It’s Different

“Your Highness Ryan’s fiancée is coming here?”

“Is it the Blue Lion family’s heiress?”

“Wow, I’m so excited, I wonder what kind of person she’ll be?”

After breakfast the next day, Flora Haggia gathered all the maids and announced the fiancée’s impending arrival.

Girls were always fond of gossip, and given that Ryan no longer seemed as unapproachable, both new and old maids immediately began discussing it animatedly.

However, most maids came from various noble families, and even if their status wasn’t very high, they had heard plenty of rumors within noble circles.

The tide of conversation quickly shifted—

“I advise you not to be so excited.

His Highness and the Blue Lion family’s heiress have never met; it’s a marriage bestowed by His Majesty.”

“That kind of thing is quite normal, isn’t it? It’ll be even more interesting if they develop affection for each other afterwards?”

“But I heard that this engagement was desperately sought by the Blue Lion family after their decline, begging His Majesty… that young lady doesn’t want it at all.”

“I heard that young lady cries all day, blames everyone, threatens to hang herself, and is very emotionally unstable…”

Although they spoke more and more softly, more and more people became convinced by these rumors.

“It’s fine for everyone to chat about it now, but after this afternoon, absolutely refrain from discussing these rumors in any public place.

If it reaches His Highness or the esteemed guest, penalties will be enforced according to regulations.”

Flora Haggia hadn’t expected the Blue Lion family’s reputation in noble circles to be so poor, so she quickly reminded everyone.

“Yes!”

Although Flora Haggia was usually gentle and lively, not appearing very strict, she always handled official matters with fairness and impartiality, willing to be accommodating but never letting personal feelings override regulations.

Therefore, even though her time as head maid was short, she had accumulated some authority.

And the regulations were clearly stated; even if Flora Haggia wasn’t present, the old butler and Heidi could enforce punishments according to the rules… everyone dared not act out, immediately responding in unison.

But they actually understood the principle of not speaking carelessly in front of important people; Flora Haggia merely offered a reminder, not naively believing they wouldn’t discuss or spread it privately.

“Flora Haggia, do you have any inside information?”

However, Flora Haggia wasn’t a solitary commander.

After the meeting, Heidi, Yara, Polina, and Gracie quietly gathered around, wanting to know if she had a different perspective.

And recently, after reforms and rectifications of rules and regulations, the bullying and exclusion among maids had improved, and their relationships were now relatively harmonious.

What Flora Haggia said to the four would undoubtedly quickly spread to all the maids, and then throughout the entire mansion.

Considering the previous situation, Flora Haggia decisively stated:

“I don’t know much about the inside story, but I once had the honor of meeting Miss Arlos.

She is a lively, adorable, gentle, and kind person, very friendly to others, always cheerful, optimistic, and positive…”

Flora Haggia did not reveal Ryan’s inclinations or what he had said, nor did she clarify what others had heard.

She merely subjectively expressed her feelings and opinions… this was undoubtedly a more convincing way of speaking, as people generally disliked being contradicted.

Out of trust in Flora Haggia, the others also relaxed slightly.

Deep down, they were actually afraid that the Crown Prince’s fiancée would be a difficult guest to entertain.

At this moment, Gracie suddenly said innocently:

“Like a girl just like Sister Flora Haggia?”

The others were slightly stunned, then quickly realized that what Flora Haggia was describing… wasn’t it herself?

“Something like that. In any case, Miss Arlos is a very good person.”

Flora Haggia smiled slightly, stating with conviction.

But to trace it back, rather than Stella being like Flora Haggia, it was more accurate to say that Flora Haggia’s current persona was modeled after Stella.

After all, Flora Haggia hadn’t met many women, and within these limited references, to successfully portray a female, she could only imitate the person she knew best.

And that person was her childhood sweetheart.

Thinking back, even her learning to write was taught by Stella… though later he began to imitate the handwriting of other adult men, gradually developing his own distinctive script.

But after transforming into her current appearance, she quietly started using her childhood handwriting again… Huh?

At this thought, Flora Haggia suddenly realized she had overlooked a crucial point—Ryan should have seen Stella’s handwriting.

And her handwriting was very similar to Stella’s… wouldn’t Ryan fancifully think she was Stella in disguise?

However, Flora Haggia thought carefully and still felt that this guess was a bit too extraordinary.

Plus, Ryan hadn’t asked anything, so she decided not to worry about it.

After all, it wasn’t uncommon for two people to have similar handwriting, and even the same person could write very different scripts depending on their mood.

These years had passed, and Stella’s handwriting was also different from when she was a child.

Of course, their relationship had also changed from that time…

“Flora Haggia, what’s wrong?”

Noticing Flora Haggia suddenly looking a little dejected, the four asked with concern.

“Nothing, I was just thinking about something… It’s getting late, everyone, let’s go back to work.”

The new maids were now responsible for the first floor of the mansion, but with a VIP of the Crown Prince’s fiancée’s stature arriving, the entire mansion still needed a thorough cleaning and tidying from top to bottom.

The four also had many tasks, so they quickly bid Flora Haggia farewell and dispersed.

Flora Haggia did not dwell in past sadness.

She quickly returned to her energetic work state, going around directing and assisting the maids, and discussing the necessary preparations with Morick and Charlton.

Time flew by, and the afternoon arrived in an instant.

Perhaps as part of a test, the fiancée’s scheduled arrival time was an hour and a half earlier than Ryan’s return.

Leaving most of the maids waiting in the main hall, Flora Haggia took six maids to wait at the main gate.

Soon, five carriages marked with the Blue Lion crest appeared in the distance and quickly stopped in front of the gate.

The doors of the four carriages in front and back opened, and sixteen men, dressed in armor representing knightly honor and status, dismounted, forming two neat rows in front of the central carriage’s door.

Four servants quickly laid out a long red carpet from the central carriage to the main gate.

After these preparations were made, the butler then knocked on the carriage door, respectfully inviting the esteemed guest inside to alight.

Seeing such a grand display, the maids and guards welcoming at the gate couldn’t help but feel nervous, but also stirred with another emotion.

Flora Haggia, however, had no mind for these things.

She quietly watched the carriage door open.

What met her eyes was a cascade of deep blue hair, clear and lively golden eyes, and exquisite beauty made alluring and mature by carefully applied makeup.

The woman wore a dazzling crimson gown that perfectly showcased her proud figure while exuding an air of noble elegance.

Encasing those delicate, exquisite feet were a pair of sparkling, utterly luxurious crystal high heels.

Flora Haggia and the old butler exchanged a glance. Flora Haggia took a small half-step forward and said:

“Miss Arlos, welcome!”