Edmund couldn't help but frowned when he saw his wife's rosy look.
He has seen enough of the world, and of course he will not be obsessed with a few tears from a noble lady, but for him, this kind of extraneous thing is really annoying.
Logically speaking, the wife has nothing to do with him, and even if she does become a "joint and several guarantor", he will not lose a penny.
However, he knew that this noble lady was originally from a poor aristocratic family, so she had no dowry and had no choice but to marry the upstart Tanglar - that is to say, she had no money at all, and with Tanglar's reputation She won't be given much money for her character.
Therefore, she would definitely not be able to pay back the money that Duke Nordlyen wanted to get back.
So what fate will she face next?
it goes without saying.
To be fair, Edmond Dantès did not want this kind of thing to happen in front of him. After all, this lady had no enmity with him. It would be a pity to end up in that situation.
So, he nodded slightly, and then gently patted the lady's jade arm holding him with his hand to comfort the other party.
"Madam, you are not responsible for this. Legally speaking, your husband's debt has nothing to do with you." He comforted his wife in a low voice.
His words immediately ignited hope in the lady's originally gloomy eyes - because, although she did not know this foreign count, the person who could lend Tanglar a large sum of money must also be a rich man. Lao, that means... he might be able to pull himself out of the sea of suffering.
Perhaps feeling the subtle atmosphere, the housekeeper immediately became energetic and said, "Her husband ran away with the Duke's money. Of course she has to take responsibility!"
Edmond Dantès glanced at the butler, and then replied coldly, "I will give you two hundred thousand to help this lady solve all her debt problems. Then you go, and never let me see you here." - Don’t forget, this is my home now! I won’t allow unwanted guests to stay here!”
The more he said this, the more energetic the butler naturally became.
He didn't necessarily want to be in trouble with his wife, but he thought that since this rich old man was willing to pay 200,000, why couldn't he pay more?
The Duke was so anxious that he was burning inside, and they were naturally silent. If they could save the Duke a little more loss, at least he would be able to keep his current job.
"Two hundred thousand is too little...my master invested in Tanglar..."
"I don't want to hear it! Don't bargain with me, either leave with 200,000 yuan, or get out of here!" Edmond Dantes interrupted him impatiently, "If you don't agree to this price, Then we don’t need to talk about it. If we go to court, how much money can you ask this lady to pay?”
The steward hesitated, then looked at the count suspiciously.
"Are you serious?"
Edmond Dantès didn't bother to say anything more, but glanced at the lawyer next to him. Naturally, the highly paid lawyer understood the situation and left the hall with the butler to settle the accounts.
One vote reached 500,000, but within two days the price was reduced by nearly half. Edmond Dantès was heartbroken. Anyway, he was only using the Duke's money to "honor" the Duke.
"Madam, are you okay?" He let go of his hand, and then asked the lady in front of him kindly.
"I'm fine...Sir." The lady was in shock, with fear still remaining on her expression, but her complexion was much better than before, "Thank you...Thank you for saving me! Without you, God knows what I would have done..."
"It's okay, it's just a little effort." Edmond Dantès shook his head indifferently. "Anyone who sees the scene just now will feel a sense of indignation."
"It's a small effort for you, but it's a huge favor for me..." Madam smiled reluctantly, then raised her watery gray-blue eyes to look at Edmund, "Well, now The world's people's hearts have long been corrupted. Seeing that I have ended up like this, those who used to be in favor of me have already disappeared. They are afraid that it is too late to hide from me. How can anyone express any sense of righteous indignation? Fortunately, you are here Good-hearted people help those in need, and God has not abandoned the world after all.”
After she finished speaking, she put her fingers to her ears and smoothed her messy hair.
This little coquettish move was as instinctive to her and she didn't even need to practice.
"It's okay now. I think the Duke has no reason to embarrass you anymore after taking the money - what are your plans next?" Edmund asked.
What's the plan?
Mrs. Emily Danglars did not answer for a moment.
