A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 5] Chapter 32
[Vol. 5] Chapter 32: Arrangements!
“Parla Merlin!!!”
Stefan Parch’s words immediately prompted a gasp from Jessica, leaving Ifia blinking in confusion.
Compared to someone like Jessica, who was a wealthy noblewoman and had knowledge about various noble families, Ifia appeared ignorant…
However, Ifia didn’t think it mattered much. After all, she had no interest in useless diplomacy. She had no desire to hold a fan and laugh along with other women!
Of course, these were all excuses Ifia made for herself to be lazy. But Amelia doted on her endlessly, allowing Ifia to do as she pleased without restrictions.
Even if she didn’t know the names of other nobles, what did it matter? As long as she held power in her hands, they would all eagerly come forward and introduce themselves.
“Yes, it’s Lady Merlin!”
Stefan Parch nodded, and he and Jessica seemed to be playing charades, which piqued Ifia’s curiosity. She quickly reached out and nudged Jessica’s arm, seeking an explanation.
Jessica, being very familiar with her little sister, immediately spoke up to explain, “Before the rise of Duke Barlen’s fame, Duke Sfita was very renowned in the Sith Empire. Not only was he exceptionally handsome and skilled in combat, but he also possessed great wealth. After the deaths of his first two wives, many noble daughters in Darwa City coveted him. Parla Merlin is his third wife. While she may not be as striking in appearance or prestigious in lineage, she has firmly secured the position of Duchess, and no one has been able to challenge her to this day.”
“However, Lady Merlin is exceptionally clever. She is involved in various investment ventures within the Sith Empire, even having investments in the Pulis Academy…”
As Jessica spoke about Lady Merlin, her face was filled with admiration, showing no signs of jealousy or resentment. This surprised Ifia, who raised an eyebrow in response.
On the other hand, Stefan Parch wore an expression of “I told you so,” indicating that there was no funny business between Austin and the mysterious woman. After all, aside from Lady Parla’s not-so-young age, her ability to firmly hold onto the position of Duchess proved she wasn’t just an ordinary person.
If there were any scandals with men or women outside, Duke Sfita wouldn’t easily overlook it. Smart people wouldn’t risk losing everything for minor affairs!
Even if Austin was indeed remarkable, her current noble title couldn’t compare to Duke Sfita’s. Therefore, upon hearing Lady Merlin’s name, Jessica’s hostility dissipated for the most part.
Originally, she had thought to drown her sorrows in alcohol upon discovering Austin’s infidelity. However, now she realized that things might not be as she had imagined…
But without investigating thoroughly, she couldn’t jump to conclusions.
They still needed to continue their investigation.
“Store owner Stefan, may I meet with Lady Merlin?”
“!!!”
Immediately after Jessica spoke, Stefan Parch’s smile froze, and he looked at Jessica with shock, as if to say, “Do you know what you’re saying?”
Jessica didn’t back down but bravely stepped forward. “I want to ask her in person. That’s the only way I can be at ease!”
If it were any other noble daughter, they might have stopped there, but Jessica was different. She only wanted to know the truth.
Otherwise, the question of whether Austin had cheated would remain like a thorn in her heart. No matter how much time passed, it wouldn’t disappear but would instead dig deeper, eventually becoming an incurable wound.
So, it was best to pull it out now while she had the chance!
That way, she could heal faster!
Upon hearing Jessica’s insistence on meeting Lady Merlin, Stefan Parch felt somewhat embarrassed. After all, he had put in a lot of effort the last time to arrange a meeting for Austin!
In case they offend Lady Merlin…
*Cough*
Just as Stefan Parch began to hesitate again, Ifia deliberately coughed a few times, causing Stefan Parch to perk up immediately and sit up straight.
Despite Lady Merlin’s formidable reputation, who could compare to Amelia Barlen!
He was being foolish.
The opportunity to curry favor was right in front of him. What was he hesitating for?
It was just a meeting.
Arranged!
“No problem, I’ll arrange it for you. But I can’t guarantee the timing, I can only say as soon as possible,” Stefan Parch didn’t make any definitive statements, leaving some leeway.
In response, Jessica nodded in agreement. The opportunity to meet Lady Merlin was thanks to the help of her little sister, Ifia!
Now, all they had to do was wait.
When they meet Lady Merlin, the final answer will also surface. Despite Stefan Parch’s eager assistance, Ifia wouldn’t let up on him. Anyway, now that Amelia’s name was out in the open, there was no need to hide it anymore.
Ifia went ahead and provided the address of the villa on the Pulis Academy side, letting Stefan Parch package and send over samples from the shop.
*Cough cough*, it would be best not to reveal what the products were…
“Miss Ifia, please rest assured, the privacy of our shop is guaranteed!”
Stefan Parch was excited at this moment. He had previously misjudged the situation. Even if the deal Ifia proposed didn’t succeed, being able to cozy up to the Barlen family was already worth it!
Unlike the excited Stefan Parch, Jessica silently stared at Ifia. This made Ifia feel a little guilty, so she gently pushed Jessica’s face away.
She had already agreed to Stefan Parch’s proposition to engage in special commodity trading.
Naturally, she couldn’t go back on her word!
So, taking the packaged samples home to try was only proper. She wouldn’t be a dishonest person who skips out on commitments!
This trip wasn’t in vain. Stefan Parch assured them that once there was news, someone would be sent to the villa.
Jessica’s family wasn’t suitable for receiving messages. If her family found out, it would cause a lot of trouble.
So, (Amelia)Ifia’s residence was temporarily used. After all, with Ifia’s current status, she could be considered the mistress of the villa. Naturally, there was no need to worry about anything else.
As Ifia and Jessica were about to leave the shop, Stefan Parch extended his hand and handed them two exquisite wooden boxes, smiling and saying, “These are small gifts for you both, please don’t refuse.”
Of course, they wouldn’t refuse a gift given to them for free!
Ifia and Jessica accepted the gifts, thanked him, and then left in a carriage.
First, they dropped Jessica off at home. Upon learning that the mysterious woman Austin was meeting was Lady Merlin, Jessica’s mood improved considerably, which also eased Ifia’s mind a bit. However, Ifia avoided eye contact because of the packaged samples incident.
After dropping Jessica off at her house, Ifia hurriedly urged the coachman to leave quickly to avoid Jessica’s nagging.
When they arrived at the villa of the Pulis Academy, Ifia paid the coachman and then quickly ran back to her bedroom, holding the wooden boxes in her hands.
She lowered her head and dashed into the room, eager to see what gifts Stefan Parch had given them.
However, just as Ifia pushed open the door, she saw Amelia lying on the bed, reading a book.
This startled Ifia, and she immediately flinched, instinctively hiding the wooden boxes behind her!