The New Duchess
Chapter 44: Esme Chayton

Time had already shown midnight, when a carriage entered into the courtyard of Halbert's residence. The gatekeeper looks shocked and confused about what to do, this overnight visit will certainly disturb his parents. However as Duchess this guard did not dare to refuse her arrival.

“ I have sent a letter to young lady Halbert “ said Ai began to make the guard a little quiet, and immediately let her guests in.

As soon as he arrived in front of the entrance, Maisie was already waiting in the living room. Welcoming your friend with worry.

“ you surprised me so much with your letter” said Masy immediately hugged Ai.

“ forgive me, but the situation is so urgent” Ai can only apologize for not being able to say everything now.

“ yes-iya. Let's go into my room, fortunately mom and dad are out of town, so can be a little free” reply Masy help Ai bring her bag.

That night Ai did not tell the reason behind her desire to stay temporarily at Halbert's residence. After eating some snacks, AI and Masy went straight to sleep.

The next morning after finishing breakfast, Masy took Ai for a short walk in the field. This was one of the reasons why Ai chose this residence. The place is on the edge of the city and far from the neighbors because it has a horse farm makes it easier for Ai to hide his existence. Because Ai was convinced that her husband was not on duty as she had said before. Axton was lying to him.

“ actually I didn't mean anything, but what kind of situation are you in until you have to hide like this?” AI and Masy sat him under a tree on a thick grass. Ai was silent for a moment while staring at the farm fence. Where he'll tell you.

“ I don't know why, but it feels like there's something strange about the death of the late Duchess. I'm looking for clarity myself. Axton does not want to be frank whereas I feel there is an awkward” Ai explained briefly. He couldn't possibly explain about the crown prince's events, not for now. It would be very risky if this thing were spread.

“ so you have a plan?” masy Yanga asked in support of her best friend's decision.

“ I found Axton's wedding file, may be able to start visiting the woman's residence - the woman” replied Ai sure.

“ well, I am also a little interested in this case. I'll help you” Masy's words make Ai feel relieved. I feel lucky to have a friend like Masy.

“ do we need to bring others?” masy continued to give advice.

“ no, this should be confidential. Can you save this?” Ai did not want to take risks that would endanger many people.

“ ah yes, relax I guarantee this is only the two of us who know” they laugh together. After enjoying the view and the morning breeze the two women returned to the residence.

They're researching all those files in the room. Carefully find out the addresses and things that explain their existence.

“ we can start on Esme Chayton, her first wife Axton “ said Ai opened the first file.

“ Chayton? I seem to have heard of this name” lirih Masy. His knowledge of the names of nobles is very good, as a successful seller he certainly knows, even able to distinguish which nobles have a lot of money and do not.

“ so far I have never met or known Chayton nobles, is it possible that they are not here?” Ai fishing Masy memory.

“ for a while I will take the sales book, maybe they have bought horse” Masy out of the room to the workspace of the father.

Moments later entered carrying a thick book containing a recap of the names of nobles who bought horses from a few years ago.

“ let's search” said Masy energetically. If it was true that they had ever bought it would make it easier for them to obtain the address of the main residence of the nobleman.

From the latest until 2 years before the two women did not find the name of the banagsawan. Their eyes were already hot from staring at too many books.

It was late in the afternoon, Masy was soundly asleep due to a lapse. Ai still wasn't tired of searching. Until the notebook 5 years ago, Ai managed to get the name.

“ mass. Masy wakeup. I found it” Ai rocked Masy's sleeping body with a sitting position next to her.

“ hemm, where?” rubbed his eyes to relieve his sleepiness.

“ ini” show Ai on the line that there is that name.

“ true this is the name, the residence bought about 4 horses. Here's the date, can you see the wedding date?” Ai retrieves the requested file. Match the year of marriage.

“ is not this year after her wedding “ said Ai.

“ do you know the year of Lady Chayton's death?” ask Ai to Masy who is a resident of the city.

“ briefly it's very long “ Masy trying to remember the year. The death of the first Duchess Wellington was a shock to the entire city.

“ ah yes I remember, wait it was the same year when the residence bought the horse, is it possible they need it for the funeral? “ Masy finally replied after some time.

“ no, she is the late Duchess is unlikely to lack horses. Axton has a lot in residence. Unless they take their horses away”

“ see residential address” further Ai curious.

“ is even different from the one listed in the file” Masy guman that seems confused.

“ tomorrow we will go to the address that is in this book” Ai take a pen and copy that address in her book. While raising the corner of his lips Ai hoped that tomorrow he could get a little information.

In accordance with the previous plan, the two women had already left the residence after breakfast. Ai deliberately wears a wide hat so that her face is difficult to see. This address is a little in the middle of town. The color and model of the dress also uses an inconspicuous and simple. Same with Masy. They have established such a strategy.

At first they had a little trouble finding the direction of the address listed. A few times have to turn around and finally at noon can find the address.

 The two of them went down to approach a house that looked lonely. This building is only one floor but has a fence that is a little short. There are not many home windows and it looks a little unkempt. Even some parts of the wall have been covered with creeping plants.

Ai pressed the bell of the house, although a little doubt if this thing still works or not. Many times there was no contact from within, Masy took the initiative to surround the building, there might be another entrance.

Walking through the narrow side garden due to the fence wall being so high, his quest finally came to fruition. I can see there is a balcony there.

Tok Tok he knocked on the door that was locked with a balcony.

“ excuse me, “ Masy has tried several times, but still no sayan.

As soon as it was coming back, Masy heard footsteps approaching from inside the house. It turned out to be true, there was an old woman who opened the door.

“ excuse me madam, is this really Sir Chayton's residence?” ask Masy kindly.