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I Can't Eat Love
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00:00Our engagement is cancelled, Vivian.
00:02His fabric is thin, the stitching uneven.
00:04Knowing how much the palace spends on clothing.
00:07How insulting.
00:08I know this is a terrible shock.
00:10Is it?
00:10I have fallen in love with another woman.
00:13My heart is completely swayed.
00:14I must break off our engagement.
00:16I trust you understand.
00:18I wonder if people are enjoying the food inside.
00:20I hadn't even gotten to try any before he dragged me out here.
00:23I know you're heartbroken, but try not to cry.
00:26What will I do without you?
00:28My entire life has been spent preparing to be your bride.
00:32I love you!
00:33That's not my concern.
00:35This is much easier the second time around.
00:39Do you need to be alone?
00:40No.
00:48What do you want?
00:52Compensation.
00:55Pardon?
00:57I am the daughter of a duke.
00:59My time is valuable.
01:00You've wasted it.
01:01But...
01:01Shush.
01:02I'm thinking.
01:13This house was sold.
01:15Torn down.
01:20I have a chance to change my future.
01:22Should I make the prince fall in love with me?
01:25No.
01:26A man's devotion can waver.
01:28Marriage won't guarantee I won't die on the streets.
01:32Please.
01:32Please.
01:33Spare a coin so I can eat.
01:40Please.
01:46Starving to death was painful.
01:47So my aim is to never trust in love again.
01:50Let Prince Cedric cast me aside.
01:52Who needs that fickle idiot?
01:54This time I'll make the dushti a money-making powerhouse.
01:59First things first.
02:01I need to eat.
02:02And then I need to get to work.
02:09Your new dress, miss!
02:10It's the latest fashion!
02:15I'll take the plane, Grace Atten.
02:17But what if his highness stops by?
02:26Then he'll see a sensibly-dedressed woman.
02:29Shall I announce you to the duke, miss?
02:31Mr. Graves.
02:32In my former life, when the family fell to ruin, he was quickly hired by the palace.
02:36He seemed almost relieved to be free of us.
02:38I need to keep him this time.
02:40Please do.
02:41And stick around.
02:42Your input may be useful.
02:44What brings you here, dear?
02:46I thought I understood the depths of my father's incompetence.
02:49I was much too optimistic.
02:51Father, I have concerns about the financial status of our family.
02:55You don't need to worry.
02:56We're doing just fine.
02:59We have too much debt.
03:00What would you do if they called it in now?
03:07Don't you want me to be prepared as future queen?
03:10The queen manages the royal household accounts.
03:13Let me practice on ours.
03:15Hand over the account ledgers.
03:18Here you are.
03:21Set me up a desk.
03:23Move all financial records there.
03:25My pleasure, miss.
03:32Your Highness, how long has he been here?
03:35Did he hear me call him a temperamental child?
03:37We've come to check out the horses.
03:39The stable master says the new stallion is too wild, but I think he's just unskilled.
03:43I'm sure Your High Highness could manage even the wildest horse.
03:47Is Lady Clarence in here?
03:49No, I believe she's home today.
03:51Is she ill?
03:52Not that I know of.
03:54Surely someone will visit?
03:57Prince Cedric?
03:59Clarissa?
04:01Mother?
04:02No one has come, miss.
04:04Give her my best when you see her.
04:08How had I never realized where his heart truly leaned?
04:11I was not blind.
04:12I was young.
04:13A girl who thought love was the most important thing in life.
04:16I am not that girl anymore.
04:18Father should never be allowed near money.
04:21Thousands of crowns wasted on frivolous items.
04:24And the tax collectors are stealing half of everything.
04:29I've contacted smaller vendors and consolidated some debt at lower interest rates.
04:34This is perfect, Mr. Graves.
04:36We need to meet with all the tax collectors.
04:39If we don't stop the corruption, nothing will save us.
04:42When shall I arrange it?
