Natalia didn't hide anything from her daughter, saying casually:
"That Night believer gave it to me!"
Ayesha’s heart skipped a beat as she hurriedly followed up: "Did he say where he obtained it?"
"He snatched it from that elf!"
After saying this, Natalia sized up her daughter with a suspicious gaze; she felt her daughter’s emotional fluctuations seemed a bit off.
"Snatched it from that elf..." Ayesha repeated in a low, dazed voice.
"Mhm. He said he saw you staring at the Full Moon Bracelet, so he guessed it must be our mission item and went to snatch it."
Natalia paused here, then looked at her daughter and frowned, repeating her previous question:
"Since you've seen the Full Moon Bracelet before, why didn't I hear you mention it?"
Ayesha opened her mouth, a smile squeezed onto her small face as she forced a laugh:
"I was originally planning to tell Mama after I got the bracelet myself. Even if that Night Remnant hadn't acted, I would have been able to get it within this month."
Natalia didn't notice her daughter’s overly strained expression; her attention was drawn elsewhere. She hesitated for a moment before turning her face and saying stiffly to her daughter:
"Calling him 'Night Remnant' all the time is a bit impolite. After all, he did us such a huge favor. Next time you see him, remember to call him 'Uncle'."
Ayesha’s mind was clearly not on this conversation, and she didn't listen closely to what Natalia said. After giving a perfunctory response, she looked at her mother and asked tentatively:
"Did that Night Remnant say what happened to that elf afterward?"
"Call him Uncle!" Natalia corrected.
"Oh, right. Did that Uncle say what happened to that elf afterward?"
"No! I don't pay attention to that! What happens to that elf is none of our business," Natalia said indifferently. After speaking, she seemed to sense something and stared at her daughter:
"You seem very concerned about that elf?"
Ayesha was startled by the question and quickly defended herself:
"How could I be? Why would I care about him? It's just... he saved my life in the Domain of Sin, so I just wanted to know what happened to him after his Full Moon Bracelet was stolen. After all, he did save me."
After saying this, Ayesha actually felt some self-reproach. She truly hadn't expected that her slightly unusual focus would lead Eros into such danger. If something really happened to Eros, she was certain she would be very sad, especially since it was caused by her own carelessness.
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Natalia was somewhat surprised: "He saved you?"
Ayesha pursed her lips and hummed in affirmation. Natalia went silent for a moment and then gave a soft sigh:
"Then let's go to the inner city today to inquire about news of him!"
"Thank you, Mama," Ayesha whispered her thanks. Natalia patted Ayesha’s head.
Upon returning home, Eros immediately took a bath, changed into a fresh set of clothes, and went to the dining room. Currently, Estelle and Undine were sitting there having breakfast.
Seeing him arrive, Estelle turned to the dining room maid and instructed softly:
"Go and have the kitchen prepare another breakfast."
Once the maid left, Eros smiled and walked behind Estelle. With a flick of his wrist, a necklace appeared in his palm—it was that priceless Heart of the Ocean.
Estelle glanced at the necklace in Eros’s hand and said with a smile in her voice: "News of a theft hasn't even spread from the palace these past few days. I thought you hadn't started your operation yet?"
As Eros put the Heart of the Ocean around Estelle’s neck, he asked with a surprised tone:
"Has no news spread from the palace yet?"
Looking down at the massive sapphire resting against her fair skin, Estelle shook her head:
"I haven't received any news."
"Is that so?" Eros replied in a low voice, a flash of thoughtfulness crossing his eyes.
He quickly pushed the matter to the back of his mind and looked at Undine opposite them, smiling:
"Do you think Mama looks good wearing this necklace?"
Undine nodded vigorously: "Beautiful, very beautiful! This necklace truly matches Mama’s temperament."
Undine thought for a moment before offering her description:
"It’s like a peaceful, clear lake in the middle of a forest."
Estelle smiled: "You certainly have a sweet tongue!"
Undine giggled, then stared longingly at the Heart of the Ocean. How could Estelle not understand her daughter’s little thoughts? She immediately smiled and teased:
"You can try it on after you finish breakfast!"
Eros noticed a small detail: Estelle only said Undine could "try it on," not that she intended to give her the necklace. Noticing this, Eros couldn't help but chuckle. Truly, even Estelle couldn't escape the inherent nature of loving beauty.
Just then, the maid returned from the kitchen with a tray. Estelle inconspicuously pressed her hand against her chest, burying the highly recognizable, massive sapphire into her cleavage.
Undine’s eyes glazed over as she watched. She looked at her mother, then down at herself, and pouted, her expression somewhat dejected.
Eros sat down at the table, glanced at Undine’s dejected little face, and took a comfortable sip of the hot milk. After breakfast, Undine pulled Estelle to the room dedicated to clothes and began trying out various combinations. Eros sat nearby watching, occasionally offering his own opinions and suggestions.
An entire morning passed this way.
Before lunch, Eros found the butler and had him send a formal visiting card to Viscount Kenfield’s house, informing them that he would visit in person at two o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
After the butler left to fulfill the order, Undine blinked her large eyes and muttered:
"I’m going too!"
Eros glanced at her and curled his lip: "What are you going there for? I’m going to discuss some matters with Viscount Kenfield."
Undine froze, asking in confusion: "Aren't you going to see Sifreya?"
That’s exactly why I can't take you~ Eros grumbled internally, but outwardly he said:
"No, I’m going to ask Viscount Kenfield for advice on his experience in managing companies. You know our charitable foundation was just established; we can't just leave it sitting there, right? I heard from others that Viscount Kenfield has extensive management experience, so I thought about visiting him personally to ask for advice."
Estelle looked at Eros with a surprised expression, and Undine was also quite unexpected upon hearing this. She whispered:
"Didn't Mama arrange people to help you manage it!"
But seeing that Eros truly seemed to be going for official business, Undine didn't pester him about going together anymore. After lunch, at two o'clock in the afternoon, Annie came to visit. After all, a visiting card had been sent, so the play had to be performed in full.
After going through the normal visiting procedures, Eros stayed home to play cards with Undine and the others.