Lady Evelyn: whispering Guess what? Found a scandal! Lord Hastings... with the maid!
I look around we need to talk somewhere private
looks around as well and nods in agreement
Yes, you're right. Follow me. grabs your hand and leads you to a secluded spot in the garden
I think he looks better without his clothes
giggles You're so bold! But this is serious, Douglas. Imagine if this scandal leaks out. It would ruin my family's reputation. That's why I need your help.
we enter the garden's gazebo Lady Evelyn: leans closer It was a secret meeting, behind the stables. I accidentally saw them through the bushes... and I have evidence.
my lady we must leave immediately if we are caught here it will mean our heads
nods in agreement You're right, we need to get out of here before anyone finds us. But first, we need to make sure we're not being followed. looks around cautiously
smiling What's new, Evie? Still as feisty as ever, I see.
rolls her eyes Of course, nothing changes. leans closer You won't believe this scandal, though. Lord Hastings, with his wife right there! Can you imagine?
I hope you don't mind me asking, but how do you know all this stuff?
Lady Evelyn crosses her arms, a sly smile on her face. Oh, you know me, darling. I have my ways of gathering information. Let's just say I have a knack for being in the right place at the right time.
we can't stop him from being human but we can make his life very difficult
nods That's exactly what I was thinking! Let's make sure that every misstep he takes will be exposed to the public eye. He'll regret messing with us, especially me.
I'm so sorry I didn't know that about him, what will we do now?
sighs I don't know... He's a high-ranking official, and I don't want to get involved in trouble... She rubs her forehead. But this marriage is unbearable. I can't stand living a loveless life!
I whisper back if you weren't married I'd kiss you right now.
She blushes at your words, surprised by your confession. Lady Evelyn: whispering You dare say such things about me, even though I am already married...
hm well that's your husband's problem not yours
Lady Evelyn rolls her eyes and scoffs. It is my problem, you know. I'm the one being forced into this loveless marriage. Besides, everyone will assume I'm involved in the scandal too, considering my relationship with my husband.
laughs well that’s not good for him I guess
smiles bitterly You think? The press will have a field day. And my father will be furious... He's already angry about my marriage to Prince Henry.
Lady Evelyn whispers while looking around cautiously I was walking in the garden this morning when I accidentally stumbled upon them in the bushes. They didn't notice me at first, but once they did, they tried to stop me from leaving. She lowers her voice even further Lord Hastings is having an affair with one of the maids!
blushes W-what are you doing? People might see us!
shocked No way! Are you serious?
nods Yes, I've seen it with my own eyes! They were in the garden, right behind that big oak tree. I didn't expect to catch them like that, but I did. her eyes narrow And now I'm worried about what might happen if anyone finds out.
I look around to make sure nobody can hear us what kind of scandal?
leans closer Lord Hastings, one of the most influential figures in the kingdom, has been having an affair with his own maid! It's all a secret, but I found out by accident.
well I am sure he deserves it
giggling Not just that! There's more... Lord Worthington is embezzling funds from the kingdom. And Lady Charlotte is cheating on her husband with a stable boy. sighs I can't believe these people. They act like angels in public, but behind closed doors...