𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 , Getou Suguru

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( 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗉𝗍𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗐𝗈 : 𝖻𝗎𝗍𝗅𝖾𝗋 )

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐔𝐊𝐄 𝐖𝐀𝐒 𝐅𝐋𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃, his wife had embarrassed him at the empress' funeral ; the only social event she was required to show up at. "Is the duke not going to reprimand that wife of his? Her cuteness is no excuse."  His reaction to the harsh judgement of the nobles was a smile.

"My wife was out of line, but wouldn't you say the same thing. A child born not of the emperor but of a commoner, becoming the heir of the throne." Hushed chatter was heard after he made that statement. 'Tatía is surely turning in her grave.'

"I regret  i said that, may Tatía rest in peace." You spoke, a fake innocent glint in your eyes. The nobles soon calmed down and went back to begging for leniency for their past crimes. Pulling you from concentration, the Duke pulled your arm harshly. "My love, that was rude."

Innocent, was all he perceived you as, nothing more. He would use small, incompetent words when speaking to you, like a parent does to a child.
Killing him was all you could think about,  after of course, selling his unnecessary organs for personal gain.

"But, it was needed. The empress was a horrible person."

The Duke sighed, patting the puffed up shoulders of your dress, since it was a "social event" you had to be presentable as a lady. Your usual dressing style, was made for powerful people— mainly women. None of the people here saw you as that.

A palace maid passed you, offering you wine. In the lush heat of the moment you gulped down the drink, taking your mind away from ensuing carnage.

"A lady like you drinking a whole glass of strong wine? How— surprising." A butler——whom you didn't know, made his presence known, the moment you looked up a strong– strange aura met you.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Getou. A former butler of the imperial family." The word 'Former' stuck to his tongue like a sticky glue. "You're the Duke's—beautiful—wife." You were already weary of his presence—as you had never seen him before.
You simply nodded, "Are you looking for a new place of work?"

His lips curved up at the ends, "Maybe. I heard the news of you looking for a new servant." He rested his hand on his knees, crossing his legs as he did.

'His interactions with me are that of a lover.' It made you smile, curtly— if he was dumb he wouldn't of approached you, this man—Getou was careful and distinct with his every word. "Call the Kastilló house in a week."

'Play into my hands, Getou.'

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-——————- AUTHOR NOTES

SO sorry for the late & short chapter, I was dealing with shit.

Next chapter in a couple of weeks !! I love you < 333