# Chapter 25
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Episode 25
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Four days after Duke Edenbahir's death.
Even when a big scandal broke out, time passed without a hitch.
When public interest in Anita and Lancelot cooled, the coronation ceremony, the final process of mourning for the dead, was held.
Considering the status of the Duke of Edenbahir, the number of people who attended the inauguration ceremony was absurdly small.
Lancelot, who had been by Anita's side the entire time, answered her questions.
"This is because the grande dame refused or blocked visits from mourners in advance under the pretext of holding a peaceful funeral.
"Most of the people here can be considered relatives."
Eventually, he began to give the names and information of those around the coffin one by one.
The grand lady's brothers, great-aunt, Jong-suk and other cousins were all gathered around the grand lady.
Furthermore, everyone was in mourning and attended the opening ceremony and no one spoke to Anita.
Even when he approached Lancelo, all he did was offer a few words of comfort and then walk away.
As if he was treating her as if she didn't exist.
'You didn't have grieving people come in to create that kind of atmosphere.'
What the great lady wanted to convey was simple.
What you are trying to say is that there is no place for Anita Wöröni here, in Edenbahir.
It could be said that it would kill two birds with one stone as it would be able to leave a mark not only on her but also on collateral family members.
'Because if there are too many customers, they won't be able to reject me easily.'
In recent days, Lancelot had to personally check even the smallest matters as he unofficially took over the Operations Committee.
Since Anita, who was still an outsider, could not take care of the family's affairs, it was natural that the management of the mourners was transferred to the role of the grandmother.
"The great lady has a wide network and many followers.
"It's not difficult to advance in front of me."
"If it's like this inside the house, it won't be any different outside."
Anita decided to get married not only to discover her father's whereabouts, but also to discover the truth about her family's downfall.
It was not unexpected that in the process he would come into conflict with the grande dame.
It didn't matter that the lady disapproved of her.
The issue is that the creditor intends to obtain the Kalasgo Trust investment management rights inherited from Anita.
'So it wouldn't be strange if the grande dame was the person who led Wöröni's bankruptcy.'
The shooter who gave the note to the doctor and Bolches could also be a relative of the great lady.
No, it's probably related.
To find clues as to the cause of the Wöröni family's bankruptcy and his father's disappearance, he had to investigate the damn thing.
"I'm sure they will try to ostracize me inside and outside of Edenbahir."
How to move more easily...
.
"No matter how fake the marriage is.
"You treat me like a very cruel husband."
Was he immature in controlling his facial expressions?
Lancelot lowered his head to her ear and asked her to relax.
"I told you to trust me, but I have no intention of leaving you alone in this vast Chabalon."
"...Does this mean you will always be by my side?
"It wouldn't be impossible if you followed me all day."
So how can you tell me not to leave me alone?
Finally, Duke Edenbahir's body was placed in a coffin.
As the three attendants carried the coffin, the mourners followed slowly behind them.
The Duke of Edenbahir and his wife have been enshrined for generations in the back garden of an ancient mansion located in the southern part of Shavalon (it is said to have been used as a ducal residence until 80 years ago).
The old mansion was a 30-minute carriage ride from the duke's residence, so everyone got into the car and headed there.
Arriving at the old mansion, the black coffin was placed under the ground and shortly before being buried in the earth.
The will of Ludwig Edenbahir, Duke of Edenbahir, was made public by Jill.
"My beloved son, Lancelot.
There is little I have prepared for you.
Forgive me for my shortcomings.
Do not leave everything to the Edenbahir family.
I have only one request.
"Do not forget the death of your mother and your brother."
Did Lancelot have a younger brother?
Even Anita, who has known me for 10 years, heard this for the first time.
'I know the Duchess passed away a long time ago, but...
.'
There must have been a good reason, since it was hidden for 10 years.
Anita decided to pretend she didn't know until Lancelot spoke.
The son-in-law was silent.
Even Anita, a stranger, could see the adults of Edenbahir looking at each other.
Paradoxically, Lancelot himself seemed to be the only one who remained indifferent to Lancelot's will.
The youngest looking middle-aged man among them asked Jill.
"Baron Gilles.
"Is this the end of His Excellency the Duke's will?"
"yes.
That's it."
The adults put their heads together and whispered in displeased voices.
"That's incredible.
"You really didn't leave a word to your real mother, your wife?"
"This is a child who will dig his nails into his mother's heart even in death."
