Oriana and the hostess of the house engaged in a friendly conversation for a while. Guided by her, they entered the living room of the Baron's mansion.
The living room is paved with marble tiles, with a large exquisite carpet in the center. Various oil paintings and handicrafts are displayed on the surrounding shelves. Not far away is a ballroom big enough to accommodate guests dancing.
看来即使是资产不丰厚,现亚西伯恩男爵依然过着体面的生活, 这得益于他哥哥的遗产。
奥利安娜见到拉尔夫后,聪明的没有提起她在前院看到的一幕,而是简单的聊起了家常。
最后,她站起身来告别,并留下了写有唐森德街50号的纸条。
“接下来我可能会在贝克兰德生活一段时间,可能是一年, 也可能更久。”
“这是我现今的地址, 等我安顿好了一切, 我再来邀请你们做客。”
拉尔夫带着笑意和妻子共同送奥利安娜上了马车,然后,他转头继续忙着自己的事物。
奥利安娜离开后,径直去了“大都市帮助家庭仆人协会”。
几分钟后,年轻的工作人员面红耳赤的拿出名单,为这位浑身散发着女性魅力的顾客介绍着。
“如果您想要最有经验的管家,这位阿斯尼亚先生是个不错的选择。”
“他今年55岁,曾经服务于约克维尔子爵,后来因为子爵投资矿藏勘探失败,家族财政出现危机,不得不变卖土地庄园,遣散大量仆人而离开,这十年里,他先后被两位富翁雇佣, 为他们家族的管理做出了卓越的贡献。”
曾服务过子爵,有着数十年的管家经验…他是个不错的选择。
Oriana felt a bit intrigued.
“阿斯尼亚先生是黑夜女神的信徒, 政治倾向更偏保守党,要求的年薪是130镑。”
Oriana listened quietly and said, "Arrange a meeting for me, I want to see him."
The staff member asked in surprise, "Are you no longer considering other candidates?"
奥利安娜笑道:“我说过,我只要从业经验最丰富的,能让我安心的管家,我想漫长的时间已经证明了他的工作能力。”
工作人员点了点头,询问了她的地址,然后礼貌的目送奥利安娜离去。
第二天清晨,贴身女仆玛苏找到了正在看报的奥利安娜,声称一位老先生拜访。
奥利安娜神情微动,不动声色的让贴身女仆请对方到客厅。
然后,她在起居室换上了一身体面的衣裙,沿着楼梯下了楼。
阿斯尼亚是一位头发大半发白的老者,他眼眸蔚蓝,神色严肃,坐姿端正端正一丝不苟。
“你好,阿斯尼亚先生,万分感谢你前来赴约,我叫阿娜丝塔。”奥利安娜礼貌问好道。
“你好, 阿娜丝塔女士。”阿斯尼亚起身恭敬的行了一礼, 规整的身姿挑不出一丝问题。
奥利安娜沉吟几秒, 直奔主题道:“阿斯尼亚先生,我看过你的资料,对你已经有过一定的了解。”
To be honest, I am very satisfied with your work experience. I happen to need a reliable and professional steward like you.
Asnia responded with a smile that perfectly complemented Oliana's praise, before bowing once again.
Orianna smiled and continued, "
“我先介绍一下我的背景吧,毕竟我们需要签订长达数年的合同,彼此最好都了解充分了,谈话结束后才会有满意的结果。”
阿斯尼亚眼神真挚的说道:“感谢您的理解,感谢您的仁慈。”
奥利安娜红唇微翘道:“我的资产主要在奥拉维,拿斯,拜亚姆等几座港口城市,那里有我的庄园,工厂。”
Asnia's eyes flickered with a hint of surprise, but he didn't interrupt and patiently listened.
"My main revenue comes from the trade between colonies, and I also sell goods to Beckland, Fenibort, and West Bailand based on specific market conditions."
“因为一些特殊的原因,我最近几年都需要在贝克兰德定居,偶尔会抽空往返于贝克兰德和殖民地之间,我需要一位杰出的管家,来替我解决生活上的难题。”
Oriana saw Asnia remain silent and continued, "
“我会和你签订一份长达五年的合同,在五年后,只要你愿意,你仍然可以替我服务。”
Asnia pondered for a few seconds and finally made a decision. He stood up and took the initiative to say, "Miss Anastacia, I am willing to accept your terms and become your butler."
Oriana smiled at the words and said, "I would prefer if you could call me Madame Anastasia. I have a husband, although he has permanently left me."
阿斯尼亚怔了怔,很快便开口道:“请您节哀。”
Oriana shook her head slowly, reassuring the other person that she had already let go of the past.
Asnia then asked, "Madam, is there anywhere you need me to assist?"