04:44Next week.
04:46I need time to come up with a plan for terrifying a group of men into doing exactly what I
04:50want.
04:51I'm sure you will be quite successful.
04:56Miss, you must sleep.
04:59Just a few more pages, and then the letters from the eastern section.
05:03You cannot save this, Ducty, in the space of a week.
05:06The work will wait.
05:07Please, go to sleep.
05:09Fine.
05:10When was the last time someone worried about whether or not I slept?
05:19Huh.
05:28Vivian!
05:30Your Majesty.
05:32No, Your Majesty's until class.
05:34I'll be your mother one day.
05:36Just call me that.
05:37So bright.
05:38So caring.
05:39But after her son broke our engagement, she never protested.
05:43Never reached out while I starved.
05:45She told Clarissa I was dead to her.
05:47Dearest, you went to a very dark place just then.
05:51Do you need to talk?
05:53I'm fine.
05:55Shall we begin?
05:58Let's see what you remember.
06:02Prodigy.
06:02Tomorrow we triple the difficulty.
06:06Wonderful.
06:10You must be the young girl with wild dreams of performing miracles.
06:15Are you Mr. Graves' brother?
06:18I am.
06:19Really?
06:20No offense, young miss, but don't bluff with me.
06:23I'd rather you just be honest.
06:28Please, we're starving.
06:31If you're nobility, why are you begging?
06:34What nerve?
06:36Sometimes I wish I was bluffing.
06:39I've learned to be whatever I have to be to get the job done.
06:42You know what kind of impossible task you've set for yourself.
06:45Impossible?
06:46No.
06:47Extremely difficult, and I might have to play dirty?
06:50Yes.
06:51I will save us.
06:53Very good.
06:54You work hard, and I'll give you the knowledge to save your family.
06:58Deal?
06:59Deal.
07:01So I'll move on to it, so let's get back to inside.
07:03We've YeaRiREYda Honeyfin.
07:03Vivian!
07:04What's going on?
07:05I haven't seen you in days!
07:07DC.
07:07You have to help me!
07:08Mother and father are gone.
07:10I lost my job!
07:11DC.
07:11What do you expect me to do?
07:13Interesting, and's going to be the Marie.
07:13The Queen says you are dead to her.
07:15Can you at least give me something to eat?
07:17my father forbids me from being around you.
07:20It might affect my reputation as future Queen.
07:22Goodbye Vivian.
07:23her smile is too stiff her eyes cold as they scan my papers I've missed you too
07:30can we go walk in the palace gardens not today or tomorrow but next week and
07:36perhaps I can arrange tea with the prince well if I wouldn't be in the way of
07:40course not how many times did I unknowingly bring her to see my fiance
07:44sealing my own fate go with my blessing Clarida I don't want him don't work too
07:49hard if you don't spend time time prince he lose interest trust me of course I
07:55trust you go to the Northwest Square find a man under a blue awning named Flint
08:02offer him 50 crowns for the information I've requested and if he demands more
08:06he will tell him angel sent you who is this angel no one it's a code known only
08:13to his intercuster shall I still schedule the meeting with the tax collectors
08:16postpone it until after you have what I need I don't believe in going into
08:20battle without a weapon
08:25mr. graves schedule the meeting with the tax collectors all of them tomorrow
08:29morning shall I inform your father no he'll only warn them these men stole from
08:35our people in our family for years tomorrow they answer for it very good
08:41miss and mr. graves make sure the room has only one exit the Duke's daughter
08:50what is this about gentlemen thank you for coming these are records of every
08:56payment you collected last quarter and these are records of what you actually
09:01reported to my father where did you get these that's not your concern what is
09:06your concern that the difference between these two numbers is substantial money
09:10that belongs to this debt she and to the people you overtaxed has been lining
09:14your pockets this is outrageous I won't be accused by a child sit down you have
09:21two options first resign repay what you stole and leave quietly second I present
09:27this evidence to the crown and you face prosecution theft from a noble house the
09:32Duke would never allow you because entrusted the Dutch these finances to me mr.