"What do you want from Ludwig?
It's a truly ironic car.
"I've just gotten older, but I haven't matured at all."
Lancelot warned them softly.
"The coffin has not been buried yet, Jong-suk (father's cousin).
"You should treat me like the head of the family."
The middle-aged man cleared his throat with an embarrassed expression.
"...Um, um.
Now that you've confirmed your will, I think it's time to bury the coffin, Baron Gilles."
Jill nodded with a grim expression.
When the attendant lowered the coffin into the grave, the grand lady threw lilies on top of it, one by one.
Anita, who was last in line, placed the bouquet of lilies she was holding on top of the coffin.
'The flowers I bought in advance are a little wilted. sorry.
Goodbye, Duke.
The shape of the coffin gradually disappeared beneath the scattered dirt.
It was a surprisingly quick and meaningless goodbye compared to when I first met him.
As soon as the induction ceremony ended, they began to disperse one by one.
The adults, including the lady, immediately left the old mansion, and Lancelot seemed to be talking to a man who appeared to be a stranger.
Anita, who was waiting for him, was greeted by a middle-aged woman who suddenly came to see her.
"Nice to meet you, Duchess."
He seemed unfamiliar, but I recognized his identity immediately.
'Countess Milena Andresen.'
The godmother of the cultural world that attracts young artists and also extraordinary scandals.
She was a striking woman, with clear eyes, heavy makeup, and curves of long, beautiful lips.
'It's a face you can't recognize because it appears so often in the newspapers.'
He must have been someone the grand lady would not like, so how could he attend the inauguration ceremony?
"Countess Andresen.
Don't say things like that.
We haven't had a wedding yet...
."
"It would be better if you called me Countess Milena from now on.
"Because it will seem friendlier that way."
Countess Milena smiled and looked Anita up and down.
It was an extremely rude attitude.
"It's in line with the global numbers received...
"Your breasts are very large."
"Yes?"
They say if something is too absurd, you won't be able to say anything.
The current Anita was just that partner.
A person's heart at first glance, what?
However, Countess Milena actually didn't care about Anita's shame.
What I didn't really like was that my eyebrows, beautiful as white jade, quickly narrowed.
"That's not going to work.
I need to reconsider the measurements of the clothes I prepared.
Hey, Jill!
It was a nervous and loud call.
The roar was so loud that Jill, who was looking at Duke Edenbahir's tomb, hurriedly approached.
"yes.
"What's going on, Countess?"
"Your maid incorrectly listed the Duchess's breast measurements.
He almost got married looking like an idiot.
Do you want the headlines in every newspaper to say that you attracted the Duke of Edenbahir in an embarrassing and dirty way?"
"yes?"
Not only Jill but also Anita were fascinated by the blatant reprimands that continued without taking a breath.
"It doesn't matter if you measure your chest a little wrong...
."
"Not at all.
I measured very wrong. enough!
It's like writing a lake when you see an ocean!
"It's not strange if the button bursts!"
"Boo, ma'am..." ."
Anyway, such an expression...
Anita's face turned bright red.
Although she continued without stopping, Countess Milena's severely distorted eyebrows did not seem to straighten.
“I don’t know who it is, but I’m going to catch them and kill them.
Whether you are an idiot who can't do simple things or you are the boss of a great lady, don't let them get close to the duchess from now on.
Is everything okay?"
Is it because the grande dame's name was mentioned?
Jill's complexion immediately sank.
"I'll keep that in mind.
"I apologize for the inconvenience, Countess Milena."
He bowed his head politely and quickly apologized to Anita.
"I almost made a big mistake.
"I'm sorry, Miss Anita."
"you're okay."
"You shouldn't say everything is fine, Duchess.
If you do something wrong, you must be severely reprimanded!
From now on, don't apologize carelessly.
"I will prepare an armful of clothes and jewelry and will visit you tomorrow, so don't make a separate appointment."
There was no time to wait.
Countess Milena said what she had to say without hesitation and quickly left.
Anita's face looking back was not as absurd as before.
'Lancelus, you said you wouldn't leave me alone in Chabalon...
.'
I see you were talking about Countess Milena.
'But the Countess is ultimately just a stranger.'
Even with Lancelot in the Duke's residence, there will be limits.
person.
'I need someone I can trust and entrust with all the work at the Duke's residence.'
A trustworthy person who can accurately record body measurements.