Cross Rose Requiem

"You want to investigate Dorothy's case?" the devil who suddenly appeared crouched on the bed and asked.

The room in the west corner building is full of materials from old cases.Sitting on a chair, Ram watched seriously.Without looking back, he said, "No."

The devil grinned and said, "As long as you make a deal with me, I'll tell you about Dorothy's case."

Ram refused again: "No, I refuse to trade with you."

The devil took out an apple and bit it down: "You dirty soul, even after you die, you won't go to heaven. You will definitely go to hell and suffer."

Turning over a page of the case files, Ram replied: "Heaven and hell are the same to me."

"In that case, why don't you want to trade your soul to me?"

"Selling one's soul for such a cheap thing is a bad deal."

"Oh? Then, Ram. You will only trade with me if you meet a deal worth your trade?"

"Who knows."

The demon "Jie Jie" laughed strangely.Young Ram, the soul is getting more and more delicious.This young man who climbed from the bottom to the top has not known what bad things he has done behind the Duke's back for the past three years.It sincerely looks forward to the day when Ram trades with it.

In the evening, when Duke Victor returned to the manor, he asked about Dorothy's case.

In the Duke's room, Ram looked at the noble nobleman in pajamas with dark blue eyes, and said, "Dear Duke Victor, the case is over. Inspector Abel asked me to convey his apology."

it's over.This is the end of the case, and the Duke will not investigate any more in the future.

Nodding, there was no sadness or joy on the Duke's face.It seemed that what he had insisted on for so many years could no longer break his heart.Lying on the bed, the Duke intends to sleep.

Before leaving, Ram standing by the bed said: "The next time Sir Salter rents the land of the Montrose family, I am willing to negotiate this business with him."

The Duke said: "Although Jeremiah is an old friend of mine, he is also a businessman. Besides, the Montrose family is not a philanthropist."

Duke Victor had always wondered at Ram's hostility towards Sir Salter.But he couldn't find a reason for Ram's hostility to Jazz.Perhaps, like Arnold, he doesn't like Sir Salter very much.

Ram bowed: "I believe in you." Then, he took the Duke's hand and kissed: "Good night, master."

Then, he turned off the lights and closed the door, and left the Duke's room.

In the dark, the Duke blinked, then closed his eyes and fell asleep.

For several days in a row, apart from serving the Duke, Ram stayed in the room in the west corner to read documents.

And at this moment-

"Maia, do you want to be Ram's wife?"

In the rose garden, Duke Victor said lightly.Today, the good girl suddenly summoned up the courage to tell him that she wanted to be Ram's wife.

Maia is 21 and Ram is 20.It's really the best age.He seemed to have no reason to refuse the marriage.but--

"My dear girl, Ram is not for you. He cannot bring you happiness."

Duke Victor's words made Maia pale.She asked sadly: "Dear Duke, why?" They lived in the manor together, and they were not the closest people to each other?

Duke Victor said: "Ram is a foul-smelling mouse. His body is covered with sinful lice. And you, a kind angel, not only is he not worthy of you, but he will also bring you disaster."

It's not the first time Duke Victor has called Ram a "bug".In the manor, no matter how Ram changes, the evil in his bones cannot be changed.

Maia and Ram are like the two extremes in the manor.One devil, one angel; one evil; one pure and good.Maiya mostly came into contact with noble ladies, and the games she played were just small games such as flower arranging, horse riding, and oil painting.But Ram, he played the crime, and enjoyed it.In just three years, this noble young man integrated into the upper-class nobles and became one of them.Dressed in the clothes of a noble young master, he played all kinds of dark and dirty games.What's even more cunning is that he changes different expressions on different occasions.You have no idea what is crawling behind his handsome, clean and pretty face.

Duke Victor didn't stop what he was doing.Because, the boy he brought out with his own hands never dared to go against him.

However, Maia said that she likes Ram and wants to be his wife.This disapproved of the duke.

Ram is a villain, not good enough for Maia.

Of course, if Maiya insists on becoming Ram's wife.And if Ram also married her, that's another matter.At that time, he will buy them a new manor and send them out.

Duke Victor did not explicitly reject her request. Maia lowered her eyebrows and said, "Ram is a gentle person. If you can become his wife, Maia will definitely protect this gentleness."

When the wind blows, the rose petals in the rose garden flutter with the wind.They fell on Maia's hair, on Duke Victor's shoulders.