Of course, this was not because she had no plans in mind - when Tanglar was in deep crisis, as her pillow partner, she had already seen that her husband might not be able to survive this crisis; so she was already planning her next steps in her mind. way out.
It's impossible to ask that old lover for help - that guy is a sanctimonious hypocrite and will never save himself.
And it is impossible to just retire and be content with a life of poverty - she has been accustomed to a life of fine clothes and fine food since she was a child. For her, if she can no longer live like this, it will be more uncomfortable than the death penalty!
So the only way out she could think of was to rely on the hue she still possessed to find a new "reliance" for herself.
But there are also big obstacles to achieving this goal - she has had two husbands so far, and both husbands ended miserably. Those rich old people who have been in the upper class for many years must have heard about it. The sound of wind will inevitably be a bit daunting.
In addition, Tanglar has disappeared now, but she is still alive after all, so she is still Mrs. Tanglar in name. If she wants to dissolve this marriage, it will take a lot of time to go through the procedures - which will also affect her reputation.
So it’s not that easy to find a new “meal ticket”.
But she quickly thought - wouldn't the foreign count in front of her be a very ideal partner?
At first glance, he looked very rich. He just casually threw out two hundred thousand to get himself out of trouble - she never thought that the reason why the earl was so wealthy was just because the wool came from the sheep.
Secondly, he is a foreigner and has not integrated into the upper class society. Naturally, he is not aware of the negative rumors surrounding him, so it is easier for him to manipulate him.
When she thought of this, her eyes lit up.
She couldn't help but glance at the count again and looked at him carefully.
The other party's clothes are low-key but expensive, and his behavior and speech are aristocratic. He is not angry and has no authority. He can calm down the Duke's butler just now. He is tall and handsome, and from his tight attire, it can be seen that he is Tight muscles.
What's more, foreign nobles are also nobles. If I get together with him, maybe I can move around in the upper class as a noble?
Wouldn't that be ideal... the lady thought to herself.
Although it would be rash to treat the other person as prey on the first day they met, she was now desperate and had no room to choose.
Since she could endure the disgust in her heart and sleep with Danglars, sleeping with a foreign count would not bring any psychological pressure to her.
As soon as she thought of this, Emily Danglars made a decision immediately.
But the more she wanted to catch the other person in her hand, the more she acted pitifully and tenderly, because she noticed that this adult seemed to like this.
"Sir... you must be well aware of my current situation. It can be said that I am at the end of my rope. What else do I have planned?" As she spoke, she took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears. "What else do you think I can do? ?”
Edmond Dantès is also very concerned about this issue.
He thought about adopting Tanglar's daughter, but he never thought about how to place a noble lady.
"Do you have any relatives you can seek refuge with?" he asked.
When she mentioned this, the lady seemed even more sad, and her tears kept flowing.
"How do I have any relatives? My parents died young, and other relatives stopped contacting me because I married Tanglar. Now that I'm in such a state of poverty, they must avoid me even more... God, why? You want to give me such a fate?! Do I have no choice but to die?"
As she spoke, she seemed to be exhausted mentally and physically, and could no longer stand still. She staggered and almost fell, but Edmond Dantès quickly reached out to support her, and she fell directly into the count's arms. She also deliberately pretended to accidentally rub her towering chest against the Earl's chest, in order to make the other party feel her "strength".
"God...what should I do..." She was coquettishly crying helplessly, trying her best to arouse the other person's protective desire.
Edmond Dantès was in embarrassment. He wanted to push his wife away, but he couldn't bear it.
In terms of personal aesthetics, he obviously prefers dignified and reserved women like Mercedes and Alice, and is not interested in charming ladies like Lady Emily, but he is a normal man after all. It was impossible for him to remain unmoved when the beautiful lady was struggling in his arms and begging for help.
Alas, I have already helped anyway, so I might as well help to the end.
"Madam, actually you don't have to be so desperate. Well, if you have nowhere to go for the time being, you can stay here temporarily - anyway, I'm usually very busy and won't disturb you."
