Chapter 114
Carynne fell to the floor, then she stared up at the man.
One.
Two.
He counted. Carynne had to think. She needed to make a choice. If things were to continue like this, at the very least, she would need to pretend to be a victim in front of Raymondthoroughly. She shouldnt just disappear.
Carynne regretted the last two days wherein she tried to escape reality. But what should she do?
Who was going to rescue her from the crown prince?
How evil of you to sexually harass a woman like this.
Then, like a miracle, a voice rang out. It was the assailant's son himself who had come to her rescuethe young royal who idolized Raymond.
Prince Lewis came in.
And, three knights followed.
The attendant went down on his knees. The young prince looked down at the man, then turned to one of his knights.
Do you know who this man is?
No, Your Highness.
Who are you?
Your Highness need not exchange words with him. He is a lowly man.
One knight stepped up and proceeded to talk to the kneeling man in place of the young prince.
State your identity.
I am someone who runs errands under the command of Crown Prince Gueuze.
Then, are you saying that Father had called Miss Carynne out at this time of the night?
It seemed like the man didnt know how to respond to that.
Why have you come to this place at such a late hour, Your Highness?
Wow.
Lewis laughed as if he thought it was funny.
Despite saying that, you still dont seem to know who I am. Sir Knight, did you hear what this man just said?
Yes, sir. He is trying to question a member of the Royal Family.
I-I am not, Your Highness!
As he was suddenly turned into an interrogator of a royal, the man visibly sweated.
But Your Highness, that woman
Why has she been summoned?
I do not know, sir.
Is the country in danger right now?
Lewis kindly explained things to the man who did not understand what he was saying.
If it is not a matter of national emergency and if we are not evacuating people at the moment, does Miss Carynne still need to go now?
It is what Crown Prince Gueuze has demanded. I am only acting upon his orders.
Shut up.
The knight gripped the mans head.
Its late at night, so she doesnt have to go right this instant. Isnt that right?
Your Highness Please have mercy on me as well.
The mans voice started shaking, just like how Carynnes voice did only a moment ago.
Should I? Do I need to do such a thing?
Prince Lewis exchanged a look with the knight, who then lifted the man by his head. As the young prince made eye contact with the man, he opened his lips to speak.
Youd better think it over. Who exactly should you listen to?
The man continued to grovel, however Prince Lewis turned to Carynne, who was bowing her head, and urged her to get up.
You dont have to change your clothes, Miss. Well be gone in a minute.
I extend my gratitude, Your Highness.
But why was he here right now? Carynne was curious, but she wasnt sure whether she was allowed to ask questions, so she didnt ask any of them. Nevertheless, the young prince spoke up first.
Sir Raymond sent over a carrier bird.
Even so, how
For a son to be concerned about who his father beds, goodness, is that actually a national affair?
Carynne just bowed her head down. The door opened, and Prince Lewis gestured for the knight to follow.
Ill come back again soon to meet Lady Lianne. If I stay here in this mansion, such a brute wouldnt be able to step one foot inside.
Then, Prince Lewis left without looking back, as if Carynnes gratitude was not particularly necessary.
Carynne got up from the ground and sat down on the bed. That boy imitated Raymond a lot, including his attitude, his gestures, and even his hairstyle. The young prince seemed to be quite fond of the knight. Even though he still looked to be wet behind the ears in some aspects.
She wondered how much hed change once hes all grown up. She had never once seen him like that before.
Donna, tea.
Had she not come back yet?
Carynne frowned.
She hadnt been able to see her own personal maid for much too long. That girl was alright enough, so Carynne kept the maid next to her, but she was getting the feeling that Donna was becoming too insincere about her job.
Carynne clicked her tongue, recalled the other child she had used before.
However, the next day, Donna did not come back.
Compared to the concern, or lack thereof, she had about Raymonds extended absence, Carynne became more anxious about Donnas disappearance.
Donna was not here.
This had never happened before.
No, actually, Donna had never been her personal maid before. Carynne had no idea about Donnas movements or her life thus far. Or where the maid would be around this time.
Carynne was curious.
Im not too sure She didnt come here to pick up the food today. Oh goodness, arent you Miss Carynne?
The head chef of the household, a middle-aged woman, looked surprised as she realized who Carynne was.
Carynne just looked around the kitchen. It was extensively large, and there were many people working here, given that this was a counts residence.
At her sudden visit here, the head chef asked Carynne in a slightly shocked voice.
Then, you havent been able to eat, Miss? Good gracious, Ill ask someone to bring your meal to your room in a jiffy. But still
No, you dont need to. Im not hungry.
Carynne shook her head at the nervous maids behind the head chef.
Do you know where Donna has gone?
No, Miss.
In the first place, Donna was Carynnes personal maid. And she was only living here because the countess had extended some goodwill towards her.
Neither of them interacted with other people. Donna was a guests maid who simply takes food from the kitchen and delivers it. She was an outsider here, and other people were acquainted with her only to the extent of knowing the others name.
Where did she go, I wonder.
When was the last time she was seen?
I dont know Two? Three days?
Because of Crown Prince Gueuze, Carynne spent the last few days worrying so much to the point that she had practically become a cripple. She didnt know when exactly Donna had disappeared.
By any chance, did she not say anything?
The last time Carynne saw Donna, she ordered her to deliver a letter. Where in the world did she disappear to? She might have stayed at the Evans manor for about a day, but it shouldnt take any longer than that.
No, she didnt.
Then, I believe its going to be a bit difficult to find her.
Carynne rubbed her eyes. And when she saw the head chef turn around and say, Twelve boxes of bacon, to someone else, she stepped back.
The maids were filled with anticipation, agitation and tension. They had no interest in Donnathey were just waiting for Carynne to leave. So, Carynne decided not to waste any more time here.
Ill go to the laundry area.
You know where it is, Miss?
Yes.
Its not as if shed been to this place only once or twice.
And so, Carynne headed towards the laundry area. The maids there seemed to have a lot of work as well.
When she arrived, the person in charge came forward and responded to her questions even though she was busy. The laundry maids, however, didnt give much answers.
Im not quite sure. Shes not someone who works with us here.
Shall I send an exclusive seamstress to you, Miss?
Later.
Carynne had nothing to say to the maids who only cared about her safety and not Donnas. The laundry maids didnt even know Donnas name.
And this was only natural. Donna was Carynnes personal maid. She wouldnt have had to interact with them.
Um Miss.
The person in charge of the laundry area spoke up. Carynne looked back to face her.
Kids like her tend to quit. May I know how old she is?
Shes eighteen.
Ive seen a lot of kids her age quit and run away. If she hasnt come back after three days, then it would be better to forget about her, Miss.
The head maid said the same thing.
Everywhere in the mansion Carynne tried to go, she encountered only maidservants who were uptight and quite old. The particularly obstinate housekeeper of this residence even resembled Helen from the Hare manor. Come to think of it, where was she now?
The housekeeper glanced down at Carynne and spoke.
May I ask, do you know when she left?
I dont.
Ill contact the police. But please, I would be grateful if you dont tell the other guests about this for the time being.
And when will you contact the police?
I will contact them as soon as the other guests have left.
If Donna had truly been kidnapped, then no one would know.
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