The gloomy weather cleared up with the visit of the friends. The clouds were blown away by the wind, and the bright sunlight shone down from the sky, soft and warm.
After a night's rest, everyone seemed to be in good spirits, except for Mr. Bentley, who was still immersed in his heartbreak.
The kind Bentley didn't want his friends to worry about him, and tried to act as if nothing had happened, but unfortunately, he wasn't a good actor.
After breakfast, everyone gathered in the living room to drink tea and chat.
"Mr. Bentley, I think you should go out and relax. Don't you have a lot of friends in London? "Anne suggested.
"Yes," Bentley looked at Anne and suddenly remembered, "Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson are also in London. I think I should visit them. I wonder if there are any interesting cases recently?"
Darcy didn't know why, but when Bentley suddenly mentioned Mr. Holmes, he subconsciously looked at Anne.
Then, unsurprisingly, he saw a gentle smile on her face.
Yes, her smile had always been soft and gentle. But Darcy felt that something was different. But he didn't know exactly what was different.
Or it could be said that the smile on Anne's face often reminded Darcy of a breeze blowing from afar. But at this moment, he seemed to have suddenly realized that this gentle breeze was only here to caress a person. And this person was not him.
"For God's sake, Charles!" Caroline blamed her brother with dissatisfaction, "The murder case in Longbourn still makes me scared. Do you have to mention the two detectives again?"
The lovely Mr. Bentley immediately apologized in a good temper.
Anne smiled and helped him out, "I don't think there have been any cases in London recently. This is good news, isn't it? It means that everyone is safe and sound. "
"Yes, yes, of course." Bentley nodded repeatedly.
"I think they will welcome your visit." Anne continued to say with a smile.
Bentley was about to nod again, but he suddenly paused and shook his head repeatedly.
Anne, "Hmm?"
Bentley explained with some embarrassment, "When I went to Baker Street last time, Mr. Holmes said that unless I had something that interested him, I shouldn't take up his precious time."
Anne laughed. This was really Mr. Holmes' style.
"That's so rude!" Caroline immediately expressed her dissatisfaction with her brother's experience, "I really don't understand, Charles, why do you want to be friends with such a rude person?"
Bentley said indifferently, "I don't think Mr. Holmes has any ill intentions. he's a very smart person, a unique detective. Of course, he's also a real gentleman. "
Annie's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. Bentley was really a lovely person. Even when he was heartbroken, he didn't forget to defend his friends fairly.
Moreover, Anne thought that if Shylock was here, he would be very happy to hear someone praise him like this, although he probably wouldn't admit it.
However, Anne didn't interrupt on this topic. For those who really knew Shylock, there was no need to explain too much. For those who didn't know and didn't want to know, it was superfluous to say more.
Anne looked at the pale and haggard Bentley and said with a smile, "I think I can invite Mr. Holmes and Dr. Watson here. Of course, there's also Mrs. Hudson. Thanks to them for taking care of me while I was in London, I haven't thanked them yet. "
Bentley was a little happy and said with great sincerity, "That's great, Miss Deboer. My best friends can get together again. That's a really good idea. "
Anne smiled and lowered her head to drink her tea.
En, she just wanted to make the lovely Mr. Bentley happy. She didn't have any selfish motives ….
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Like Anne, Georgiana was also visiting London for the first time. When she heard Anne say that she hadn't gone out for a stroll since coming here, the young lady was eager to give it a try. She wanted to go sightseeing with Anne.
Anne didn't really like shopping, but she didn't want to disappoint Georgiana. Thus, she readily agreed.
Georgiana wanted to walk, so Anne accompanied her. The carriage followed them at a distance.
Mayfair was located on the north bank of the River Thames. Until the 21st century, it was the heart of London. It was also the most expensive and luxurious district in London. Compared to other districts in London, the streets of Mayfair were somewhat narrow. However, the most luxurious mansions were hidden within these narrow streets. For example, the Hôtel de Boer where Anne lived.
In addition to the mansions, Mayfair was also a shopping paradise in London.
It was said that women were natural shopaholics. However, Anne and Georgiana were probably special cases. The two shopped from Savile Street to Kandy Street, but they were still empty-handed. They didn't buy anything. The little maid following behind them was very happy because she didn't have to carry anything.
"I really hope you and my brother can get married soon. Then we can always be together." Georgiana suddenly said when they walked out of a shop.
Anne was completely stunned.
"How can I marry Darcy?" She asked almost subconsciously.
Georgiana thought her question was very strange. "Don't you have a marriage contract?"
So that was it. Anne explained with a smile, "Like you, Darcy is like a brother to me. How can I marry my brother?"
Georgiana's expression looked surprised and disappointed. Anne knew that the old Mr. and Mrs. Darcy died very early. Georgiana only had Darcy as a relative. Anne thought the little girl wanted more family, so she comforted her. "Although Darcy and I won't get married, we are a family. This won't change anything. And I believe that Darcy will definitely find a beautiful and gentle lady to be your sister-in-law in the future. "
"But … But …" Georgiana anxiously wanted to persuade and refute, but she didn't know what to say. In the end, she said, "But you have a marriage contract!"
Anne said slowly, "The marriage contract is just a beautiful wish of the elders, but marriage is related to the happiness of two people. I don't want Darcy to be bound by an old contract. Everyone has the right to freely choose love and life, right? "
Georgiana looked at her hesitantly. "How do you know that my brother will think that your marriage contract is binding?"
