A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 4] Chapter 47

[Vol. 4] Chapter 47: Is It Your Doing?!

 

Because there were numerous matters to attend to, it wasn’t until the sky gradually darkened, with a myriad of stars hanging above the night sky, that the office remained brightly lit.

 

Following past experience, pulling an all-nighter was unavoidable. Tired and weary, there was an endless supply of refreshing coffee.

 

Sometimes, the busyness persisted for several days before coming to an end, leading to a situation where one couldn’t go home, having to treat the office as a temporary residence where both eating and sleeping occurred in the same place.

 

However, while everyone in the office had panda eyes, appearing weak as if they could collapse at any moment, Amelia Barlen, the daughter of the duke and the one in charge, was full of vitality, with a completely different demeanor.

 

Despite having more responsibilities, Amelia Barlen worked tirelessly day and night. Yet, looking at her perennially smooth and fair skin, her cool and composed demeanor, and her energetic appearance, it seemed like she was completely unaffected.

 

People couldn’t help but feel that fate favored Amelia Barlen. Not only was she outstanding in appearance, family background, and abilities, but she also didn’t show any negative effects even when pulling all-nighters.

 

However, envy was futile. Ordinary people like them spent time thinking about this and that, while it was more important to bring some coffee and blankets and focus on work.

 

Although working consecutive all-nighters was labor exploitation, it often came with generous financial incentives. So, thinking positively, after earning money, they could enjoy themselves.

 

The people in the office consoled themselves, with some already unfolding blankets and wrapping them around themselves. The rich aroma of coffee filled the entire office, creating an atmosphere of resigned acceptance.

 

Unlike others who were busy gulping down coffee, Ifia was rapidly writing with determination, filling up the folder that Qulina had brought in with dozens of pages of paperwork.

 

Simply watching Ifia’s meticulous and earnest demeanor, there was indeed a confident and elite talent aura about her.

 

Qulina, who occasionally observed Ifia’s actions in secret, nodded in satisfaction, thinking that this commoner intern named Fia might be deceitful behind the scenes. However, unexpectedly, she turned out to be consistent in both appearance and actions.

 

Observing her confident demeanor and fluid writing, it was evident that she had full assurance.

 

Thinking about this, a triumphant smile appeared on Qulina’s face, not only satisfied with finding a qualified free labor but also secretly pleased. Even if Fia was the top student at Pulis Academy, it didn’t matter. She was still here to work for her.

 

When she handed the folder to Miss Barlen, later, the one who would receive praise would be Qulina!

 

Even if Fia found out later, being just an intern, how much of a storm could she really stir up? In this workplace, newcomers could only obediently serve and assist them.

 

“Alright, it’s already late, go home and rest!”

 

Just as Qulina was thinking about all this with a satisfied heart, the crisp sound of applause echoed in the office. Everyone looked up in disbelief at Amelia Barlen, who was speaking with a dumbfounded expression.

 

Someone even suspiciously rubbed their ears, unable to believe what they heard.

 

Miss Barlen, who always portrayed the image of a workaholic, was actually letting them go home to rest???

 

Did the sun rise from the west today?

 

However, Amelia Barlen paid no attention to the bewildered expressions of the others. After finishing her words, she briskly walked out. Once Amelia Barlen had truly left, the previously quiet office became lively.

 

“Oh my God, what happened today? Why did Miss Barlen leave first?”

“This is extremely unusual!”

“Oh no, I just drank a large cup of coffee. I won’t be able to sleep tonight.”

 

“Hey, hey, this is normal. After all, which department works such intense overtime? Miss Barlen has strong work abilities and is seriously responsible. No wonder her support rate has been steadily rising since announcing her candidacy for the throne.”

 

Taking advantage of the boss’s absence, the employees began to gossip. When someone mentioned Amelia, Ifia finally bothered to raise her head and glance over.

 

“Hey, do you think Miss Barlen’s engagement with Prince Carloy will continue after she becomes a candidate?”

“Of course not, unless Miss Barlen loses the election. But given the current situation, you know.”

