Chapter 28 Bad things come back (1/2)

I was doing my afternoon studies with Leon when William came to visit.

”Good afternoon Alicia.” William greeted. ”Good afternoon sir Leon.”

”Good afternoon young lord William.” Leon greeted.

”Good afternoon Will.” I smiled. ”How have you been?”

”I have been busy this last few days.” William said. ”I'm sorry that I wasn't able to visit you when you were sick.”

I looked at William and he really was looking tired. He has eye bags under his eyes.

”Oh do not worry. I am already fine.” I said.

”That is good to hear.” William smiled.

”But you look so tired. Did something happened for you to be so busy?” I asked.

William was still a young lord. He shoudn't be this busy working for their dukedom. It is still his father's responsibility.

William sighed deeply. ”You remember James right?”

I nodded. ”Yes. He is Elizabeth's suitor right. The one we met the last time.”

I remember the cocky young lord that slapped me. I shivered with the thought.

Leon side glanced me. He might have seen me shiver so I smiled to assure him I was fine. He nodded to tell me he understood.

”His father was caught using public funds of his dukedom for his own personal gains.” William said.

I was shocked with the news. ”Do you mean he was corrupt?”

”Yes. Evidence was brought in the king's office a few days ago. And after that their dukedom was confiscated from them.” William explained.

”Oh my.” I said. ”That is so unfortunate.”

”Yes it is. Duke Carlson is still under investigation. His family has been evicted from their mansion. Now James and his siblings are living in his maternal grandparents home.” William explained.

”So who is the one in charge of their dukedom? How are the people fairing up?” I asked.