Flowers, Swords and France
Chapter 107: A Strike of Generosity
Good friends... Although Laura kept sneering in her heart, she no longer showed it.
Since the other party has agreed to her proposal, there is no need for her to argue with him anymore. In fact, even the gaffe just now was just her losing control in anger and was not appropriate.
However, is it too risky to place hope on her ability to convince her brother?
"Miss Treville, do you have any basis for being so confident?" she asked hesitantly.
"I have my basis, but it's not convenient for me to tell you." Fran spread her hands, "Just wait for me. In addition to waiting for me to successfully solve the qualification problem, what else do you plan to do? What?”
The devil is waiting for you.
After hearing her unreliable answer, Laura decided that she had to research an alternative plan today so as not to be caught off guard after her failure.
"Of course I will wait for you. In fact, aren't our interests the same?" She softened her tone, "Miss Treville, since you promised us, please do it as soon as possible. Time waits for no one. Besides, I believe your talents are enough to keep you active where you deserve to be.”
Laura said, while giving Fran a gentle salute.
In business, since you can't get rid of the other party now, you might as well compromise first, and Laura is very clear about this.
"Then, I sincerely hope to be active on that stage with you." Fran also saluted her with a smile on her face, then picked up the documents that Laura had prepared for her to review, and slowly walked out of Laura carriage.
After she left, the smile on Laura's face disappeared immediately. She walked to the door and watched the other party leave without expression.
"Are you okay?" When Fran walked back to the carriage where she was, Mary, who was already very worried, immediately came over.
"Wouldn't it be clear that everything is fine just because I'm back?" Fran replied with a smile. "Okay, let's clean up too. We'll be here soon."
Coming soon? Mary was startled, and then she stuck her head out of the window and looked out. In the blink of an eye, a city's tall buildings were already looming.
"Yeah! You're right, I'm going to prepare my luggage first and get off the car!"
In the roar of the whistle. The slowly slowing train stopped at a suburban train station. The passengers in the car took their luggage and walked out of the carriage one after another, while Fran and Mary also took their small suitcases and walked to the door of the carriage.
Someone helped them carry the large luggage, but some luggage was very private, so they had to deign to carry it themselves.
Just as they stepped off the train, Laura also slowly walked off the train. Unlike these two people, her luggage was carried by the maid behind her.
Following her were a group of people wearing black formal suits and hats with very serious faces. They did not talk to each other, but followed Laura at a constant pace. This uniform pace gave her They had such a chilling aura that wherever Laura passed, the bustling crowd actually gave way.
Laura just looked up at the road ahead. She didn't even look at the crowd of people who dispersed beside her, and didn't take it seriously at all.
Looking at the arrogant attitude of Laura and her men. Fran and Mary couldn't help but be secretly frightened. They hadn't seen or felt much when they were in the car. Looking at it now, if Laura really went crazy and wanted to take their lives, she would definitely be able to get her wish. Abnormal.
Fortunately, she still had some sense and didn't do such crazy things. The two looked at each other uneasily.
When Laura walked next to them, a group of people also dressed in formal attire also walked towards her.
The leader was a thin middle-aged man wearing a top hat. As soon as he came up to him, he took off his hat in salute to Laura, revealing his gray hair. Then he bowed down.
"Ms. de Beauvin, welcome to Marseille. I am very honored to receive you."
Laura did not answer quickly, but just looked down at the middle-aged man who had not yet raised his waist.
"Are you ready for me?" After a moment. she asked coolly.
Because he had known the eldest lady's temper for a long time, the important agent of Baron de Beauvain in the south did not show any surprise. He quickly raised his waist with a sensitivity that was not suitable for his age. Come, and then look at Laura with a flattering smile.
"We have arranged your accommodation, right by the sea. The best villa. You will definitely not mind looking at the sea view to the south..."
"Who asked you this?" Laura frowned slightly, frightened the other party and bowed down again, "I mean the preparation of the land!"
"That... we are almost ready for that. If today's transaction is completed, most of the required land has been acquired..." The middle-aged man's voice hesitated slightly, "However, although it is generally still It went very smoothly, but there are still a few land owners who have not agreed to our acquisition conditions, so it will affect our progress. But I think this problem will be solved soon..."
"How fast is soon?" Laura's brows furrowed even more, "Didn't Dad tell you beforehand? You must act without hesitation to deal with the problem. How can you waste time in a place like this? The most basic things have not been done, so when will it be completed?”
"I'm sorry... Miss." He was sweating more and more, "Because I just entered this industry, I'm still figuring out some things."