09:36graves can confirm this confirmed you have until end of day those who wish to stay
09:40must agree to new oversight procedures and reduce collection authority choose
09:44wisely
09:51four of six have already agreed to your terms and the other two packing their
09:56things
10:01uh Vivian ah meet my other student Damien from Telendra a pleasure likewise Bernard tells me you're studying taxation reform
10:12among other things today's lesson covers both your interests land assessment and fair taxation models if you reduce the collection
10:20rate but increase
10:21its compatriots through transparency what happens to total revenue it increases people pay more willingly when they trust the system
10:27and enforcement costs drop you spend less chasing thieves
10:32well well well this might actually work your Dexty Ashford
10:38it's in financial trouble what makes you say that the questions you asked weren't theoretical you're trying to solve a
10:45real problem and if I am then you're braver than most nobles I've met they usually just pretend everything is
10:51fine until they collapse
10:57my darling how was your journey long where is Vivian welcome home mother what are you wearing a dress what
11:07has happened to our daughter I've heard you've taken over the household accounts the Dutchies finances needed attention that is
11:13not a young lady's concern your concern is your engagement to Prince Cedric
11:17I'm sorry I should have taught you something useful instead of just how to be beautiful
11:23mother I can be a good fiance and help manage our family's affairs the two aren't mutually exclusive
11:30they are if you show up to the palace with ink on your hands and bags under your eyes
11:35a future queen must be a future queen must be capable that's what I'm becoming
11:42don't embarrass this family
11:45that's the last thing I intend to do
11:50your highness
11:50Vivian tells me you've been training a new horse
11:54yes
11:55the stable master said he was untameable
11:57but I've nearly broken him
12:00he hasn't
12:01I checked with the stable master
12:04the horse threw him twice last week
12:06lady Clarissa
12:07you should come see him sometime
12:09I could take you riding
12:10oh I couldn't possibly
12:12unless Vivian came too
12:14I'm afraid I'll be busy with my studies
12:16but you should go Clarissa
12:18it sounds wonderful
12:20excellent
12:20I'll arrange it
12:21in my previous life this moment would have destroyed me
12:24now
12:25it's just another move on the board
12:27thank you for the tea
12:29I shall take my leave
12:36strange
12:37that felt more genuine than anything at that tea table
12:42three of our remaining collectors are still skimming
12:44smaller amounts now but they're testing whether I'll notice
12:48shall I confront them
12:49no
12:51I want to use them
12:52they have connections to merchants throughout the Duxie
12:55if I fire them those connections disappear
12:57instead I'll restructure their compensation
13:00a small percentage of legitimate collections as a bonus
13:02make honesty more profitable than theft
13:05and if they refuse
13:06then I have enough evidence to ensure they never work in this kingdom again
13:10we're stabilizing Mr. Graves
13:12slowly
13:13but I need more than stability
13:15I need income
13:16the Duxity needs a product
13:17a trade
13:18something that generates wealth
13:19have you considered the textile mills in the eastern district?
13:23they've been idle since
13:24since the previous manager emboldened the operating funds and fled
13:26yes
13:27what if we reopen them?
13:28the infrastructure is there
13:30the workers are there
13:31we just need capital and management
13:32capital we don't have
13:34not yet
13:34but I have an idea about that
13:36I need to talk to Bernard
13:37and possibly
13:39Damien
13:45you're not just a student aren't you?
13:47what makes you say that?
13:48your questions in class aren't academic
13:50you're planning to implement reforms somewhere specific
13:52and Talandra's new trade agreements with our kingdom
13:55suggest someone there is restructuring their economy
13:59you're observant
14:01I'm desperate
14:02there's a difference
14:03I'm proposing an investment
14:05the returns would be significant for both parties
14:07you're proposing a trade agreement
14:09between a Duxity that's nearly bankrupt and a foreign territory
14:12why should I trust you?
