Tears Of Canary || LISKOOK

Chapter 6

There was always a nominal meeting scheduled at the Herhardt’s mansion every summer. But this year, everyone knew that Rose von Brandt did not visit Arvis just for that simple reason.

The meeting was created for the two families to pre-negotiate and promote friendship between the different parties before announcing the engagement to the public. The two families’ purpose of the meeting was clear and neither side had tried to hide it. Especially Rose.

“Hello, Duke Herhardt.”

Rose greeted Jungkook with perfect courtesy. The cousin that stood in front of Jungkook had grown into a refined lady. He could barely see any traces of the short, whiny girl.

“Welcome, Lady Brandt.”

Jungkook also formally greeted Rose back.

The two gracefully smiled at each other.

There was nothing new going on between the two. Although they weren’t very close or intimate, they have seen each other for a long time, so they both knew: how thoroughly aristocratic Jungkook and Rose were to the bones. And that was the biggest and obvious reason why they chose each other.

Jungkook skillfully escorted Rose. Elysse von Herhardt had ordered her servants to prepare their afternoon tea in the glass greenhouse connected to the back of the mansion. It was one way of showing Elysse’s consideration for Rose because she loved the greenhouse.

“This greenhouse is always beautiful every time I visit. It’s as if Duchess Elysse has moved heaven here.”

Rose, who drank the tea without a sound, gladly complimented. She spoke in a cheerful, yet calm manner like a courteous lady.

“I’ve spent so much time decorating this place. I’m looking forward to passing it on to a hostess who knows its value.”

Elysse von Herhardt replied in a soft voice. Countess Brandt glanced at her daughter with a proud and emotional look. Rose gave a moderate, shy smile.

“Jungkook, show Rose around Arvis’s heaven.”

Elysse von Herhardt whispered at the end of their tea time. Full-scale negotiations seemed to have started taking place.

As Jungkook extended his hand, Rose smoothly placed her translucent lace gloved hands over Jungkook's. The sudden image of the pale white hand, stained with dust and blood, was briefly revived over Jungkook's head and then disappeared.

The two walked along the trail as they conversed on a moderate topic. A slow stream of water flowed down from the marble fountain that adorned the center of the greenhouse. The clear cries of birds diluted the afternoon’s languid atmosphere.

Rose stealthily glanced at Jungkook. Even though he always had a peaceful smile, it was hard to read his true emotions. As well as his attitude towards the world.

He was a man of impeccable politeness but he was also a man of arrogance who had never bowed down to anyone in his life. He was quite an interesting subject to observe, according to Rose of course.

“The birds in this greenhouse are really pretty.”

Rose marveled at the colorful birds perching on the branches. Jungkook had only now recognized the existence of these birds in the glass greenhouse.

Arvis’ current hostess, Elysse von Herhardt, loved birds as much as she loved roses. Just as the gardeners were in charge of growing the roses, the zookeepers were in charge of caring for the birds in the greenhouse. Elysse’s role was to just enjoy the view.

That was how Elysse von Herhardt viewed her beautiful world.

Enjoy the work others had completed for her.