Eagle’s Glory

"May I have the opportunity to taste the same joy of victory as you."

"Of course, Madam." Edmond Dantès immediately agreed with Alice, "The victory we pursue is ultimately for His Majesty's cause, so we must succeed, and His Majesty is very happy to share his joy with us. ."

Next, the two chatted about some light topics, while Alice was distracted all the time, listening to the singing coming from outside.

She admitted that Mademoiselle Eugenie's singing voice was very good, and it was obvious that she had practiced hard. However, the more she knew this, the more she felt sad for her.

Her own biological father absconded with the money, and his life or death is uncertain at the moment, and he may not have the chance to meet again in this life. So what will become of Miss Eugenie's future? Even if she doesn't have to bear the debt caused by her father, she will still have to bear the reputation of "the daughter of a liar" for the rest of her life, and will be cursed by those depositors who have suffered heavy losses.

Life once gave her everything that was glorious, but it has been ruthlessly taken away from her. She has been trampled into the mud and endured disasters that she should not have to endure.

Did she do something wrong? Nothing was done wrong, but there is no right or wrong in this ruthless society, only winning and losing. If you win, you are right and you can do whatever you want; if you lose, you are wrong, and you are destined to be doomed.

It had only been a few dozen minutes since she came to visit the (original) Tanglar residence, but the world had already taught her a vivid and cold lesson.

The most uncomfortable thing is that Eugenie's current fate is considered "lucky". If she had been more unlucky, it would be unimaginable what her future would be like.

Just because she had a daughter, seeing these facts made her feel even more uncomfortable.

"Miss Eugenie must be tired after singing for so long, right? How about letting her rest?" So she took the initiative to suggest to Edmund, "I haven't seen her for a long time, and since I'm here to visit today, I also want to Look at what she looks like now.”

Of course Edmund would not object to this request. "Of course, ma'am."

Then, he interrupted the conversation between the two people, walked out of the reception room, and then came to the room where Eugenie practiced her vocal music, and brought her to Alice.

Alice looked at Mademoiselle Eugenie carefully and found that she was not in good spirits, but she looked pretty good. Judging from her clothes, she did not suffer from daily life. It seemed that the Count of Monte Cristo had taken in the mother and father. The female queen is indeed nice to them.

And standing in front of Alice,

Eugenie was extremely hesitant. She was originally an introvert, and at this time she was at her most fragile and sensitive. Being looked at by a stranger naturally made her unhappy.

Since her marriage, Alice and the Danglars family have stopped contacting each other, so of course the young Eugenie has no impression of Alice.

"Poor child." After a moment, Alice sighed, "We haven't seen each other for a long time. You definitely don't know me, but please allow me to express my sympathy for your experience. If you have anything in the future, you can ask me , I will try my best to help you within my ability."

Eugenie was a little confused by Alice's words, but she could still feel the kindness shown by the other party, so she nodded and thanked Alice.

"Thank you, ma'am."

"I'm sorry, I didn't prepare a gift in a hurry. I'll prepare one for you later." Alice continued to look at Eugenie with a pleasant look, and then said with a smile, "To tell you the truth, I also have a daughter, who is just now She is more than one year old, and she is very cute... If there is a chance in the future, I would like to let you get to know her. Your singing voice is so beautiful, and I am afraid it can also bring some artistic influence to my daughter..."

Eugenie was still more surprised.

Naturally, she also has some children of the same age, but since the family's decline, everyone has been afraid of her as a sinner's daughter, so she basically stays at home and refuses to go out. At this time, she did not expect that there is a noble lady who is willing to Take the initiative to show that you can accept her as your daughter's friend.

In the current environment, this is simply unimaginable.

She was at a loss for a moment, and even forgot to say thank you, and just nodded heavily.

Alice continued to look at Eugenie a few times, then thoughtfully, and after a moment, she turned to look at Edmund again.

"Mr. Count, can I talk to Lady Emily for a few more words?"