Anne chuckled and nodded. "Well, it's not for him. He is free. I can accept that he breaks the contract."
Although her mother would be very angry, Anne believed that she could persuade her mother.
Georgiana collapsed. She didn't mean that!
When she was about to say something, Anne suddenly pulled her aside.
"There are many people in front." Anne looked at the crowd in front of them and stopped.
"What happened?" Georgiana's attention was also diverted.
Finally, she didn't have to discuss marriage with the little girl anymore. Anne breathed a sigh of relief. She wanted to suggest that they go somewhere else, but when she looked up, she saw Georgiana standing on tiptoe and looking at them with curiosity.
"Do you want to have a look?" Anne asked with an indulgent smile.
Georgiana nodded quickly.
Anne pulled her closer to the crowd and heard scattered discussions.
"… This is terrible! How could such a thing happen?! "
"God! … Did someone really die? "
"I heard that it was a woman."
…
Anne was stunned and stopped. She pulled Georgiana hard and didn't let her get closer to the center of the incident.
There was also a murder in London?
Anne looked forward through the gaps of the crowd. Suddenly, a familiar thin and tall figure appeared in front of her.
He seemed to have finished investigating the scene and was about to leave. Dr. Watson was also there, walking side by side with him.
He was still wearing a well-fitting suit, which made him look unusually slender and neat. He seemed to be talking as he walked. Anne felt that she could almost hear his deep and pleasant voice. It was right beside her ear.
Perhaps he was showing off his "obvious" findings to Dr. Watson in his usual arrogant and indifferent tone.
Anne didn't notice that the corners of her lips were slightly upturned. This expression was really inappropriate for the environment they were in at the moment. If the police officers on the case saw it, they might be treated as suspects.
Seeing that the two people were walking further and further away, Shylock suddenly turned back and glanced in their direction.
Anne was shocked, but he had already looked away and walked away quickly with his long legs.
How silly. Anne couldn't help laughing. How could he see her from so far away? Besides, he didn't know that she would appear here.
Obviously, Georgiana also heard the people's discussion. The sixteen-year-old girl looked scared and curious.
Anne shook her arm gently. "Let's go."
"Anne." Georgiana looked at her with her beautiful brown eyes. "Do you think someone really died? Was she killed? "
Anne was a little helpless against the child's exuberant curiosity. "I'm not sure, but I'm sure that if Darcy knows that I brought you to this kind of place, he will be angry. So, dear Miss Darcy, let's go back quickly. "
Georgiana blinked and obediently turned around with Anne, ready to leave.
Anne turned around and almost bumped into the person behind her.
Although the other party was too close, Anne still apologized politely. "I'm sorry."
"Miss Anne De Boer, I hope this perfect crime scene will help you sleep at night."
This tone.
So he really saw her just now.
Anne didn't look up immediately.
The weather was really good today. The sun hanging above her head was soft and warm, and it was also warm when it shone on her body. Two long shadows were elongated on the ground, overlapping each other.
Anne didn't realize that she had been silent for a long time. The person opposite her didn't seem to find it strange either. He looked down and looked at the rough golden head.
Shylock found that she rarely wore a hat.
Although he was very puzzled, it was obvious that women in this era liked to wear hats. Exaggerated big hats, and they were willing to decorate them with all kinds of gaudy ribbons, flowers, or feathers. It was a puzzling aesthetic.
He had never seen Anne wear one.
This was a wise choice. Her head was too small, and that kind of pompous hat would probably bury her whole body.
Until Georgiana gently pulled Anne's hand.
Anne looked up and met a clear and arrogant gaze.
His gray-green eyes had a faint golden hue under the sunlight. It was as if there was a dazzling Milky Way hidden within them.
"Shylock." Anne smiled and called his name softly, and then introduced him to Georgiana.
Shylock nodded elegantly. "Miss Darcy."
Anne tried not to smile too obviously. As long as Shylock was willing, he could act like a qualified gentleman at any time. Even his usual coldness and arrogance would be a bonus.
Shylock glanced down at her and suddenly said, "It seems that the criminal organization here also wants me to stay longer."
Annie recalled the conversation between the two of them a few days ago, and the smile on her lips deepened.
And Shylock. Anne believed that she wasn't wrong this time. The pale gold in his eyes flashed under the sunlight, and his lips were pursed. It was an extremely faint smile.
Without thinking, Anne asked softly, "Will you come tonight?"
Shylock raised an eyebrow. "What?"
Anne thought for a bit. Although her invitation letter had been sent to Baker Street, Shylock seemed to like the case very much, so he probably wasn't in the mood to attend a "boring" dinner party. As his assistant, Dr. Watson probably didn't have time either.
"Nothing." Anne shook her head. "We should go back." She paused and added, "Investigate the case well and catch the murderer as soon as possible."
Shylock replied proudly, "Of course."
Anne smiled on the surface, but she sighed in her heart. Blessings in the Sun was really a test of one's willpower. She really wanted to reach out and touch that fair and proud face.
But she could only think about it.
Anne bowed and was about to leave when Shylock spoke again.
"It seems that the murderer likes young noble ladies like you. I suggest that you don't go out too often, especially at night. I don't want to see you as the next victim. After all — "Mr. Holmes's face was as calm as ever, but his deep voice was like a zither." You're very important to me now. "
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