Chapter 138 Her in the future
Although she is already in her early thirties, Emma Manners has a bit more charm.
She was very talkative, especially when she talked about their family's manor with Barron:
"We just took over the family business last year. After my husband inherited the title, his mother handed me the keys to the manor. But you know, managing the manor is not a simple matter. I am still working hard. In the process of learning.”
"Take your time, it will be fine, madam. Besides, your girl is very cute. I have something else to do, and I look forward to visiting your manor when I have time."
Compared to Barron's response with a warm smile, Viscount Bute's attitude... can't be said to be bad, but his excuse for interrupting the conversation was a little stiff.
However, Emma was not bothered at all. After exchanging contact information with the two of them enthusiastically, she expressed that she was very honored to invite them to Belvoir Castle as a guest.
"Your Majesty the Viscount, it seems that you are not that cold to that lady?"
After walking away from Ian Butt, Barron asked calmly.
"You don't have a title or a family history to be called a noble. Barron, at least not like the Rutland family, is so destitute that he married a peasant woman as his wife."
In response to Viscount Bute's words, Barron just smiled and said nothing.
He understood that the other party's prejudice came from Emma Manners' origin - she was born in the Welsh countryside and received the title of Marchioness when she married her husband ten years ago.
As mentioned before, most high-ranking nobles do not have only one noble title in their family. Just like Barron, his current identity is, in addition to the Duke of Devonshire, he is also the Marquis of Harrington.
In the Devonshire family, the Marquis of Harrington is often awarded to the eldest son who has not yet succeeded to the title of Duke. Before Barron's brother died, he was the Marquis of Harrington - after his father and brother died unexpectedly, Barron Two people were given the title of Duke of Devonshire and Marquess of Harrington.
For example, Ian Butt's Bute family, although the family's title is Marquis, is lower than the title of the Duke of Rutland family where Emma belongs.
But the Bute family has always been considered prominent. Their wealth is much higher than that of most duke families, so they do not feel weak when facing those duke families.
On the contrary, the Duke of Rutland's family is already in decline. The only remaining family property is the manor, which can only be called encouragement and support. Therefore, the Duke of Bute's attitude towards the Duchess of Rutland cannot be called respectful. .
Just like what Duchess Emma said just now, when the old Duchess handed her the key to the castle, she said this to her:
"Good luck!"
She looked relaxed at that time, finally relieved of the burden of maintaining the family's huge estate.
"The lifestyle of the 21st century is very different from that of the 10 duchesses before me, who might have spent their time tending to their robes, throwing glamorous parties and leading their hounds around to give orders to the gardeners, but I, on taking over the estate, just I have to roll up my sleeves and start working again, and this time the workload has increased 50 times compared to before I became a noble. After all, the Belvoir Castle estate covers an area of 6,100 hectares..."
Barron admires Mrs. Emma and has no prejudice against her.
Even though she was overly enthusiastic and could see that she had a purpose in approaching them, but in this society, who wouldn't be like that? It's just in a different way.
Viscount Bute would not feel the same way, but Barron knew that if he had not had the experience of rebirth, I am afraid that the Devonshire family would not be any better than the Duke of Rutland family, and they would also need to rely on their own family's manor to carry out their operations. All kinds of business, work hard to maintain it.
But what he found interesting was the little girl next to Emma Manners - Violet Manners.
Because just now Barron suddenly remembered that in his previous life, he had actually seen reports about the Duke of Rutland family, but it was just about their three daughters. In that previous life, the Duke of Rutland family The three daughters have all grown up, but their reputations...
The three sisters, who are somewhat similar to the American "Kardashian sisters" and are internet celebrities, are called "The bad Manner sisters of Britain" by the British media, which means the bad Manners sisters of Britain.
They are keen on all kinds of parties, and even had a neighbor call the police because the party in their house in London was too noisy...
And the photos posted by these three sisters on social networks are often large-scale.
It can be said that she does not have the style of an orthodox noble lady at all.
Also regarded as a "cancer" among the nobility...
It's just that Violet, who is only 9 years old now and still looks very cute, could have imagined that she would become like this in the future...
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Just when Barron was thinking about this, a beautiful figure appeared in front of him.
"Barron, we meet again."
"Hi, Miss Ella."
At this time, the girl with a bright smile in front of Barron was Gabrielle, the eldest daughter of the Kent family.
Since the last time he visited Chatsworth Manor, Gabriel went to study at Oxford University and has not seen him again.
"I'm so happy to see you, Barron. When I was in school, I heard that you invested in the popular Woaw website, right? Registration was finally opened recently, and I also registered an account."
Her smile was very cute. Seeing this scene, Viscount Bute showed a meaningful smile:
"I'll go over there and say hello to them first, Miss Ella, and I'll leave Duke Devonshire with you..."
In response to Viscount Bute's teasing, Gabriel just smiled:
"Mr. Boot is still so funny."
"It's a pity, Miss Ella, if you participate in Woaw's competition, you will definitely become the winner."
Barron's compliment received a charming look from Ella:
"That doesn't suit my personality, and there are so many girls prettier than me in college that I don't have much confidence."
Of course, this is just a joke by Barron. Considering the background of the Kent family, no matter what happens, Gabriel will not be able to participate in this kind of competition just because of the reward of 100,000 pounds.
Moreover, most of the aristocratic children are extremely low-key. Even if there are many reports about them in the media, it is mostly because of their status that it is easy for reporters to chase their news.
"By the way, Mr. Barron, there is one more thing I almost forgot. There will be a dance at our house in a few days. Can you be invited to attend?"
"prom?"
"Yes, there are some friends from our family. You know, I have been going to school. The school management was still very strict in high school, so there were no suitable friends to invite. I think we should be friends."
"Of course, Miss Ella."
"In addition, William and Harry will also go. I think you should know many of them."
"I'm honored. I will dress up and go there."
Hearing Barron's promise, Ella laughed happily:
"Actually, it's not too grand. It's just a gathering in winter."
If you want to attend a party or a dance, you can probably find one every day in London, of course, provided you have considerable status.
Now, for this kind of gathering, Barron only keeps in touch with some people who are relatively close to him.
But as Miss Ella's first invitation, of course he also wanted to give the other party some face.
