Chapter 253
I sent Canella and her thug friends off to the main estate.
Only then did the commotion finally settle down.
Naturally, the interviewees were in shock.
Once they left, it was obvious what kind of rumors would start spreading.
‘Serves her right.’
While everyone was still reeling from what had just happened, I leaned in and whispered to Michelan.
“Give the interviewees some compensation before they leave. A generous amount.”
“Compensation?”
Michelan looked at me in confusion.
That wasn’t something noble families normally did.
“Yes. We already had a candidate selected before the interviews. Of course, that must feel unfair to them.”
“But something like this happens all the time in noble households.”
‘These people will be the ones spreading the rumors—why make them leave with a bad impression? Besides…’
I whispered to Michelan.
“These are people who were willing to submit applications to Astra. Even if they aren’t hired here, they’ll eventually become nannies to other noble children, right?”
“That’s likely.”
“Then their opinions will influence those children.”
That’s the same reason teachers aren’t supposed to discuss their political views with students.
Children are still immature—they easily adopt the thoughts of the adults around them.
“It wouldn’t hurt if noble children had a good impression of Astra.”
For the sake of the future.
Michelan stared at me with wide eyes.
Then, after a brief pause, he let out a chuckle.
“Haha… You are truly remarkable, my lady.”
“Why?”
“Nobles see nannies as insignificant. No one believes that mere nannies could have any influence on great noble families.”
“……”
“You are intelligent, impressive, and utterly charming…!”
Michelan was completely a fool for me now, too.
‘Well, whatever.’
I liked Michelan too.
Following my instructions, Michelan distributed generous compensation to the interviewees.
It was nearly a full month’s salary—a substantial sum.
Naturally, the people leaving the estate had bright, beaming smiles.
And then—
“Why am I still here even though the interview is over?”
Jeanne asked in a puzzled tone as she entered my room.
Michelan had handled the interviews.
Once each interview concluded, the candidates were immediately dismissed.
Yet she had been called to my room instead.
Jeanne looked utterly confused.
I grinned and answered brightly.
“Because you’re starting work today!”
“…Pardon me?”
“You’ve been hired. Starting today, you’re my nanny, Jeanne.”
Jeanne’s eyes widened.
For a moment, she seemed completely stunned before she finally spoke.
“My lady.”
“Yes?”
“I have a good guess as to why you called me here today.”
“Hm?”
“You wanted me to serve as a witness to the actions of that woman, ‘Canella Mia’.”
Jeanne gave me a small, understanding smile.
“I can do that. So you don’t need to hire me.”
“I called you because I like you.”
“…Pardon?”
“You were amazing in that alley.”
“Being impressive doesn’t make someone qualified to be a nanny. A nanny is an incredibly important figure to a child.”
“Exactly!”
I smiled brightly and continued.
“A nanny influences the child, right? If I’m going to be influenced by someone, I’d rather it be by someone who selflessly saves children—without expecting anything in return.”
“……”
“Until I grow into someone as amazing as you, will you teach me?”
“……”
“If this isn’t what you expected and you need time to think, that’s fine. Take your time and let me know your decision.”
I clasped my hands together and looked up at Jeanne.
So far, I had recruited three allies for myself:
– Conrad
– Michelan
– Han Ji-hyuk
‘And all three of them are complete pushovers.’
If any of them got into a fight, they’d pass out after one hit.
So I needed someone strong, someone righteous, and someone kind.
Jeanne was perfect.
After hesitating briefly, Jeanne finally spoke.
“Then… I’ll think about it and let you know.”
“Okay!”
She bowed her head and left the room.
‘She’s going to accept.’
She was desperate for money.
And she loved children.
As I sat on the sofa, I hummed softly to myself, imagining the future.
Jeanne—standing tall like a ferocious tiger—letting the three trembling herbivore men hide behind her as she roared, scaring away enemies.
With that, my nanny problem was solved.
Now—
‘It’s time to deal with Anatoli, the former imperial princess.’
If she thought I was going to let her off the hook, she was sorely mistaken.
After going that far to get under my skin, she was in for a reckoning.
A wicked smirk tugged at my lips.
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momonamii
LMAO now that I think about it, it's true 😂😂😂