The Genius “Incompetent” Woman Wants to be a Villain ~a Lady who Married in the place of her Stepsister is Unaware of the Doting Duke’s Love Translation

62. Epilogue

—A few weeks later.

Avril and Dylan were invited by Alexandra Lindbergh to visit her family.

“Corinna, it’s important to remember that when mopping the floor, the first step always is to calculate the shortest route in your head.”

“—As if! Is your head always so full of nonsenses!?”

“No, not at all. If anything, to finish your duty as fast as possible is a virtue. The residence of the Lindbergh family is much larger than that of the Allingham family. If you don’t figure out these shortcuts, the sun will go down on you. Why don’t I show you how it’s done? Give me that mop!”

“No! Will you stop making fun of me!? Do you want Lady Alexandra to fire me!?”

From the salon, Avril could be seen giving advice to her sister, Corinna. However, the latter didn’t seem interested in listening at all, which was a shame.

While watching Avril and Corinna, Dylan asked Alexandra.

“Didn’t you hire Corinna Alingham to be your personal maid?”

“She can’t handle the strict guidance at all. In less than ten days, she already couldn’t take it anymore. I had no choice but to demote her to a cleaning maid. Even now, she’s still of no use to me. If anything, I should be praised for not dismissing her. Did you know that I also have to shelter, feed, and cloth her?”

“…Apparently, the rumors within the social circle are true. Lady Alexandra Lindbergh is not to be trifled with.”

“Oh, my. But compared to Lady Avril Lancester, I’m still nothing?”

“…I can’t deny that.”

Giving up on showing Corinna how to clean properly, Avril returned to the salon and sat next to Dylan. Dylan smiled wryly at Avril, and when the latter smiled, Alexandra offered her a cup of tea with a satisfied expression.

“Lady Avril, come to think of it… What happened to the maid named Carol? I’ve seldom seen her as of late…”

“Since she found good employment in the former territory of Allingham, I let her go. She sent me a letter and told me that she’s currently living with her family.”

“That’s a relief. I’ll refrain from saying anything uncouth about the downfall of your family, but I’m glad that there was almost no confusion.”

—As Alexandra said, after Corinna tried to switch places with Avril, the Count of Allingham fell.

In addition to being unable to repay the large of debt, her father was revealed to have promised more than the legally permitted percentage of his territory as collateral for his debts. Moreover, the crown prince, Lawrence, was present at the wedding. As such, they were found guilty of trying to deceive the royal family.

Due to the thoroughness of Cyril Brandner, there was less confusion. The Lindbergh family assumed part of the Allingham territory, while the rest went to the royal family.

Shortly thereafter, Avril’s father and her stepmother divorced.

Her father lived alone in a small house on the outskirts of his former territory while her stepmother apparently relied on Corinna who had to work in the capital.

There were rumors that her stepmother was trying to use her beauty to become the concubine and second wife of an elderly nobleman, but Alexandra was swift to put an end to them. Before she knew it, the rumors were no more.

Alexandra smiled bewitchingly at Avril as finished her recollections.

“I’m truly looking forward to your wedding, …again.

“Thank you very much. It’s been a year since my family’s downfall, but with the help of Lady Alexandra, the preparations are proceeding smoothly.”

Pfft, and I think anyone would agree that the kiss of oath should be on your lips, and not on the cheek or forehead. Is that alright?”

“…!?! I, o-of course…”

Avril fell speechless at Alexandra’s unexpected advice.

Dylan was suppressing his laughter beside her. He’d lost count as to how many times similar situations had happened. As Avril was taken aback, Dylan wrapped his arm around her shoulders in a protective manner.

“Lady Alexandra, I suggest you to stop. After all, it’s too early for my dazzling villainess.”

“T-too early…”

Avril hurriedly denied it and stared at Dylan. However, she was instantly pierced by his gentle, all-knowing eyes… Her heart seemed to have jumped to her throat.

“!”

“…I can see why.”

“Right? Please kindly watch over us.”

Listening to the conversation between Dylan and Alexandra, Avril finally exhaled.

The moment she realized the existence of those who cherished her, Avril’s happy days began.


***T/N: Lmao so Corinna is basically a cat.

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