14:14because I have everything to lose and nothing to gain from lying
14:17if this fails my family is finished
14:19I'll review your numbers
14:22if they hold up I'll consider it
14:24that's all I ask
14:28thank you Damien
14:29don't thank me yet
14:32miss you look exhausted
14:34I'm fine
14:35the Duchess is worried
14:37she says you're neglecting your duties to the prince
14:40my duties to the prince are perfectly maintained
14:43miss
14:43Lady Clarina visited the palace yesterday
14:46without you
14:47she was seen walking with Prince Cedric in the gardens
14:50I know
14:52you know
14:53I arranged it
14:56is there something you'd like to say Nettie?
14:59no miss
15:00your numbers are sound
15:02I've secured preliminary approval for the raw materials
15:05however I need to inspect the mills personally before committing
15:09D
15:12he's coming here
15:14Mr. Graves
15:15miss?
15:17we have a visitor coming
15:18the manor needs to look not terrible
15:20can you manage that?
15:21define not terrible
15:22functional
15:23respectable
15:24not actively falling apart
15:25I'll see what I can do
15:29how long have they been idle?
15:31two years
15:32but the equipment is intact
15:34I had Mr. Graves inspect everything last week
15:37the bones are good
15:38but you'll need skilled workers
15:40training takes time
15:41many of the original workers still live in the district
15:44they lost their jobs when the mills closed
15:46they'd come back
15:47and management
15:47you can't oversee this yourself while running the dusties finances and attending royal lessons
15:52I have someone in mind
15:54this could work
15:56but I need to be honest with you
15:58my authority to approve this isn't unlimited
16:00I'll need to convince people back home
16:02what would convince them?
16:04a working prototype
16:05one mill
16:07running
16:07producing quality fabric
16:09proof of concept
16:10I can do that
16:11give me two months
16:12two months?
16:13I don't have the luxury of time
16:16you carry something heavy Vivian of Ashford
16:19something that doesn't match your age
16:21everyone carries something
16:23not like you do
16:24shall we head back?
16:26I believe Mr. Graves has arranged lunch
16:28and I promise you
16:29it's the one thing this household still does well
16:34you've changed Vivian
16:35have I?
16:37six months ago you could barely manage a formal dinner seating chart
16:41now Madame Fontaine says you're the most accomplished student she's ever trained
16:45you handle court politics as if you've been doing it for years
16:49I've been studying hard
16:50it's more than that
16:51your eyes are different
16:52older
16:53sometimes when you look at me I feel as if you're
16:56judging me
16:57as if I've already failed you somehow
16:59your majesty I would never
17:00I'm not accusing you
17:01I'm worried about you
17:03you're fifteen years old
17:04and you move through this palace
17:05like a woman who's already been to war
17:07I just want to be ready
17:09for whatever comes
17:10ready for what?
17:13not when it mattered
17:14for being queen
17:17whatever is troubling you
17:19you can tell me
17:20I'm here
17:21I know
17:22thank you
17:25two months
17:26fourteen hour days
17:27every coin I could scrape together
17:30but it's working
17:31the first shipment is ready
17:33thirty bars of wool fabric
17:35dyed with tilandrian pigments
17:36quality?
17:37I've inspected each bar personally
17:40they exceed the standard
17:41dear Damien
17:42the prototype mill is operational
17:45first production run complete
17:47quality samples in clode
17:49I believe this meets your requirements for proof of concept
17:52P.S.
17:54you were right about needing skilled workers
17:55I hired the old mill foreman
17:57he cried when he saw the looms running again
18:00Mr. Graves?
18:01Miss?
