aristocratic engagement

Mr. Bergram didn't seem to hear Darcy's warning cough, and his eyes were glued to Anne's body for a long time, making it difficult to move away.

Annie didn't mind his attention at first, after all, it wasn't the first time something like this had happened.

It's not that Annie doesn't know how lethal her appearance is.It is precisely because of this that she rarely dresses up, and in most cases she only wears the simplest plain dresses and few accessories.But just based on the cut and material of her dress, it is difficult for people to underestimate her identity.

It sounds a bit narcissistic to say this, but it is the truth.Even if she is used to seeing herself, it is difficult to distinguish between beauty and ugliness, but the portraits of her ancestors collected in Rosings Manor on May [-]st will not remind her of this enviable fact - there is not even a single person in the De Bourgh family who is ordinary and handsome people.

However, when Darcy coughed like a sick person one after another, and Mr. Burgram still hadn't recovered, Anne was also a little annoyed.

She looked at Mr. Smith, who was secretly watching the show, raised her eyebrows and said, "Mr. Smith, I'm afraid we can't continue our business today?"

"Miss de Bourgh!" Seeing that Anne was about to get up, Mr. Smith shouted quickly, "You are my distinguished guest, even if the royal family and nobles come, I will not queue you behind them!"

After speaking, he gave his assistant a hard look.

The assistant is quite aggrieved, his hand is still tightly grasping Mr. Bergram's arm!

Anne smiled secretly in her heart, as if the first time she saw Mr. Bergram at the bank many years ago was the scene now.

Mr. Bergram, who only sees inventions and creations, is unsophisticated. He always forgets all etiquette and self-cultivation when he has a new invention, and comes here in a hurry.

But as Mr. Richter, isn't that what she values ​​most?

"You sound good, but how to do it is the quality we value most in bankers." Darcy also stood up and buttoned the buttons in front of him.

Annie also played with the wide-brimmed hat in her hand, making a gesture to put it on.

Mr. Smith finally got a little flustered, and hurried out from behind his seat.

Mr. Bergram realized that he had spoiled Mr. Smith's event, and quickly apologized to Darcy and Miss de Bauer. His apology was sincere. Although Darcy was angry, he was not a petty person, so he just sneered. With a sound, Annie was blocked behind her.

However, Darcy still looked at Mr. Smith: "Mr. Smith, I'm afraid you already have more important customers to deal with today, why don't we talk about it next time... If you are really busy, we don't mind talking with you." Other managers are connected, after all, the notarization of house transfer is not a big deal."

Before Mr. Smith could answer, Mr. Bergram stepped forward and bowed deeply: "This is my fault, please don't anger Mr. Smith, he is the most trustworthy manager. I am reckless." I am sorry to have offended you and ... Ms. de Bourgh, both for interrupting your business and for the rudeness I have just shown Ms. de Bourgh. I am leaving!"

"No, sit down." Annie said loudly.

She took Darcy's arm and walked slowly to him.

Anne has been observing Mr. Bergram's words and deeds, and found that this man is indeed as simple, reckless but sincere as he has shown in these years.

He has never been curious about Mr. Richter's identity, and has only devoted himself to research, which gave Annie a great sense of security and trust.

After dying once, Anne became more courageous.

She is no longer content to hide under Mr. Richter's mask, no longer content to be in the dark, hiding and manipulating everything.

Alan Egerton is like a time bomb, and her identity will be exposed at any time, as long as it is beneficial to him.

Annie believed that since he had the guts to deal with his blood relatives, he would not be soft on himself.

Instead of waiting for her identity to be exposed by Allen until then, making those confidantes who have been concealed by her for many years feel deceived, it is better for her to take the initiative to reveal her true identity to them.

Regardless of whether they will continue to be loyal to her or not, for Annie, this can be resolved on her own initiative and one by one.

Well, let's start with Mr Bergram.

Darcy understood what Anne meant the instant she spoke.He didn't object, he just wrapped his arms around Annie's slender waist and squeezed her hand tightly.

Mr Bergram froze.

Annie gestured at Mr. Smith, and Mr. Smith nodded firmly after wandering back and forth between several people.He gestured to the assistant to let him go out temporarily, close the door, and watch the situation outside the door.

Seeing that the door was closed, Mr. Smith turned to Bergram and said, "Please sit down, since Mr. Richter invited you to stay and talk."

"Mr. Richter?!" cried Bergram. "Where? Where is he?"

He looked around, but found no one else in the office.

Bergram's eyes locked on Darcy, and he opened his mouth in shock: "You are Mr. Richter?!"

This man is tall, completely different from Mr. Richter in his impression? !

Darcy sneered and shook his head.

Annie pursed her lips, took a step forward, and stretched out her hand: "Mr. Bergram, I'm Richter."

