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When Charles said this in a sarcastic tone, the count's face quickly changed from bright red to dark red at a speed visible to the naked eye, like a persimmon about to spoil. His lips were tightly closed, and his breathing became so rapid that Charles almost suspected that he was going to suffocate and faint from holding his breath.

Matilda was not only a little worried about her father's appearance, she first glanced at Charles resentfully, reproached him for being too unscrupulous, and then looked at her father. "Dad, are you alright?"

"I ...... I...... It's okay! The Count finally cried out in a dissonant roar, for his voice had suddenly become so sharp that it pierced the eardrums of the others.

Charles shrugged, not looking apologetic. "Now, you see, you don't have many secrets in front of us right now, and you don't think about what you can gain by fighting us, I suggest you calmly face the reality and then make the best choice for you."

The reason why he said such inappropriate words was not only to tease the other party to vent his anger, but also to imply to the other party in a joking way that he had completely controlled him, and there was no point in resisting.

Judging by the Count's reaction, it cannot be said that it was unsuccessful.

"You ...... You ......" the Count glared at the two of them, but Charles was unmoved, and Matilda certainly couldn't be as ruthless as he was.

"Dad. We don't have anything to quarrel with now...... Charles was over-the-top, but he was right. You...... There's no other way to go. She couldn't help but persuade her father again, "If you listen to Charles." At least you can get a decent exit, but what's the point of doing it right? It will just break everyone up, and it will not change the outcome. And, by that time, everyone will know that you are already alone, so what will you be able to rely on? Listen to my advice...... We really don't want you to do anything stupid. ”

"It's a shame that you can still call so affectionately." The Earl was still upset, "You followed outsiders to deal with your father, and you tried to put him in such a situation, and you can pretend that nothing happened!" If only you could get a lot of things. That's it, but what do you get? This person already has a wife, do you really think there is any glory in being someone else's lover? You...... You would do such a thing, in vain I thought you were very smart! ”

Being so accused by her father that Matilda couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, so she could only bow her head.

"I didn't think I was smart. But is it ...... Am I doing so many things for you, can't I do some stupid things I want to do? I have the right to be stupid, Daddy,"

Speaking of which. The father and daughter were speechless, and Charles felt a little embarrassed, so the room fell silent again.

In the midst of this silence, the Count finally calmed down. The initial anger gradually precipitated into the deepest part of my heart. Although he is not a politician himself, he is the son of a politician after all, and he has been exposed to it for many years. I have also seen my father's demeanor, and at least I know how to weigh the pros and cons.

As my daughter said. Now that he was alone, there was not only an unrivaled Trevill family standing outside. The children in the family also colluded, and there was no one to stand by his side to support him, and if he continued to be angry, he might be able to vent his emotions, but it would not help solve the problem.

Do you really want to swallow this breath and do what they say? The thought flashed through him, but was quickly dismissed by the Count. The blows and setbacks he had suffered today were so great that he couldn't bear it.

"Mr. Treville, I have to say that you have won now......" He looked at Charles coldly, no longer with the slightly flattering affection of the past, "yes, you are now popular, I really can't fight you, but you don't want me to wag my tail at you, do whatever you want, I can't stop you anyway." But I'm not going to shout for you, I'll just accept it silently...... I wish you all the best for the future. ”

When the Earl said this, Charles was embarrassed. After all, he was Matilda's father and his old boss, and he couldn't really let the Count fall into a miserable situation like this, and openly asking the emperor to dismiss him and abandon him was tantamount to sentencing him to a political death sentence, and it was also bad for Charles himself, after all, he also wanted to take the family as a help.

"I have no intention of letting you stumble, Your Excellency. If I thought so, I wouldn't have come to you, you really don't have to think of me as an enemy. Charles immediately comforted the other party, "I will compensate you, the empire will establish a senate, and you can be one of them." ”

"Senate...... I didn't enter politics to be a senator to retire. The Count sneered, and immediately shook his head and rejected the other party, "It's a nice call, but I know Monsieur Bonaparte, he is an authoritarian man, and will never share his power with others, so this Senate will be just a rubber stamp at that time, what is the use of it except for the elderly?" ”

"Shouldn't you retire now?" Charles asked rhetorically, "You have failed politically, there are no party members to defend your precarious position, no one to intercede for you, everyone knows that you have fallen, in this case, I don't know how many people will fall and hide in the countryside for the rest of their lives, and you ...... Wouldn't it be nice to have the consolation of being a patriarch? ”

It was especially hurtful because it was true, and the corners of the earl's mouth twitched slightly.

