Reborn, Its Time To Save My Family And.. My Enemy!
Chapter 121: Displine Him

Chapter 121: Displine Him

"Ha! Look at the nerve of the girl." Bernard laughed as soon as she turned. He did not even wait for her to leave the room completely.

Yet Olivia did not even flinch. She left the room with her back straight. The kids beside her stiffened and held her tightly.

"She is still attempting to seduce you my lord! The woman had no shame." he cursed with disgust in his voice.

"She did not even need to do that!" Damon spoke back when everyone thought that he would not reply. "She did not remember the time when she had joined the manor."

The man frowned and looked at others. When they all looked equally stunned, he frowned and spat, "you could not be serious. She is acting weak to gain your sympathy. She is..."

"Is she now?" Damon’s lips cursed as he met the eyes of the man speaking nonsense. "Even once she did not hesitate or cry as you had hoped. She left with her head raised high. Even offering help as if we need her!" the words may not be harsh but the way his cold eyes stared at Benard, he felt cold sweat on his back. Yet he could not accept it.

They were here to support Damon. He should be grateful.

"My lord, are you taking her side?" The voice was instigating and everyone turned to look at Damon at once.

Damon stared at the man. His lips slightly curled but only a fool would believe he was smiling. His eyes are getting darker.

"You may not know but his highness the second prince had chosen her and the king and queen had accepted her too. If not for me, she would have been in the royal palace already."

"...." eyes turned wide with a look of disbelief. As if everyone in the room was electrified, their faces looked ashen.

"We have to make sure that she does not marry the prince." he enunciated each word holding authority. "Bernard, go and convince her to take responsibility for the mourning rituals." The man looked shocked when his name was taken.

He pointed at himself in denial. "There is no way I will..."

"Once the matter is sorted, I will provide my team to rummage the Elentia mountains for you." The words silenced all the complaints Bernard had. But his eyes were filled with grievance. Damon stood up and walked up to him. "I need to strengthen my position. My position will decide all of your future, so let’s work together to make it possible. Or.. you do not want to do it?" the little tilt of his head made Bernard gulp.

He had been a man of power. He had always looked down on women. Why did they need to be convinced? They just needed to be commanded. Thinking how Olivia had not rebuked them even if he had insulted her again and again, Bernard felt better. He nodded and accepted the command.

"I will do anything for you, your grace." The tension in the room dissipated just like that.

Everyone took a breath of relief and used this chance to flatter Damon.

"But your grace, you are so wise! I am sure the duchy would only grow and prosper in your care."

"Yes, I have requested his grace twice to give me the management rights for my barony. But he kept insisting that the rights to manage be centralized. He never trusted us, but now... we will show you how strong we are!" they all nodded at once as they could hardly contain their happiness.

Damon mocked them in their heart but on his face, there was an affectionate smile. Bunch of fools!

"I am relieved to help you. And if there is any issue my team of knights will help you. Now, I have to go and see if the preparation has started. I will be burdened until lord Bernard convinces my aunt." the man stiffened at once.

Everyone took the hint and bowed their heads. They left the room with a grin on their faces.

"I could not believe we got the power! I have thought I will never hold it till my death." the man laughed heartily. Though others shook their heads, the smile on their faces spoke volumes too.

Olivia watched the scene from the third floor. Her eyes are dark and cold.

When they reached the door, everyone stopped and looked at Bernard. Though they did not say a word, their curious and teasing eyes made him sigh.

"Yes, I know. Do not worry. I will complete this task." Only when they received a positive answer did they turn and leave.

A few patted his shoulders while others looked at him with a teasing gaze. Beranrd could not hold it anymore and cursed.

"It was intentional. He could have asked anyone but he chose me! Do you think he still had feelings for that girl." they all paused at once. Their smiling faces turned gloomy at once.

Edgar was the one to shake his head first.

"His highness must have felt that you still did not have control on your emotions. He must want you to control your tongue for a better future." Bernrdd grumbled but it did seem like a reasonable reason. Something Damon would do.

Everyone knew that he was strict to the men he liked most in his team. Thinking that it was not a punishment but an opportunity, Bernard felt much better.

He nodded with a smile this time and stopped a maid.

"Do you know where the duchess and his sister are?" The maid was stunned and hesitated but when he glared at her, she did not dare to refuse and pointed at the third floor.

"On the third floor, sixth room from the left, the duchess is still unconscious and resting there. Her sister and the young lord must be there to take care of her. While a young lady..."

"That is enough! Have I asked you so much? Tsk! The maids need to be taught manners again. I wonder how the lord would discipline them."

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