"Is there any more exploration needed? What's the difference between railways and finance? Isn't it necessary to be ruthless without hesitation?" Laura leaned over slightly and whispered in his ear, "Can our career still be compromised?" How many bugs are delaying? Don’t you know what to do if they don’t agree? Please remember that if you don’t complete the schedule according to the scheduled time, you will be responsible for all the consequences!”
"Yes...yes," the other party's voice trembled because of panic, "I will solve it as soon as possible!"
"It's good that you know." Laura stood up again and walked to Fran not far away without looking back. "Two friends, I would like to invite you to stay in the villa they prepared for me, okay? Anyway, you probably haven't chosen a place yet. I think the fresh air at the seaside should be very good for our bodies. It's a big place. It would be a bit lonely for me to live alone..."
Fran and Mary looked at each other again. They couldn't figure out what Laura meant, but they knew in their hearts that they couldn't easily agree to each other's request.
"Thank you for your kindness, but we have already notified our relatives and friends here by telegram before coming. I think... I think they will... arrange a place for me." Fran smiled and politely declined the other party's request.
Just when Laura wanted to say something else. Suddenly there was another commotion in the crowd in front. After a few seconds of commotion, a group of uniformed soldiers walked out of the crowd and followed the train towards them.
Although the pace of this group of soldiers was not as uniform as that of the previous group. But the pressure brought by the uniform made the momentum seem to be a bit heavier than that of the group just now.
Then, under their gaze, Count Henry de Lagache Treville and another army officer, wearing a navy uniform, walked up to Fran without looking back. Then he bowed down. "Miss Treville, it is a pleasure to welcome you in person. I hope Marseille can leave you an unforgettable memory."
Henry was a distant relative of the Treville family, descended from the admiral Louis-René Levoiseau, Count de Lagoche de Treville. Over the years, he had been serving in the navy. Because he was not doing well, a few years ago, he came to Paris and became related to Charles, who was already emerging at the time. At that time, Charles suffered from having too few party members. Based on the principle that one more person was better than one less, Charles accepted the offer of this distant relative. And he also gave him some care. For this reason, he also became an agent of the Treville family. When Charles sent Fran to come to the south, he also sent a telegram specifically to instruct this man to lead the family in the south. A distant relative who had been taking care of her for many years.
Although Charles said it very politely, Henry did not dare to really regard himself as a protector. He found the eldest lady with the humility of a protected person, and was respectful, not daring to regard himself as a relative or elder.
The tall Army officer next to him was Captain Foley. He is a battalion commander of the Marseille garrison.
He got to know Charles very early. Although Charles had not been in the army for long, he did not let his power go to waste and recommended and promoted many people he knew. He also went from second lieutenant to captain and became an officer with a bright future.
It is for this reason that he is also very grateful to Charles. After learning about the telegram received by Henry, he rushed over immediately, wanting to leave a good impression in front of the little princess of the Treville family. So that the big shot can continue to take care of him - although he has left the Army Department now, everyone knows that he is a hot shot and a few words can bring the captain a lot of benefits.
After the arrival of this group of soldiers, the originally arrogant men in black immediately shrank back. Because they did not dare to conflict with the garrison, they slowly retreated. As a result, the group of soldiers stood in front of the three women.
This was the man whom the captain had brought here, who had come deliberately to make a show for Miss Treville in order to please her. Although this kind of thing seems wrong, no one will punish him for it - the local garrison commander is actually an opponent of Bonaparte in the army, and was sent here. Since the coup, no one has taken him seriously. That's what happened, and the other superior officers would not punish him for coming to please the young lady of the Treville family.
The officer waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him quickly formed a line, and then raised their guns to salute Fran, as if they were being reviewed. Seeing this scene, the passengers who had not yet walked out of the train station immediately focused their attention. Some people were still whispering, guessing who came to Marseille to create such a scene.
Fran was still a little confused for a moment and did not react.
"You...you are all here to welcome me?" she asked Henry in surprise.
"Yes, miss." Henry nodded, "They are all here to pay tribute to you. Of course, your beauty also deserves their tribute."
"Miss Treville, your brother has given us a lot of care and is very prestigious in the military." At this time, Captain Foley also saluted her, "I am very happy to have the opportunity to kill two birds with one stone and repay your brother's kindness. , and please you again.”
"Really..." Their compliments made Fran couldn't help but laugh.
Their reception certainly satisfied the young woman's vanity.
The most important thing is that they pissed off Laura. She glanced at Laura from the corner of her eyes and found that the man was so angry that his face turned pale, so she was even more proud.
After all, you are just a group of people who play tricks in secret. How can you compare with a family like ours?