“Oh, Prince Carloy is so handsome, he would have been a great marriage prospect even though he is not smart. What a pity.”

“What’s there to pity? Clearly, Miss Barlen is more outstanding. Also, face is not important, people won’t be able to eat their fill just by looking at his handsome face.”

 

The crowd’s eyes were sharp. Those who worked in the palace office naturally had more information than others. They knew that there were quite a few families supporting Amelia Barlen.

 

If this were before, they wouldn’t dare to discuss it openly, comparing Amelia Barlen with Prince Carloy and risking mocking the royal family.

 

However, after Amelia Barlen announced her candidacy for the throne, there wasn’t much restriction. After all, both were candidates for the throne, and comparing them was normal.

 

Hearing someone praise Amelia, Ifia nodded in agreement, expressing that Prince Carloy couldn’t even compare to a single strand of Amelia’s hair!

 

“Although Miss Barlen is indeed outstanding, she is too aloof and hard to approach. Prince Carloy is more friendly and approachable.”

“I agree on that point too! I’ve worked with Miss Barlen for two years, and sometimes when she glances at me while submitting documents, I feel a sense of fear as if I’m being stared down by a fierce beast, almost trembling in my legs.”

“Me too.”

“Working together for such a long time, I’ve never seen Miss Barlen smile.”

 

Gathering to gossip about the boss made everyone feel happy, but the time was already late. People who hadn’t had a chance to drink coffee couldn’t help but yawn uncontrollably. 

 

Today was a good opportunity to go home and rest, and they didn’t want to waste it. They chatted for a while and then each went their own way.

 

“Fia, how’s the work coming along?”

 

After most of the office had left, Qulina walked over to Ifia, inquiring with genuine concern. Since Qulina wanted to take credit for herself, she naturally didn’t want others to notice.

 

Previously, when she handed the folder to Ifia, her actions were discreet, and no one saw it. If the intern worked quickly, the task could be completed tonight.

 

Qulina could take the folder home to check, personally copy it to ensure everything was perfect. Although it was a bit troublesome, it prevented mistakes.

 

Upon hearing Qulina’s question, Ifia subconsciously tightened the corner of the folder. Despite having filled all the pages, she felt the need to double-check. After all, Qulina entrusted her with important work, and Ifia couldn’t afford to betray that trust!

 

“Only a small part remains. I guarantee it will be completed by tomorrow morning.”

 

“Fia, thank you so much! You’re truly a kind angel who descended to help me!”

 

Upon hearing that the work wasn’t completed, Qulina suppressed her internal disappointment. She then adjusted her facial expression, wearing an admiring look as she spoke to Ifia.

 

Complimentary words rolled off her tongue effortlessly, praising Ifia to the point of making her a bit dizzy. Ifia simply chuckled naively, appearing as if she were an innocent soul who hadn’t seen much of the world.

 

When the time seemed right and the groundwork was laid, Qulina finally revealed her true intention, “But… Fia, I won’t hide it from you. The office has a verification system, and if the completed workload doesn’t meet the standard, they might suggest resigning or transferring to another department.”

 

“I can’t bear to part with colleagues I’ve worked with for so long, and I genuinely enjoy my current job.”

 

“So, can you please keep the fact that you helped me fill out this document a secret from others?”

 

Qulina looked at Ifia with a pleading expression, causing Ifia to hesitate and respond with a touch of inner conflict, “But lying is not right.”

 

“It’s a white lie, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Are you going to stand by and watch me get persuaded to leave?”

 

Seeing Ifia hesitating, Qulina immediately seized the opportunity, her words carrying a hint of disappointment. She wore an expression that seemed to say, “I must have misjudged you,” prompting Ifia to quickly shake her head.

 

With a mix of inner turmoil and hesitation, Ifia ultimately chose to help Qulina. It was a well-intentioned lie, a kind act.

 

“Qulina, don’t worry, I won’t say anything!”

 

As soon as Ifia said this, not only did Qulina show a pleased expression, but even the system sneakily observing was astonished.

