GRAND DUKE, PLEASE MARRY ME! - CHAPTER 17

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VOLUME 3: UNEXPECTED SOCIAL DEBUT

Chapter 17: Unexpected Letter

The snow fell relentlessly, blanketing everything in white. It was the midst of the season when the cold wind howled, making laundry a difficult chore. My hands were numb, and my nails were worn out. It had already been a month since Klaus and I went undercover at the gambling den.

The newspapers were filled with reports of a scandal involving Sister Camilla, who was accused of embezzling donations intended for the orphans and running away. It was an unbelievable revelation, yet an undeniable truth. The embezzlement of funds donated to the orphanage had apparently been going on for quite some time, though it hadn't been as conspicuous until

recently. The catalyst for her change seemed to be her connection with a certain nobleman: Baron Fischer, a well-known investor in social circles, who had apparently taken Sister Camilla as his mistress.

The reason for Sister's connection with the nobility stemmed from her own background as a former aristocrat. It seemed she had been married into a wealthy family but was sent to the convent after her infidelity was exposed. After serving in the convent for several years, she began working at the orphanage about ten years ago.

Baron Fischer turned out to be her lover from fifteen years ago. They chanced upon each other again, and Sister Camilla became involved with him. Together, they came up with the scheme to embezzle donations from the orphanage.

But Sister Camilla's crimes didn't stop at embezzlement. She had been sending the orphanage children to the neighboring country's slave market, using the profits for her gambling habits. All the children were eventually rescued and relocated to another orphanage in a different region, showing signs of trauma from their ordeal.

Furthermore, it seemed Sister Camilla had poisoned the headmistress. She had been held captive on Baron Fischer's estate but was rescued by the knights and received proper medical treatment.

The embezzlement incident at the new clinic in the lower town was orchestrated by Baron Fischer himself. Yes, the one I entrusted with its management. He was a well-known investor, and his reputation seemed decent enough for the responsibility, but it ended in an unexpected outcome.

Klaus had suspected Sister Camilla based on his own investigation, but couldn't gather enough evidence. She had been quite cautious and continued her crimes discreetly. However, he inadvertently revealed a crucial piece of information during a casual conversation with me.

Afterward, I was also called in for questioning, but Klaus defended me as being innocent, and I was promptly released.

I had intended to do Klaus a favor, but ended up owing him an unpayable debt. My life seems utterly bleak now.

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Gizel seemed busy preparing for her debut in high society, so she didn't have time to bother me. Even Eikov was bustling about, getting ready for Gizel's party. It seemed neither of them had time for me.

Thanks to that, I was enjoying peaceful days. Hera sometimes made snide remarks, but I just brushed them off. I had been hoping my days of social debut would continue forever.

One day, Gizel barged into my room.

"Elusia, rejoice! You're going to make your debut in high society!"

"Huh?"

I looked at Gizel in bewilderment, wondering what on earth she was talking about.

"Yes, here's your invitation."

She handed me a slightly dirty invitation. My name was written on it.

"And this is..."

She snatched the invitation that had been delivered to me and insisted that it meant I was going to attend.

"I'll be going with Uber, so you don't need this invitation."

"I see."

"You should have the dress I gave you, right? Just wear that."

The dress Gizel gave me was one she had taken from me, torn up, and then returned. It was quite audacious of her to call it a gift.

Gizel seemed unusually cheerful. I wished she would leave as soon as possible.

"I'll go to the party if I feel like it."

"What are you saying? It's an invitation from His Majesty, the King, so you absolutely have to go!"

It was quite a turnaround from before when she said I couldn't attend, but I had no words for her change of heart.

Gizel skipped out of the room. Judging by appearances, her etiquette lessons weren't going well.

I still had the dress Gizel had forced upon me. However, the skirt was torn up, and the pearl decorations were ripped off, making it impossible to repair.

Even if I could fix it, my hands were worn out, and I didn't have time for hair or skincare. It would be miserable for me to go, knowing all this.

That much was obvious.

Just as I thought it would be best to enjoy myself as much as possible, an unbelievable letter arrived. Father rushed into my room in a panic, saying he had received a letter from Her Majesty the Queen. Since he was causing such a commotion, Eikov and Gizel also came rushing in.

"Why would you receive a letter from Her Majesty?"

"I'm not sure."

Mother was Her Majesty's second cousin, so it wasn't entirely unrelated. However, it was the first time I had received a letter like this.

I wanted to read it alone, but Father insisted I open it right away and check its contents. I used a letter opener to break the seal and retrieved the letter. The contents were a thank-you for resolving the orphanage incident and an expression of Her Majesty's desire to speak with me. She also mentioned looking forward to meeting me at the debut party.

"...It says she's looking forward to seeing me at the debut party."

"Oh, is that so!"

Father said, squeezing my hand.

"I don't know what this is about, but I'm proud to have a daughter who receives such invitations."

"I see."

Eikov and Gizel glared at me with resentment, so I didn't want Father to make a big deal out of it.

Today, at least, I silently thanked Father in my heart.

But I wish he had brought the letter quietly. Because of all the staring from Eikov and Gizel, I feel like I have heartburn.

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