18:02for the first time since I started this
18:04we're not losing money
18:06indeed miss
18:07we're not safe yet
18:09but we're moving in the right direction
18:10in my previous life
18:12by this time
18:13I was practicing dance steps
18:14for a prince who didn't care
18:16this time
18:17I built something real
18:24Vivian
18:24we were just discussing the autumn ball
18:26yes
18:27the
18:28ball
18:29how lovely
18:30will you both be attending?
18:32of course
18:32as my fiance
18:33you'll accompany me
18:34for the opening dance
18:35you must be so excited
18:37Vivian
18:37though I hope you've been practicing
18:39I hear the new court dance
18:40is quite complex
18:41I'm sure I'll manage
18:42you've been spending a lot of time
18:44away from the palace
18:45people are talking
18:45let them
18:46they're saying you've lost interest
18:48in the prince
18:48that you're more concerned
18:50with business matters
18:51and what do you say Clarissa?
18:53I say you're my dearest friend
18:55and I'm worried about you
18:56a fiance who neglects her prince
18:58might lose him
18:59is that what you're suggesting?
19:02I'm just looking out for you
19:04I know exactly what you're looking out for
19:17where did you get that dress?
19:19I made the fabric
19:20had it tailored in town
19:22you
19:23made?
19:26shall we?
19:32you've improved
19:33I practice
19:45nice dance
19:47what are you doing
19:49at a royal ball?
19:50diplomatic function
19:51Telendra was invited
19:53I was
19:53available
19:54you hate these things
19:57what gave it away?
19:59you're hiding on a balcony
20:01so are you
20:02your fabric
20:03the dress
20:04it's from your mill
20:05first production run
20:06it's good
20:07really good
20:08thank you
20:09the trade agreement
20:11is approved
20:11my people were impressed
20:13with the samples
20:13really?
20:14really
20:15you did it Vivian
20:16not yet
20:17but I'm getting closer
20:19Miss
20:19Miss
20:20I've completed my investigation
20:22into who has been sharing information
20:23about your activities
20:26and?
20:27it's Nettie
20:28she's been reporting
20:29to Lady Clarissa's household
20:30weekly
20:31since before your
20:33changes began
20:34how much does Clarissa know?
20:36the financial restructuring
20:37the mill
20:37your meetings at the treasury
20:39Nettie doesn't understand
20:40the details
20:40but she's provided enough
20:42for someone clever
20:42to piece together
20:43and Clarissa is clever
20:45beneath the golden curls
20:51don't dismiss Nettie
20:54Miss?
20:55if we dismiss her
20:56Clarissa will know
20:56we've discovered the leak
20:57she'll find another way in
20:58one we can't track
20:59better the spy we know
21:01from now on
21:02we control what Nettie sees
21:04and hears
21:04she becomes our channel
21:06we feed Clarissa
21:08exactly what we want her to know
21:11misinformation
21:13information management
21:14there's a difference
21:16let's start with something simple
21:18tonight
21:19within Nettie's hearing
21:20I'll express deep concern
21:21about the prince's
21:22growing distance
21:23I'll cry if necessary
21:24can you cry on command?
21:27I have a lot of material
21:28to work with
21:35I need to tell you something
21:36and you're not going to like it
21:38that's most of what you tell me
21:39the king's advisors
21:41are reviewing
21:41noble house finances
21:43it's a routine audit
21:44happens every few years
21:46but given Ashford's
21:47history
21:48you'll be scrutinized
21:49more closely than most
21:51when?
21:52three months
21:53maybe four
21:54three months
21:55the mill is barely operational
21:57the debt restructuring
21:59isn't complete
22:00if they audit us now
22:01they'll see a duchney
22:03in transition
22:04which could be interpreted
22:06as a duchney in crisis
22:07which gives the crown
22:09grounds to intervene
22:10seize assets
22:11dissolve the title
22:13there's more
22:14I've heard whispers
22:15that someone has been
22:16encouraging the advisors
22:18to look at Ashford
22:19specifically
22:20who?
22:21I don't know
22:22but someone wants
22:23your family investigated
22:25can you buy me time?