 

Was the saintly attribute of the Holy Lotus so strong?

 

In the past, when encountering people like Qulina, the host who didn’t want to be bothered would have fled away. Although the host was sometimes a bit clueless, when it came to personal interests…

 

She immediately became as sharp as a knife.

 

It was nothing like now, being easily deceived without realizing it. The system was still in shock when Qulina began to instruct.

 

“No matter who asks you, you have to distance yourself from this document. Under no circumstances should you admit to anything.”

 

“Okay.”

 

Hearing Ifia’s assurance, Qulina was finally satisfied. After casually saying a few encouraging words, she happily turned and left. She left all the work to the intern, she could go home and sleep comfortably.

 

She didn’t care how late Fia would have to work!

 

Meanwhile, Ifia silently looked at the folder in front of her. Soon after, she sighed heavily, feeling a bit burdened. Although she felt that what she was doing wasn’t quite right, she had promised Qulina. There was no other option.

 

However, she had already completed this document a long time ago. Now, she could take it back to Amelia’s villa for a thorough check!

 

Ifia stood up from her seat, casually picked up the folder and hugged it to her chest. The long hours of writing had left her back and waist sore, and her head a bit dizzy.

 

It’s evident she’s been using her brain excessively. With each step, Ifia wearily made her way back to the dormitory, letting out a gentle yawn.

 

[Host, I feel that Qulina isn’t a good person. What she just said was an attempt to get you to work for her for free.]

 

The system hesitated for a moment but ultimately decided to speak up, preventing the host from being deceived. Although, if left unchecked, it wasn’t certain who would end up unlucky…

 

[Impossible! Qulina is so pitiful, how could she be a bad person? She didn’t force me to work, I volunteered to help!]

 

[……]

 

[System, don’t always see everyone as a bad person. Just like Amelia, you always label people negatively. It’s unfair to Amelia!]

 

The system was truly exasperated!

 

This should not be called a “Saintly” Attribute. Which part made it look like a saint, this was just a stupid attribute.

 

Before it spoke up to warn the host, it had already anticipated being refuted by the “saintly” host.

 

Now that the anticipation had come true, it quickly slipped away!

 

It decisively severed the connection, leaving Ifia to mumble to herself for a while, feeling like a spell from a Monk’s mouth. Thankfully, the system was quick to escape.

 

Upon returning to the villa and pushing the door open, Amelia, who had returned early, had finished showering and was reading at the desk.

 

The occasional flicker of the orange flame illuminated the graceful contours of Amelia’s side profile. Her long eyelashes fluttered, casting small shadows that added depth to her delicate features. Her exceptional beauty made one irresistibly drawn to her…

 

They say a beauty under the lamp becomes even more captivating the longer you gaze.

 

“This statement is really true! Because it’s Amelia’s exclusive villa, not only is the space large, but the various decorations are also extremely luxurious. It’s more like a five-star hotel than a villa. However, the furnishings and decorations in Amelia’s villa are understated and luxurious, something Ifia has already become accustomed to. So, she doesn’t find it surprising. Besides, none of these things are as beautiful as Amelia herself.”

 

“Why are you back so late?”

 

Sensing Ifia’s gaze, Amelia stopped pretending. She looked up at Ifia and happened to catch the little one’s enamored gaze. This made Amelia couldn’t help but raise her mouth, her purple eyes flickering like an enchanting fairy. Ifia blushed and reluctantly averted her gaze.

 

During this time, she stole several glances.

 

When she reminded herself not to entertain inappropriate thoughts about Amelia, Ifia finally diverted the topic, saying, “There are some things to take care of. Amelia, it’s already very late, so you should rest soon!”

 

“Okay.”

 

Amelia seemed oblivious to Ifia’s unusual behavior and smiled, nodding. It was indeed getting late, it was time to rest.

 

When Ifia finished quickly freshening up, Amelia blew out the candle, plunging the room into darkness.

