CHAPTER 2

Surely, it wasn't amnesia or what. The late Althea’s memories had been gone along with her soul to the aftermath. The body indeed belonged to Althea but the soul belonged to Arien, and so the memories.

'Oh man! Seems like the God heard my last words. Right, it is as it is. All I need to do is just stay alive now.' Realizing the fact that she was reborn in another world, Arien decided to accept this new life of her and she would live a perfect life with her new identity.

“Fa…father?” Arein restated.

“Yes, Athe.” the Duke nodded with a smile. “You, come here.” He pointed to someone.

“Y…yes, Your Grace.” Upon his call, a light brown curly-haired maid stepped forward. Her eyes were all swollen from

crying all night.

“You are my daughter’s personal maid. Aren’t you?” The duke asked.

“I…I am, Your Grace.” The maid named Zoey answered crackly.

“You have to help my daughter recall anything in her daily life, even the smallest thing. Understand?” The duke commanded.

“I will, Your Grace!” Zoey answered excitedly.

“I warn all ears in this room, I won’t hear any rumor about my daughter’s condition spill out from your mouths to others. Understand?” The duke spoke in a firm tone.

“I heed your command, Your Grace.” All of them answered in unison and bowed.

 That was how the first day of her reborn was. Since then, she got all the exclusive treatment as if she was a Princess. She ate delicious foods and desserts on beautiful plates.

She had so many jewels and accessories that she could never afford half of them even with all of her money.

‘Althea Ein Harrigan, that’s who I am now. Not bad, being a daughter of Duke, I was reborn with wealthiness on my hands. Come to think of it, I don’t know this body’s look yet. My father is

sooo handsome with his blond hair and violet eyes. I suppose this body would be beautiful as well.’ She said inwardly with a smile.

Arein starred at the maid who stood up quietly near the door. She tried to remember her name since she was Althea’s personal maid.

“Zoey?” Althea called.

“Ah…yes, My Lady.” Zoey responded immediately in surprise.

“Zoey, where is the mirror?”

“The mirrors are in the dressing room, My Lady.”

“Would you help me to go there?”

“Of…of course, My Lady. You just need to command me informally. A mere maid like me doesn't deserve your formality.”

Zoey lowered her head which was covered up in red color.

“Alright, please bring me there.” Zoey nodded and approached Althea to help her get up.

Zoey led Althea to the left side of the bedroom. There was a door beyond the golden curtain which connected to the

dressing room.

CLACK

Once the door opened, Althea’s eyes had been welcomed by numerous luxurious dresses that were neatly organized in every

wardrobe’s space. There were also a bunch of heels and boots collections in every corner of the wardrobe.

‘What the hell?! Is this a Barbie house or something?! Is all of this mine? Woahh…’ Althea’s eyes sparkled in excitement.

“Here is the dressing room, My Lady. And the mirrors are over there.” Zoey broke Althea’s thought.

“Thank you, Zoey.”

Althea walked, approaching the mirrors. There were five mirrors that formed a triangle with one mirror as the center. With these mirrors, she could see all sides of her body.

She stepped closer to the mirror. There was a reflection of a tall woman in pajamas. She stepped ahead closer, she clearly saw the blond-haired woman was perfectly beautiful with her clear violet eyes, natural-red lips, white skin with no blemish, perfect sharp nose and a curve-shaped body.

‘Woahh…this isn’t just beauty! This is a goddess’ beauty! oh my God!’ Althea exclaimed inwardly while touching the face.

“Zoey, am I indeed this beautiful? Or did I happen to have plastic surgery before?” Althea asked Zoey whose mouth opened in agape, she tried to understand her word.

“You've been perfectly beautiful since you were born, My Lady. You are this Empire’s beauty. What is plastic surgery, My Lady? Pardon me, I don’t understand." Zoey’s voice trembles. She shut her eyes tightly.

“Ah…no, Zoey. Forget it. It’s been three weeks, can I have a small walk in my garden?” Althea asked as she observed the garden’s view from the window.

“Sure, My Lady. I've been informed by the doctors that you are allowed to have a small walk.”

“Will you accompany me?” Althea asked in an innocent look.

“Uhh…ehh…that’s…” Zoey’s answer stuttered.

“What’s the matter? Don’t you want it? I won’t force you, then.” Althea put on a fine look.

“No, not like that. My Lady always forbids any servants to step on the garden before.”

“Is that so? Why?”

“It…it’s because the Lady doesn’t want any lowly beings to step on your precious garden,” Zoey answered. Althea stood blankly upon hearing the answer.

‘Goshhhh…Althea, you are a beauty with a hideous heart!’ Althea rubbed her forehead.

“Alright, I want to have a walk with you now. Will you accompany me?” Althea let out a sigh.

“Sure, My Lady!” Zoey answered excitedly.

Althea wore a decent outfit and headed to the garden with Zoey behind her. When she stepped downstairs, many servants gasped in surprise. They immediately lowered their heads as if they didn’t dare to hold their heads in front of her.

This made Althea narrowed her eyebrows. All the way to the garden, the servants who met her would do the same. She felt

so much uneasiness in her heart. In fact, that wasn’t comfortable at all.

In the garden, Althea let out a big sigh as she rubbed her wrinkled forehead again. She wondered about the servants’

attitude whenever they saw her.

‘Do I look like a grim ripper or something?’ She tilted her head.

“Zoey, why did all the servants look so terrified whenever they saw me? Even you, my personal maid, your face always looks like you will die if your eyes meet mine.” Althea asked desperately.

“I…I beg your pardon, My Lady. I…I don’t mean that way. Please give me mercy!” Zoey fell on her knees. Althea started bewildered by Zoey’s action.

“Hey, hey, Zoey. What’s happening? Let’s sit on the bench and tell me anything.” Althea said in bewilderment.

“H…How dare I sit in the same position as you, My Lady.” Zoey cried.

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