What's the point of talking to Alice alone? Is the Debus family suspected of smuggling, what can be achieved by talking to Alice again? Obviously this Merritt is not well-intentioned. Nimitz has also been through storms and naturally his mind is like a clear mirror.

  Nimitz's eyes narrowed and turned towards Merritt.

  Merritt, however, was lounging comfortably in his chair, even closing his eyes to rest, without so much as a glance at Nimitz. Merritt's attitude was clear - if you want your family's name cleared, have Alice come and talk to me.

  Nimitz hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said: "Lord Merit likes Lin Lei's 'Dream Awakening' stone carving, and wanting to talk to Ailis is also understandable. Alright, I'll go back and tell Ailis."

  Merritt, who had been keeping her eyes closed to cultivate her spirit, heard this and couldn't help but open them, smiling as she looked at Nimitz beside her: "Haha, then Nimitz can go back first. As long as I have a good one-on-one talk with Alice, I think I'll understand the Debus family even better."

  Nimitz immediately stood up and said humbly: "That's all, Lord Merit. I'll take my leave now. The Debus family will be in your care."

  Merritt nodded slightly.

  Nimitz immediately withdrew.

  At this moment, the Duke of Marlborough was alone in the living room.

  Merritt held his wine glass, but muttered under his breath: "Goddess, Alice..." A hint of self-satisfaction and longing also appeared on his face.

  Meiritte, as the Right Minister of the Kingdom of Fenlai, was also conferred a dukedom. His esteemed position in the Kingdom of Fenlai was such that those who surpassed him could be counted on one hand.

  A man like him, what kind of woman hasn't he seen?

  Merritt, indeed likes women, and although he is now in his seventies, it's equivalent to a strong warrior having two or three hundred years of life. Now in his seventies, he is at the peak of his strength. Merritt alone has twelve wives who are publicly known. However, among the nobility, there is a popular view - the wife at home is not as good as the mistress outside, and the mistress outside is not as good as what one cannot get. What one cannot get is the best.

  But at Merit's level, there are few women he can't get. Women who can truly move his heart are also very rare.

  And Alice was indeed one of them.

  Since Shi Gao's 'Dream Awakening' became famous, the woman in Shi Gao has been a 'goddess' in many people's hearts! The goddess is unattainable, and naturally, someone like Meilite who holds a noble position would especially want to get a goddess like Alice under his belt. But this matter is too difficult.

  And this time, it's an opportunity.

  "Alice, goddess?" A faint smile spread across Merit's face, and she tilted her head back, downing the bright red wine in her cup.

  Nimitz sat in the carriage on his way back, his eyebrows deeply furrowed.

  Alice is Carla's fiancée!

  If he lets Alice meet Merit alone, he will undoubtedly push Alice into the fire. In the future, when facing Karan's questioning, he can still cope with it. But if this matter gets out, the impact on the Debus family will be great.

  "Alas, if the family is finished, what's the use of talking about reputation!" Nimitz shook his head and sighed.

  The Debus family has now reached a critical moment, once the Debus family is convicted of smuggling, the entire family will be destroyed and their property completely seized by King Clyde. Although the Debus family had already left roots outside, so that the family would not become extinct.

  However, almost all of House Deb's industries are in the Kingdom of Finlay.

  Once failed, it is unknown in which year the Debus family will regain their former glory.

  Compared with the future of the family, a little rumor is nothing. After all, when have there been fewer dirty things in this noble circle?

  "But this matter must be agreed upon by Alice herself." Nimitz became somewhat worried, "I couldn't possibly force Alice to go to the Right Minister's residence."

  Alice's innocence didn't matter to Nimitz. She was just a woman!

  But Nimitz understood... "This Alice, after all, has a special relationship with Lin Lei. If I force Alice and Lin Lei finds out, then..." Nimitz thought to himself and felt a little afraid.

  Lin Lei holds a special position in the Kingdom of Fenlai.

  Although he was enfeoffed as a marquis, Lin Lei was actually a person of the Holy See of Light, and even before that, Clyde had invited Lin Lei to become a noble of the Kingdom of Fenley, saying they were equals and not subject to the ruler-subject relationship.

  It's clear that Clyde is trying to win over Lin Lei.

  Because the nobles of the entire Finlay Kingdom understood that as long as Lin Lei was willing, he could easily become a white-robed priest of the Holy See of Light, and it would also be very normal for him to become a red-robed archbishop decades later.

  The Red Robed Cardinal is of a higher status than the King!

  "Can't be forced." Nimitz had a headache, and it was all Alice's fault. He put himself in Lin Lei's shoes to think about the problem.

  Alice was after all Lin Lei's first love! If Nimitz forced Alice to go to Merit, she would lose her innocence. It's strange that Lin Lei didn't get furious!

  Debussy family mansion.

  The living room was filled with many members of the Debus family, and Alice and Lorraine were also there. This large group of people were all waiting for Nimitz to return.

  They're all worried about the future of the Debus family!

  "Admiral Nimitz is back! Admiral Nimitz is back!" A middle-aged man standing at the living room door, looking up with anticipation, shouted as soon as he saw Nimitz's figure.

  At that moment, the entire Debus family in the living room swarmed towards Nimitz. Alice and Lauren exchanged a glance and immediately stood up to welcome him as well.

  "Second Uncle, how is it?" The middle-aged man immediately asked.

  Nimitz looked at the crowd in front of him, forcing a smile: "The situation is still okay for now. Everyone retreats first, Alice, you stay, I have something to talk to you about."