"You are a guest, and you are completely free here. You can see whoever you want." Edmund quickly replied, "Besides, I have no right to restrict Lady Emily's freedom. She can also see whoever she wants here." Who can I meet?”

"That's what I said, but at this moment, who here dares to disobey your will?" Alice sighed, "Both of them are very careful, lest they offend you."

Edmund suddenly looked embarrassed.

But he was a little aggrieved. He clearly paid for Emily to pay off her creditors, bought a mansion for them to live in, and maintained their lives. Why did he seem to feel guilty... …

Wait, if they hadn't done anything wrong in the first place, they wouldn't have needed a "benefactor" to save them, right?

Wait a minute, I have been tortured to the point of ruining my family, wouldn't it be natural to take revenge on Tanglar? He couldn't blame himself for causing trouble to his family. Could it be that Tanglar was ever soft on his family?

All kinds of grievances were entangled, making Edmond Dantès not sure whether he was right or wrong. In the end, his answer to Alice was only a sigh. "As long as they are willing to stay here for one day, I will take care of them for one day."

"So you consider them family?" Alice asked.

family?

Edmund was confused again. This shining word was a bit too luxurious for him now.

"I don't know, but every time I come here and hear her singing, I feel very happy and comfortable." After pondering for a moment, he answered frankly.

Then, he looked at Eugenie, who was silent beside him, "Miss Eugenie will also have a bright future, and I will try my best to pave the way for her."

There were a few tears in the corners of Eugenie's eyes, and she was obviously very moved by the earl's words.

"I understand." Alice stared at this scene, and then nodded slightly.

Then she got up and left the room.

At this time, Mrs. Emily was resting in the living room. Although it was very comfortable to sit on the soft sofa, she was still in a very bad mood as the road ahead was uncertain.

She knew that she was in a dangerous situation, and her attempts to escape were repeatedly blocked. She could only live one day at a time, but the anxiety of getting older was always with her. The suffering was naturally extremely uncomfortable, but she did not dare to show it on her face. I could only try my best to cover it up, which only increased the psychological pressure.

While she was deep in thought, Alice quietly walked up to her and sat down as well.

"Alice?" Emily finally noticed her arrival.

"Mrs. Emily, I have something to ask you." Alice looked at the other party gently, and then whispered.

"What do you want to ask?" Emily was a little confused.

"You...what are your plans for the future?" Alice asked.

"Plan...?" Emily was confused at first, and then couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, "Now that we've reached this point, what else can I plan? I have nothing, and the place I live in doesn't belong to me. "Although I still have some jewelry in the box, it won't be enough to cover my expenses for a long time after being pawned... Dear Mrs. Alice, I have nothing."

"I know you are in a difficult situation, but in any case, the worst has not happened yet, right? At least you still have a place to stay -" Alice continued to look at Madam, and then comforted her, "You still have a place to stay?" There is hope.”

"Hope? What do you mean?" Emily asked.

"I'm afraid I don't need to say it. You have already seen it and are doing it, haven't you?" Alice smiled slightly, "When you were in front of the count just now, the look in your eyes was completely in front of the head of the family. Look, I have to say, you are very charming."

Although Alice's words seemed to be a compliment, Emily felt very ashamed and angry.

After all, she was still theoretically "Mrs. Danglars" at the moment, but she had to flatter other men, cater to them cautiously, and even fall into the eyes of outsiders...

"Are you here to laugh at me?" Her long-suppressed resentment and anger completely broke down the dam of reason at this moment and then burst out, "Yes... I don't deny it, I was seducing that guy, so you Are you satisfied? This is the verdict given to me by fate. I can only accept it silently. I am a shameless woman, I admit it!"

After venting in a way that was almost self-destructive, she looked at Alice angrily, "Madam, I wish you better luck than me, and don't make the same mistakes I made. Otherwise, if your family is unlucky, I'm afraid you will end up in the future. It’s almost the same as me!”

These vicious sarcasms were like a breeze blowing on Alice's face. She just listened quietly, unmoved.