She deliberately lowered her voice, and instead of making people laugh, the weird voice made Mr. Bergram stutter, stare wide-eyed, and backed away again and again.

"...Mr. Richter?!" Mr. Bergram murmured and repeated, looking at Smith in bewilderment.

Mr. Smith nodded emphatically.

Ever since he first signed a contract with Mr. Richter in the tavern many years ago, he has regarded the thin Richter as an angel-a holy angel who gave him dreams and a second life.

Mr. Richter never interfered with his research, even though he wasted countless money and resources.Research on new steam engines and engines is the most cutting-edge topic among inventors nowadays. However, those nobles dismissed it, and those factory owners did not have the courage to risk investing a lot of money into this industry with no rewards.

Even if there are a few big capitalists who are willing to invest, their requirements are very high, both low investment and high return; and the most difficult thing for Bergram to accept is that they want to monopolize patents, and the names of inventors are censored. Hidden in the dark.

When he was cornered, Herr Richter gave him light.

He retained his patent and engraved his name on the doorplate of the studio. Mr. Richter took over all the business that caused him the most headaches, and his invention swept the whole world like a storm without knowing it. Ship industry.

His only regret is that he has not seen Mr. Richter in recent years.

Mr. Smith, an old acquaintance at the bank, became the spokesman for Mr. Richter, as well as the distinguished earl—he once thought that Earl Fitzwilliam was his archangel, until he met the earl himself, he dispelled the ridiculousness idea.

But... No one would have imagined that his angel was right in front of his eyes right now.

He is not him, but she.

Mr Bergram was in a trance.

His adoration, allegiance, and curiosity soured in an instant.

Her appearance turned out to be so beautiful, but her intelligent brain was so sexy that it drove him crazy.

Mr. Bergram once thought that he would never be attracted to anyone—whether man or woman—in his life.His home is his studio, his lover his workbench.

But at this moment, he seemed to hear the sound of the rock in his heart collapsing and shattering.

"...You mean, you have just completed the further modification of the steam engine, and the power has reached your goal and standard?" Anne also smiled happily after hearing Bergram's explanation .

Mr. Bergram blushed, stared at "Mr. Richter" with piercing eyes, and nodded emphatically.

His appearance made Anne think that he was extremely happy and excited for the success of the experiment, but in Darcy's view, it was not the same thing.

Anne asked with concern: "Then, do you want to apply for further experiments? Don't worry, I won't be harsh on the funding. Once it succeeds, Mr. Bergram, we will create miracles together!"

Bergram's eyes widened all of a sudden, and he stammered nervously: "I, I'm honored...I, I must, must continue to work hard, and I won't let you down!"

Encouraged by Miss de Bourgh's words of "how about it together", he didn't know what night it was.

"Mr. Bergram! Didn't you tell me that there is still a problem?" Mr. Smith interrupted their conversation, and he sighed secretly in his heart. Forget it.

"Ah! Yes, that's right!" Mr. Bergram's face suddenly darkened, "I, we need to build at least a section of railway for further experiments, but the cost is not small. Steel factories are now monopolized , I don't want to admit it, but I really don't have the ability to negotiate with them and build a large number of special parts according to our requirements..."

Annie frowned when she heard that.

"I have." Darcy said loudly, "Leave this matter to me."

Seeing Anne looking at him in surprise, Darcy smiled faintly: "I can't do nothing and just take up the name of a 'partner', right? Isn't that why I came with you?"

"Are you?" Mr. Bergram's sense of crisis suddenly rose.

"Darcy, Fitzwilliam Darcy." Darcy held out his hand. "I am Anne's cousin, her new companion."

Also her lover!Darcy added inwardly.

"Fitzwilliam?!" Mr. Bergram was no stranger to this name.He got up to shake hands with this person, but his palm was almost cracked.

Mr. Bergram clenched his teeth, resisting the painful grinning.

He doesn't want to lose face in front of the person he admires!

"Honey." Darcy turned around, her voice was sweet as if soaked in rose nectar, "Didn't you have an appointment with the Miss Bennets? It's almost time for your appointment, so leave it to me. "

Annie held back her smile: "But—"

"I'll definitely discuss it with Mr. Bergram and Mr. Smith, and I'll explain it to you after I 'go home'."

After all, Darcy brushed away Anne's long, slightly messy hair on her chest, and whispered something in her ear.

Annie's face flushed.

Mr Bergram's face paled suddenly.

Darcy is jealous!

Anne knew this clearly in her heart.

She is both a little sweet and a little "revenge" pleasure.Yesterday, when they met the Bennet sisters, Darcy's momentary loss of consciousness and gaffe was not her illusion.

Anne's reason and emotion make it impossible for her to anger Elizabeth. She is completely innocent and even had a bad relationship with Darcy many years ago.

