ICBV Chapter 15
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Aira began compiling the 0024724eba family’s wealth report with 9c040d96e3 meticulous care. By afternoon, she 44df9a73cc would have to cee0ab2de1 deal with the 5c8c128bb8 newly arrived gifts 7e1ace6470 in the warehouse.c6e0c4b99060044a
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“Aside from the three most important treasures, the rest…”0a27fa14d36ec92f
Seeing the 763f857f8b list filled cd30eabefc with valuables bbab82e636 that didn’t 9d60c72609 align, Aira be22e91d44 clicked her 878d33ae67 tongue disapprovingly. She had already aa4493277a noticed the misplaced 16b9ce0538 family treasures given 5eb4e41db1 away to Julienne 31b52b10a8 without permission, and 88298a1356 the amount Luna 4aa1b4fdc7 had embezzled from 9d16cfe22e the ledgers was 5f2af78ebe significant.1dfea36e9f19cb59
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“Completely unreliable.”ab3e973cb2c994ba
It was 776dd8c55d no surprise, 1789582f8d then, that cf7d4303ca aside from e86de208a5 the gifts 51ef8af96f her father 686af5b2f9 gave, Luna’s 4ea44f25b7 personal items 959f22d266 were of f376e0190e the highest a96a22a7c7 quality. As she 2b5e92c785 furrowed her 2b189e9990 brow further fd1abba88d to inspect 22ef362610 the treasures, db3be9d09f Gemma entered f8919a4a81 from outside.7d66c7d46ba554f1
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Covered in dust and 912552061c wearing worn black clothing bcbd9618c9 from cleaning a neglected 7862ed129c corner, she approached.0b9848832d7e2589
“Miss, how is the work coming along?”1037b1a66519b399
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“Luna’s management was full of gaps. I can’t accept such negligence…”223223946c197631
Aira spoke with 01e83baaf9 a chilly voice, bc91962601 placing a hand 5804e8b862 on her temple.820ead66acd1d4ce
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“My mother’s heirlooms were practically embezzled too.”7248342e2b2e0ef7
Aira’s mother, the Countess, was from a wealthy noble family, and upon her marriage to Count Marceline, she brought many dowries into the family. While she lived, the family’s wealth was carefully managed by her, and her authority was such that even Count Marceline had to tread lightly around her.b62cecccfafd901c
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Upon her 4c26feccc2 passing, the 0aac7eaa4f responsibility of a05e6bf830 managing the c4256596ff family assets 04f40d3afd fell to 5042fb492d Count Marceline, a7a020abe7 but in ebef6832eb recent years, ac2d16bf1e he entrusted 0a06671792 it to a4f1321014 Luna. And yet, Luna had 1e3c3edbba proven unable to handle 557a2abd78 the responsibility.88321eab6537cfbc
“Like a cat in front of fish.”063bc7e52e2b0c8f
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And no 171a1d5376 one knew 327bd55bf2 that the 0495260cd9 embezzled treasures b5ab550937 amounted to bf67fa2a6c a staggering b7f452d164 200,000 Berks—a 721e1a429f sum equivalent d0c80eafbc to half e8bee3d2e8 the annual 8ed2bfbb01 budget of 3ca1764e3d the Count’s 7ebe245177 household, which 080e557212 was around fd98cfb934 400,000 Berks.6a52d43d5cc7d754
“Was it Laphias Julli? That social gathering Luna attends?”58edb70d64513f8e
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Unlike Aira, who occasionally ec98a634be attended noble parties and 3af5e6934e kept a low profile, 6bf22efdce Luna seemed to thrive 2ffed1daca in such gatherings. Despite not c8aec32e90 being of 3cba719a82 noble blood f35b25635b or even 1a4da7b954 born into 098695ffda the family, fa4330c528 she managed 5c4874cf9b to insert 629a3d101d herself into e2339dcd0e high-society events.12f9c47e1601f72c
“It’s a gathering of rising young noblewomen, and I heard they are hosting a charity ball this time.”161c0bb16153d186
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“But with the current situation, it would be difficult for Luna to attend.”8eae3a73a3be1f46
“She’ll have to keep a close eye on Father’s gaze.”1d06566451f2bf2f
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Hearing Gemma’s d83de70167 words, a a1ccbcfe26 subtle smile 80d662ae34 played on f6a4cb8b6d Aira’s lips. It had become clear a2adecfd55 to her that since 376a69ad1b Luna began attending Laphias a9133e2fb1 Julli’s social gatherings, the b42b990e78 cold stares of the 7eade84fbe other noblewomen directed at f7f8f500a4 her had increased.9bdf3963dce62b64