22:27I can try to delay
22:28the review
22:28but I'm a treasury clerk
22:30not a minister
22:31my influence has limits
22:33then I need to
22:34accelerate everything
22:35the mill
22:36the trade agreement
22:37the debt repayment
22:38all of it
22:38Vivian
22:39be careful
22:41you're making powerful enemies
22:42and you're still just a duke's daughter
22:44with no official authority
22:47I know exactly what I am Bernard
22:49that's why I can't afford to lose
23:07debt is down 40%
23:09revenue is up
23:10the mill is profitable
23:12but?
23:14but we're not where we need to be
23:16for the audit
23:16we're close
23:18painfully close
23:19but there's still a gap
23:20I need another source of income
23:22something fast
23:23the autumn harvest taxes
23:24will come in next month
23:26not enough
23:26not with the remaining debt
23:32Damien wants to expand
23:33the trade agreement
23:34triple the order
23:35he's offering an advance payment
23:37for the next six months
23:38of production
23:38that would cover the gap
23:40it would more than cover it
23:43why?
23:44why would he offer this much
23:46this fast?
23:47perhaps he sees a good investment
23:50perhaps he sees something else
23:52I'll accept
23:53but I need to understand
23:55his motives
23:57your offer is generous
23:59too generous
24:00it's business
24:01no one offers six months
24:03advance payment for business
24:05what do you want Damien?
24:07when I was young
24:08my family lost everything
24:11political upheaval
24:12in Talara
24:12my father was stripped
24:14of his title
24:14our land seized
24:15we had nothing
24:17how did you?
24:18I didn't
24:19I just recognised
24:20the look in your eyes
24:22it's the same one
24:23I see in the mirror
24:23I'm not offering charity
24:26your fabric is excellent
24:27and the demand in Telenga
24:29is real
24:29but I won't pretend
24:30I don't understand
24:31what's at stake for you
24:32the advance payment
24:33is because I know
24:34what it's like
24:34to run out of time
24:35I died once
24:37hungry, alone
24:38and angry
24:39I won't let it happen again
24:40then don't
24:44deal
24:44deal
24:48you've been distant lately
24:50busy?
24:51with estate business
24:52as you know
24:52I know nothing
24:53you never speak of it
24:54you're never at court
24:55I'm trying to keep my family
24:56from ruin Cedric
24:57perhaps you've forgotten
24:58that part of the arrangement
24:59that's not
24:59I just mean
25:00Vivian
25:00there you are
25:01I've been looking
25:02everywhere for you
25:03Clarissa
25:03the King's advisors
25:05are asking about you Vivian
25:06they want to see
25:07the Ashford account soon
25:08I hope everything
25:09is in order
25:09I'd hate to see anything
25:11happen to your family's title
25:12especially now
25:13when you're finally engaged
25:14yes Vivian
25:15you should be careful
25:16I'm handling it
25:16thank you for your concern
25:17both of you
25:19Lady Vivian
25:20these records show
25:22a remarkable turnaround
25:23in the Dutty of Ashford's
25:24finances over the past year
25:26thank you sir
25:27perhaps too remarkable
25:29revenue has increased
25:30threefold
25:30debt has been reduced
25:32by 60%
25:33several corrupt officials
25:34have been removed
25:35and replaced
25:36all under the direction
25:37of a 15 year old girl
25:38well I've been overseeing
25:40my father has been
25:41supportive of my efforts
25:42to learn household management
25:43as preparation
25:44for my role
25:45as future queen
25:45the queen herself
25:47encouraged my education
25:48in these matters
25:49and this trade agreement
25:50with Talandra
25:51Ash mutually provides
25:53quality textiles
25:54Talandra provides
25:55raw materials
25:56the contracts are all
25:57documented
25:58and legally sound
26:01everything appears
26:02to be in order
26:02the deity of Ashford
26:04passes the audit