Wait, if it was my brother. He would definitely oppose this unreasonable behavior of being ostentatious. He doesn't like us to act high-profile outside... At this moment, the excited Fran suddenly had this idea in her mind.
In fact, just before leaving Paris, Charles also told her to keep it secret and not to show off outside as soon as she got the chance.
So, her excitement suddenly cooled down. She secretly regretted that her vanity was still a little too big, so she forgot her brother's advice.
You are right. We really shouldn't get carried away. These people will come to flatter us when we are in power. When we lose power, will they still come?
If not, then no matter how grand the scene is, it will be nothing more than a passing cloud.
With this thought in mind, Fran's excitement slowly subsided.
"Thank you for your hospitality." She also saluted the two soldiers, "However, I am not worthy of such a hospitality. I appreciate your enthusiasm. But I think it is better not to mobilize so many troops... I don't want you and my brother to be talked about because of me."
Her words made the two people stunned. They mobilized so many troops to please Miss Treville, but who would have thought that she would reply like this?
Just when they didn't know how to respond, Fran suddenly smiled again, "However, I really appreciate your enthusiasm. How could I not like your hospitality? It's just that I don't want to bear the honor that I can't bear... I will remember your kindness, and it will not happen again."
Speaking of this. Fran took off her hat, and then her golden hair fell from her head like a waterfall. She imitated the posture she saw in the painting and waved her hat at the two officers and the large group of soldiers behind them.
The movements of the mighty generals always seemed a little soft and charming after she learned them, but this was not funny, but made them stunned.
What a beautiful woman, with such a good temper, she is really worthy of being from a famous family!
These soldiers all thought so. They stood straighter.
Seeing Fran's style, Lola next to her was even more annoyed.
Whether in the studio or here, she can always use the side she pretends to be to win everyone's favor. This is what she hates most about Fran. This is a cunning child who always wants everything.
The hateful thing is that from childhood to adulthood, men have been fooled by her. And this is something Lola herself disdains to learn.
Sooner or later, you will not be able to act anymore! She cursed fiercely in her heart, then turned around and left with her people.
"Henry, have we arranged our accommodation?" Looking at Laura's departing back, Fran asked Henry beside her with a faint smile.
"It was arranged the day before yesterday. It's a very famous hotel." Henry immediately replied attentively, "Please follow us. We'll be there soon."
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"Thank you." Fran and Mary saluted Henry again, then followed him out of the platform, boarded the carriage that had been waiting for a long time, and went to the hotel that had been booked.
As soon as she arrived at the room, Fran threw down the small suitcase in her hand, then walked to the bed in the bedroom in three or two steps, and lay down loosely.
Although they stayed in very comfortable first-class carriages along the way, it was a long journey after all, and the fatigue could not be erased. She just wanted to have a good rest now.
Mary was talking to Henry now. It seemed that her brother had arranged some private affairs for her to do. Although Fran was very curious, she had not asked. She believed that if it was really necessary, Mary would tell her, and she just needed to rest now.
Just as she closed her eyes slightly and planned to sleep for a while, there was a sudden sound at the door.
"Who?" Fran was awakened and asked while walking towards the door in a daze.
It shouldn't be Mary, she would say, could it be the waiter of the hotel? She thought to herself.
When she opened the door, she found that the person opposite was indeed dressed in a waiter's uniform, but... he was definitely not a waiter.
Because she knew this person.
The huge shock instantly broke her temporary calmness. She opened her mouth and looked at the tall and handsome blond young man in front of her.
"Is it you?"
"Hurry up, Fran. I finally found the opportunity. They will soon find out that I am a fake person, so we don't have much time..." Ezreal urged in a low voice. Then he rushed in and closed the door.
"What do you want?" Fran frowned slightly out of his sight. Then she took him into the room.
"What can I do except save you from suffering?" The young man who had not seen her for a long time was looking at her anxiously at this moment, with real concern in his eyes. "You have fallen into the hands of that thug, I have to rescue you."
"Rescue? How are you going to rescue me?" Fran looked at him in surprise.
If you are calm enough. Ezreal could detect the alienation contained in her politeness, and that she no longer had any enthusiasm for him, but because of his concern for her, he did not notice this abnormality.
"I'm sorry, that guy looked at you too closely before and never found a good opportunity... which caused you to suffer too much." Ezreal looked at Fran with some sadness and pain, "Until I found out about you I wanted to come to the south to relax alone, so I seized the opportunity and ran over before you... Oh, I swear to God I will never let you suffer like this again!"