"Madam, you don't have to be so excited, because I didn't mean to ridicule you. I can understand what you did. What's there to laugh at when a person falls to this point and wants to find a way to save himself? It's that incompetent and shameless person. Tangglars has tricked you, so what obligation do you have to keep your chastity for him? You did nothing wrong——"

Emily was stunned. She didn't expect that she would get such an answer.

"Then...what do you mean?" After a moment, she asked confusedly.

"What I mean is that your idea is very good. Mr. Earl is the best support you can find now." Alice leaned forward slightly and got closer to the other party. "Madam, if you don't mind, you can tell me that you How far has it progressed with him now?"

Emily felt even more confused, almost wondering if the other person was crazy.

It stands to reason that according to the tacit rules of pleasure among ladies, no one dares to ask about the other's romantic affairs, and Alice must have understood this.

"Madam, at your current stage, do you still need to care so much? So what if you tell me?" Alice sighed with a wry smile, "If you really get what you want, I would be willing to applaud you."

"That will disappoint you." Emily replied gloomily, "I have made no progress. He doesn't seem to be interested in me."

"That's it." Alice nodded, not surprised by this. "However, you don't have to be discouraged. It's not that you are unattractive, but because Mr. Earl is burdened with too many things. His heart has actually been closed for too long, and it is difficult to treat others as family for a while... But as long as you work hard... , no matter how hard the ice is, it has a chance to melt, and besides, I will also help you."

"Help me?" Emily was even more surprised.

Surprise was followed by suspicion, "Why?"

"I want to say that I couldn't bear the tragic end of your daughter's helplessness and wanted to help her get rid of the dirty surname Tanglar and change it to a more noble one. You won't believe it." Si smiled bitterly and replied, "Actually, part of me does think so, but for another part, I feel that if I do this, both you and the earl will be grateful to me and receive your favor. And from my point of view, You are indeed a good match. Even if it cannot be called a good match, at least you can get what you need-"

Seeing Emily's half-understanding expression, Alice explained in a low voice, "I can't reveal too much to you now, but I can tell you - although he is not a rich man or a foreign prince, he will be He definitely has a bright future, but he still has to face too many open and secret attacks. Some people hate him and some want to overthrow him. At this time, if a noble lady can guide him and lead him through the labyrinth of Paris, It’s always a good thing. And you also have a good home, isn’t that good?”

Alice knew in her heart that the count was actually the culprit who had brought their mother and daughter to such a state.

But what can I do if I tell them? Will it improve their current situation? impossible.

What can they do? To break with this enemy, the count? Then they have to leave here, but where can they go? If you go to live under someone else's roof, your situation will only get worse - but not everyone is as "sympathetic" as the earl.

If they don't break up and continue to live in such a muddle, then every time they face the count, the 'truth' will become a thorn in their hearts, making them miserable, and they have to endure the pain and continue to flatter and please their enemies. It is simply a kind of torture. .

Therefore, regardless of whether she was on the side of the Earl, a comrade, or on the side of mother and daughter, Alice felt that revealing the truth was not a good idea.

She thought about it and finally felt that the best compensation was for the Count to completely replace Tanglar and become the real head of the family. Wouldn't this be the best of both worlds? And Alice herself can also influence the future family.

"You are very thoughtful..." After a moment of silence, Emily chuckled, "But if he really has a bright future, why does he need a wife who has been married twice?"

"Some people will care about such trivial matters, but some people will not. If you can give him the feeling of family, then you are a family member, and he will not care about insignificant things. He enjoys your thoughtfulness and likes your daughter very much. It’s that simple.” Alice disagreed, “The Earl is a man capable of great things.”

Emily thought silently, carefully weighing Alice's proposal.

From a standpoint, she seems to have no better choice now - anyway, if she falls to this point, she will make money no matter what she does.

"Then do you believe so much that I will repay your kindness?" After a moment, she asked again.

"You will definitely..." Alice smiled, and then replied softly to Emily, "Madam, you definitely don't want him to know the secrets of your past, right? In that case, your last hope will be gone."

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