Felicia was supposed to be Hansen's future wife, but he had abandoned her. Not only did he break off the engagement, but he had also sent over a letter announcing divorce. She had become a divorcee before she was even called a wife. At that point, her reputation was ruined.
Yvonne's reputation succeeded itself from just being a concubine's daughter to being a daughter of Charles' wife. She became Hansen's fiancee now and would become his wife. Carrie was now temporarily managing the domestic affairs of the mansion, enjoying the fame and prestige that came with the title. Not only that, but she was also doing everything in her power to bring more goods to Yvonne's house.
Nina and Anabel returned the next day. When they heard of the events that had unfolded in the mansion, Anabel was the first one to react. "My Lady, you've helped Yvonne so much, and she didn't even visit you to express her thanks. Doesn't she know that she wouldn't have become your mother's daughter and His Highness's fiancee if not because of you?" she harshly whispered, scowling at the thought.
Harper glanced at her. "Have you forgotten what I've told you?"
Anabel paled at her reprimanding words. Never criticize a lady in the mansion behind her back—a golden rule that Harper had stressed. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that."
"Yvonne has just become His Highness's future wife. It's understandable that she forgot to come and visit me. As the temporary hostess for the family, Carrie's also rushing back and forth the mansion, so she also doesn't have any time to spare." Harper played with the zither. "Don't be too talkative, Anabel. Others might misinterpret you."
Although Anabel was not convinced, she knew of Harper's short temper. "I just think it's unfair."
"But I'm okay with that." Harper continued to play, its enchanting music echoing throughout the hallways. The two maids sat and swayed their heads to the melody. Though they thought Harper was wronged, they found that they couldn't say anything more. Being just two maids, they didn't really have much of a say in these household matters.
Ever since Carrie reigned over the family affairs, she got a taste of power. Everything was going to her liking. Felicia was beaten and locked in the ancestral hall. Sue had been so busy assisting Felicia that she had no time to go against Carrie. And now that Carrie was the hostess, she could do everything in her power to support Yvonne. She was over the moon!
"Mother, have you visited Harper?" Yvonne asked casually as she gingerly took a bite of the bird's nest soup.
"Why should I?" Carrie said indifferently. "I'm in charge of the mansion now, so we don't have to please her anymore."
"Shouldn't we thank her? I mean, without her, I wouldn't have become a daughter of Father's wife or His Highness's fiancee," Yvonne said, shrugging. Though she brought it up, she couldn't care less if they'd thank her or not. In her eyes, Harper was doing all of these to suck up to her because she needed her in the future.
with a fork. "A hostess is really so different from the others. Back then, we didn't have the right to
shot her a warning look. "Don't say that. Someone else might overhear." She wiped her mouth. "After I give birth to my first son and stabilize my position in Prince Kevin's mansion, I will ask His Highness to put pressure on my father and make him take you as his wife. That way, you'd be in a much higher
became Charles' wife, she'd make Sue rot in the hall with Felicia. Even Harper, the
a house for her to live alone called Grace House.
her with the maid in tail. "Harper, what a surprise. Are
Harper greeted
golden hairpin on her head and smiled. "Oh, Charles has asked me to manage
eyes. "What do
to wed His Highness. Please don't take it to heart. We
Lady Carrie." Harper didn't even throw a smile on her way, but rolled her eyes at the hypocritical expression Carrie had plastered on her face. As expected, Carrie had gotten disappointingly arrogant in her position. Sue had been
leave now, much to do! Enjoy yourself, Harper." Carrie swayed her
"Your legs might get injured if you walk too fast. Father only wants you to
around and stalked towards her. She poked her finger on Harper's
at her nose and said, "I
offer my daughter
right in
in disgust. "I think it's you who should remember your place. You're just a concubine, and I'm the daughter of Father's
teaching her a lesson. Besides, Charles was never that fond of Carrie. In his eyes, she was vulgar and ignorant. She was not fit for handling the clan's affairs in the
already jumping in joy the moment she saw Harper fight
you to do it for me next time." Harper's lips curved. "Do not tell
assured. My lips are
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