my leave, My Lord." Before walking away, Shirley bowed her head respectfully to Gilbert, after which she left without looking back. 

However, it wasn't until Shirley had taken a few steps that she heard Gilbert's voice calling out to her, which made her flinch again, not expecting the notoriously cold Marques Estelle to say anything to her. 

"After breakfast, come to my room, I have something to tell you." After saying that, Gilbert walked ahead of Shirley. 

After Gilbert left, Shirley couldn't help the look of shock on her face at the moment, "Damn! Why does he want me to come to his room? Does he already know I kidnapped Noah?" Shirley immediately wondered what could have happened to make her rigid father call her.

"I'd better get back to my room," Shirley muttered softly while looking around her, she did not expect to run into any other Estelle family members at this time.

Without hesitation Shirley also quickened her pace to return to her room, she had to think of a new plan to free her from the death flag that was above her head at the moment. 

. . .

At the door to her father's room, Shirley felt so anxious she still couldn't think of what Gilbert would say to her later. Shirley really hoped that Gilbert would not find out about the crime that the real Shirley had committed. 

If Shirley was caught now she really felt unfair because she had just replaced the original Shirley. Finally, Shirley exhaled, "No need to worry, I already know the storyline, Gilbert doesn't know it yet," Shirley murmured, convincing herself not to worry too much. 

After feeling better, Shirley knocked on the door of Gilbert's office, "My Lord, it's me, Shirley," said Shirley after gently knocking on the door. 

Soon Gilbert's voice came from inside, telling Shirley to come inside. Without waiting too long, Shirley stepped into her father's room. 

Not knowing what Gilbert would say to her, Shirley stood in front of Gilbert's desk and stared at him, waiting for him to open his voice. 

Shirley unexpectedly saw Gilbert extend his hand to give her an invitation letter. For a moment, Shirley frowned in confusion, but she still took the invitation letter from Gilbert's hand while looking at the invitation letter from which family it was.

"Isn't this an invitation letter from the Marques Madeline family? Is this their famous annual banquet party?" Shirley was honestly surprised to see the seal mark of the Marques Madeline family which was no less famous than their Estelle family. 

And one thing Shirley remembered at the moment was that the annual banquet held at the Marques Madeline family mansion would be the two protagonists' first appearance together after Duke Victor Blair had previously been Shirley's fiancé. 

Of course at the banquet Shirley would be humiliated by her own behaviour which still did not accept Victor's unilateral cancellation, she still thought that it was Thalia who had seduced Victor and snatched him from her grasp. 

As Gilbert looked at Shirley pensively in front of him without saying anything, he could tell that his daughter had a lot on her mind. Initially, Gilbert was suspicious when he met Shirley outside their residence earlier, but after seeing her this time it seemed like she did need more fresh air. 

"If you're worried about what Duke Blair did to you, it's time to show them that you're okay," Gilbert said, more or less guessing what Shirley was thinking. 

Honestly, Gilbert did not expect Shirley to be this sad after Duke Blair broke off their engagement unilaterally, he thought that Shirley did not really love Victor, but seeing her now he realised that his thoughts were wrong.

Shirley unconsciously snorted when she heard what Gilbert said to her, "Of course, I'll make sure they pay for what they've done to me," Shirley replied with a horrible grin. 

Seeing how passion blazed in Shirley's eyes, Gilbert calmed down as his daughter did not give up so easily, "Good. You can tell me whatever you need, I'll get it for you," Gilbert replied, nodding slowly with a calm face. 

"What is this? Why is he treating me so well like this? Aren't the two of them on bad terms?" Shirley wondered when she heard that Gilbert was offering her a favour, even though she did not expect anything at the moment. 

"I will make good use of your help, My Lord." Shirley bowed her head to express her gratitude for Gilbert's help, then waltzed out of the room. 

The dangerous smile still perched on her lips widened further, Shirley would not waste this favour she had received. Shirley had to prepare her combat tools if she really wanted to attend the Marques Madeline family banquet. 

"Looks like acting as a villainess isn't too bad. Shirley you can leave your revenge to me," muttered Shirley to be very excited at the moment.