Because She Had A Time Limit, She Became The Villain’s Daughter-in-law
Chapter 74

11 Ditch Rosaline

The next day, I woke up very refreshed and had breakfast with Evan after a long time.

Ill go with you to the training grounds.

There was nothing much to do, so I took Evan to the drill hall. A smile appeared on the faces of the servants as they saw us walking side by side.

As expected, the atmosphere around the Duke and the Young Master changes a lot when Lady Laria is around.

They whispered as they watched us with pleasing eyes.

After dropping Evan and stopping by the greenhouse, eat the fruit of the Oklasia tree, I walked around the mansion pleasantly while heading to my room.

You cant.

While I was just turning the corner of the hallway, I stopped when I heard Lisas troubled voice.

This is a gift from the Duke to Miss Laria

Then, what about that?

That, too.

Everything here belongs to the Princess?

Yes, thats right.

Lisa gave a straight answer.

I hope you understand that the Princess bought all the things she liked at the villa, so even if you say you want it, I cannot give it to you.

Well, there are two.

I poked my head out and confirmed the main character of the voice.

She will leave it at the Dukes mansion, anyway. Wouldnt it be wrong to move it to my room in advance?

Rosaline raised her eyes and pushed Lisa away.

Its not about moving it in advance because it belongs to Lady Laria

Regardless, its a position she gained because shes Matildas friends daughter.

Huuuu

I folded my arms and narrowed my eyes.

But, Im closer to Matilda.

However

Lisa was startled when Lady Matildas name came out.

Looking at how determined you are, you didnt get along very well with Madam Matilda, did you?

Its not it, but

So, why are you doing this to me? Im the only person in this place that is related to Lady Matilda by blood.

Lisa couldnt answer that question in the end. Since I couldnt stand seeing Lisa being troubled anymore, I appeared from the corner I was hiding.

Hello, Miss Rosaline.

I had a bad feeling from the beginning. When you say A Im already on the Z. And, since the first time I saw her, I knew she wanted to bring me down.

[ T/N: Laria wants to express that as much as Rosaline is cunning she, Laria, is even more cunning. ]

Whats wrong?

Ah, hello.

Rosalind said, pointing to the jeweled vase adorned by the hallway.

This is so pretty that I wanted to leave it next to the window in my room.

Ah

Lisa secretly shook her head from behind Rosalind as if in trouble. She meant I shouldnt give it to her.

Though the maid told me not to, so I felt a bit hurt. If Lady Matilda was alive, she would have given me this vase at once.

Her blue eyes shone confidently. Of course, it was natural for her to think of me as an insignificant kid. That was why she behaved so calmly in front of the Duke and came out too strong in front of me.

A typical two-faced kid.

A child who is strong against the weak and weak against the strong, who pretends to be good for no reason, but is filled with greed. However I think you got it wrong The kid that behaves like that in this place is me.

Ah Thats right.

I narrowed my eyes and answered with hesitation.

Sad thoughts. Sad thoughts.

If Princess Elanie wore a necklace different from the original, perhaps an emerald, my whole fortune will be ruined thinking about it, tears filled the corner of my eyes.

Thats true

Lisas mouth twitched sadly.

Apparently, there were other maids and servants in the alley over there, watching the situation.

You are welcome to have anything you want, Miss Rosaline.

I wiggled my fingers and lowered my eyes.

In any case, I also received things beyond my position

How dare you act like this to me, who is full of intuition, acting, and public opinion?

If the mastermind villain of this Empire was Duke Icard, I was the mastermind villain of this household. I needed to let her know what would happen if she touched little Laria without knowing the subject.

Thank you.

Rosaline nodded triumphantly when she saw me like a cutie. She probably just thinks Im an easy target.

Come to think of it, Princess.

She smiled and looked at me.

I heard you have a family dinner tonight.

Oh, thats right.

Since I arrived yesterday, I was going to have dinner with Olivia, the Duke of Icard, and Evan. It was my first time having a combination like this, though it was a family meal, anyway.

By any chance, can you invite me over? I shared the same blood as the Young Master so I can be considered family, too.

Yes, of course.

Needless to say, I was going to invite her first, but it went very well.

Ill do that.

My possessors senses were screaming. She wasnt just a mere kid that came here. If she was a child who really had nowhere to go, there was no way she could make such a bold request. I knew it well, because Ive never really had anywhere to go in my previous life.

If shes acting so recklessly, it was because she had a small corner of faith to rely on.

Maybe is it someone whos aiming at me?

No one knew what I did, though some people went to jail for trying to beat me, anyway.

As I wiped away my tears and smiled, Rosaline reached out.

Lets do a good job, princess.

Oh? Wait a minute. What is this arrogant, merciful acting?

I think we will be able to get along well in the future. Lets get along just like now.

Hmm. If I interpret it, it means that if I act like a pushover like now, you will let me be She came here for a purpose, but according to my amazing intuition, I dont think Im the target.

I smiled helplessly at Lisas face that I was going to die of hatred, and then picked up the vase myself and handed it over to Rosaline. In the distance, I could see the servants talking. It seemed that everyone was paying attention to our conversation.

Of course youre Lady Matildas blood.

