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However, she hadn’t given the promissory note much thought, dismissing it as just another attempt by Sophie to humiliate her. To Sophie, fifty silver coins were nothing-why would she truly come to collect them?
But Frederick had indeed come to claim the money.
When Freya was informed of Frederick’s arrival, she felt a deep sense of embarrassment, as if she were burning with fever again.
Blake was at home today as he wasn’t on duty. He had no idea that Freya had caused a scene at Northwatch Estate a few days prior.
He hadn’t even noticed her leaving-they had been arguing frequently, so he had been staying in the study. His visits to the residential area were merely to oversee the renovations of Grace Mansion to prepare for the arrival of his new bride.
When he heard that someone from Northwatch Estate had come to collect a debt, he initially thought it was a matter of old accounts. He asked Frederick to meet him in the study, hoping to avoid alarming his mother.
When Frederick produced the promissory note and handed it over, Blake read it with growing disbelief. It stated that Freya, a concubine of the Jaffe family, had broken a vase at Northwatch Estate. As she was unable to pay on the spot, this promissory note was made and she had promised to repay the amount the next day.
The promissory note bore Freya’s thumbprint.
Blake stared at the note, bewildered. “What does this mean? When did Freya go to Northwatch Estate? What do you mean she broke a vase?”
Frederick’s expression was flat as he replied, “Your concubine went to Northwatch Estate a few days ago to meet our lady. She broke the vase during an argument and behaved rudely. It’s one thing to speak inappropriately, but broken items must be compensated for.
“That vase cost fifty silver coins-it’s one of the only few vases of its kind produced in the capital. She promised to pay the next day, but failed to do so. Since she didn’t keep her word, I had no choice but to come and collect the debt.”
Blake’s face turned ashen, unable to believe that Freya had acted so recklessly.
“She went to Northwatch Estate and caused a scene?
“Yes,” Frederick confirmed. “Our lady originally didn’t wish to see her, but she was shouting outside the estate. To avoid disturbing our young lord, she was eventually allowed inside.”
Frederick waved his hand dismissively. “The specifics are not important. What matters is that our lady doesn’t want any unresolved issues with the Jaffe family, especially since both parties are preparing for their respective marriages. Will the fifty silver coins be paid or not? If not, I will take this promissory note to the authorities.”
Blake ordered fifty silver coins to be brought over and handed them to Frederick on the spot.
“You speak well of not wanting any unresolved issues with my family. Convey my apologies to your lady. I hope she can overlook this and not take it to heart,” he said, restraining his anger. Blake was unsure why he was so enraged. After all, Freya had caused trouble at Northwatch Estate, so he should have been apologizing to Sophie.
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Indeed, he felt some remorse, but his former wife’s words were so heartless. Avoiding any issues with the Jaffe family? Sophie made it sound as if he were a venomous snake!
Frederick spoke coldly, “Since the money has been paid, our lady won’t hold it against you. It’s merely a person acting in an irrational manner-Lady Devin has been through worse. After all, she lived through your irrational behavior after you returned from Victory Pass and obtained the king’s decree for your marriage. With time, things will look brighter and clearer.”
With that, Frederick paid no heed to Blake’s furious expression and left with his two guards. Technically, these guards were not real bodyguards, but had been hired for their robust appearance at the time they joined the estate.
Blake watched Frederick’s retreating figure, his anger surging. He wanted nothing more than to confront Freya immediately. But recalling their constant arguments and his own exhaustion, he found himself unwilling to speak with her, at least, not at the moment,
However, when Frederick came to Valor Estate to collect the debt, the servants reported it to Rebecca. She immediately summoned Blake to explain the situation. Knowing that the incident couldn’t be hidden any longer, as too many servants had seen and heard what happened, Blake decided to tell his mother everything in detail.
