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Just as Qiluo Ling stepped out of the office door, she was suddenly called back by O'Hara Law Firm from behind.
"Please wait a moment, Miss Qi."
Qiluo Ling turned around and asked in confusion, "O'Hara Law Firm, is there something else you need?"
O'Hara Law Firm smiled slightly, walked up to her, and said, "I wonder if you have some time now? Can we talk privately?"
Qiluo Ling hesitated for a moment and replied, "Sure."
"Then let's go to the coffee shop across the street," O'Hara Law Firm suggested, pointing to the other side of the road.
Qiluo Ling looked up and noticed that there were several coffee shops across the street.
The pedestrian light turned green, and they walked across the sidewalk together, arriving outside one of the coffee shops.
There was a large terrace outside the coffee shop with several white rectangular tables and chairs. They chose a long table near the entrance and sat at opposite ends.
At that moment, a young waiter approached. Qiluo Ling ordered a plain coffee while O'Hara Law Firm ordered a cappuccino with milk.
The weather remained gloomy; although it wasn't raining, there was a cool breeze. Qiluo Ling looked around, noticing that both inside the café and on the terrace were filled with people.
In Europe, it's easy to find a café anywhere you go, especially in busy squares where several cafés are not surprising.
It is said that Europeans drink seven or eight cups of coffee daily, both at home and in cafés. This is part of their life and a way of living. They spend many moments of their lives in their favorite little coffee shops during certain times of the day. This is their daily respite, where they quietly linger for a while, perhaps "waiting for their souls to be pulled down."
From the coffee shop, a beautiful and melodious tune of "Only Love" played softly in the background.
“Miss Qi, I hope you don't mind me reaching out to you privately; it seems a bit abrupt,” O'Hara Law Firm said apologetically.
Qiluo Ling smiled and shook her head.
“To put it this way, although I am Mr. Mice's personal lawyer, on a personal level, I have been friends with Mr. Mice for many years. Since Mr. Mice has gifted you Blycheno Manor, I believe you hold a significant place in his heart. I know Mr. Mice's personality very well.”
After speaking, O'Hara Law Firm took a small amount of sugar with a coffee spoon, added it to the coffee cup, and stirred slowly before gently placing the spoon on the tray beneath the cup.
“Miss Qi, may I ask you a personal question?”
“Sure, go ahead.”
“Did you know Mr. Mice before?”
Qiluo Ling shook her head and said, “I did not know Mr. Mice before; when I received your lawyer's letter and read its contents, I found it quite puzzling.”
“If you didn't know him before, why would he suddenly change his will to leave you the vast Blycheno Manor? Don't you have any idea why?”
“I don't know. I would also like to understand why my name was mentioned in the will.”
O'Hara Law Firm remained silent, holding the coffee cup by its handle with thumb and index finger, elegantly taking a sip.
"Are you going back home soon after coming to Warsaw?" he asked, taking a sip of coffee.
"I don't think I'll be going back quickly. I've always wanted to come to Poland and see Warsaw, but I never had the chance. Now that I'm here, I want to stay as long as possible."
"That's good. I suggest you take some time to visit Blycheno Manor. Before you sign any documents, the estate has been managed by the housekeeper, Madam Carolina, and her husband. But now the estate is your private property, and I will arrange for you to meet them. What do you think?"
"Okay, thank you."
"Do you have time tomorrow? If you're free, I'd like you to meet them."
"Sure, I should have time tomorrow," Qiluo Ling said after thinking for a moment.
"Great, let's meet here tomorrow morning."
Qiluo Ling nodded.
The next morning, she arrived again at the O'Hara Law Firm office.
In addition to the O'Hara Law Firm, there was a woman with short brown hair sitting on the sofa. This must be Madam Carolina.
Madam Carolina appeared to be around forty years old, tall and dressed simply yet elegantly in a long black dress, with a beautiful necklace around her neck.
Although she wasn't young, she possessed a unique charm that set her apart from younger women. Her attire and overall demeanor exuded an air of nobility that was genuine rather than pretentious. However, this noble aura also carried a sense of coldness and aloofness that kept others at a distance.
Madam Carolina turned her face to glance at her, her expression neutral.
The corners of her mouth were slightly curled, her eyes cast sideways, with a proud look reflected in the corners of her eyes and brows, emanating a warm yet indifferent light.
“Miss Qi, this is Madam Carolina,” said O'Hara Law Firm.
Qiluo Ling smiled faintly and extended her right hand, “Madam Carolina, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”
Madam Carolina hesitated for a moment before shaking her hand. “Hello, Miss Qi.”
“Miss Qi, since you have already signed the documents related to the estate, do you have time tomorrow morning?”
“Tomorrow morning?”
“I would like to take you to visit Blycheno Manor tomorrow morning. Of course, you can pack your luggage and move directly into Blycheno Manor. What do you think?”
Qiluo Ling felt a bit uneasy; after all, some mysteries had yet to be unraveled, and moving directly into Blycheno Manor seemed inappropriate, so she did not respond immediately.
“Miss Qi, is there something inconvenient?” O'Hara Law Firm asked with concern. “Do you have other plans?”
“No, I’m just a bit afraid of unfamiliar environments. If Madam Carolina would allow me to bring a friend along, it might help ease my nerves.”
“Miss Qi, you’re too polite. After all, it’s your estate; you are free to bring as many friends as you like,” Madam Carolina said with a slight smile.
"Then it's settled. Blycheno Manor is on the outskirts of Warsaw, and I will send a driver to pick you up tomorrow. Where are you staying now?"
"I'm currently staying at a small inn."
"Is there a phone?"
"Yes."
"Alright, the driver will contact you tomorrow. Well then, I'll take my leave. See you tomorrow, Miss Qi."
Madam Carolina seemed to suddenly remember something and turned back.
"The Duke Myse asked me to give you something before he passed."
"What is it?" Qiluo Ling asked.
Madam Carolina took out a beautiful fabric pouch from her blue handbag and handed it to her.
Qiluo Ling opened it and found a stunning necklace inside. The necklace was golden, but the pendant was a black cross, with a blood-red gemstone at the intersection of the cross, creating a striking contrast that seemed to radiate a mysterious aura.
Not long after Madam Carolina left, Qiluo Ling also exited the O'Hara Law Firm office and took the bus back to the inn.
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