T. H. R. O. N. E

THE COUNT

"Ha, ha, ha ,ha, ha, " Booming laughter echoed from the main hall.

Entering inside, Lilac saw her father. The Duke sitting in the host seat holding a raised cup in toast to a small statured, grey-haired man who had eyes that sparkled with a clever cunningness and a smile that held no trace of honesty.

"Lilac, come over," the Duke called out his eyes, darting about guiltily, the Duchess smashed her head against a stool after being placed in solitude and her children, Irene and Alara , stood outside his study for 4 hours, he would be considered heartless if he didn't forgive the Duchess.

Lilac scanned the room, let out a sigh, and confidently marched in, her leather boots, clinking softly against the Marble tiles, her Veil swinging ever so lightly, her eyes,Shrouded in darkness.

The count raised his eyes, his calculating gaze sweeping over Lilac resting on her outfit, with a smile he asked " Lord Duke, I thought I was going to see my niece today,Why bring your son out? ."

The Duke's face flushed slightly, taking in a breath. He said, " Count, you must be mistaken. This is my daughter lady Lilac. "

" Oh, you must forgive me, my Lord. For these old eyes could only see a young and dashing lad," the count bowed slightly, sarcasm dripping evidently from his words.

The Duke coughed, gesturing to Lilac to take her seat, to which Lilac just nodded and sat down.

"As you might already know, this is your uncle count Frederick Prost."

The duke quickly said, trying to ease the tension.

"Yes, I have heard of him, and the reputation befits the owner." Lilac smiled amusement playing in her eyes.

"Meaning ?" Count Frederick asked

" In layman's terms. I'm saying you look like what I have heard about you. " She smirked, picking up a teacup.

" And what have you heard about me?" He narrowed his eyes, staring at this niece of his

"Oh, nothing much, just that you are a lying two-faced, cunning old fox. " She gently placed the tea cup in her hands on the table.

It is an open secret that during the time Lady Violet , Lilacs mother was severely ill and bedriden that it was her own biological brother that brought her husband a mistress, claiming she was to aid the Duke in managing household affairs.

Count Frederick was well-known for his frequent acts of deceit. And his love for money,

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha." The count burst out laughing , roughly patting the Duke.

"I like this child," he said

"She has a feisty spirit," he continued,

The duke smiled, looking a bit helplessly at the elegant lilac who was reclining in her seat like a lazy predator

" Count Frederick, thank you for your praise about my daughter , then Concerning that matter.......... "

" Don't worry, I will personally take care of it. Count Frederick said, picking up his hat and kane before exchanging pleasantries once more with the Duke and heading off.