"Huh?"

This sudden request made Charleston let out a small cry.

After a while, he realized that something was wrong and quickly silenced him.

Then, he hurriedly looked at Mary and reminded her with his eyes not to accept Charlotte's request for the time being.

Because of the ghost in his heart, since Charlotte met Mary, he has always been a little uneasy in his heart, and he is deeply afraid that Mary will accidentally leak the absurd things of the two people to Charlotte, so that he can experience the horror of not long ago again.

Mary frowned slightly, apparently surprised by Charlotte's request.

"Ma'am, I'm sorry, I'm afraid there's something to do later......" She complied with Charles' request, intending to politely decline Charlotte.

"I'm afraid it won't take much of your time, you can probably go back to work after you talk to me." However, Charlotte seemed to have made up her mind, and did not allow Mary to refuse at all, "Besides, I'm going to make a tour of this place now, and as an overseer, you really should accompany me, right?" ”

Mary's brow furrowed even deeper.

On her own, Charlotte really had no room to refuse if she forced it.

She looked away, glanced at Charles, and realized that he had just looked away with an embarrassed face, and apparently wasn't going to say anything.

Hmph, at this time, I know what I was afraid of what I ran to do in the first place? With a hint of anger, Mary chuckled coldly in her heart.

She could see that if Charlotte was stubborn, this Mr. Treville would be completely unreliable.

In that case, she has nothing to scruple about.

"Okay. Madame, if you really need it. You can call me at any time, and I will be happy to serve you. She brushed aside the depression in her heart. Then with a flattering smile on his face, he replied to Charlotte, "But please try not to embarrass me......"

"Of course, how could I make it difficult for you?" Charlotte also smiled and replied, "I really just want to have a chat with you." ”

The friendly smiles of the two made Charles feel a little uncomfortable, and he felt a little uneasy, but now he was helpless.

"That's good. Just talk, I have something to attend to......" Charles looked at Charlotte inquiringly, and took his leave.

However, he has indeed been with Charlotte for a long time and needs to do something more important.

"Well, it's all right, Charles, go about your business, and I'll have Mademoiselle de Léoland with you." Charlotte readily agreed to Charles' request to leave. "After all, your business is more important, there is no need to stay next to me all the time."

Charlotte's rare reasonableness made Charles's doubts even thicker, and he glanced at Charlotte suspiciously. But nothing was discerned from her calm expression.

"I hope you can get along happily." He nodded at Charlotte, then turned to leave from the balcony.

As he passed her, he quietly glanced at her. Remind her to be careful with Charlotte so as not to cause new trouble.

One can only hope for Mary's ingenuity now. Hopefully, she'll be able to handle Charlotte carefully.

……………………

When Charles left, the balcony was once again silent. Charlotte turned her head back to look at the garden that had belonged to her, and did not speak again for a long time, while Mary stood behind her unhurriedly, quietly waiting for the next qiē.

Whether it was good or bad, in short, she was able to deal with it calmly, and she would never allow this prospective lady to destroy her hard-won reputation.

While waiting quietly, she was also constantly thinking in her heart, thinking about how the other party, who was obviously prepared, suddenly chose to find herself today.

After a long time, Charlotte finally turned her eyes away from the delicate garden, and she smiled apologetically at Mary.

"I'm sorry, miss, this garden is so beautiful, it always makes me so intoxicated that I forget the time all of a sudden......"

"It's all right, ma'am." Mary replied simply, "You are the mistress here, and you can summon me at will, without being tied to time." ”

Charlotte didn't know how to deal with this kind of respectful, but always felt a little resentful, and after a moment of silence, she looked at Mary with the same challenging eyes.

"Alright then, we don't have to waste any more time, can you walk around with me?"

"Of course, ma'am." Mary bowed her head and respectfully complied with Charlotte's request.

Then, the two men left the balcony and re-entered the mansion.

After this period of renovation, the décor of the mansion has been completely renovated, and many parts of the mansion have been rearranged according to Charlotte's request.

Not surprisingly, Charlotte's aesthetic is very retro, and she likes to be elaborate and ornate without losing the solemnity of the arrangement, which is incompatible with the current trend of pursuing small and small space decoration, but it is not without losing the atmosphere.

In the halls and corridors arranged according to her own ideas, Charlotte paced softly, gazing at the high-rise mansions that would soon become her residence.

However, she could no longer recall the excitement she felt when she and Charles first arrived.

The reason is self-explanatory.

That night, when she saw her loved one hugging another woman and chatting with each other tenderly, she couldn't calm down anymore. The anger that rose from the bottom of her heart and made her body tremble uncontrollably is still in her mind, and it is difficult to stop for a moment.

She bit her lip and pulled herself back from her frustration and irritation.

"Mademoiselle de Léoland, I heard from Charles' grandfather that you have been serving our family all this time and have helped us a lot." She said with that calmness but lack of "What a hard work for you." ”

"You don't have to be so polite, I just did what I could. Didn't help much. Mary replied in a low voice. Moreover, His Excellency and Mr. Marshal are generous men, and they have always given me much care and remuneration, even more than I have paid...... So, I'm not in a position to complain about my hard work. ”

"You're so humble......" Charlotte smiled slightly, "I've heard a little about you, and I'm really sorry for you!" However, in your situation, you can still be smart enough to find an escape for yourself. I admire you a little. ”

After hearing Charlotte's words, Mary's heart felt slightly uncomfortable, she did not need, and even rejected, this kind of sympathy from above.

