Are you doubting my eyes?

Elvin raised his lips coldly. When his eyes met hers, Claire took a step back with a frightened look on her face. People around looked at her with sympathy. Elvin had nothing to do with this. All he did was testify of what he had seen. But at first glance, it seemed that the strong Elvin was tormenting the fragile Claire. It was never in a good shape to look at. Because of that, the eyes of people looking at Elvin became strange.

Its already dark outside, so maybe the Young Master saw it wrong. There is no special evidence

The young man who was standing next to Claire took a lot of courage and spoke. However, upon receiving Elvins cold gaze, he immediately shut his mouth and hid behind the people. It looked really pathetic. But it wasnt wrong. Im grateful that Elvin came forward, but in fact, he didnt have any evidence either. Maybe it was because Elvins reputation wasnt very good, so people didnt believe him at once.

If youre that innocent, shouldnt you be investigated and proven?

Elvin took something out of his pocket and held it out to the guards with a nonchalant look on his face. The guard accepted the item that Elvin was giving him, and made a puzzled face. He politely looked at the object in the palm of his hand.

If you dont believe what I say, it wouldnt be a bad idea to check it out yourself.

Peoples eyes turned to the object placed on the guards palm. It was a button. A plain button with a rough and monotonous shape.

I just picked up something that had fallen in the garden, but I might as well check who it belongs to. Dont you think so?

At Elvins words, peoples eyes turned to the nanny and Claires maid.

The nanny had a puzzled face, but the maids face was pale. She unconsciously tried to hide her arm from view.

I didnt know things would work out this easily.

I spoke coldly to the guards standing there with stupid faces.

What are you doing without catching and checking?

Ah Yes!

The guard, who came to his senses late, went up to the maid and knelt her down on the floor. Then the maids body was searched. The button was just like the ones on the maids clothes. And they could find a mark where a button had fallen off the end of the sleeve. It was evidence to support Elvins words.

Needless to say, it was far more reliable than the testimony of a liar.

I thought it looked suspicious, but I never expected to witness such an interesting sight.

Elvin scoffed.

The murmur among the people grew louder and louder. They werent stupid either, so they seemed to have guessed roughly how things were going.

If the maid was never absent, does that mean that Lady Dana was also with her?

After Lady Dana entered the banquet hall, she stayed with us the whole time.

A Young Lady, with a round and cute impression, opened her mouth.

Her gaze at Alvin gleamed with fondness. As his gaze turned to her, she blushed. She seemed shy, but she continued.

But I dont really remember if the maid was with her the whole time. I dont think I saw her for a while in the middle

Young Master Croix stayed in the banquet hall briefly at the beginning of the banquet, and after that he stayed elsewhere.

The young man added to the young ladys words.

Peoples eyes turned to Claire and her maid.

I looked towards the nanny.

She had her head bowed, so I couldnt see her expression. However, there was a lot of strength in her hands that grabbed the skirt of the dress.

Now I know for sure who is right.

The young man intervened, looking at Elvins eyes.

In a banquet hall full of people, it was difficult to find people who care about an ordinary maid.

So, no one could refute Claires words earlier. Now things seem to have sorted out.

I looked to the Young Lady, who had the courage to help resolve the situation.

Her gaze still didnt seem to fall from Elvin.

I glanced at Elvin.

He still had no expression on his face, but when our eyes met, he flinched for a moment.

I passed him and stood in front of the nanny.

She looked up at me with a complicated face.

I didnt know anyone else, but I didnt know that the nanny would do this to me. I dont think I need to look after the nanny any more.

I said with sincere regret.

Lady, thats

A belated regret spread in the nannys eyes. She reached out to grab my sleeve, but as I backed away, the nannys hand only stirred the air.

Lady I didnt mean to do that on purpose. Im just envious of what the young lady does for a mere maid, and I get angry.

The nannys eyes looking at me became anxious.

Her face, stained with belated regret and fear, looked very old.

She looked very pitiful enough to feel sympathy.

I lowered my body a bit, so that I and the nanny were at eye level.

Nanny.

A glimmer of hope spread across the nannys face when I called. But I had no intention of living up to her expectations.

Have a good time in jail. Who knows? If you confess to the truth, your sentence might be reduced a little.

Nannys eyes widened. It was as if she didnt expect these words to come out of my mouth.

I didnt care and continued.

Youre not directly involved in this. Thats my last mercy for a nanny.

After I finished speaking, I turned around. Suddenly, I felt a gaze, and when I looked to the side, there was Elvin. He was looking at me with an unknown expression. There seemed to be a hint of praise in his gaze. Elvin didnt look away even though our eyes met.

Feeling uncomfortable, I turned my head first. Looking at Claire, she was also talking to the maid in question.

