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    In just two or three minutes, Valentine, who was already panicking, was squeezed into chaos by Charles. Regardless of whether she was smart or not, after all, she was just a child who grew up in a greenhouse. She had been around the court for a long time and was used to it.  Of course, Charles, who is so sophisticated in human nature, cannot compete with him.  "Well, no matter what, you are my cousin after all. How can I watch you being in trouble?" He stopped Valentine who wanted to kneel to him, and then told the other party with a smile on his face.  "Please tell me what you need help from me and my grandfather." Valentine was still in shock, trembling like a frightened deer, but under the comfort of Charles's smile, she gradually regained her composure.  .  "Thank you, my cousin" This was the first time she used this word to call Charles, and it was obvious that she had relaxed her guard against him.  "If there is no other way, my grandfather and I really won't bother you I'm really sorry." "Since we've already done it, there's no point in apologizing, right?" Charles  Replied, "Let's face it - Valentine, you'd better finish talking to me quickly. Your father will probably kick me out soon. I have become his unwelcome guest."  Tina lowered her head, the corners of her mouth twitched slightly, as if it was difficult to speak, and finally she sighed.  "Hey, if mother is still here, how happy our family would be! Since my stepmother came, disasters have befallen me one after another" "It seems it has something to do with your stepmother?" Charles didn't move.  He asked seductively, "I've also heard that she's not very kind to you. You've suffered over the years." "It doesn't matter if I suffer alone, but my grandpamy grandpa is also suffering."  Ah! He is much worse than me, because he has become like this and can only be manipulated." Speaking of her grandfather, tears appeared in Valentine's eyes again, "My stepmother hates me.  , and hate him too." "Then why does she hate you?" Charles continued, "I understand that stepmothers hate the children of the first wife, but they don't hate your grandfather anymore!  After all, money is still to blame" Valentine smiled miserably, "After she married into my family, she gave birth to my younger brother Edward. She loved her son very much, but her family had no money and could not leave much to Edward.  Property, whenever she thinks about this, she feels very painful, and then hates me because I have property-my mother's inheritance was left to me, and my grandfather, the Marquis de Saint-Meran, had no other children, so they and his wife.  You will definitely leave your property to me after your death" "Even your grandfather doesn't intend to leave any money to your brother Edward?" Charles seemed to understand something.  "Yeah, it's really strange to say that Edward is his only grandson, but he doesn't like Edward at all, and he never gave Edward a good look before the stroke." Valentine nodded, and it was obvious that she was interested in Edward.  Grandpa's preference is somewhat secretive. "He has said in the past that his inheritance will never be given to Edward after his death. He willleave it to me" "So your stepmother hates him and hates you." Xia  I suddenly realized, "They deliberately delayed making a will for your grandfather?" "Yes, with my grandfather's status, if he was completely healthy, no one could stop him, but grandpa just happened to have a stroke God  , Why let him suffer so much!" Valentine closed her eyes in pain, "After grandpa suffered a stroke, he lost the ability to move, and everything had to go through others, and his father and stepmother took the opportunity to treat the people around grandpa.  They were all replaced, and then he no longer carried out his will. He couldn't even communicate with the outside world, let alone make a will. " "No wonderno wonder he asked my grandfather to help him make a will.  " Charles took a deep breath, and then suddenly looked at Valentine again, "So, Valentine, what do you think? Do you hope to get your grandfather's inheritance?" "How could it be!  I'm not that kind of person." Valentine opened her eyes wide, denying Charles's guess, "I I have received enough money, and the property my mother left me is enough for me to live the life I want in the future.  I just want to respect the old man's wishes Since grandpa doesn't want to leave the property to dad and Edward, then I have to help him. I am definitely not coveting grandpa's property. I told him that I can leave it to my father and Edward.  These properties were donated to veterans who were injured in the war. Grandpa was very happy that I thought so. He decided to respect my opinion and donate most of the property. " "So, you are doing a good deed without any selfishness.  Self-interested motives, to help grandpa, to help those injured veterans" Charles adjusted his sleeves in a leisurely manner, and then asked calmly, "By the way, I want to take revenge on my father and stepmother,"?  " Being stabbed like this by Charles, Valentine's face turned pale, and she glared at the boy hatefully. " People like you have such a dark and despicable mentality!  Always thinks of everyone as a bad guy!  After a moment, she vented her anger at Ciel, "Don't pretend to know me very well, okay?"  What do you know about me?  What right do you have to mock me?  Imy mother is dead, my grandfather has suffered a stroke and is paralyzed, and no one who loves me can take care of meMy father doesn't care about me, my stepmother hates me, and my only brother is also a little scoundrel who always enjoys bullying me, but in the end  They are all good people, but I am the bad one!  "Uh" Ciel was a little embarrassed to be so angry by his cousin. "Stop trying to quibble. I've seen it a long time ago. This world is cruel and indifferent. It has always turned a deaf ear to the suffering of others. Even if it is seen, it will only pretend."  You can¡¯t see that the politeness of the upper class is just a means to keep people away from you and you are such a person!  "Perhaps thinking of those sad things, she burst into tears, "When I was suppressed at home and suffered, where were you at that time?  You were eating, drinking, and having fun with your friends, and you were having a good time. But now, you are qualified to accuse me of being meanII absolutely do not accept your accusation!  " "Okay, I'm sorry.  "Looking at the tearful Valentine, Charles himself felt a little embarrassed, so he had to apologize to her and comfort her, "You have really suffered over the years.  "Yes, I have suffered every day over the years. Every day has been like torture. My stepmother suppressed me. Although she never beat me, she almost suffocated me every minute" Valentine was still crying, "Every year I  I have to see you several times, see you triumphant, become the focus of everyone, and be regarded by parents as a role model for their children, but what about me?  You probably can't remember the last time you saw me, right?  Who cares about my suffering?  No one pays attention to me, the girl in the corner, and we can only bear our suffering silently" She picked up the handkerchief, wiped her tears, then raised her head, looking at Xia Xia with stern eyes with red and swollen eyes.  "Anyway, no matter what, since I have already had a showdown with my father this time, there is no turning back. I need your help, my cousin."  " "Now that it's all been said, how can I just sit back and watch?  my cousin.  Charles smiled reluctantly to appease his cousin, "Besides, I already told your father that I was going to tell grandpa. Giving up halfway is not my style.  "    "Thank you.  Valentine was obviously relieved, and her eyes when looking at Charles softened a lot, "I know that the social rules are to use money to do things, and I will pay for it."  It's just I don't have any money on hand now. The property my mother left me is now in the custody of my father. I will have to wait until I become an adult to be able to freely use it. Now I can't pay you.  But I think my grandfather would give your family the due reward out of gratitude.  " "The remuneration is easy to talk about. We are not so greedy for money.  Charles shook his head, "That's not the problem, Valentine."  "    "What's the meaning?  "Valentina became wary again. "The fundamental question is, if you shatter your father's hopes, how should you deal with the aftermath?  You have to get rid of the oppression of your parents" "Father and stepmother.  "Valentina interrupted Charles. She obviously had a deep grudge and did not allow her stepmother to occupy this title at all. "Well, it is not easy for you to get rid of the oppression of your father and stepmother.  Charles changed his title, and then paused for a moment, "Valentine, what will you do after this?"  "This is a very real worry. The prosecutor and his wife have been deliberately trying to isolate the old man Noirtier for so long. Now that Valentine has helped her grandfather defeat her parents' plot, it is conceivable that the couple will  How angry. After the incident subsides, this anger will probably be vented on the helpless Valentine. ¡°II can endure it. I have endured it for so many years and I can¡¯t endure it for a while longer.  question.  "Valentina lowered her gaze, obviously she had already made up her mind. "No matter what they do, they won't kill me. I just have to endure it until I reach adulthood.  " "It's possible. For the sake of wealth and power, some people are willing to kill even their fathers, let alone a daughter?  Charles came closer and stared at Valentine's pale face, "Valentine, my dear cousin, you are still too naive. Don't you know what kind of situation you have got yourself into?"  "    "what do you mean?  "Being so close to Charles, Valentine was a little flustered. She wanted to push Charles away, but she didn't have enough strength. "What's my situation now?  ¡± ¡°Your grandfather¡¯sI don¡¯t know the specific amount of property, but since he has been favored by His Majesty the Emperor for two generations, he must have a lot of property, at least it must be more than one million.  "Ciel looked at each other with a smile, and there was a hint of teasing and pity in his blue eyes, "Then why do you think that after you caused more than a million losses to your father and stepmother, they would still do it?  Just a little angry?  Valentine, it may be a pity to say this, but a million can buy a lot of lives.  " Valentine trembled visibly. She understood what Charles meant. But it was difficult for her to accept it emotionally. "Noit won't" She shook her head violently, as if she wanted to  This thought shook his lovely head, "Dad wouldn't do this, II am his daughter!"  " "Well, I assume that your father is a good man and he will not do this. So, have you ever thought about another situation?  Seeing his cousin's nervous and panicked look, Charles continued calmly, "You have now become the heir to three properties, your mother's, your grandfather's, your grandpa'sand your brother Edward, what?"  nothing!  Just because of you, he has nothing. So to a mother who loves her children, what kind of existence are you?  Does she think it would be better for you to disappear from the world?  !  " Charles' questioning made Valentine immediately lose her bearings. The girl knew that he was right. Now she has become her stepmother's biggest enemy. For her stepmother, she robbed Edward of his property and repeatedly  Going against the couple. But does she want to kill herself because of this? In other words, Charles has seen Valentine's wavering, and he knows that he has disturbed the other party.  "Valentine, I was very sorry for you in the past. I didn't care about you much. I didn't know that you suffered so much. If I knew, I would definitely find a way.  Save you.  "He took out a handkerchief from his pocket and gently wiped the remaining tears on his cousin's face. "You are a smart child, with wisdom, courage, and the ability to make quick decisions. But after all, you were raised since you were a child.  I'm in purdah, so I still have some illusions about people's hearts and don't know how to be wary.  But the cruel reality is there after all. It is so obvious that we have to be careful, right?  " Then, he let out a long sigh, "My cousin, if this continues, you may really die!  I'm not saying your father and stepmother would definitely do this, but since you've already caused them over a million dollars in damage, anything really could happen.  I don't want to see such a result, and I think your grandfather is even less likely to see such a result, right?  If this battered old man saw something happen to you, would he be able to withstand it?  "After hearing Charles's sincere teachings, Valentine's eyes became more and more distracted. She dropped her shoulders feebly, obviously seeing a terrible omen. If she died in an "accident", grandpa would definitely not be able to withstand this.  "But what can I do?  Who told fate to put me in this situation" After a moment, she could only smile miserably, confused and lost, "I can only wait quietly for God's judgment on me. I hope He can take pity on me and grandpa.  , if fate must make me die miserably, then at least I can go to heaven to see my mother early, and I can accept it.  " "No, no, no!  Come on, Valentine!  " Charles raised his voice slightly and grabbed his cousin's shoulders again, "You are still so young, how can you want to die casually?  Is your mother willing to see her favorite child die young?  No, even for your mother and grandfather, you should live, and live happily.  As your cousin, one of your few relatives, I will help you.  "    "help me?  "Valentina looked at Charles in surprise, wondering why he suddenly said that. "Yes, of course I want to help you.  Although I knew you had an unfortunate life before, it was a family matter of yours. I had no way to intervene and could only watch sadly But now the situation is very critical, and you may be in danger of your life. In this case  How could I stand idly by?  !  Charles looked at his cousin with enthusiasm, "For the sake of my dead aunt, I will protect you, and I will never let you die by despicable hands!"  "Under the setting sun, the blond young man looked so determined that even his eyes seemed to be shining with light. Valentine looked blankly at her cousin who was close at hand, and her face suddenly turned red. In her parents' presence,  Under the indifferent and tyrannical confinement, she has been living a secluded life, and the onlyHer considerate grandfather had also suffered a stroke and was paralyzed a long time ago. Perhaps no one had spoken so enthusiastically about protecting her in many years.  The emotional impact caused blood to rush to her head, almost making her dizzy.  This is her cousin who is so loved and admired by people, and he is so handsome!  "Thank you thank you! Then I what should I do?" she asked in a trembling voice, almost out of tune.  ¡°Valentine, it¡¯s time you obey me now.  Seeing the dizzy look on the girl's face, Ciel came to a conclusion in his mind.     very good.  "It's very simple. You can send me notes regularly and tell me about your family's situation and the changes in your father's and stepmother's attitudes toward you." In order to make the girl lower her guard, Charles showed his most cordial smile.  , "This way I can protect you before danger comes." "But how should I give it to you?" Valentine asked again - inadvertently confirming that she had planned to do as Charles said.  "You should know this well -" Charles asked, "your grandfather has been at home for so many years, doesn't he have a few loyal servants? Even if he is isolated now, there will always be people who sympathize with him, otherwise  If so - how could you possibly know my arrival and then perform that drama in front of me? " "I can't hide anything from you" Valentine was stunned, and then smiled bitterly, "You you  It's so powerful, it's scary. " "Don't be afraid, I'm protecting you. I protected you once today, and I will continue to protect you in the future. After all, you are my cousin, and like me you lost it early like me.  "My mother." Charles replied emotionally, "Looking at you, I remember how helpless I was when I lost my mother! Fortunately, I have my grandfather to protect me and grow up."  Thinking of this, I sympathize with you. Your grandfather can't protect you. If we don't take action, what will you do? I can't just watch you in danger. Even if it may offend your father, I will do something.  What, believe me!" "Hmm Well!" When Charles said that she and she were both orphans, Valentine was completely moved. The similar backgrounds of the two people made her suddenly feel that they were orphans.  So close.  She also felt for the first time that her life, and even her life, had a solid support.  She has lived with her father and stepmother for so many years, and even though she refuses to admit it, she still has an extreme fear of them in her heart.  ¡°But if Marshal Treville¡¯s grandfather and grandson are willing to protect her, then what else is there to be afraid of?  "I will try my best to write you a report on time." Valentine looked away, not daring to look at her cousin. "If this kind of report is interrupted at any time, it means something serious has happened. Please come and help."  Me and grandpa." "Yeah! Smart!" Charles nodded heavily.  "Okay I've been talking for so long, it's time for me to go back." Valentine's words were full of gratitude, "I will never forget your help to me." After saying that, she immediately turned around  , resolutely walked back to the mansion, but his steps were much lighter than before.  Ciel kept standing there, looking at the back of the figure in the white dress.  Wow, I didn¡¯t expect things to go so smoothly!  He himself couldn¡¯t believe that he, who was worrying about how to break into the Villefort house, found a perfect spy within a few hours of arriving at the house.  ¡°It is so lucky for the Villefort family to have such a chess piece!  He couldn¡¯t help but give himself a thumbs up in his heart.  Although it may be a bit excessive to intimidate and deceive a pure and kind-hearted girl like this But at least I can save her life, right?  Ciel smiled and comforted himself in his heart.
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