Happy Ending For The Villain Has It Own Price [Discontinue]

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" Happy birthday Penny! " -Derrick

" thank you, brother " -Penelope

Derrick handed Penelope a gift. She was about to open it until Reynold came out of nowhere again and threw the gift out of the window. Derrick become furious and started to scold his younger brother.

Penelope there just watching the scene smile patiently.

" anyway brother, can I ask you a question- " -Reynold

" no ♡ " -Derrick

He smiled as he pat his younger brother head.

" take care of Penelope while I'll go buy her another gift. " -Derrick

" Bu-" -Reynold

Derrick shut Reynold mouth using his palm

" no buts " -Derrick

With that, Derrick walked away from both of them. Penelope and Reynold look at Derrick figure slowly walked away

" ... " -Reynold/Penelope

" brother Derrick doesn't seem so well lately... " -Penelope

" I can notice that too... " -Reynold

They have alot of questions for Derrick to be honest. Yet the don't dare to question the heir of the eckart

" come one.. Father said he will come home today!... Let's go to marquis Vernandi " -Reynold

" never thought you will suggest me to see teacher Vernandi " -Penelope

" well I am bored and I need to annoy someone. Absolutely not you since you don't understand my joke- " -Reynold

Penelope could only laugh. They both rode a carriage and went to marquis Vernandi territory.

As they both get off. Vinter warmly greeted both of them. Reynold had his flustered face while Penelope has a warm smile

[A/N: I see Vinter as their father figure. I repeat 💀 F.A.T.H.E.R F.I.G.U.R.E]

Truth to be told. Vinter is the one who support them emotionally when he was signed to teach Penelope. Reynold in the other hand keep Penelope company but got attached how fatherly Vinter is. He doesn't want to complain about the Duke treatment but he can say he like the words affection from Vinter than his own father.

Vinter invited them for a tea as they both agree. They talked and have fun. It sadden Penelope that Derrick can't come but he is the heir after all.

" is your brother busy in your special day, children? " -Vinter

" kinda.. But he's the- " -Penelope

" hell yeah! He stop eating with us! Rarely left his room! Avoiding us and more that I don't know how to describe it! It's so annoying, like he think he is so special " -Reynold

" ... I see you kept that for a while my lord. How are you feeling now? " -Vinter

" better.. Sorry for yelling. I guess- " -Reynold

" it's quite alright, my lord. A child like you shouldn't bottle up your problems " -Vinter

" ... Shut up /////// " -Reynold

What Reynold said is true. Derrick, their oldest brother who always play with them became a little bit off. Vinter have his concern expression

The only thing he had in his mind is Leila now. Leila might take over Derrick's body but that can't be confirm.. Yet

He keep himself quiet, not wanting to worry the young lord and lady

Penelope and Reynold left Marquis Vernandi territory and went back to their home. All servants are doing their work while Derrick in the other haven't show himself to welcome them home.