  Nimitz still had a lot of influence in the family, and when he spoke, the group could only disperse one by one.

  Alice was somewhat perplexed, wondering why Nimitz wanted to speak with her alone.

  "Alice, sister, I'll go back to my room first." Lorraine said softly, shaking hands with Alice. Just a moment later, the entire living room was left with only Alice alone.

  Nimitz stepped into the living room.

  "Second Master, is there something?" Alice said with some trepidation.

  Nimitz looked at Alice and smiled warmly: "Alice, don't be nervous, sit down first, let's have a good talk." As he spoke, Nimitz sat down first.

  Nimitz, who was extremely serious in the past and didn't seem to like her, why is his attitude so good today?

  Alice had some doubts in her heart.

  "Sit down." Nimitz smiled warmly.

  Alice sat down nervously on one side.

  Nimitz let out a deep sigh, his eyebrows filled with worry: "Alicia, you and Kalan just got engaged, I didn't expect something like this to happen to the Debus family. I don't know who is secretly framing me, but if I find out, I'll kill him." Nimitz's face showed a hint of ferocity, then he continued in a defeated tone, "But now, what's most important is clearing our Debus family's name and rescuing Bernard and Kalan."

  Alice nodded.

  Alice was puzzled in her heart: "Why is Second Grandfather talking to me about these things?"

  Nimitz looked at Alice and said sincerely: "Alice, I have a favor to ask of you."

  "Looking for me?" Alice was so frightened that she stood up involuntarily.

  Nimitz is respected by the Debus family, even the patriarch. Now Nimitz says he wants to 'ask her', how can Alice not be shocked.

  "Alice, the case of smuggling involving the Debus family is being investigated by His Excellency Meritte, and he's very curious about you and wants to have a private conversation with you."

  Nimitz urged anxiously: "Alice, this is a rare opportunity to get along with Lord Merit. If we can get along well with him, he will help our Debus family. Alice, you grew up with Kalan since childhood, and you won't watch him be imprisoned, will you?"

  Alice was stunned.

  Talk alone?

  Alice also lives in a noble family and is well aware of the dirty scenes within the nobility. She guesses that meeting with Lady Merit will not be so simple.

  "I, I..." Alice stuttered.

  "Nimitz implored, 'Alice, the Debus family is counting on you. I can even guarantee that as long as you get along with Lady Merritt, you can become Carl's official wife.'"

  Alice felt her mind was a complete mess at this time.

  Alice is still very self-disciplined.

  Whether it was Lin Lei or Ka Leng, she had guarded the last pass. Even if she got engaged to Ka Leng, Alice insisted on waiting until after the wedding to consummate their relationship.

  "Now she has to deal with Merit..." "Alice, I'm begging you." Nimitz gritted his teeth and knelt down from the chair, pleading, "Alice, Karan's life is in your hands."

  "What about Kalan's life and death?" Alice was shocked.

  Kalan is someone she grew up with since childhood, especially in recent days when the Debus family often suffered from rumors and slanders, Kalan has always been protecting her.

  "Alright, I promise." Alice said through gritted teeth.

  Nimitz's face showed a hint of surprise, and then he hastily said: "Alright, in that case, I'll arrange for you to go to Lady Merritt's mansion tomorrow evening."

  But Alice's face was pale at this moment, and she didn't respond at all.

  The next evening.

  A carriage emerged from the Debus family estate under the escort of twelve knights, slowly heading towards the Marquis' mansion. Inside the carriage, there was only one person, Alice.

  Alice sat quietly in the carriage, pursing her lips and tightly grasping her long skirt with both hands.

  The carriage continued on its way and soon arrived at the entrance of Duke Merit's mansion.

  "Miss Alice, we've arrived." The driver's voice came from outside.

  Alice felt a jolt in her heart, and her right hand involuntarily touched the dagger at her waist. The hardness of the dagger slightly calmed her down.

  Taking a deep breath, Alice pushed open the carriage door and got out.

  ...in the living room of Duke Merit's mansion.

  Alice, wearing a long skirt and an overcoat, was also quite formal. Taking steps, Alice still entered the living room calmly, but to her surprise, there was no one in the living room.

  "Huh?" Alice's eyebrows furrowed involuntarily.

  At this time a female servant came running over and said respectfully: "Miss Alice, the Duke is in his study, please go to the study, Miss Alice."

  "Study?" Alice hesitated for a moment.

  But under the servant's urging gaze, Alice still took a step forward.

  The study was very secluded and quiet. There were even fewer people coming here. As soon as Alice walked to the door of the study, she saw a middle-aged man with blond hair walking in front of the desk looking at some papers.

  "Is this Merit?" Alice thought Merit should be a very refined person when she saw her for the first time. Even sitting at her desk, her back was straight and her eyes were sharp.

  "Your Grace, Miss Alice has arrived." The maid said respectfully.

  Merritt finally looked up and saw Alice immediately excitedly stood up: "Haha, Miss Alice is here? I've been waiting for a long time. Come on, Miss Alice, please sit down." As Merritt got up and walked towards Alice.

  Alice stepped into the study.

  Alice looked around and saw that on the right side of the study there was a bookshelf with rows and rows of books. On the left side of the study, there was a bed.

  "Usually I read books or deal with government affairs, and when I'm tired, I rest here." Duke Meliet said with a smile as he walked to the door and closed the study door.

  Seeing the study door closed, with only Meredith and herself inside, Alice was startled.

  "Lord Merit, it's better if the door is left open. I'm not used to such a dark environment." Alice said hastily.

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