Chapter 82✨ · TRCR

“It’s not that…….”

Alicia started to say that such deep, beautiful blue eyes were rare, but she quickly shut her mouth.

Octavio spoke with smug confidence.

“Besides, what could possibly possess the Duke of Johannes to get engaged to someone like Rebecca? She’s a woman abandoned by both the Count and by God. Do you remember her wretched final appearance? There’s no way she could reappear in such perfect condition—without a single scar—in so short a time. And the Obelia family certainly doesn’t have the resources to procure a dress that extravagant.”

Even after Octavio’s words, Alicia clutched her chest, still visibly uneasy.

“The Obelia family did say they’d paid off all their debts…….”

“Octavio.”

At the cold call of Grace’s voice, both Octavio and Alicia turned.

“His Lordship has ordered a final inspection. Go upstairs and confirm everything.”

“I was just about to do exactly that. The servants’ movements…