The Predator’s Contract Partner
Chapter 233: Tpcp 233

A day at the Duke’s house usually went like this: she got up, did a little work, and had some luxury. Then, at night, she went to bed with Lucerne. The next day, she again tasted a different kind of luxury.

If Elisha had been someone who was tempted and could be deceived with money, she would have already been pickled by the Cartier family. And she would have done everything in her power to impress and gain Lucerne’s favor, which could be said to be the source of Elisha’s power.

But now Elisha knew that it was all useless.

The patriarch took his time choosing art. The auction employees were standing around like sculptures, but no one paid them any attention.

“Elisha.”

Gaju called Elisha.

“I received a call from Carola’s parents’ house.”

“What did you say?”

“It appears that rumors have spread throughout the capital that Carola is mentally ill and had committed adultery. So her mother asked for Carola to be sent to her parents’ house after granting her a divorce. She is willing to apologize in any way possible.”

The only flow that no one in power can stop: A rumor.

After Carola’s incident broke out, Lucerne politely asked the head of the family:

‘Wouldn’t it be better to organize all the witnesses?’

After a moment’s reflection, the Head said to just leave it alone and didn’t utter another word. Lucerne later told Elisha about it. ‘Gaju’s personality has become a lot harsher.’

“She wouldn’t have even thought to apologize if she knew what Carola did. It is such a big sin,”

Elisha noted calmly.

“They started off with that premise. She would give me the right to supply some medicinal herbs that Full Moon monopolizes.”

“So?”

“I want to know your opinion. How should I deal with it?”

Lucerne looked at the head of the family with a blatant cynicism.

“Is that right to supply a herb more important than the honor of my late grandmother? Carola defiled her crystal coffin. From what I heard, it’s not just once or twice.”

“Don’t speak of your grandmother lightly,”

The lord gently scolded Lucerne.

“Oh, of course,”

Lucerne said coldly.

“Then what about the honor of the family head who is alive and well? If Carola is alive, my grandfather will be a fool.”

As they bared their teeth to each other, Elisha felt like she was sitting between two wild beasts.

“Lucerne, I asked for Elisha’s will. Carola is a crazy woman. So she tried to use Zain to harm her. If she returns Carola to her parents’ home, you too must receive her reward. The right to supply medicinal herbs will bring you a huge amount of money. If her husband wants to receive the property, you may accept it. It is up to you two to decide how to distribute the property.”

Elisha looked at the patriarch blankly. She was about to say something but closed her mouth.

“What is it, Elisha?”

“No. The head of the family must have deep intentions for me. I don’t want to disturb you with a hasty opinion.”

“Go ahead and tell me.”

“Uh… … . If Carola did wrong, shouldn’t she make her amends at her own home? Carola must have signed a marriage contract at the time of her wedding. So why should we worry about whether or not to send Carola back?”

“… … .”

“The people of the Cartier family are now Carola’s family.”

Elisha put her hand to her mouth. She spoke nonchalantly and softly.

“To forgive or not to forgive. Isn’t that up to you to decide? It’s strange. Why do they want to make a deal as if they have the upper hand?”

That was truly a Cartier-like judgment and thought. Lucerne smiled.

“Now that I think about it, there’s something the lord always says that I like: ‘Your spouse is at your level.’ That’s what I mean.”

It was a noble metaphor for Lucerne. The patriarch looked at Elisha. Should he be satisfied? He wondered momentarily whether he should start by responding to Lucerne’s words. But as always, he decided to be generous with Elisha.

“Elisha may take whatever she wants from here today. Being clever should be rewarded.”

“Finally one thing that makes sense,”

Lucerne said lightly. Elisha slightly bowed her head to express her gratitude.