I smiled with the most pitiful smile in the world.

As you said, youll be more recognized as a family in this mansion than I am.

Obviously, she didnt say that and yet, the rumors around the mansion would be Miss Rosaline told Lady Laria that she should be recognized as family more than her.

A rumor needs to be a bit inflated to be more catchy.

Then, Ill see you at dinner.

I greeted politely, smiled sadly at Lisas gaze, and passed Rosaline.

Cough, cough.

At the same time, I didnt forget to cough a little.

If its not me, what or who did she come to aim for?

Well, although it wasnt my business, some part of me felt offended. The fact that she came to this mansion, stamped over my origins, took away my vase, and belittled me now. I usually was generous with myself and merciless with others.

How dare you enter this mansion using my condition as a pretext so easily.

Therefore, I made a decision. Even if she didnt even try to harm me, I would reveal the identity of this kid and get rid of her.

It was at the family dinner that evening that I found out what Rosaline really wanted.

* * *

Rosaline confidently entered the dining room.

Kallaudin, Evan, and Olivia looked at her calmly as if they had already heard.

Youre here.

Only Laria greeted her with a pitiful smile.

Yes, Im the last one. Im sorry.

Rosaline smiled at her and sat in the last chair. As she sat down, food began to pass down.

The eyes of the servants who went back and forth seemed to be strangely mean, but it didnt matter anyway. Almost all of them were bewildered by the word Matildas blood and listened to the majority of her requests.

They had no choice but to do so.

The red hair that hung down to her waist, blue eyes, and even the white dress she wore was very similar to Matildas childhood.

Rosaline daydreamed that everyone saw Matilda in her anytime they watched her. She even drew a dot on her right cheek to imitate Matildas charming mole. And, it certainly worked.

At the first time, Duke Icard was obviously taken aback when he saw me.

It was okay not to care about small things, anyway.

For example, there was no need to consider a girl like Laria, who was insignificant just by looking at her appearance. She went to recuperation because of lung disease, though her complexion itself didnt look too bad.

Theres something strange about that girl named Laria. She has no background, no ability, and is just a sick girl, but she seems to be driving strangely good luck. Thats why I heard that Duke Icard is quite fond of her.

Seeing how she almost bent on her knees, it was certain that she was just a weak pushover who understood the subject well.

It seemed that she was being adored merely because of her cute appearance, fluttering movements, and proper understanding of the subject It was only a matter of time before she was pushed back by Rosaline, who would soon become the ruler of this mansion.

Rosalind used a fork to pick vegetables from each dish. Each time it happened, she could feel Kallaudins gaze fixed on her. Evan or Laria, who had never seen Matilda, couldnt know, but everything was Matildas habit.

Eventually, Kallaudin will not be able to let her go.

You look a lot like Matilda, Olivia said, staring at Rosaline.

How can a mere niece from a distant cousin look like a daughter?

Are you complimenting me? My parents always said that Lady Matilda is the most beautiful woman in my family.

Rosaline replied with a smile.

As I grew up, everyone said that Lady Matilda seemed to have come back alive. That if she would have been alive she would have liked me very much. I was very sad.

There was a moment of silence.

Since Matildas death, her name has never been mentioned so openly at any meal like this. In particular, Evan even put down his fork as if he had lost appetite. At that moment, Laria, who was squirming while eating, intervened with a soft smile.

I see. Then, you must have known from a young age that you were a person worthy of love in the Duke Icards residence. Welcome.

Rosaline smiled satisfactorily inwardly.

She seemed to understand why Laria was able to adapt so well. She chose and picked the words cautiously.

I will take care of you so that you are comfortable here. Its nice to see a friend of my age coming in.

She had neglected her earlier, and it seemed that Laria had decided to be of help to her.

At Larias words, Olivia sighed and muttered, That good thing

Will you be able to stay at the Duchy until I go back to Borotna? If you are uncomfortable with this place and want to leave as soon as possible, lets go together

Ah, you were only saying nice things so far, but thats too much.

Rosaline, who had no intention of going to that corner-like Villa, quickly cut off Larias words.

No. I dont feel uncomfortable at all, and I want to stay for a long time.

But customarily, at our age, you cant stay long as a guest. I also lost my parents, so its not like I cant relate

Laria glanced sideways with her purple eyes and added sadly.

Isnt there a better way?

Rosaline quickly rolled her brain.

Originally, she planned for her words to come out slowly and naturally, though it was also a waste to miss the timing of such active support.

She had heard that Kallaudin really cares for Laria If she drove this momentum and earnestly asked for a favor, it seemed that the work would be completed sooner and easier than expected.

Well

Rosaline replied slowly.

Miss Laria entered this mansion as the Icard Princess with the position of Young Masters wife, so if I want to stay here, too

She hoped Laria spoke at that moment, but the pink-haired girl looked at Rosaline with a face full of ignorance.

I, too, need to have Icards last name

Olivias forehead wrinkled at those words. However, after looking at Rosaline and Kallaudin alternately, she sighed and said nothing.

Even if she had told this much, Lariat still looked at Rosaline with her eyes full of expectation, as if she had no idea what she was saying.

In the end, she spoke slowly.

Like an adopted daughter or something