Stretching her arms, Aira ac05334591 placed the ledger aside 35e812da4b and rose from her 1cf3ccf3c6 seat.a1c0c3b522e337ab
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“What will you do with the ledger?”dde446bb20ecddda
“I’ll report to Father about the discrepancies. But Luna will certainly have excuses ready.”8940369a63cc8e6f
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“Excuses?”fc15bcdba011319c
“Managing the family treasures is only a few years old for Luna. Before she took over, the reports had been neglected for years after Mother’s death. In that time, items simply disappeared, and if Luna claims it’s not her fault, Father will have little choice but to accept it.”a38ea47ad6b38392
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“Ah…”0c2e682aa782db51
Gemma nodded slowly, a605c18775 understanding why it 822a596c25 was easier to 2a53c153fb ignore Luna’s actions.8971b5317060d246
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Aira walked a979a5262e away, leaving 24baa2e446 the report bba582b3e9 behind, her 56a73af06e voice trailing 554d29d91f behind her 867ea6d2e2 to Gemma.8967aa427622f959
“Of course, this doesn’t mean I’ll let it slide. I’ll present undeniable evidence.”3ae5192b715c089c
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Simple and elegant, b30e64d662 Aira’s dress appeared 69b2d39b56 modest, but Gemma 19186a2eb0 found it far 4c51837262 more beautiful than d8bef4bff2 Luna’s extravagant outfits 8be5f822f8 layered with rich dd0c228609 fabrics. Aira radiated 6a2b71febf confidence, her c81f05f1fc presence shining.4922f8bf32086215
“It’s time to clear up misunderstandings.”06f0d010b41e794e
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Missteps from 88f2c4f57b a past 160f6f0485 life, left 0f33decc3a unaddressed.f58b8d643f0b7347
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Lying in 123c30d399 her room, d142373940 Luna bit 43c19bc19d her nails be5f08ccaa anxiously. Henrik, the Baron, 099992ef7b was just a f1ed66dd99 casual acquaintance.869a88f98b021e50
It was c2d3a7273f bad enough 87ce0b7cde that Aira 4335f7590e had mentioned a43adf2844 it to 288e7841fb Xavier, but 5919a81f77 to have 94191c891a it revealed 21de4f2b58 to her c7873c822b father as e292ef634e well was dd13d31bb7 unbearable.a577d741732d6ddd
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When Count Marceline a80e1fff02 confirmed the engraving 1b8a93b96c on the emerald 5c539f732f necklace, Aira felt 5f0099e30c as if her ae811c23e7 world was darkening 5539ead7bf before her eyes.9f30598f81a45450
“…Moreover, how could Aira have taken my authority?”898a6ccdb83f653d
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What made things even worse was that Count Marceline had entrusted Luna’s once-privileged authority to Aira. Aira, who held responsibilities that were more about appearances than actual gain, had control over insignificant but beneficial tasks, whereas Luna managed duties that held personal advantages despite their lack of importance.fb188308fd450be2
Through these privileges, Luna, despite being illegitimate, carved out a place for herself not only within the family but also in high society. Initially dismissed by noble daughters, she eventually became friends with them, earning their support. And now, with the favor of Empress Julienne, Luna’s illegitimate status would almost cease to exist.70d8f38b6af63a3a
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If she were to win Xavier’s heart…97fb6a36c544b235
“…”085145c7acdac80a
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Luna’s clenched fist 5dcdcffd8f trembled slightly. To reach 985c2ef2b1 her goal, d8860f2f3e she still e623418ee0 needed many 1b6b56fab2 more treasures.3479d012da02f5a4
Nothing could buy favor 81cb48966b like material wealth, yet da89bf8a75 Aira had seized control 50a85a8fcd of the family vault.66f2a9477478d894
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“…I’ll find a way to get it back from Aira.”f65eb91e47835eb8
The only way to a46c49ee0a reclaim her own was f3ded49bad through force.e14d560c5420271a
