Chapter 68: Is it okay to have some for myself?

Chapter 68: Is it okay to have some for myself?

“Mm....”

With a soft groan, Seth scrunched his lids as his consciousness regained from a deep and comfortable sleep. Last he was able to sleep like this when he had Lara by his side.

Despite having such an anomaly named Anabelle in his embrace last night, Seth was able to fall asleep rather readily than he thought. Not to talk about the peaceful nap he had, which after rebirth he has mostly forgotten about because of his ever-alert senses.

Parting his eyes, Seth found his arms empty, and other than himself he could only sense Lara in the room.

Turning his gaze he found a small note resting on the small table beside his bed where he put his glasses.

He didn’t have to guess who wrote the letter since the content of it made it obvious.

[Hope to see you soon, Prez~]

A subtle feeling of disappointment washed over as Seth somehow already guessed that Anabelle has left the mansion but soon he collected himself, remembering that this was what he primarily wanted.

Turning his eyes to the brunette maid who was standing still at her spot, Seth wore his glasses as he spoke in a deep husky tone.

“Where were you last night?”

Generally, Lara stays with Seth until he doesn’t fall asleep in order to provide him with anything he may require but yesterday, after the party, he didn’t see his maid at all.

Hearing her master’s concern Lara barely suppressed her smile, as she replied in a soft tone.

“Madame asked me to leave young master and lady Anabelle, alone. That was why I stayed in the servant dorm with Miss Marie.”

Lara had a good relationship with the maids working the main residence as she frequently visits the place with Seth and had been taught about her job by the head maid herself.

Seth frowned upon hearing the command his mother instructed to Lara as his confusion and annoyance amplified even more.

‘I have to talk with this mother of mine...”

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The mansion was brought to its original shade as the employees worked all night to take out all the decorations. It was Valarie’s command to see her house back to normal by the morning and so the servants complied.

Seth was impressed to see how hardworking the servants are as he made his way to the dining space to have breakfast with his family.

“Can I ask the reason, why the Duchess got so invested in that girl? ”

Both of them knew about what girl Seth was talking about which brought a little smirk to the older woman’s lips.

Seth somehow knew the answer already since he was well aware of his mother’s liking for strong people. And her following words confirmed his hunch.

“First, she is an exceptional girl. Second, she is obsessed with you.”

Seth understood the first part since he himself have sensed that Anabelle have unlocked her potential before she should have. But the baffling matter remained on the second half of her reasoning.

Thankfully, he didn’t have to ask as without lifting her gaze from her work, Valarie continued with that grin never leaving her lips.

“Believe in your mother’s judgment, baby. That girl will never betray you and in my opinion, she could become one of your assets for the dream you want to pursue.”

It indeed was a fact that Anabelle could be one of the biggest supports Seth requires for his future ventures since she possesses something which Seth lacks and desires.

But the concern remains in the fact of her loyalty which was bound to fall in hands of the protagonist as per his knowledge from his past life.

But...not like he was here to follow the plot or remain the mid-rank villain only to get crushed in the end.

He needs support and tools to remain alive. If stealing one or two heroines from the protagonist fulfills his motive....then why not?

In that brief, something changed in him. It was abrupt but he was just like that.

With a sly grin adorning his lips as well, Seth stood up as he bid his farewell.

“Thank you, mother.”

Valarie finally turned her head in her son’s direction with a beaming smile as she replied in a warm tone.

“Anytime, love~”

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A/N:- This duo eh. Well, as you can guess the remaining school arc would be dramatic.

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