Second Life of the Villainess

Chapter 4

At the time, she didn't admit that she had been abandoned and focused only on grooming her appearance, but now, having the chance to restart her life, she realized that she couldn't afford to do that. Nothing was as stupid as treasuring a withering appearance as a lifelong asset.

"Nice to meet you, Miss Aria. I am Sarah, from Viscount Loren's family."

The new home tutor, who looked about seventeen years old, curtsied to greet her politely.

She was pretty, but she was an ordinary girl without any particularly unique features. There was only one reason for why she had chosen Sarah who had never taught anyone else before, as she rejected everyone else of their great skills.

That was because that humble, only daughter of the viscount would later captivate the heart of Marquis Vincent and become his wife. With the exception of the Duke of Frederick, who was part of the bloodline of the Royal Family, it was safe to say that Maquis Vincent's family was at the pinnacle of power among the aristocrats, and Sarah would become the mistress of such a great family.

It was hard to forge relationships with those who held authority from the start. In that case, then wouldn't it be ideal to become friends with someone who would later take hold of that authority?

After thinking of several key figures from a list she had made, she had decided to win Sarah over to her side, who was the most accessible among them, as her tutor. The innocent girl, who had not unstained yet, seemed as easy to handle as a lamb that would soon be taken to the bloodstained altar for sacrifice.

Aria, ignoring common etiquette, ran towards Sarah and hugged her waist. This was the most honourable welcome that Aria who had just become a noble from a commoner could provide. It was all very unexpected, which caused Sarah's eyes to widen, but she didn't show her surprise with exaggeration.

Aria hugged Sarah and raised her head to meet her eyes. "It's so nice to meet you!" said Aria, who smiled like a child. Sarah smiled at the appearance of innocence, possibly due to the fact that Aria was a child on the outside, but inside, she wasn't.

The countess, witnessing this scene, apologized as she separated Aria from her.

"She doesn't know how to behave just yet, so please understand her, Lady Sarah."

"It's fine. Please, do not worry."

"Please, take good care of Aria."

Sarah liked a child. Unlike other aristocratic women who didn't want to have any more pregnancy when a boy was born, she liked to give birth every year. Sarah believed that fertility was the duty of the nobility and that all the children that were borne needed to be raised with love. Therefore, she did not reprimand Aria, who could not show any etiquette, but treated her warmly.

After the countess went out, the two sat face to face with the table between them and talked with the future classes.

"It is an honour to be able to teach Miss Aria. What would you like to learn the most?"

At Sarah's question, Aria cocked her head, blinking her long, beautiful eyelashes. After pondering for a moment, she fiddled with her fingers as her cheeks reddened. The peach-like appearance caused Sarah's cheeks to redden as well.

"The manners of sitting, walking, and eating... All of them! If I were to be asked why, I would say that I want to become a very elegant person like my sister, Mielle."

Although she was depressed inside, she pretended to be very innocent and elegant on the outside. In order to deal with a wicked woman, she too had to become that way.