Especially at this critical moment, Selena couldn't afford to make any mistakes.
...
Selena returned to her study, picked up a pen, and spread out a piece of paper on the table, marking all of Capital's forces on it. Then, she divided them and listed all the possible scenarios that the Turner Family might encounter in three days.
She worked tirelessly until dawn and fell asleep on the table.
In the middle of the night, Osvaldo walked in silently from outside the door, gazing at the girl's beautiful side face for a moment before picking her up and carrying her back to her bedroom.
As the day for the re-election of the dean of the institute approached, the situation in Capital became increasingly tense.
Selena spent two days arranging everything and was then driven out to relax by the people in the castle who protested against her.
In early summer, the lotus flowers in the suburbs were in full bloom.
Selena sat in the pavilion, took a sip of tea brought by Leia, and finally relaxed after all the long work.
After coming back to her senses from the long work, Selena remembered the man she hadn't seen in two days and asked Leia beside her, "What has the young master been up to lately?"
She had been busy with the affairs of the institute these days, but Osvaldo seemed to be even busier than she was.
She could feel that he came back every night, but every time she opened her eyes, she couldn't see him.
Leia shook her head, "I don't know where the young master went, but Mr. Jordan said earlier that the young master has some urgent matters to attend to, but there's no danger, Madam Selena, don't worry."
Selena was relieved and was about to say something, but she suddenly saw Hattie walking towards her with her hands behind her back.
Selena beckoned her over and saw her frowning, so she asked, "What's wrong, Hattie?"
Hattie looked apologetic as she looked at her, "Selena, I'm sorry, I..."
Selena was about to ask for the reason, but she lifted her head and saw the person walking behind Hattie, instantly understanding why the girl was apologizing.
Selena comforted Hattie and said to Leia, "Leia, take Hattie inside and give her something to eat."
Leia looked at the person who followed Hattie with an unpleasant expression, but she didn't dare to disobey Selena's command and led Hattie away.
The pavilion quieted down.
Selena raised her hand and pointed to the chair opposite her, her tone indifferent without any ripples, "Sit."
Maddox held his cane, gazing at the girl in front of him.
Her appearance resembled Nevaeh's in every way except for the girl's eyes, which were much colder than Nevaeh's, showing a true stranger's gaze.
An ordinary girl who did not rise to greet her elders and made such rude moves would certainly be considered ill-bred.
But Selena, whether in her actions or in her gaze, was too natural, as if she was born to look down on anyone in such a posture.
Maddox sat down where Selena had designated.
Selena picked up the tea on the table, calmly sipping it while waiting for Maddox to state the purpose of his visit.
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