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Rebecca’s face turned ashen with fury. “A disaster, truly a disaster! How could you have calamity for a wife? Is it not enough that she wreaks havoc every day at home, now she’s even going to Northwatch Estate to cause trouble? Does she think our family can afford to offend the Duke of Northwatch’s family now? Has she even looked at herself in the mirror? Did she go there specifically to embarrass us?” Her hand clutching her chest, Rebecca continued to curse, “A disaster, a complete disaster! She must have gone there to deliberately provoke Sophie, trying to interfere with your marriage to the Prince family’s third lady.”
Blake suddenly realized that Freya wouldn’t have provoked Sophie without reason-there must have been another motive.
Could it really be, as his mother suggested, related to his upcoming marriage?
This thought left Blake feeling unsettled.
He had already been somewhat reluctant about this marriage, feeling like he was being pushed into it. Now, with his official duties leaving him little time for home, and the constant quarrels with Freya, he felt disheartened. Knowing the truth about what happened at the Victory Pass battle had only deepened his disillusionment with her-in fact, he found her frightening.
Moreover, Amelia was weak and unable to manage the household. With how ill Rebecca was, it was crucial for someone to handle the family affairs.
Yet, before the prime minister’s wife mentioned it, Blake had never considered taking another wife.
He was stunned to learn that the prime minister’s wife, Natalie Wright, wanted to act as his matchmaker. The fact that she was personally involved meant Jeremiah approved of her actions. What did that signify?
It meant Blake had caught the prime minister’s eye.
Blake then discovered that his prospective bride was the third lady of the Earl of Silverstone’s family. He had learned that Viola was the widow of Thomas, the eleventh son of the Farell family. After Thomas died in battle, the Farell family had issued Viola a letter of divorce, and she returned to her natal home.
Marrying a woman who had already been married once made Blake uncomfortable. However, her elder brother, Oliver, was currently commanding the Hell Monarch Army. It was strange for Rafael to have handed over control of the Hell Monarch Army to someone else.
Blake was baffled by many things.
Why had Rafael relinquished command of the Hell Monarch Army? Why had he agreed to marry Sophie? With his status, he could have chosen any noblewoman he desired.
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No matter how valiant Sophie was on the battlefield, how distinguished her family and master were, or how stunning her beauty might be, she was still a woman who had been married before. “Blake, Freya must have had some ulterior motive. You should find out exactly what she told Sophie. If she has used any methods to force Sophie into intervening and preventing your upcoming marriage, that would be serious. Sophie despises us, and she will definitely try to sabotage this,” Rebecca said with increasing conviction.
“Freya must have threatened her. Otherwise, considering Sophie’s background, why would she bother sending someone to collect fifty silver coins? Forget about fifty silver coins-even five hundred silver coins would not be a concern for her,” Rebecca added.
“Mom, don’t worry. Freya won’t be able to coerce Sophie to do anything,” Blake replied, trying to calm himself.
Still anxious, Rebecca said, “Even if she can’t coerce her, if Freya says something that upsets Sophie, who then speaks ill of you to the Earl of Silverstone’s family, it could ruin the marriage.” Blake shook his head, though he was inwardly wincing.
If Sophie did intervene, it would mean she still had feelings for him. He genuinely hoped she would intervene…
Abruptly, he snapped back to reality.
What was he thinking?
Sophie was already engaged to Rafael. Even if she still harbored feelings for Blake, it would likely be tainted with resentment. Also, the uproar during their divorce had been so severe. How could she not hold a grudge?
But if she did still have feelings for him…
Amidst his conflicting emotions, Blake felt a pang of regret. He had always been unwilling to admit it, but he knew better than anyone that he truly and deeply regretted it.
The woman he had once fought so hard to marry was now someone he had discarded like old rags. Only now, after everything that had happened, did he realize how precious she was. Unfortunately, she was about to become someone else’s wife. And he was left to marry a woman who had been widowed.
Blake once believed he felt an unwavering love for Freya.
In the end, what did it amount to?
Blake eventually decided to seek out Freya. He didn’t want to argue anymore-they needed to have a proper conversation.