However, Anne felt that she was at least entitled to lose her temper with Darcy.

She is Darcy's lover!

Since he didn't even realize he was angry, well, let him eat the same sour vinegar himself!

Like Elizabeth's innocence, Mr Bergram is innocent.But Anne knew Darcy even better than himself, just as she would not really have a grudge against Elizabeth, Darcy would only do business and would not really embarrass him.

Even if he wants to embarrass Mr. Bergram, this is a good thing for Annie, after all, it means high standards and strict requirements!

Annie thought happily, and stepped out of the bank under the escort of the assistant.

The coffee shop opposite the bank is where she and the Bennet sisters agreed.

It was there, many years ago, that Dolly and Mr. Bergram made his first detours.

Smith's assistant offered to take Miss de Bourgh across the road in person, but Anne politely refused.

"Look, that's my carriage. You don't have to be so polite. I'm just sitting in the coffee shop for a while. Please let me know when Mr. Darcy finishes talking." Anne pointed to the carriage parked at a far corner and said .

"Yes, yes." The assistant saluted quickly, "Do you need me to bring some water to your groom? It's too hot today, and it's really too much for me after a long time."

Annie quickly thanked: "Then I will trouble you."

No wonder Mr. Smith trusted his assistant so much!Really careful.

Anne knew him very well; he had been Mr. Smith's assistant when she first met him in the bank many years ago.

Now that the tide is rising, even Mr. Assistant is already a prominent figure in the bank.

Annie put on her hat, checked the busy traffic on both sides, and bounced to the opposite coffee shop.

This coffee shop hasn't changed much over the years. As soon as Annie entered the door, before she could respond to the boss's gracious greeting, she heard a surprise call from the corner.

"Ah, my friend has arrived." Annie nodded to the boss, then walked towards the pair of dazzling sisters.

"Oh! My dear, I haven't seen you for a long time! How are you?" Miss Jane Bennet immediately stood up and saluted her. "It's a pity that you didn't come to the dance party held by parents in Leeds this May. .”

When Liz heard this, she pinched Annie's face angrily: "That's right, you didn't even write me a letter! It's a shame I was waiting for you at the ball!"

"That day, almost all the gentlemen were not spared." Jane covered her mouth and smiled, "Liz's footwork is really scary!"

Annie rubbed the part that was pinched just now, apologized again and again, and explained the unfortunate things that happened in the first half of the year in a few words.

However, she concealed those bizarre experiences, only saying that she had a strange disease and passed out.

The two sisters exclaimed again and again, tears streaming down their faces.

"...But, I've narrowly escaped death now, it's much better!" Annie made a gesture of showing her muscles, which made the two sisters laugh through their tears.

At this time, the waiter brought the coffee. After Annie took a sip, she changed the subject: "So, how was your dance party? It must be very exciting. Is there any interesting story happening...or, eh?" Annie was playful. She winked at Jane.

But Jane showed an indescribable expression: "Well... Actually, we are already familiar with the families near Longbourne, although there are a few strange gentlemen-cousins ​​of those ladies who came to participate this year, but you also I understand, although they are all handsome and outstanding young men, it is difficult for them to satisfy mother's request."

"Besides, the militia didn't come to station this year, so the dance wasn't very lively." Elizabeth said with a look of unbearable.

"What about yourself? Don't you have someone you'd like to be attracted to?" Annie stared into Jane's eyes.

Jane blinked in a panic: "...No, no."

"Liar!" Annie made an angry look, "Can't I hear what you mean?"

Annie is the same age as Liz, and Jianjian also treats her as a younger sister.

Therefore, when Annie "made a little temper", Jianjian immediately and habitually begged for mercy, and honestly said what was in her heart.

"Actually... There is such a gentleman... But, he is a doctor. I mean, a doctor is of course worthy of respect, but my mother doesn't think he is a person worthy of entrusting her life." Jane felt a little lonely Said.

"She clearly has a crush on him." Liz dismantled her, "At least he is the best young man we have seen in the past few years! If you want me to say, I can't listen to everything my mother says. Do you really want to be like her? Go and talk to that Collins--boo-oooo!"

Liz was covered by Jane.

There was a little anger on Jane's face, and Liz immediately realized her gaffe.

"I'm not an outsider, that... I also know him."

"Oh! Of course! But it really annoys me that Liz brings it up here." Jane felt embarrassed.

Anne nodded understandingly.It’s not just about the girls’ romance, but about their family’s embarrassing situation—the Bennets still haven’t had a sixth child, and none of the five girls can inherit the family estate.

They only had a dowry of one thousand pounds each, and they could only share it after Mrs. Bennet's death.

All the property will be inherited by Mr. Collins, a distant relative of Mr. Bennet, who happens to be a pastor on the grounds of Rosings Manor.