 

Ifia had no way to check the contents of the documents and could only resolve to wake up early the next day. She had to help the poor Qulina through the crisis!

 

In the darkness, fatigue surged, making Ifia drowsy. Rolling naturally to the left and slipping into Amelia’s arms, Ifia reached out to embrace her slender waist and contentedly fell into a deep sleep.

 

Like a cute doll.

 

Or perhaps a fragrant and soft little pastry.

 

Amelia raised her hand to encircle Ifia’s shoulder, pulling her even closer. Even though demons didn’t need sleep, Amelia closed her eyes at this moment.

 

Good night, sweet dreams.

 

Hope to see Ifia in the dream.

 

The night passed without words, and dawn arrived in the blink of an eye. Amelia’s biological clock was always precise, but after she woke up, Ifia continued to sleep soundly, resembling a little pig in sweet slumber.

 

Amelia didn’t forcefully wake Ifia up, as there wasn’t anything important to attend to. It was perfectly fine to sleep the whole day in the room.

 

She kept Ifia by her side just out of concern for the side effects of the Holy Lotus.

 

After quickly getting up, freshening up, and finishing her preparations, Amelia leaned down to kiss Ifia’s cheek before softly saying, “Ifia, I’m heading out. You can sleep a little longer.”

 

“Hmm?”

 

In a drowsy state, Ifia struggled to open her eyes upon hearing Amelia’s words. Gazing at Amelia with sleepy eyes, Ifia’s consciousness briefly regained clarity. Looking at the not yet fully lit sky outside, she could afford to sleep a little longer.

 

However, Qulina’s documents needed to be delivered personally. As for checking…

 

She wrote so “carefully”, it must be correct!

 

No need to check.

 

With confidence, Ifia nuzzled her cheek against the pillow, feeling the surge of drowsiness, and uttered in a daze, “Amelia, help me put that black folder on Qulina’s desk. I’ll sleep a little longer.”

 

She fell asleep again just after finishing her sentence. The magical ability to fall asleep in seconds left Amelia somewhat amused and helpless, so she just covered Ifia with a blanket.

 

Then, glancing at the black folder, Amelia’s lips curved into a mysterious smile.

 

Trying to bully her little one?

 

Truly asking for death!

 

…………………………………………………..

 

“Oh no, oh no, oh no, I’m late!”

 

After enjoying a comfortable nap, Ifia woke up again and checked her pocket watch, realizing it was already 8:30 in the morning. She was half an hour late! It seems she couldn’t rely on luck.

 

Due to the delay, Ifia hurriedly got up in a panic, quickly freshened up, and did a brief tidy-up. She didn’t even have time to eat the breakfast Amelia left on the table. She had to run out of the villa while nibbling on a slice of bread.

 

Fortunately, she had foreseen the situation and had Amelia take the folder to deliver it to Qulina. Even if Amelia conducted a morning inspection, Ifia could catch up!

 

As for the content of the documents, Ifia was confident.

 

Haha, with Ifia on the case, there was nothing she couldn’t handle.

 

Once again, she helped a poor soul. She was truly kind.

 

As she happily stepped into the office, finishing her bread along the way, Ifia was startled by the heavy and solemn atmosphere in the office.

 

What’s going on here?

 

Ifia looked up and saw Amelia sitting stern-faced at her desk, while others stood around like shivering chicks, afraid to even breathe. The woman standing in front of Amelia, facing the pressure, appeared extremely panicked with a pale face.

 

As the office door was pushed open, the woman quickly turned to look, and when she saw Ifia, her eyes lit up as if she had encountered a savior.

 

This familiar look reminded Ifia of Lady Marleen, the noble who was taken away by the police.

 

“Fia, you finally came. Is this document the one you worked on?”

 

Qulina raised the black folder on the table, waved it towards Ifia, and looked at her with eyes full of anxiety.

 

Ifia remembered their conversation from last night. Therefore, Ifia shook her head earnestly, solemnly denying with a three-fold declaration.

 

“It’s not me! I didn’t do it! Don’t make baseless accusations!”