Okay, there’s a play! Madam was secretly happy in her heart, but she still pretended to be hesitant on the surface.
"Thank you for your kindness, but...but how can I feel at ease living under someone else's roof? And...and now my hands are empty, and I can't pay the rent with you..."
"As for the rent, you can pay it first." Edmond Dantès quickly replied, "I am not short of this income. Since you are tight on money, you can stay here temporarily until you find another way out, and then you can move out. Not too late."
Any other way out? You are the 'other way out'.
Emily, who was still in the count's arms, slowly raised her head and looked at the count with admiring eyes, "Earl, you are really a savior sent by God... You saved my life! From now on From now on, I will be endlessly grateful to you. No matter what you ask me to do, I will do it..."
Emily's exclamation was a result of her more than ten years of having sex, and it could be described as a charming and seductive expression. There was no doubt that as long as Edmund hooked up with her, the two of them could go to Tangela right away. My bedroom discusses life.
According to the routine of the entertainment scene, Emily would have been more reserved, so as not to make the man feel that she was easy to succeed, but at this time, Emily was running out of money and just wanted to find a meal ticket as soon as possible, so she didn't care about playing that kind of noble lady. the trick.
"It's okay, you don't have to say it so seriously, madam, I said, it's just a little effort." It's just that the concubine is intentional and ruthless, so Edmond Dantès just gently pushed the madam away.
Just when the lady was disappointed, the count spoke again, "Can you take me to see your daughter?"
"You want to see Eugenie?" Madam was a little surprised.
The charming lady is right next to her and wants everything she wants, but in the end he wants to see a child. What does this mean? For a moment she couldn't figure it out.
"I forgot to tell you..." Edmond Dantès finally got the chance, and he calmly took out a piece of paper from his bag, "Your husband gave me a handwritten letter before he fled. , saying that they wanted to transfer custody to me and ask me to take care of Mademoiselle Eugenie. Although I was surprised, as an educated nobleman, I felt that I could not refuse a father’s last begging..."
Emily took the letter blankly. She had been married to Danglars for more than ten years. Of course, she could tell at a glance that it was her husband's handwriting. Obviously before fleeing, her husband not only mortgaged the mansion to the count, but also his daughter. It was also given to him.
But why did the earl accept custody?
She didn't quite believe that the count was really so righteous, but she suddenly shuddered.
It is said that some people just like to play with children, and the younger they are, the more enthusiastic they are... He was so unmoved by me just now. Does he really have this kind of hobby?
She looked at the count and felt a little scared.
"What's wrong with you?" Edmond Dantès was a little confused. "Is she not at home now?"
Emily hesitated for a moment, then changed her mind.
Just now, the count had given him two hundred thousand francs to save him. Even if he bought Eugenie directly with him, he would still be willing to give him the money. After all, at the moment, Eugenie is just a lull in her future life, and she can't stay with him. It makes little sense.
Moreover, if he really has such a hobby, then if he is allowed to marry his daughter, then he will become the earl's mother-in-law and can also be supported by the earl. Wouldn't it relieve his biggest worry?
When she thought of this, her original hesitation and fear suddenly disappeared.
"Please come with me...I will take you to see her."
Then, she took the count with her to her daughter Eugenie's piano room.
At this time, Eugenie was sitting by the piano looking out the window. The turmoil outside seemed to have little impact on her.
However, the tutor who would have accompanied her has disappeared at this time, which is enough to prove that her current situation is very different from the past.
"Eugenie!" Lady Emily walked up to her daughter, and then called her gently in her ear, "This count is our great benefactor, and we will have to rely on him to live in the future. Quickly salute him!" "
Although Eugenie was surprised, she did not dare not listen to her mother's advice, so she stood up and saluted Edmond Dantès to thank him.
The respectful look of mother and daughter was completely different from the arrogant look they had when they caught a glimpse of each other in the carriage.
Just when Edmund was feeling sad, Emily suddenly smiled and asked him, "Sir, Eugenie's singing is very beautiful. Do you want to appreciate it?"
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