"Yes, well, but I refuse to accept it, sir."

"I know a title isn't enough, and you're not going to be satisfied." Charles was not surprised by his answer, but laughed. "I know you're still passionate about railroads, and that's okay. At that time, I will organize a semi-official railway organization, which will be filled by railway-related enterprises and retired officials. Advancing the railway industry in France. As France's first Minister of Railways, I think you are fully qualified to be one of the main bridges between business and the authorities as a chief advisor...... Well, if you choose to stand with me, then you will be the veteran and chief advisor of the Railway Federation, and won't that be a very fortunate thing for your retirement? ”

Charles spoke in a very provocative tone, and the Count listened quietly without interrupting.

Undoubtedly. Compared to the previous words, this one is much better and tempting enough to at least make one forget the grudge. The title of the patriarch, the chief advisor of the Railway Federation, and the ending of fame and fortune are indeed attractive enough as a retirement life...... He has been the Minister of Railways for so many years, of course, he will know how great the benefits are in the meantime, and they will only get bigger and bigger in the future. If you really become the chief adviser of this federation. That would certainly be a very good income, maybe even more than it is now, at least enough to support your retirement.

"Are you telling the truth?" After a moment of silence, the Count asked in a low voice.

Unconsciously. There was no more anger on his face.

"Of course I mean it, Count, and I'm not going to joke on such occasions." Charles nodded calmly in confirmation. "I regret that I have to sit on your throne for a number of reasons. But unlike others, I value you and your family. So even if it's for Matilda, I'll give you a decent enough way out, decent enough not to let anyone look down on you later. ”

The Count bowed his head and fell into a deep groan.

Looking at the present conditions alone, it is not so offensive, except that he will not be able to enjoy the authority and grace of the minister in the future, and he will be able to obtain sufficient security in the future - the point is that if the young man's conditions are refused, he will not be able to retain power.

Do you want to refuse this kind of decent end, or do you insist on fighting this person to the end?

No matter how angry you are, you should live according to reason.

"Dad, don't hesitate any longer, is there any other choice?" At this time, Matilda couldn't help but persuade her father, "If you don't have Charles' backup, you won't be able to keep your current position anyway, in this case, it's better to find a way back as soon as possible, this back road is already very good, I have discussed it with Charles for a long time, he is sure that he can achieve the promise...... And I will continue to be there for you to help you as well. ”

"You've thought of everything...... the middle-aged man smiled bitterly.

He was still a little reluctant now, but he was much calmer now than he had been angry a few minutes ago.

"Charles, I really didn't expect you to be so pretentious that my sons and daughters, and even my mistress were bought by you......" After a long silence, he looked up at Charles, "You are so ruthless. ”

"Sometimes we can't show mercy because we need to make a winner." Charles smiled apologetically, "However, after the winner is decided, I will be merciful." As long as you cooperate, we will still be good friends in the future, and our two families will still be close alliances, and no one can easily change this. ”

In fact, it is different, it used to be an ally, but now it is a master and slave, and the status changes with the situation, that's all.

"George's words, will you really carry them?" The Count asked again.

"Really." Charles reaffirmed, "My grandfather is old, and he wanted to take advantage of his reign to bring more people close to our family, Lucien and George. I believe that with George's ability, as long as he can have enough opportunities, he will definitely be able to rise in the army soon and eventually become a shining star......"

"I don't want him to do anything to shine as a new star." At that moment, Matilda suddenly interjected, "Charles, I only have such a brother, and if he dies, our family will be severed...... I beg you not to let him go into battle. Let him be Marshal Tréville's aide-de-camp......"

"If he wants, he can not go to the battlefield." Charles shrugged. "He's going to get ahead anyway."

"Huh...... It's really strange that a son's fate can't be controlled by his father, but his sister can grasp it. The Count smiled wryly. I know you all look down on me. I don't think I'm able to be a big man like my father......"

He continued to smile wryly. Then he sighed, "But George, he's not like me, and although he's my son, he's much more determined and sharper...... My father insisted that he join the army, and I can't help it, so I'll leave it to you to protect you later, Charles. ”

Charles was stunned for a moment, then nodded with a smile. "Okay."

Matilda also smiled with satisfaction, and her father finally recognized the situation. Surrender was chosen.

