This Time, To The Believed Path
Contribution

“I need a partner who can help me prosper Grandall. I hope you don't take it too much in heart, but I don't have a choice anymore.”

Those words seemed to be a hammering knock to Leana's relationship with Forde that could not continue any further from their current position.

Leana herself knew her limits and without wanting to know more deeply, it all just ended.

Leana can only accept the reality and destiny that is open to her without caring for her own opinion as if swept away by the waves. Now he knows that his choice is a mistake that he must correct.

She will not be silent and will begin to contribute as her husband wishes. Although this is one of the necessary steps in improving their relationship, Leana knows that it is not enough.

It is not enough to just repair the relationship with her husband. He also has to repair his relationship with the residents of the Grandall residence and Leana will start from a shutter that he can reach.

As Leana entered the study, there was Albert sitting on the sofa and focusing on the documents at the table.

With red hair, the man in his mid-30s who looks calm like a butler in general, quietly has a strict attitude but can quickly adapt to the surrounding environment.

Albert is a butler who has been doing his job since the Grandall family was formed.

Gaining her trust is a great first step to Leana's plan.

As a butler or right-hand marquis, he can be regarded as a genius who is almost perfect in his work.

Albert himself was a believer with concrete evidence compared to promises and that's what Leana will do now.

Just as Leana wanted to open her mouth, the new Albert realized his presence was startled and immediately stood up.

“N-mrs Leana! What do you need here? Is there anything I need to help you with?”

Albert began to stammer at Leana who they were currently familiar with not usually coming out of the room room. His hand that was holding the document looked slightly trembling.

Leana could not blame her reaction.

‘It feels strange to be called a mistress..’

Leana is the Marchioness Grandall, wife of a Marques. It means she is the mistress of the Grandall house despite her young age.

’I know it's just a formality, but just hearing it makes me feel older.’

Leana smiled gently at Albert who was still panicking and tried to calm him down.

“Calm Albert. I'm here to help you.”

“Oh help me, yes..”

Silence then greeted them. Albert processed Leana's words before finally slightly shouting.

“HAH?! WHAT, sorry, help me?!”

“Albert please calm down.”

Leana was a little surprised by Albert's response. He did not expect that the reaction he got would be like that.

“Iya I am calm—no I am not calm! Why suddenly you want to help me?”

Albert was overwhelmed by Leana's sudden statement. It's very muddy. Leana sighed. What he had to do to calm Albert.

“Albert, listen to me. I'm really serious about helping take care of this house from now on.”

“Mrs...!”

“But I still don't know much about Grandall's management. That's why I need your guidance. Please believe me.”

“No, I'm glad the madam wants to help, but..” Albert said doubtfully.

Albert was silent and thought hard. Without waiting any longer he walked straight to the desk filled with piles of document papers behind Albert. Albert panicked.

“Ah, Mistress..!”

“One more time, calm down Albert. I seriously wanted to help with the housework and especially I stayed in the room not just to waste time. I also try to learn a lot. So what I need now is guidance from you, Albert.”

“…!”

Albert was stunned but soon fell back into doubt. After a while he finally clenched his hands as if rounding his resolve.

Albert immediately tidied up the documents on the guest table and retrieved some of the documents before finally walking over to Leana's side to give her directions.

“Alright, I will try to help you.”

“Thank you Albert.”

The two began to take care of the pile of documents that should have been checked by the Marquis Grandall after his mission.

At the same time, Leana used a little of her knowledge from the modern world in working on the document.

***

“Ti, impossible... this...!”.

Albert's hands trembled holding onto the documents Leana was working on while Leana herself only smiled as she watched Albert's reaction.

Albert immediately looked at Leana with a twinkle.

“Mrs! Are you a genius?! How can this document look so beautiful and easy to understand in my eyes?!”

“To be able to complete all these documents in a day... ugh.. this is a dream that is granted..”.

“fufu, how's Albert? Do you believe in my abilities?”

For the first time he saw Albert so happy in his life. It seemed like Leana's abilities were highly qualified given by Albert.

“Iya! I strongly believe! If you don't mind please help me from now on!”

“Take it easy, I do plan to help from now on.” Leana nodded in agreement.

“Thank you very much Madam!”

“Then I will bring you snacks and tea!” and Albert went away crying.

Left alone in silence, Leana stared at her fingers and glanced at the blank paper and pen tucked neatly beside her.

If not for his strict work in the modern world, maybe the word ‘jenius’ would never have been dedicated to him.

Although she did not find what people call ‘functions for herself’ but her life as Riana was an ordinary life without flaws.

Despite many obstacles, all that seems to exist so that Riana can forget the figure of Leana.

Every second, if not for the challenges of living in the modern world, the figure of Leana would be dazed in his mind every time.

Trying to get used to taking time for yourself is a challenge.

Her speed at work was driven by a willingness to forget Leana. Then what now drives her now is Leana?

He grabbed a pen and paper and began writing his plan forward. What should he do now.

What he needs in the future. The question kept spinning non-stop as if to remind him.

There are three main points in Leana's previous life: her divorce with Marquis Forde Grandall, Duke Leon's grand plans, and also the shadow army of Grand Duke Volfelance.

Leana recalled the background of her husband, Marquis Forde Grandall.

Based on the additional information he got from the novel book he read, Forde originally came from the Baron Dianas family who were the early holders of the Purple Chain Pillar.

But after both of his parents died in an accident, his uncle Terron Dianas took power over the Dianas family and soon after Forde was reported missing.

Forde was discovered by the emperor's mercenaries by the time he was 10 years old and was treated as one of their soldiers until the age of 15 at the time his abilities were revealed to the public.

Forde was given the title of Marquis and by his request he established the Grandall clan.

As a new noble, many other nobles tried to take advantage of him but Forde was always firm and not incited, except on one topic, Baron Dianas.

Some factions offer Forde help to avenge Baron Terron, his uncle.

Forde agreed to this and within two years, he managed to avenge his uncle but not by bringing down the Dianas family but by taking possession of the title Purple Chain.

The transfer of ownership was successful by taking advantage of the fact that Forde was the direct heir of the late Baron Dianas, his father, Rettour Dianas.

But the trouble didn't stop there. Some factions again tried to control Grandall by utilizing their relationship history.

One of their efforts was the marriage between Leana Wordlock and Forde Grandall.

After three years of their marriage, Forde will divorce Leana.

From Leana's side, the reason for her divorce was because Leana Wordlock was not suitable as a companion of the Marquis who could help her guard the Grandall residence during her departure in her mission.

But Forde has a hidden reason for divorcing Leana. One reason was due to pressure from several factions that cornered both Forde and Leana. This fact is known by Riana when reading the mysterious novel.

Leana stopped the pen that had been moving then looked at the words and graffiti on the paper before her. Leana sighed.

“Mistress, it's time for dinner. Do I want to bring it?”

His gaze was turned to Albert who was standing at the door of the study. He turned to the window and realized that the sky had turned dark.

“Ah, is it this late? Haha..”

‘By the time I was planning to eat in the dining room.’ Leana pinched the area between her eyebrows. ‘But even if I eat there, I will only be alone.’

Leana sighed again and the confused Albert asked again. “Mistress?”

“For today, please bring dinner to my room. But unless there is something that cannot be avoided, from tomorrow I will eat in the dining room.” Leana.

“Understanding.”

“And, Albert.”

“Iya, mistress?”

“Sorry to have you working alone all this time..”.

Albert was stunned but immediately replied with a smile.

“No need to think about, madam. This is already my duty as a butler and the right hand man of Mr. Forde.”

Albert left the room.