Chapter 382 - Side Story (Satiana and Jack) (2) (unedited) (2/2)

”If I may, I would like to suggest my son Alfred.” Duke Matias replied. ”You have known him for quite some time now and I am sure you have an idea of his affection for you. He will make a good partner in the future. I can vouch for him as his father.” He bowed his head solemnly, showing his sincerity.

”I know that young Lord Alfred is a good man.” I replied to him awkwardly. ”But… I have not thought about taking a consort. For now, I want to focus on my coming of age ceremony and get through with it without any problems. But thank you for your suggestion uncle. I will keep that in mind.” I smiled.

”I understand.” Duke Matias replied. ”I know it is rather difficult, because it should be a mother that is tasked to make preparations for a daughter's coming of age ceremony.”

I felt a prick on my c.h.e.s.t hearing the duke words. It is true that a mother should be the one in charge of the preparations but unfortunately, I do not have one.

”Please mind your words in front of the grand duchess, Duke Matias.” I heard Jack said with a chilling voice.

”Ah yes… I am sorry. It was ins.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e of me.” Duke Matias quickly apologized.

*KNOCK KNOCK*

There was a knock on the door of my office.

”Come in.” I ordered.

The door opened and an attendant came in.

”Your grace, Duchess Leticia of Alvannia and Grand Duke Gladiolus are here and wants to meet you.” The attendant said.

”Aunt and older brother?!” I was surprised.

Aunt Leticia had maintained contact with me through letters, but we were busy to have time and see each other. My brother Gladiolus on the other hand have not contacted me for since the time he left with mother. I was so happy that he was here to meet me.

”I will meet with them.” I stood up and smiled happily. ”Bring them to the lounge area where we take important guests.” I ordered.

”Understood your grace.” The attendant retreated and closed the door.

”I will finish these doc.u.ments later.” I said. ”You can call it a day uncle.”

”Then I wish you a good day ahead, your grace.” Duke Matias bowed.

”Come Jack, let's go to the lounge area immediately.” I said with joy.

”As you wish, your grace.” Jack smiled back and he escorted me out of my office.