NOVEL NEXT Chapter 12 - Duke's Side
“I believe entrusting it to Mr. Ford is the best option.”
“Mr. Ford?”
“Yes, his track record is remarkable.”
“Indeed, Mr. Ford’s students have entered the academy with outstanding achievements.”
“Most of the children who graduate at the top of their class have received Mr. Ford’s instruction before entering the academy. He is truly the pinnacle of private tutors.”
“I recall he was a candidate for the prince’s educator. Is that acceptable?”
“I don’t see why not. No matter how accomplished he may be, Mr. Ford, who is not of noble birth, cannot become the prince’s educator.”
“That’s true.”
The list of private tutors made by my subordinates.
The best tutor must be arranged for my stepson, Miguel.
He will be the focus of the party six months from now, officially presented as the heir of the ducal family.
My wife insisted, ‘Noble education and etiquette are necessary.’
“He seems to be the most suitable candidate.”
I never expected my wife to acknowledge Miguel’s existence.
Considering he is not my biological son…
My wife’s influence is extensive.
I don’t know how much she is aware of.
I want to believe that “that thing” hasn’t been exposed…
No, it’s my wife. Even if she knew, she wouldn’t mind.
It wouldn’t be detrimental to the ducal family.
After all, it’s about a distant earl’s family, albeit relatives.
We’ll just pretend not to know.
“I must say, it was quite surprising. The Duchess nominates Miguel-sama as the heir.”
“Yes, I share the same sentiment.”
My beloved Donia’s spitting image, my step-son Miguel, living in seclusion at the villa.
He lived without knowing any of the aristocratic obligations.
Though he seems to have learned the basics of etiquette from his mother, Donia.
However, when it comes to inheriting the ducal family title, circumstances change.
Even though Bridget, the direct line successor, is a girl and cannot inherit the title , other collateral relatives are voicing their disagreement about placing Miguel, who has less blood relation, next in line.
They won’t easily accept him as the heir.
“There’s no one more suitable than Mr. Ford to instill in Miguel the awareness of being the next head of the ducal family and build his confidence.”
The fact that many of his former students have become excellent civil servants is also a point of consideration.
The achievement of nurturing outstanding civil servants is invaluable.
“Then let’s contact Mr. Ford and request him to come to the ducal residence in two weeks.”
“Ah, I’ll handle it. It’s better if I provide the details. He’s born and raised in the capital. It’s best to brief him on the norms of the duchy.”
“Understood. I’ll make the arrangements immediately.”
With those words, the capable subordinate left the office.
At that moment, I didn’t realize.
Mr. Ford, who had continued to produce excellent students, what was happening behind his achievements was beyond my knowledge.
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