26:05commendations on your
26:07impressive management
26:08Lady Vivian
26:09what just happened
26:10we survived father
26:15the audit was supposed
26:17to expose them
26:18you said the advisors
26:19would find discrepancies
26:21the girl covered her tracks
26:23every document was perfect
26:24she's ruining everything
26:25if Ashford stabilizes
26:27the engagement holds
26:28and if the engagement holds
26:29you don't become a queen
26:31find another way
26:32I want that duck
26:41she buried
26:42Vivian
26:42I was just
26:43looking for me
26:45how sweet
26:46shall we walk together
26:48keep your enemies close
26:50especially when you're
26:51planning to destroy them
26:52I have so much to tell you
26:56I've asked you here
26:58because
27:01there's something
27:01I need to tell you
27:02you're in love
27:04with Clarissa
27:04and you want to
27:05break our engagement
27:08how did you
27:09you're not subtle
27:10your highness
27:10you haven't been
27:11for quite some time
27:14I accept
27:15you
27:16accept
27:17the dissolution
27:18of our engagement
27:19I hold no ill will
27:21however
27:22I've prepared
27:23a formal separation
27:24agreement
27:24compensation
27:26for the dutity
27:26of Ashford's investment
27:28of time and resources
27:29into this arrangement
27:30as well as
27:31a non-interference clause
27:32preventing the crown
27:33from retaliating
27:34against our family
27:35or business interests
27:36you
27:38prepared this in advance
27:39I believe in being ready
27:41for all possibilities
27:43sign here please
27:46this is
27:47not how I expected
27:48this to go
27:49I know
27:49you expected tears
27:51I don't cry over things
27:53I've already lost
27:57Vivian
27:57are you
27:58really alright
27:59I'm better than
28:00I've ever been
28:06before we proceed
28:07with any new
28:08engagement announcements
28:09there is a matter
28:10that requires
28:11the court's attention
28:13your majesty
28:14I present evidence
28:15that lady Clarissa
28:16of house Delmo
28:17has engaged
28:18in deliberate sabotage
28:19against the dutty
28:20of Ashford
28:20including manipulation
28:21of royal audit procedures
28:23and conspiracy
28:24to defraud a noble house
28:26that's a lie
28:27correspondence between
28:29lady Clarissa
28:30and a royal advisor
28:30arranging for a targeted audit
28:32financial records
28:33showing payments
28:34to informs within my household
28:35testimony from
28:36dismissed tax collectors
28:37who were offered
28:38positions in the Delmont family
28:39in exchange for cooperation
28:41I also have testimony
28:42from my maid Nettie
28:43who was recruited
28:44by lady Clarissa
28:45to spy on my family's
28:46private affairs
28:47it's true your majesty
28:49lady Clarissa paid me
28:51to report on
28:51lady Vivian's activities
28:52I'm sorry miss
28:54I'm so sorry
28:55darling
28:55you can't believe
28:57is it true?
28:58I did it for us
29:00for our future
29:01she was in the way
29:03enough lady Clarissa
29:04you are hereby
29:05barred from court
29:06house Delmon
29:07will face a formal inquiry
29:08Cedric!
29:10Cedric!
29:12goodbye Clarissa
29:19the quarterly reports are in
29:20revenue exceeds projections
29:22by 12%
29:23all outstanding debts are cleared
29:24and the workers?
29:26wages increased as you requested
29:27the new housing in the eastern district
29:29is nearly complete
29:31and my father?
29:34enjoying his horses
29:36staying away from the ledges
29:39perfect
29:46you look different
29:48better or worse
29:49less angry
29:50I'm working on it
29:52Telendo wants to formalise
29:54a long-term partnership
29:55not just trade
29:56cultural exchange
29:57shared agro-cultural research
29:58joint infrastructure
30:00that's ambitious
30:01I learnt from someone ambitious
30:04I'll review this tonight
30:05of course you will
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