Second Life's Revenge

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"I'm so sorry, are you alright, Marquess Roger?" Laura asked, standing up.

"I'm alright," Marquess Rogen clicked his tongue, dusting the dirt off his coat.

Marquess Rogen paused and looked at Laura's direction. His forehead creased, and his brows furrowed upon seeing her appearance.

He tapped his food onto the ground, trying to remember who this small looking frail girl was. He pointed a finger at Laura and signaled her to move out of the way.

How rude he was. Pointing to a lady and asking her to move out of the way. The first impression that Laura had of him was that he was a rude person. Someone who Laura can't stand being in the same room with.

Marquess Rogen rubbed his chin, lowering his body to match Laura's height. Laura averted her eyes and panicked internally. What's he trying to do? Just say what you want to say.

"I know you," Marquess Rogen said with realization, before standing back up again.

"My name is Laura Alvarado."

"Oh, the filthy sister of Tine. If I were you just surrender. You do not have any chance against her," Marquess Rogen chuckled.

Laura clenched her fist tight and glared at him. It was unreasonable for him to say that. No chance against Tine? Pathetic. She's no longer the weak and fragile girl who she used to be.

This time she will fight for herself.

"I wonder if Tine really is much better than I am. She couldn't even persuade Viscountess Andrea to be her tutor," Laura laughed, putting her hood on. "Excuse me, I'm busy right now and so I must take my leave."

Marquess Rogen Yltra is very similar to Count Harrison. Both works in the business industry and both are well-known. If Count Harrison is known for silk, then Marquess Rogen is known for producing weapons.

But there is a dark and unknown side to Marquess Rogen. After all, he's the man who killed Erwin Ferguson and became the duke after. Not only that, Marquess Rogen is a distant relative of Erwin, but neither of them was on good terms.

It was because of his greed for power; he was left with no choice but to kill Erwin in order to ascend to the throne. It was quite a problem when he became a duke. Everything became chaotic.

Back in the Alvarado estate, it would often be noisy, and it was because Prince Winston was there to visit Tine. And there was a reason why he did and it was because he was being threatened.

A confidential case that no one knows except for the royal family.

Prince Winston patiently waited for Tine in the pergola. He was worried but didn't show it. His face remained calm, but his heart didn't. His heart was racing and stopped for a bit when he saw Tine.

"I'm sorry I arrived late," Tine said. Taking a seat in the chair.

"No, I came here without notice."

"Why is His Highness here?" Tine smirked. Knowing that this would happen.

"Don't ask me when you already know," Prince Winston said in a cold tone.

Tine paused for a while, then opened her fan. The wind brushes Tine's blonde hair, and she looked straight into his eyes. After a moment of silence, Tine ordered then signaled for Vivan to leave both of them alone.

"Then I have a proposal."

Prince Winston knew he would be in a disadvantage because Tine knew something that no one else is supposed to know. And he didn't like the feeling of the proposal.

"What is it…"

"Marry me and I will not touch the crowned prince."

Prince Winston sighed and shook his head in denial. He didn't like the condition. There was only one person in his heart and no matter what happens he would never be able to accept anyone's proposal other than Serena's. 

"You already know what would happen if you don't," Tine smiled, fanning herself.

"Are you trying to threaten me? You do know that I can send you into prison," Prince Winston roared, slamming both hands onto the table.

Tine flinched but still kept herself calm. There was no reason for her to be scared because she thought Price Winston would be left with no choice. But somehow Tine had underestimated him.

Lifting his hand up, a man appeared out of nowhere, kneeling and giving a cold look towards Tine.

Indeed, Tine had underestimated Prince Winston. Even if he's being threatened as a prince he wouldn't want to show his weakness to others. Now he understands why there was something weird going on between her and Laura.

And it's because Tine was a vicious woman inside.

"I think I know why Laura dislikes you," Prince Winston retorted. "It's because of that evil heart you have. Now if you would excuse me I have to leave."

Prince Winston shot her a cold gaze as he fixed his coat and turned to leave, and the guard who stood by his glared at Tine, following suit. Tine bit her lip and waited for a while as she watched Prince Winston's figure disappear. And the moment he did, she swiped the teacups off the table and screamed.

"Miss Tine please calm down," Vivian said. Running towards Tine trying to help but was instead, pushed to the ground.

"Shut up!" Tine hissed. Her long nails dug into her skin and Vivian had noticed.

"You're going to get hurt," Vivian cried. Standing up and touching Tine's hand to check on her but was immediately swatted away by Tine.

"Don't touch me, you dirty person," Tine yelled, stomping her legs back to the room.

Vivian watched Tine's back, rubbing her hand. The image of an angel had been removed off Vivian's mind. It was nothing like an angel. She sighed in disappointment and wondered what made Tine so angry.

"I'll need to clean this mess up. What a shame, having the new tea set broken," Vivian muttered, picking the glass shards one by one.

"I can't believe an angel like her tried threatening Your Highness," The guard who stood by Erwin sighed.

"What angel? I'll let her go this time, but if she does it again, I won't be so kind to her anymore," Prince Winston ridiculed. "Hop on the horse, let's go back to the castle."

"Yes, Your Highness," The guard saluted.

Looking out through the window, Laura noticed two men wearing a black hood coming out of the gate. She wondered who they were and eyed them. But their faces weren't seen, and she gave up.

When Laura got off the carriage and entered the estate, she heard murmurs around her and became curious. It isn't every day that there are flying rumors in the estate. And it won't hurt to not know.

"Lester, what are the maids whispering about. I was just a way for a few hours and many things are already happening."

"The truth is…" Lester paused as he was hesitating to tell. But since it's something Laura should know, he answered, "Miss Tine proposed to Prince Winston, but was rejected by him. And since I was the one who escorted him when he left, he seemed to be in a bad mood."

"Looks like you're not the only one who saw the face on him," Laura sighed. Now, this is going to be a problem. But at the same time, it was an advantage for Laura.

Maybe, for now, Tine wouldn't be so active amongst the nobles because of this incident. Also, this might be the right time for Laura to gather followers, as some might change their minds about Tine.

Words are just cruel overall.

"Lester, send me a list of all the nobles. Including their occupation, or even if you can find a piece of their weakness, write it all."

"I'll do it right away," Lester bowed and leaving Laura with Mary.

"Mary, prepare the writing materials," Laura commanded.

It was about time for Laura to make her move again. Even if there are so many unanswered questions right now, and it would at least benefit Laura if she starts gathering followers as soon as possible.

But it means Laura will need to start from the bottom again.

'I don't know what you are trying to do, Tine. But you made a wrong move just by making Prince Winston angry.' Laura thought amused.

"Miss Laura, I'm done preparing," Mary called and Laura nodded her head and walked back to her room.

In life, nothing will ever go well. There will be ups and downs. Making it temporary happiness. For Tine's case, she threatened Prince Winston because she liked him and needed the power to crush Laura.

However, Tine thinking that she would be able to succeed without thinking of the consequences, the situation backfired. An awful choice and probably became the last meeting for both as well.

As for Laura, it was time for her to start. To start destroying Tine slowly and to start getting her revenge. All she needs is to have the right person who could support her, then everything will be fine.