A few days later, Ram sealed Dorothy's case.Afternoon tea in the Rose Garden, Emily retreated after serving tea and snacks to Ram and the Duke.The Duke took a sip of tea and said, "Maia wants to be your wife, but you are not worthy of her."

Ram said with a smile: "Yes, becoming the wife of the Manville family is more suitable for her."

Duke Victor continued: "Maia is an angel, but you are a demon. Ram, you should personally reject her love."

Ram replied: "Yes, Duke. I will."

Taking another sip of tea, Duke Victor said, "The roses are the most beautiful in May. There hasn't been a banquet at Montrose Manor for a long time."

Ram said: "I would like to hold a grand banquet for the manor."

Nodding, Duke Victor continued to drink his afternoon tea.

The rose garden in May is full of fragrance of flowers. The 45-year-old Duke has wrinkles around his eyes, but the middle-aged gentleman has a deeper aura of nobility.

Unlike Ram, Duke Victor is an inviolable noble.

But Ram's aura is full of aggression.

The estate hosts banquets at the end of May.When the good news spread, the whole manor was overjoyed.Since the banquet three years ago, the manor has never held a banquet.And in summer, when the flowers are in full bloom, for those gentlemen and ladies who come to the banquet, the garden becomes a place for their tryst, which is perfect.

After word got around, Ram went to Maia's room.

The two sat on chairs at the table.

After hearing Ram's reason for coming, Maia covered her mouth after receiving a refusal, tears streaming down her face.Handing the poor girl a handkerchief, Ram said, "I'm sorry, Maia. I can't be your husband."

A simple sentence without any explanation really broke the heart of a good girl.

Maia took the handkerchief to wipe away her tears, she choked up and said, "Ram, Maia is very sad to be rejected by you. However, I am satisfied to stay by your side."

Ram reached out to hold her hand, and he said softly, "Maia, I can't accept your love. Because I already have someone I like."

Looking at the noble young man with the same green eyes as her own, Maia asked, "Can I ask who you like?"

"He's a respectable man, although he doesn't know my feelings," Ram said.

Maiya's sobs stopped, and she said in surprise: "You mean 'him'?"

Ram said, "Yes. My dear girl."

Maiya continued to ask: "Then he is..."

Ram is: "It is our common 'father', the owner of Montrose Manor."

Maia's eyes widened and her mouth opened wide.

Ram continued: "Maia, do you love 'Father'?"

Maiya stammered, "Of course. Of course I love him."

"Yeah, but I'm more of a partner with him," Ram said.

Poor Maia was almost speechless in shock.She was really terrified by the truth.

Ram knew that if he fell in love with another woman, Maia would not give up easily.But if it was that honorable duke, she would not only give up, but also bless.

Because she not only loves Ram, but also loves "father".

Although Maia felt wrong.However, for the past three years, the only person who has been with "father" is Ram.If Ram leaves, "Father" will be lonely...

In three years, Maia has grown from an ignorant country girl to a noble lady.

She already knew about the rumors about Dorothy.Two years ago, she entered the Duke's room for the first time, and after seeing the oil painting hanging on the wall, she realized how similar she was to the young lady in the painting.It is precisely because of this that her fate can be changed.

But no matter how much she looks like Dorothy, she can't get the Duke's affection.On the contrary, Ram, who looks somewhat similar to Dorothy, can always be by his side.Although the Duke can often be heard teaching Ram.

She was puzzled, but heard that Ram fell in love with the Duke.

Maia's heart is complicated.She should stop it, but doesn't know how.More importantly, she has no chance.

How could she be jealous of "father"?The duke had said that Ram was a "bug" in London.

Can't be jealous, can't be resentful, can't be angry.All of a sudden, Maia showed a wry smile: "Lam, you are so lucky."

Lucky Ram, really lucky Ram.

Ram comforted: "Dear Maia, on the day of the banquet, noble young masters and gentlemen from London will come. As long as you like it, I will definitely make that gentleman fall in love with you."

Maia continued to smile wryly: "Thank you, Ram."

After talking to Maia, Ram kissed the back of Maia's hand and left, leaving the poor girl alone to calm down.

The next afternoon, in the Rose Garden, Maia said to the noble Duke, "Honorable Duke Victor, Ram rejected my marriage proposal."

Duke Victor nodded: "You can find a better gentleman."

Maia showed a beautiful smile like a rose flower: "Yes, I will find a better husband."

Duke Victor thought to himself: Although I don't know why Ram made Maiya give up, the ending is always good.