Why did you do that? Have I ever treated you badly?

In Claires hand, there was a bracelet that had melted in the fire and distorted. She didnt mind getting her hands and dress dirty with ashes. She had a very upset face as she held the bracelet as if it were very precious.

If you have any complaints with me, you can just say it. Why are you doing this behind my back?

Claire asked the maid with a tearful face.

A trembling voice on a face full of betrayal.

She looked very pathetic, as if she had been hurt by the betrayal of the maid. The maid, who heard Claires words, did not say anything and bowed her head.

Lady Dana, I have to escort the criminal, can you please step aside?

The guard asked in a stern voice.

Claire said with a resigned face as if there was nothing she could do.

Take her.

It was a typical tail cut.

Although it is an obvious masterpiece, Claires outstanding acting skills were always admirable.

How people would react to this was unknown.

Claire dropped the tears she had been holding back. Then those around her comforted her.

But not everyone was stupid.

Lady Dana, didnt you say you were always with the maid?

Joan asked in a sharp voice. Her voice was neither too loud nor too low. However, it was enough to catch peoples attention and revive the extinguishing fire. Peoples eyes turned to Claire.

I really thought so. Earlier, when there were a lot of people, I was distracted, but I think that was probably what happened then.

No matter how irresponsible a person may be, is this something that can be overlooked if you say you did not know? Because of your lies, my Lady even got a ridiculous misunderstanding.

The way people looked at Claire was quite different from before.

It was full of doubts, and there were some who expressed their hatred openly.

I really didnt know either. My maid would do this to hurt me. I apologize on behalf of my maid. I am truly sorry for letting the princess get involved in this.

Claire walked in front of me and slowly knelt down.

Some of the people looked a little surprised at this. Claires apology seemed sincere, and when I looked down, her face was pure. Certainly, she exuded a strange atmosphere that stimulated peoples hearts. If someone who didnt know the situation looked at it, it seemed like they might think of me as a villain who bullied the pitiful weaklings.

I also cant believe that a mere maid could do this on her own. If something suspicious is revealed, you should take her away and investigate. Why are you standing still?

Elvin opened his mouth slowly. Contrary to the languid face and the bored voice, his gaze was cold and overwhelming. The guards who received his gaze started to move in a hurry.

The compassion that had been on the peoples faces as they looked at Claire a moment ago was completely erased. Their fear of being hated by Elvin was greater than the sympathy for the beauty in front of them.

There are a few things we need to check, so come with us, Lady Dana.

The guard spoke to Claire with a solemn face. Their attitude was still polite but firm. Claire took turns looking at Elvin and me with a surprised expression.

However, Elvins expression remained the same throughout. His expression, looking at Claire, was supremely cold. Her innocent face didnt seem to have any effect on the man in front of her.

Okay.

Claire lowered her gaze as if resigning and nodded her head. The tip of her nose and eyes that turned red all of a sudden seemed to swallow the resentment. At this, some people around Claire flinched slightly. There will be many people who will come forward for Claire besides them. But now she was locked up in iron bars and was being investigated.

Well, it will be only for a while.

Sooner or later, the prince on a white horse will use his hand to save her. For some reason, the memories of the past passed by one by one. It hasnt been long since I fell into this world. However, the incidents and accidents that I have experienced so far were at a level that cannot be said to be small.

Princess, we have made a mistake. I also want to apologize to the princesss maid.

The guards apologized to me.

As I nodded, they said to Annie with an awkward expression.

A while ago Im sorry for what happened.

Its okay. It was unavoidable.

I have a few questions to ask, its just a procedural check, nothing else. So I hope you dont feel too burdened.

The guards attitude towards Annie was very polite and careful, whether they were looking at me or not. I watched it for a moment, then turned to look elsewhere.

Just a second.

I stopped the guards who were dragging Claire.

They stopped meekly and looked at me with puzzled faces.

I approached them. Claire opened her eyes and looked at me.

I raised my hand high towards her and slapped her face with all my might.

Ah!

Claires cheeks turned to the side with a clear sound. She looked at me in disbelief. Her gaze was ferocious, as if she had forgotten to act out of surprise.

I cant say that youre innocent in this situation.

Princess!

The young man shouted with a reddened face. He was the one who had been by Claires side until now. I said without looking at him.

Its not the first time someone under you has been taken away. Isnt it strange? How long has it been since your maid made her own play at Count Evanss residence?

Claire didnt say anything. She just had tears on her face with no words. But there were not many who sympathized with her anymore. As I listened to the peoples whispering, I continued.

I wonder how long you plan to live with the help of others. Then good bye. I hope we dont see each other for a while, at least.