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The only person who calls a kid would be the Duke of Rochester, right?
I looked back startled.
The duke had made an abrupt appearance, entering the living room.
No, whats the duke doing here too?
Duke of Rochester?
I hurriedly walked over to the duke.
Why did you co all the way here?
Hmm, this.
However, the duke turned away from , clearing his throat as he did.
Whats up with him?
I was tilting my head when the duke turned around with a determined expression as he handed an envelope.
I picked it up on my way here.
He picked this up? Whats inside it?
I stared at the Duke with a dazed look.
Then the dukes temper shot up for no reason.
Are you going to open it or not?
Oh? Ah, yes
Charlize quickly opened the letter and was lost for words.
T-This
Its a blank check!!
It was a blank check signed by the Duke of Rochester, the richest man in the empire!
My hands began to tremble.
The duke, who was watching my expressions closely, struck while the iron was hot and spoke in an unwavering voice.
Dont get any wrong thoughts. I didnt give that to you because youre cute.
..um?
I just
The duke, who glanced at the empress during her argunt with the crown prince, smirked at their quarrel and continued.
My only concern if you went out in shabby clothes, is the worry the empress, who has taken care of you until now, would go through.
Yes, thats it. said the duke.
Thats exactly it. said the duke again, perhaps persuading himself more than anyone else.
The duke nodded with a solemn look.
Then.
Hello, brother.
The empress, who agreed on a temporary truce with Damian, opened her mouth albeit her voice slightly muffled.
Even if my brother hadnt done so, I was prepared with all the dresses she would need, right Charlize?
However, upon hearing those words, the dukes eyes lit up in open protest against the Empress.
I cant possibly let Her Majesty, the mother of the empire, be troubled with such a trivial matter, Ill take care of this little one
Brother, if youre always busy with national matters, could you even afford to spend ti paying attention to Charlizes dress, let alone deal with the intricacies of picking out the right dress?
The two looked at each other, eyes squinted with unyielding expressions.
Damian also interjected himself into this.
Charlize is my fiancee! Isnt it expected of to take care of her?!
Dont say that. Ive had such an amicable relationship with her as a little girl that I considered adopting her!
All right, Charlize is my maid. I had her for thirteen years!
.the issue beca tripartite.
Before I knew it, the three of them began shouting.
It seed like lively and infectious energy flowed through the three of them, bouncing from one to the other.
Even if they sohow fought all day, I have a feeling that their argunt wouldnt co to an end.
I finally took a deep breath and joined in on their conversation.
Im sorry, I have no intention of accepting gifts from any one of you.
What?!
What are you saying?!
Lize, why are you doing this all of a sudden?!
It was the empress, the duke, and Damian in that order.
The three looked at , their gazes piercing the air as I smiled awkwardly.
Well, um, Ill just use my own money.
Your own money?
Yes. I have so savings that Ive kept so far.
Its thirteen years of worth!
I straightened my chest as I looked back proudly.
The empress asked with an inquisitive tone in her voice.
You an, youve collected the wages youve earned while as a maid?
Yes! Its enough for a dress and so accessoriesI hopewouldnt it.aa?
I was confident at first, but my speech flopped due to my stamring.
I found the empress, the duke, and Damian all staring at with wonder and pity all at once.
.how would I describe their expressions?
It was like they were watching a small child scrape every single coin she had
At the sa ti, a regretful voice spoke.
Hello, Charlize. Its too bad youre not accepting gifts.
Oh, my.
That voice?!
I gulped my saliva.
No, when did the empress dowager get here!
She looks slightly downcast!
Isnt this banquet the event for you to debut in front of the public?
Wow, your Majesty, the empress dowager:
I even had picked out a few pieces of jewelry you could use.
Goodness.
Seeing the sadness in her eyes, I felt so terrible.
Then, lets do this instead.
In the nick of ti, the empress opened her mouth, she likely had a good idea.
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