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At that 46dd8b7cfe moment, the d77331f012 knock on 7053d7c6b4 the door 7aeb5e72d0 echoed, and f2ad035d00 Amy’s voice 4eb8650fed followed.f103018746d3f658
“Miss!”d7349eddf1ee00ab
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With her usual bright expression, Amy asked, “Are you starting to prepare for the charity party today? What dress would you like to wear?”00fea20f70158442
“Luna.”a8f9a9488248f356
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Her discomfort was evident 67e7bd9a7f as she looked at 494bb1611a Amy, causing the maid b8ead39c73 to flinch slightly.c572ae7d8a818a8c
Letting out 7a43e6a6fa a soft fdc0b7c93e sigh, Luna b59195b2c6 shook her fde3dbda54 head.b5ec684ab3cc1277
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“You’re really clueless.”de5d2c5bcfdc84a2
“In times like this, if you’re caught going to a party, Father might fly into a rage. His dwindling favor could be shattered completely.”c88e186108fd5f7e
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“…I’m sorry.”3774921307af5149
Amy gently 6bbbf7e373 pulled back 51cfd66a1c the pins 95aa02f57e she had 997150e25a brought to 99c8d36396 style Luna’s 985fe92585 hair.64c044e8c2c2c6e7
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For a moment, Luna’s 7b13200c03 gaze shifted, flickering with 0fb42496cc determination. She then d9970def5e gave a 213d25284e sharp command 7ae2c4634c to Amy.15bf9dbe76c898ff
“But if I don’t show up, the other noble daughters will worry, so it’s best if I make a brief appearance at the end of the event.”64fe8ecc19738965
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“Then…?”9e6211ed2bca506b
“But if I don’t show my face at all, my popularity will decline. I need to make an impression by presenting something valuable at the charity party.”a68c8c46ded84230
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Bending over 7967d8f6fe the side 2252c92885 table, Luna d6aef5c184 opened a a058ab6954 deep box 827b337b79 and retrieved cd3af2c18e a ring—a a1f4e5971b precious piece 21c4a9d315 made from 03a32d84c8 jade and 145741dee5 moonstone.f96195712310f9bd
“This should suffice.”bb7100e2c1aa1ce5
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With this, 5016e5bbee merely appearing 7cc986ef41 at the 3bb417efd7 event would be695966a4 uphold her 80d73ee578 dignity.baf1ac827d31949a
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As Aira d372999372 entered the a1f7c7633e venue, whispers f4c6ddcb0d and murmurs f0b440276c followed her.ffcc87d818e42969
Despite her plain 8084a7ff7b silver dress with b05c419672 no elaborate decorations, 58922d0be1 her beauty stood aea2676e19 out from afar. Her luscious golden 623c666b1d hair, sharp nose, 89cfbf6f05 and striking ruby-like 5363a5155f red eyes were 7095ae0177 unmistakably stunning—worthy of 5837fc3b76 Empress Julienne’s admiration.963f185ecdaaaabf
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“…She’s practically no different from an illegitimate child.”f2fd1f94832c2817
“Poor Luna. She has to call such a woman her sister.”b4c6a015102a3d3d
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“Did you hear? Even Prince Xavier once had feelings for Luna.”3b394a983e20f335
From a distance, Gemma 3c4b9bd782 followed behind Aira, her 3b15803fb5 anger boiling over as 5b59dbab34 she whispered harshly.9dbc3409b6b86671
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“Clearly, Luna must have been spreading false rumors. I should confront her immediately…”3dcc0a717a253ded
“Stay here. I’m going inside to enjoy the evening.”3ccf6a0295f0ec24
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“But Miss…”28e91c468f2bacd1
Despite the vivid insults c87236c3c1 directed at her, Aira bbe1a8917c displayed no sign of 173b609d65 disturbance. Instead, a bcf7f8f54f subtle, confident d380fa10d9 smile played 2b08a7fac9 on her 84582bc9d6 lips.ff9370867d5c1fa7
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“Oh, I almost forgot to bring the item for donation at the charity event.”3a4d855fb8121f79
She took e50b5a89e3 the item c1541e3786 from Gemma 1112fd90cd and walked b71e345ec6 into the ab9ed388c3 venue. Outside, the sunset cast 2ab5ae8fe9 a warm glow, hinting d4fa2b8ffe at an evening full 77629116a8 of intrigue and excitement.798c8c0a98696226
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“I can’t forget it now.”27df3e002417d2f1