"It's not as hard as you think, ma'am, sometimes we can only bravely face a challenge, so much so that we forget our fear and self-pity." Mary replied in a tone full of deference but lacking in enthusiasm. "At least, it's all fine now."

"Your will is truly admirable." Charlotte was still smiling, "No wonder Charles and his grandfather think so highly of you. ”

Contrary to what it says, Charlotte doesn't like Mary.

Out of a feeling that borders on instinct. Charlotte disliked the Mademoiselle de Léoland almost from the moment they met—first, she was said to be a good friend of Fran; Second, she is very beautiful

If it weren't for the scruples about the so-called demeanor and upbringing. She wanted Charles to get the young lady away almost immediately.

However, considering that this young lady is now a special person hired by his uncle, and seems to have won his trust. She could only keep this thought in her heart, and she didn't show any abnormality on the surface.

"Alright. You're right, at least it's okay for now......" After a moment of silence. Charlotte abruptly changed the subject, "You're good friends with Charles' sister, aren't you?" ”

"She is my friend and my benefactor." Mary replied with emotion, as if the two of them hadn't broken up yet, "I think you can understand that, right?" When I was at my most depressed and helpless, I appealed to many of my old friends for help, but very few people responded, and she ...... But she, together with her husband, rescued me from the worst of calamities...... Therefore, I will never forget the help that my brother and sister helped me. That's why I'm willing to serve the Tréville family - a favor worth repaying for a lifetime, ma'am. ”

Her self-report, full of emotion, brought Charlotte not a touch, but a sudden sense of disgust.

She was indeed a close friend of the guy, no wonder this unruly appearance was the same!

Charlotte looked at Mary, looking at her respectful and indifferent expression, and suddenly felt as if the man she hated in her heart was standing in front of her.

From childhood to adulthood, that person treated himself with this attitude.

Each time, she saluted herself respectfully, but did not miss any opportunity to express her dislike for herself.

Although Mademoiselle de Léoland did not go too far, it was clear that she had little respect for herself, even if she was very respectful.

"That's great." She tried to suppress the displeasure in her heart and blurted out.

"Huh?" Mary was a little puzzled by Charlotte's exclamation.

"I'm afraid Charles hasn't told you yet, has he?" Charlotte sneered, no longer hiding her disgust and hostility towards Mary, "And by that time, Charles and his sister will be separated......"

Mary's eyes widened slightly, apparently suddenly understanding the implication of Charlotte's words.

"You also know that Charles is a person who values family affection, so he doesn't plan to encroach on any of his sister's property, and even plans to give her an extra ......," Charlotte raised her voice slightly, "Out of concern and love for her, I don't disagree with Charles's idea. This poor child has lost the love of her parents since she was a child, and Charles and I are half of her parents, how can we not take good care of her? ”

Half a mother, you can say it!

Mary chuckled inwardly.

As a close friend of Fran's, she certainly knows what Fran thinks of her cousin.

"But, to be honest, we're worried about this kid too. You also know how dangerous it can be for a child to suddenly get a large fortune. Charles is too busy with official business, and I have a lot to do, and we can't control her much in the future. How could she avoid the pitfalls of wealth? I thought about it for a long time, and at last I felt that she needed a wise and able guide by her side, so that she could not get lost in the evil habits that wealth brings. Charlotte looked at Mary with a smile, "And aren't you the ideal candidate?" Since you're a close friend of hers, it couldn't be better. I'll ask Charles and his grandfather to arrange for you to be with her after they split up, so that you can spend more time with your friends in the future. In this way, you will also be relieved from hard work......"

Charlotte's smile was charming, as if she was saying "no thanks".

However, Mary certainly won't have any gratitude.

Is this trying to send me away? Hateful......!

Her words immediately provoked fierce anger in Mary's heart. The resentment of being slighted, the frustration of being arbitrarily supported, made her feel only resentful in her heart.

It's just a little luckier than us, quietly your arrogant appearance!

However, now is not the time to be able to turn her face, Mary tells herself in her heart.

"If the gentleman and the lord agree, I am glad to accept this arrangement...... I'm in the service of the Tréville family, and it's the same everywhere, or rather, it's more enjoyable to be around good friends. She struggled to calm her tone, "Thank you for caring so much about me and Fran, ma'am. ”

"Well, it's fine," Charlotte replied nonchalantly. "You don't have to worry, it's still quite a long time, you can find a way to finish the things in hand first, and when we get separated, we will do the same."

Although her tone was friendly, it was already full of unmistakable certainty.

And Mary knew in her heart that this young lady could do what she said, after all, she would soon become the mistress of the entire Treville family.

No, you have to think of a way......

"Okay, I've been talking about it for so long today, so let's not talk about it." Before Mary could reply, Charlotte waved her hand lightly, "You go about your business first, sorry for delaying you for so long." ”

Then, she turned to leave.

"Madame......" Mary said suddenly.

"Huh?"

"What you think of as a treasure, many times, others don't value it that much." In Charlotte's bewildered eyes, Mary looked down at the floor and said word by word, "In the same way, many people take the same things that you discard as if they were sloppy. ”

"Oh?" Charlotte smiled a little puzzled.

"Oh, nothing, goodbye." Mary sneered, then turned and walked away.

You'll regret it. (To be continued......) R1292