"But, Jane, Anne is no stranger to him, why can't we ask her?" Elizabeth had been educated by Anne's theory of 'being good at using relationships', and no longer coyly concealed her inner thoughts, insisting on said, "If he's an annoying guy, Anne can help us teach him a lesson! If he's a nice guy—"

Elizabeth still shut her mouth under Jane's glare.

Anne bit her lower lip and recalled carefully: "Then Collins is very dedicated as a pastor, and no one in Rosings Manor seems to have questioned him in this regard; he has received a good education, precisely because he Unfortunately, she passed away two years ago, she was a strong and intelligent woman."

"So according to you, this person is not bad?" Jane asked curiously.

"That depends on your standards." Annie said solemnly.

"Oh! I knew it!"

Elizabeth immediately understood what she meant, and lay down on the table with a long sigh.

"However, his personality still depends on his contact with you." Annie shrugged, "After all, apart from morality and character, I can't say who is good and who is bad. Even a person with a sharp tongue may Will like the taciturn ones, and probably won't reject the eloquent ones who argue with each other."

Is it complementary or interrelated?Still look at the personal relationship.

Liz noticed something different. She lowered her voice, winked at Jane mysteriously, and said, "Look, Miss de Bourgh, who used to sneer at love and marriage, now has a unique theory! Tsk tsk , Annie, have you changed?"

Jane also recalled it, put her cheeks on her hands, and made a look of anticipation with Liz.

Annie's face turned red instantly, she cleared her throat, and said pretending to be calm: "Well... Darcy, my cousin and I have confessed our love to each other."

Liz and Jane shook each other's hands excitedly, and couldn't help screaming in a low voice.

Annie remembered the scene where Darcy confessed to herself that day, and couldn't help pursing her lips.Her eyes also softened. Who would have thought that the self who once resisted this marriage contract could not be more grateful for its existence now.

After being excited for a while, Liz suddenly asked: "What is Mr. Darcy's attitude towards your 'career'?"

"He's my 'partner' and my 'partner'."

The two meanings of the same word made Anne suddenly understand the meaning of Darcy to herself.

"You can't do without him at all." Liz came to this conclusion firmly, "The opposite is also the same."

"I agree." Annie said with a smile.

After saying goodbye to Sister Bennet in front of the coffee shop, Annie was still thinking about Liz's complaints just now—she still didn't dare to tell her mother about the article she published in the newspaper, maybe her father had already noticed it, but But there has never been a clear attitude.

Anne had experienced this kind of torture many years ago. Fortunately, Lady Catherine and Earl Fitzwilliam were not as old-fashioned as the world thought.

Anne has always considered herself very lucky - those closest to her: mother, uncle, cousin and Darcy have all accepted her "difference", Mr Smith is also an eclectic talent, and that Ellen... Anne Thinking of him, my mood is extremely complicated. If he didn't recklessly pierce the window paper, he would also be her most trusted partner.

However, she will not be so lucky forever, Anne knows.

People who love her are willing to tolerate her, but it doesn't mean that the world is willing to tolerate her.

When Annie decided to walk from the dark shadows to the sunshine, she knew that there would be countless unexpected difficulties and rumors and ridicules on the road from now on.

The sun was scorching hot in midsummer, Anne only waited for Darcy in front of the coffee shop for a while, and the heat became unbearable.

She took out a silk scarf to wipe off her sweat, hesitated for a moment and decided not to interrupt their conversation, and went back to the carriage to wait.

The carriage stopped at the corner not far away, and Darcy's horse also stopped there.

Anne took off her hat, fanned it, and just opened the door of the carriage.

In an instant, one hand covered her mouth, and the other forcefully pulled her in, and fell under the seat of the carriage.

Outside the carriage, the screams of the Bennet sisters came.

Annie struggled and just raised her head, before she could see who was in the car, a sharp pain came from the back of her neck.

She passed out.

"Who is that?!" Jane's face turned white in an instant, and she was stunned.

Elizabeth suddenly came back to her senses, and ran towards the direction the carriage was going away.But the carriage disappeared around the corner in an instant, leaving no shadow behind.

Elizabeth put her hands on her knees, panting.Suddenly she saw the handkerchief on the ground—it was the handkerchief that Anne had dropped.

She picked it up quickly, and she had a countermeasure in a flash. She said to Jane who was catching up behind her: "Mr. Darcy must be in the bank! This is Anne's handkerchief, let's go find him now!"

The author has something to say: There is a foreshadowing ahead, everyone guess how fat four~

I'm going to be babbling, since Darcy and Annie confessed their love, they clicked and then they clicked, so is the career line so boring_(:з」∠)_

Thinking of Kangkang everyone's guess about the plot, the comment area randomly drops red envelopes!

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