"When do I need to write my resignation?" After a long sigh, the Count finally straightened his face.

"It's still early, you can prepare slowly, maybe a month left." Charles replied immediately.

"Okay, then you can notify me then, and I will write a resignation letter and recommend you by the way." The Count nodded first, then frowned again, and looked at Matilda, "All right." Don't bother, you can write it when the time comes! Anyway, you have helped me write so many official documents for so many years, and I have already mastered it, so I don't have to write well and attract your resentment......"

"Daddy......" Father's implicit resentful words. It made Matilda's heart sour.

"Okay, don't talk about it, haven't you said enough now?" The Count suddenly covered his face with his hands. "Get out, get out! What's the point of being around me as a bad old man. Don't you guys like to stay together! Go ahead! ”

Because he understood the other party's feelings, Charles didn't say anything more. Pulling Matilda out of the table and out of the living room. Even with the sound of suppressed cries, neither of them looked back.

The two of them went to Matilda's bedroom together, and as soon as the door was closed, Matilda looked at Charles with a little resentment.

"Why did you just go so far? If you say it well, Dad won't be hit that hard. ”

"If the blow wasn't heavy, he wouldn't have woken up from his fantasies anytime soon." Charles sighed, "I can't help it. ”

"You're too harsh sometimes." Matilda frowned, and then as if she had thought of something, her face flushed slightly, "sometimes brazen......"

"I'm only brazen when I need to." Charles shook his head, then took her in his arms and leaned over to kiss her, "Like now." ”

"Nope! Don't do that! Matilda struggled hard, stopping him from moving. Everyone is in a bad mood today, forget it. ”

“…… Well, see you next time. Charles understood her feelings, so he didn't say anything more.

"By the way, there's something I want to ask you for." Matilda straightened her messed dress slightly, straightened her somewhat crooked glasses, and looked at him with a solemn expression. "It's time to do it as soon as possible."

"What's the matter?" Charles was a little curious, "Just say it, I'll do it." ”

"Let Melissa go, it's already like this today, and Dad will definitely hate her to death." Matilda looked a little anxious slightly, "I know Dad's character best, he doesn't dare to be angry with you or me, but he will definitely be angry with Melissa, if she doesn't stop it, I'm afraid her life will be in danger......"

"You don't hate her?" Charles was even more curious.

"Of course I don't hate her, why should I hate her? What did she do wrong? It's Dad who is wrong, and it's not her, even if it weren't for her, Dad would have found someone else. Matilda shook her head, "Send her away, sir, and tell her never to come back." ”

"Melissa is dead." Charles said lightly.

"What......" Matilda opened her mouth, "you...... Why do you ......?"

"Oh, you misunderstood, I didn't kill her, I just said that Melissa no longer exists." Charles replied with a smile, "She asked me to give her another identity, huh...... A nobleman, so I admit that she is a relative of mine, but by a different name. ”

"To deal with your father, you ...... You are really willing to pay for your blood......" Matilda was stunned for a moment, and then smiled bitterly, "I really hope you don't try to deal with us in the future!" It's horrible......"

"Actually, the decision was not that difficult." Charles was still smiling.

To be honest, he still couldn't understand the importance that the nobles of this era attached to the so-called family name and honor, and he didn't expect that even Matilda was not exempt from vulgarity.

In his opinion, it's just to recognize a woman as a relative, what's so difficult. As long as the Trevier family says that Melissa is a nobleman, then she is, all she needs is to prepare an identity.

Besides, as long as he did so, Melissa would be his subordinate, and he would continue to be his pawn in the future—a beautiful and intelligent woman who was good at seducing others would always be of sufficient use.

"Matilda, I know that you have made enough efforts and sacrifices for me now...... I am very grateful to you. And I will do everything in my power to repay you, and I will be able to give generously to those who listen to me with wealth and power. Charles gently took Matilda's hand, "Really, I feel like I can do anything with you by my side. ”

"You're pretty good at talking." Matilda lowered her gaze out of shyness, but her hand trembled slightly, "But you can say more...... It's good to have as much as you want. ”

"But I don't want to talk about it now." Charles took her into his arms again, then ignored her resistance and forced a kiss.

[It's about to be 515, I hope to continue to hit the 515 red envelope list, and the red envelope rain will be able to give back to readers and promotional works on May 15. A piece is also love, and it must be better! (To be continued.) )