Voyage

"Daddy, may I come in? ", said Anne standing in front of Duke Alfred's office.

Duke who was engrossed in reading official papers, took off his spectacles as soon as he heard his daughter's voice. Face gleaming with a bright smile he replied, " Yes, of course. "

Duke Alfred had long silver hair, which he used to lowly tie with a soft silk scarf . With deep hooded eyes and crimson lips , he used to be the most desired groom in his times. People says that Anne got her looks from him, which is indeed true. Both father and daughter's apperance can hallucinate a person. This is why Sebastian always made sure to hide her beauty.

Anne stepped inside the office and sat on the chair.

"Daddy, I want to open a two storey store in the Park Street. For this matter I would need some money. "

He narrowed his eyes and chuckled. "So my daughter finally wants to become independant. Good. You can ask Robin ( the head buttler ) for money whenever you want and have you looked for the property? "

Her face got brightened with joy, " No, I have not. I am thinking of visiting the Park Street this afternoon. "

He stood up from his chair and went towards her. With one hand patting her head, he said, " To be honest, I was really glad that you broke your engagement with that Sebastian. I still can not believe he committed such a offence . I hope you take this opportunity to find your happiness this time. And do not hesitate to ask me for help in business related matters . "

"Sure."

After talking for some time with him, she left from there.

' It drives me crazy, just how fast the time changes. I still remember the first day I carried her in my arms. That day I felt like achieving the greatest happiness in my life. Time surely runs so fast.' He took a sigh.

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" Lily, bring the red gown that my maternal uncle gifted me. " ' Except the dresses that I got as presents, are all trashes. Now that I see, how did I even wear such plain dresses to banquets! '

" Are you going out somewhere? " Christiano who was strolling around the castle jumped at her arms.

She took him in his arms and said, " I am going to the Park Street. It will take some time for me to return back. "

"I want to go too. " He started acting like a pitiful kitten with teary eyes.

" Ah but.. " ' I can not take him with me. If he gets to know that I am looking for a wizard, he will surely gets hurt. '

" I have not went outside the castle, since I turned into a cat. I promise, I would not disturb you. I will stay in a basket like an obedient cat."

"Ok, then let me dress up first. " ' Whatever. I can not hide the fact forever from him. Guess, I have to think of a good lie to convince him later on. '

At the dressing room -

" Do not tie hair. Just do a half up braid. And also I want to wear red lip stick today. "

" Hah? Ok ok. As you wish madam. " Amina, who was in charge of Anne's cosmetologist, was flustered by the sudden change of her dressing style. ' Guess, finally I can use my full potential.'

Her eyes started burning with enthusiasm.

After an hour, she stepped outside the room.

"How am I looking? "

Christiano who was waiting for her, in front of the dressing room flushed as he saw in front of him.

"Fine.", he stuttered.

With red V neck, full sleeves satin bodice gown , hair braided with pearls and red stained lips, she was looking like a real doll.

She smirked.

Both of them then left for the tour. In the carriage, they were accompanied by Lily. When Alex tried to persuade her to take him with her but she firmly refused. But after continuous nagging, she finally accepted with the conditon that he will follow her from a distance. So, when her carriage left, Alex followed her with his horse.

After about thirty minutes they arrived at Park Street.

"Where are we going from here? ", asked the chauffeur.

" To the information guild. But from here I and Lily will continue. " , said Anne.

Christiano purred. " What about me? "

She stepped out from the carriage and turned her head at him , " Of course you will come too. Now sit in the basket. I will carry you. "

As they entered the information guild, Lily gasped at the sight of the gloomy dark place. There were some mercenaries who were swarming over there.

Anne went towards the man who was taking everyone's orders. He was a bald man with dark circles, probably in his forties. She put a pouch full of gold coins on the table and said to him, " I want information about good designers and wizard who can work under me. I also want you to look for a land for sale in Park Street. The land should be big enough. "

' Wizard? If she really wanted a wizard, why did not she ask me for help ? ' Christiano sulked with disappointment.

After finishing the work in there, when she tried to come out from there, someone grabbed her hand. As she turned arround, she was astonished to find Sebastian there.

" Why the hell are you here? "

To be continued ~