Two days had passed since Darylâs statement was released. Eleanor was still in the capital.
She wanted to leave this place as soon as possible, her desire was like a chimney. But there was something she had to deal with before she could leave. (TL: Like a chimney-have a very strong desire for something)
It was about moving her parentsâ graves.
Eleanor thought that once she left the capital, she would never come back. So, she couldnât leave her mother and father here.
The current grave where her parents were buried, and even the tombstone, were all grabbed by the ancestors. So, she couldnât leave it as it is.
âWembury is a beautiful and peaceful place. Come with me. You will surely like it there.â
Eleanor said, offering the last flower to her parentsâ grave.
It was unknown what methods Daryl used, but since the day he came to find her, the journalists who had set up camp in front of the mansion have disappeared without a trace. There was no one to chase or bother her even when she went out.
The work of exhuming the coffin was scheduled to start early tomorrow morning. As soon as the work was finished, Eleanor planned to leave for Wembury immediately.
âMadam, a letter has arrived.â
As soon as she returned to the mansion, the butler, Harold, approached with a tray containing a letter.
âWho is it from?â
âThat isâŠâ
Seeing Harold trailing off, Eleanor slightly darkened her expression. When she checked the letter, it was written in Laylaâs name.
Eleanor put it back on the tray without reading it.
ââŠShall we dispose of it?â
Harold asked cautiously. Eleanor was silent for a moment, then shook her head.
âKeep it for now.â
âUnderstood.â
Originally, she was supposed to meet Layla after her honeymoon.
What did Layla think after reading the newspaper? Did Layla know the truth from the beginning?
âŠNo, that wouldnât be the case. Layla is a straightforward person. She wouldnât have treated Elinor so brightly knowing everything.
No, or rather, did she do that because she knew? Maybe the reason why Layla was so kind to Eleanor even after divorcing Daryl was because of guilt. Maybe thatâs really the caseâŠ
Eleanor bit her lip and shook her head.
She didnât want to think about it. She didnât want to know what the truth was. She wouldnât meet Layla again anyway.
She would surely be able to forget. Yes, once she leaves the capital⊠Just like when she first went to Wembury, she would forget everything in a little while, and she would be able to live comfortably.
The next day, Eleanor got up before sunrise and left the bed. She planned to go to the cemetery and watch the workersâ work herself.
Once the coffin is loaded onto the carriage, she plans to return to the road immediately and leave for Wembury.
Peggy also said she would go with her, but Eleanor shook her head.
âPeggy, help me prepare for departure here.â
Peggy looked at Eleanor with a worried expression. She had been like that ever since the article was published. In fact, it wasnât just her. Everyone, including Emily and Harold, was like that.
âTake good care of the Madam, Emily.â
âYes, donât worry.â
Emily said strongly to Peggyâs request.
Eleanor got on the carriage with only Emily. The carriage soon started running on the still dark forest road.
As she sat quietly with her eyes down, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Elinor opened the window to the driverâs seat with a puzzled expression.
âWhatâs going on?â
âTwo carriages are blocking the road. Someone is walking towards us, they seem to have something to say.â
ââŠCould it be a reporter?â
If it was known that Eleanor was planning to leave the capital today, it wouldnât be strange if they came to dig up the last bit of news.
Soon, she felt someone approaching the carriage. Eleanor opened the window.
âPlease clear the way as we are in a hurry. If you are from the newspaper, I have nothing toâŠâ
But before Eleanor could finish her sentence, the carriage door was forcibly opened.
âWhat on earthâŠ!â
The next moment, a thug jumped into the carriage and covered Eleanorâs mouth.
****
âWhat on earth is happening?â
Sam Henson couldnât help but widen his eyes at what was happening in front of him.
He was guarding Eleanorâs mansion on Darylâs orders. It was a directive to prepare for any difficult situations she might face due to the Daily Post.
But it was a situation that Sam couldnât handle alone. First of all, there were too many of the gang that attacked Eleanor.
The thugs who attacked Eleanorâs carriage quickly subdued her and her servants and took them to their carriage.
Another man was made to drive the carriage Eleanor had been riding in.
ââŠI have to follow them for now. Once Iâm sure of their whereabouts, Iâll report back.â
Sam hurriedly followed the thugs.
***
When she opened her eyes, she was on a strange bed.
It was a luxurious four-poster bed surrounded by silk curtains embroidered with gold threads.
As soon as Eleanor came to her senses, she quickly checked her body. Fortunately, she was still in the same clothes as when she left the mansion.
âAre you awake?â
She felt a chill at the sound of a manâs voice she remembered.
He approached with a thud, and pulled back the curtain.
What appeared was the face of Emperor Hector III.
âHow are you feeling? Are you hurt anywhere? I told them to bring you here politely, but it seems they were a bit rough. I apologize if you were startled.â
She shivered at his unexpectedly tender words.
ââŠWhat is happening, Your Majesty?â
âIâve been wanting to see you for years, but the circumstances have not allowed it. Starting with Aaron, there are so many people who are trying to stop me. So, I had to secretly bring you here like this. If it wasnât for today, I would never have the chance.â
ââŠâ
Eleanor got off the bed with a stern expression.
âWhy, are you uncomfortable?â
At the emperorâs words, Eleanor straightened up and looked at him.
ââŠI apologize if I am being rude, but I believe this situation is extremely inappropriate and against the law. If you set another date, I will visit the palace, so please let me go today.â
âWeâve finally met, why go through all that trouble. Besides, didnât I tell you? There are people who are trying to prevent me from seeing you.â
ââŠ..â
Even though she hadnât even had a proper debut, Eleanor was not unaware of the emperorâs notorious reputation in society. It was said that he always laid his hands on the women he liked.
But to kidnap her outright, she couldnât imagine he would do such a reckless thing. It was something Eleanor couldnât accept or believe in her common sense.
Then she remembered something she had forgotten.
ââŠAre the maid and the driver who were with me safe?â
âHuh? Oh, of course. You donât think I would have left them to be harmed, do you? As I said earlier, they seem to have been a bit rough, but like you, they should be unharmed. Donât worry.â
âCan I see them?â
âOf course. Youâll see them when itâs time to go.â
ââŠSo youâre saying you wonât let me go right now?â
âWeâve finally met, why are you in such a hurry. There will be plenty of time after weâve relaxed.â
The emperor said, seemingly disappointed. His eyes shone with a deep light.
ââŠâ
Eleanor stiffened slightly with a stern face.
That flipping creep! That stupid Prince should have disposed of him a long time ago! I’m so angry right now!
well like i said in the previous post. They need a reason to make Daryl the hero so that she accepts him again
Sim… eles precisam de um motivo…. que velho escroto….