奥利安娜想了想,说道:“补足需要的仆人,然后找律师替你和她们拟定合同。”
阿斯尼亚应了一声,利索的转身离去,颇有一丝雷厉风行的意味。
奥利安娜将所有的琐事都推给了阿斯尼亚,一时之间大感轻松。
她趁着时间还早,乘坐马车前往了希尔斯顿区,抵达艾辛格.斯坦顿的住处。
The great detective, through his assistant, learned that a visitor had come. He approached the door with curiosity and saw a unfamiliar lady.
She appeared to be around 30 years old, with a plump figure and a graceful posture. Her appearance was beautiful, with fair and smooth skin.
尽管是不认识的人,但考虑到可能是潜在的雇主,艾辛格最终友好的邀请对方进入了家中。
奥利安娜看了一眼男仆,眼底划过一丝笑意道:“艾辛格先生,我想发布一个委托。”
艾辛格收回了摸向卷烟盒的手,转过头,礼貌的询问道:“阿娜丝塔夫人,您请说。”
奥利安娜微微颔首,说道:“我需要请您帮我调查一下,在贝克兰德拥有奥拉维岛贸易许可的是哪些人。”
“凡是您调查到的名单,我都需要一份相关的详细资料。”
艾辛格认真地听完,微微颔首道:“这有一定的难度,需要大量的时间和精力,以及特定的人脉资源。”
奥利安娜笑了笑道:“如果是简单的委托,我也不会来找您了。”
被人赞美自己的业务能力是一件让人开心的事,艾辛格没有过多的犹豫,便将这个委托接了下来。
“这个委托我接了,阿娜丝塔夫人,你需要先缴纳定金,放心,这一点我会写在合同里。”
奥利安娜见目的达成,主动起身握手道:“谢谢您愿意帮助我,艾辛格先生。”
艾辛格谦虚的摇了摇头,说道:“这是我的工作,你付出薪水,我来完成委托。”
奥利安娜笑了笑,然后转身走出客厅,临出门前,她对赶来相送的艾辛格道:
“我忘了提醒您,您有一位朋友从海上回来了。”
艾辛格表情立马变得错愕,他审视了几眼阿娜丝塔夫人,语气莫名道:
“那我只能期望她这次回来不会给我带来厄运。”
……
铁门街,勇敢者酒吧。
奥利安娜出现在吧台时,她的头发已经变成黑色,脸部线条更加清秀,就连身材也缩水了一些。
她朝酒保要了一杯啤酒,看了一会擂台上的表演,然后转身朝着门外而去。
在回家的途中,奥利安娜悄然开启灵性,时刻关注着周围的动静。
She couldn't guarantee that Sharon would be here, so this time it's just a matter of luck.
Even if she's not here, Oliana won't lose anything, and she can always come back next time.
That's how, as time quietly passed, the carriage Oliana was riding in arrived at her own home.
正当她以为不会有收获之时,灵性突然有所触动,忙转头望去。
“怨魂”小姐依旧是头戴黑色小巧软帽,穿哥特式宫廷长裙的打扮。
她淡金色的头发垂下,眼中平静到看不见一丝情绪,“这是你的新家?”
奥利安娜微微颔首,抬手指着不远处的50号大门道:“要进来坐坐吗?”
Sharon nodded in agreement, and her body quickly became ethereal and disappeared without a trace.
Oriana dispersed her spiritual energy, attempting to detect the presence of the other party, but unfortunately made no progress.
She turned and walked towards the door of number 50, passing through the front yard, living room, and finally returning to her own living room.
The maids had already heated the water and were ready to serve the mistress at any time.
奥利安娜将她们都赶走,然后拿着换洗的衣物,独自进入了盥洗室。
这时,莎伦才突然现身,踩在了盥洗室的椅子上。
Startled, Oliana turned to look back, and upon seeing Sharon's appearance, she furrowed her brow and asked, "
Do you have something urgent to tell me?"
奥利安娜这才心虚的收回视线,心中有些紧张,她不愿意承认自己还没准备好。
等到洗完了澡,奥利安娜换上干净舒适的睡袍,从盥洗室走了出来。
步伐迈动间,她的衣领自然张开,透露出女性的美好一幕。
沿途经过的女仆变得面红耳赤,纷纷低下头去,有大胆的则会用目光追逐着女主人的背影。
奥利安娜回到卧室,试探着喊道:“莎伦小姐?”
话音刚落,莎伦精致的面孔出现在了面前,她幅度很小的扫过奥利安娜的身体。
“你的人来找过我。”
她是指伊莲…奥利安娜微微颔首,期待着后续的经过。
“她有一次喝醉了,对我袒露了自己的过往。”莎伦表情平静,用讲故事的口吻道。
“所以,你是想和我做一些她曾体会过得那种事情吗?”
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