Alliance

-But weren't you a kid at that time? How can she even trust you with this work?

-My mother used to be viscountess's perosnal maid. So,i was just like that too. Even if i was young,it didn't matter to her. She only wanted to get rid of her niece.

-Just what kind of grudge does she have against lady Annie?

-I don't know. Lady Annie and i was very close and the viscountess saw this as an opportunity to destroy her.

-You are very brave Mary. You told me all of this.

-I...i suffered so much. I tried to keep it to myself. But after seeing the viscountess,i am sure she definitely came here to do something. Lizzy.....please i beg you,you need to stop it.

-Huh....but what am i....

-I don't know you have to do something.

-Mary it's not as easy as you think. We are just maids. If we do something reckless,we all will die. Looking at the viscountess,if she knows we are planning something she will definitely kill us.

-Then what do we do?

-Hm....wait i think i know what to do.

-You know?

-We should get help from the count.

-Sheesh....are you being serious? He is a cheater. Why would we even ask for his help in the first place.

-Listen it sounds crazy. But now in this mansion,only he can help us.

-Lizzy please you are very clever i know but this is just stupid.

-Come on Mary think about it. After marquis,he is one of the powerful individual in the mansion.

-Well that's true but still. His character is no good. If we get mixed up with him,don't you think we will get dragged into his mess?

-I told you there is no other way. Let's meet with him tomorrow.

-You are still awake Aiden?

-Aunt?

-I came to check on you.

-I am not a kid anymore aunt.

-Hm...that's true. But for me,you are still that kid Aiden.

-How long do you plan to stay here?

-Why? Do you want to kick me out already?

-No,it's just...why did you even come here suddenly?

-I need to take care of that girl. She is very stubborn. I don't think you can take care for her.

-What do you mean aunt?

-Nothing....good night.

-Aunt!!!! (Should i tell Elizabeth to keep an eye on her. No,she is dangerous. Elizabeth will be in danger. Ugh....why am i worried about her. What's wrong with me.)

-Achooo....

-Did you catch a cold Lizzy?

-Maybe. Let's sleep. We need to take care of this matter as soon as possible.

-Leo did you see Annie?

-I didn't. I can't even go near her room.

-Sigh....

-Let's just give up my lord.

-No,i am not giving up.

-Sniff....sniff....just why did i get dragged here.

-Don't cry Leo.

-I really hate you.

-There you are my lord.

-Elizabeth?

-I am sorry to disturb you. But i have something to discuss with you.

-Is it very important?

-Yes. Then let's go to a safer place.

-Ok.

-Now tell me.

-Um....we need your help my lord.

-And why would i help some mere maids?

-Because it's regarding lady Annie.

-What? Annie?

-Well sort of. We just want to restore the relationship between the marquis and lady Annie.

-Sorry i can't help you.

-Huh....but it's la-

-Stop. I know it's for Annie. But restoring a relationship should be done by themselves. We can't do anything about it.

-I can help you.

-Listen Elizabeth you are just a maid. Do you really think someone like you can do something which couldn't be done for so many years.

-I...i...

-But we love them.

-Mary.....

-We worry about them. If they are like that,we also get sad. Even when you cheated on the lady,we were sad because we were unable to help her.

-Sigh....i guess there is nothing i can do. I give up.

-Then...

-Yep i will help you.

-Thank you my lord.

-But how will you help them?

-Oh Leo you were here. We didn't even notice you.

-Shut up glasses.

-Hmph.

-Well for now,i will talk with the marquis. But before that,you must tell me why did you decide to do something like that.

-Mary will explain it.

-Well actually.....

Mary slowly explained everything to William. Though it's hard to say if he will believe them.

-Are you serious!

-Shhh....my lord someone will hear us.

-Sorry sorry. I can't believe it. She did something so horrible.

-That's why we have to kick that woman out.

After the two of them left,William started to think about how he can use Elizabeth.

-By the way my lord when they called you cheater. You didn't correct them.

-Leo.....you know i think i should just fire you.

For the past few days William tried very hard to meet with Aiden but in vain.

-That bastard. Who does he think he is. Leo let me grab my knife,i will kill him today.

-My lord,please calm down.

-Ugh.....time is running out. If we don't stop that old hag,she will destroy the whole Vailos family.

-Why don't you try to bait him?

-Bait him?

-Yes,like....

-Are you serious!

-Yep,i am.

That evening,Aiden received a strange letter. It was from Elizabeth. She told him to meet with her at the greenhouse.

-Why didn't she come tell me. Did she really sent this letter.

-My lord maybe beacause she is busy she sent it like that.

-It could be. Haidel take care of the documents in here. I will be back soon.

-Yes,my lord.

The greenhouse was built for the late marchioness. She loved flowers and plants very much. Whenever she was sad,she would come here to soothe herself. But now that she is gone,it has been abandoned. Though the maids sometimes takes care of it.

-Mother....i should have just got rid of this greenhouse.