Chapter 38: The Sisters’s Future Plans

Chapter 38: The Sisters’s Future Plans

Two days had quietly slipped by since Ulrich departed the estate for the capital. Throughout the manor, the maids had braced themselves for chaos, fully expecting the three sisters to run rampant the moment their strict guardian was out of sight. A month ago, Ulrich’s absence had triggered a small rebellion, and the staff assumed history would surely repeat itself. Yet, the anticipated uproar never materialized. Instead, the halls remained quite peaceful.

Over the past month, the girls had grown accustomed to their new reality. They understood the unspoken bargain: Ulrich provided them with unprecedented privileges, and in return, he demanded strict discipline. Besides, the sisters had already made a quiet pact among themselves. They needed to absorb every piece of knowledge they could before eventually making their escape, leaving them little reason to squander their time rebelling.

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