"But...but who can go against the destiny?" Fran sighed dejectedly, "Sir, what can we do? We can only obey our elders."
"He is just your brother, not God. There is no need for you to obey him!" Seeing that she seemed to have lost her fighting spirit, Ezreal shouted anxiously, "Have you forgotten your original enthusiasm? My child, don't Be afraid, keep fighting!”
"But how else can I fight? I've tried everything..." Fran still looked sad, "I failed. So I can only obey my fate. Don't get involved. This is also very dangerous for you. . You know, he can do anything.”
"Of course he can do it. But I'm not afraid of him!" Ezreal raised his voice, "Yes, he is an important person in the country, but just because he is an important person in the country, he has more worries, and he The scruples can become our weapons, really, don’t be discouraged!”
"Weapons..." Fran opened her eyes wide.
"Yes, we have weapons." Ezreal nodded firmly, "I heard that you are traveling with his secretary and Miss de Beauvin. There must be some reason why they cannot meet. As long as you get such evidence, you can negotiate terms with that devil! If he wants fame and power, he has to let you go! Really, the opportunity has been placed in front of you. Don't give up, kid!"
"Opportunity... opportunity..." Fran murmured to herself, "Are you asking me to threaten my brother?"
"Yes, this is the only way," Ezreal replied immediately, "Then you can be free, and I...I will help you, I will hold all his handles, I am The press knows people, and there is nothing they can do to silence us, they can only obey us.”
"Is that so?" Fran didn't seem to believe it.
"That's it!" Ezreal continued to raise his voice, "Believe me, fate is favoring you. I beg you, please seize this opportunity to let you escape from the tyrant's grasp and regain your freedom. Bar!"
The enthusiasm was so contagious that Fran was shaken.
"Really? Is that so?"
The two of them looked at each other.
After a moment, as if she gained some courage from Ezreal's firm eyes, she murmured.
"Okay, I understand. But...but what do you get from it? You risk your life!"
"I am only fighting for your freedom and happiness, and I am willing to take any risks for this." Ezreal said affectionately, "For me, you can treat me as a real brother, just like a sister. Being grateful to me and respecting me is the greatest and happiest reward for me... Can I get such a reward? "
"Oh...oh, God!" Tears appeared in Fran's eyes, "I...I'm so happy. I lost one brother, but gained another one!"
"This one will always care and love you." Tears appeared in Ezreal's eyes, but he held it back. "Okay, I don't have much time, I'll leave here first, but don't worry, I'm always around here, ready to support you at any time..."
"No, wait a minute!" Just when he was about to leave, Fran stopped him, "I...I remembered that my brother gave me some documents before he left. These documents he said were The Treville family is related to the transaction between the De-Bovan family, and I, as a family member, need to take care of it... I, I don’t understand these things, but I want to ask you, will this be useful for your plan? "
"It's useful! It's so useful!" Ezreal felt ecstatic in his heart. "Give me all these documents. I will take them back today, copy all the important things, and then return them to you when I come back. Ha, God willing He's gone crazy, we can't waste this opportunity... You'll be out of that devil's grasp soon!"
"Really...really? Great, great..." Tears flowed from the corners of Fran's eyes, as if she hadn't accepted this sudden reality, "Then wait a minute, I'll get those documents to you. you."
Then she stumbled toward the adjacent room where she kept her suitcase.
Tears were still flowing in his eyes, but the emotion in them had slowly disappeared.
She slowly walked to the suitcase and reached into it.
Soon, she walked back to the bedroom.
"Hurry up and give me the documents, the time is really..." Because he was a little anxious, Ezreal urged as he looked at her figure, and then his words quickly stopped.
Because, he clearly saw that what Fran was holding in her hand was not a document.
He opened his mouth wide, but said nothing. He did not understand the situation at all. The impact of reality made his mind go blank.
Fran did not speak, but walked towards the other party calmly.
The pistol in her hand was a gift from her brother a few years ago. It was indeed very beautiful, like a work of art, but even if it was a work of art, it was still a weapon. She took this gift just in case when she was going on a long trip this time, but she didn't expect it to come in handy so soon.
He knew too much, so he couldn't speak carelessly, at least not yet.
Her steps were very slow, in case the other party suddenly attacked.
However, Ezreal did not take any other action, because his will had been destroyed by this scene, so that he could not move at all.
"You...you...why...?"
Fran did not intend to talk to him more. There was no hesitation or pity in her blue eyes.
The distance was enough, even with her own shooting skills, she could try not to hit the fatal part.
If you really kill him, then you are unlucky.
With this thought, she pulled the trigger generously.
"Bang!" (~^~)
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