What...??? This damn brat! This wasn't in the letter she sent!

Trying to remember the content of the letter. A drawing of two stick people holding hands, as the other one had a small space in the middle, as they were surrounded by drawn flowers. With the short note on the side, a poorly written 'I introduce new to you'.

Don't tell me... she was trying to tell me 'that' was Josephine??? I thought it was her mother... She needs to improve her drawing skills...

Glancing at Rachel, Francheska gave her a fake smile. Trying not to be obvious, she finally introduced herself to Josephine.

"It's nice to finally meet you, lady Francheska."

"Feelings mutual."

The three girls took each seat from the round porcelain table. Francheska noticed the sweets and snacks that were served, they looked delicious. Even tho she wanted to eat them, she composed herself not trying to gag. As she said, Josephine is really sweet, if she eats now her body might be dysfunctional.

"Lady Francheska, you're homeschooled, right? What it's like?" Asked the curious Josephine.

It's like hell... when you know the full context of why they are strict, and the reason 'mother' wants to monitor my every move and behavior is so suffocating. They are the surveillance cameras in the house!

This is what she wanted to tell her, but since Josephine-- the female lead, is here. She can't let this weakness be revealed.

"It's fine. I don't have to worry about waking up real early for the meals."

It's the opposite! I do the opposite! I always insist on another sleep, and get small portions of my meal because of the etiquette teacher observing... your mother Rachel!

"Ooh, how fortunate!" Rachel said in awe. Even tho Josephine didn't say anything, she and Rachel had the same funny reaction.

"But of course, the punishment is there too."

"What!? You must be kidding. You're perfect in everything, my mom would always compare me to you!" Rachel pouted with her arms crossed her chest. How cute.

Comparing me to you huh... well, your mother seems to give you less punishment than me! Probably because you're too whiney... so unfair, playing favorites... hmp! You are her daughter.

Chuckling Francheska smiled to Rachel, "Don't worry, being perfect doesn't mean good. It is good that I still get punishment. Makes me feel reassured to know that there's still room for improvement."

Rachel's face distorted and felt confused by Francheska's words.

"I don't get it. Are you getting immune to the pain that you like it?"

Francheska chuckled at what she heard.

She got a point, I sounded like a masochist.

"Someday, you will understand."

Rachel let a sigh, heaving her chest proud of what she would say next.

"This is the result of being around people, not your age, you get infected by their old people's disease."

Josephine just giggled at the conversation, as the two of them had a small argument about how Francheska getting homeschooled was affecting her and barely having any fun.

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When she was Sheila, she experienced the public school. Deep inside she wanted private school life... but still, 'Sheila' insisted on public, because she didn't want to be separated away from her best friend. Only her siblings were able to get into private from the money she made.

Maybe... I could try and persuade the duchess and duke!

Recently, Feancheska learned that her sister, Marinette Anne Del Von Hartpinjer, was the one who visited her in her cell. Was abroad with the duke, studying medicine. It's what Marinette wants, and when the duke was going to the neighboring country to gain support and business for the empire, an opportunity opened for her.

Anyway, seeing Josephine and Rachel interact. It seemed like they were close. Despite the one-year gap and status, Josephine drops the formalities when she addresses Rachel, even tho Francheska and Rachel are the same age.

Remembering in the novel, their first encounter was in Francheska's debut. Was she wrong or did everything change because she somehow got into this world? If that theory is correct, then what is the purpose of trying to remember if it won't even help her?

Sighing, she opened her mouth and munch some of the cookies.

This is so weird, but the events that she has written haven't happened yet. The crucial event would be...When she gets to meet the crown prince.

In the novel, it said that the villainess and the male lead met when the duke and duchess came to the palace to have a meeting with the emperor. When both families were in a meeting, she and the crown prince met inside the imperial palace. Though she didn't know what age they were, or where specifically in the imperial palace. All she could think of a plan is to avoid the prince.

"Ummm lady Francheska, Are you okay?"

Franceska coughed, as she realized she had been stuffing her mouth with cookies the whole time thinking.

The worried Josephine who asked, poured a drink to Francheska's cup, for her to drink.

"I'm sorry, I startled you."

"It's okay, not your fault."

Glancing that Rachel was nowhere to be seen, Francheska looked around.

"Rachel said that she has to go get something"

"Ahh okay."

"So, I think this is a perfect chance for me to give 'it' to you."

Taking something out of her pocket. A small nicely wrapped box is on her hand.

"I- I hope that we will be great f- friends!"

Staring at the box, Francheska slowly reached out but then hesitated. Her gaze moved to Josephine, even tho her eyes were still on her gift, she looked sincere. Francheska couldn't help but take the box.

"Thank you, this is the first gift that I have received" Francheska smiled.

She couldn't reject it. Josephine is a good person, and when she read the novel from the perspective of the female lead. All of her intentions were genuine, just like what her best friend had told her. 'I wish my younger siblings were like Josephine in the novel so that I could spoil them without getting pissed'.

Francheska unconsciously smiled at the thought. It's pretty funny that the voice of her best friend is still familiar, and clear to her head like she was right next to her.

Although she also had siblings in her past life, they were not genuine to her. They just used her success of being an actress and a former idol after all.

"May I?"

Josephine giggled at what she heard, "It's now yours, my lady. No need to ask me"

Francheska smiled. Switching her attention to the gift, she unwrapped the ribbon binding and then removed the top cover. A thin white sheet that seemed to protect the gift, she spread it like it was a book. With the real gift revealed, Francheska took it out to observe.

It was a lovely handkerchief. The colored baby blue silk was so soft, that the crest of the Hartpinjer family embroidered in gold is perfectly contrasted with the color. Although she can nitpick some of the mistakes, she is of course still a kid, she can just forget about it.

No... this is Josephine. The female lead who will lead to my doom! Should I just...? I'm the villainess, of course, they call me a genius! So acting like I'm perfect is already my personality. But... she is still a kid. The magic that she possesses hasn't manifested yet. So, maybe I can like to befriend her and convince her to meet the crown prince instead of me!

Trying not to smile widely, Francheska said to Josephine. "This is so beautiful Lady Josephine. The colors just match perfectly together! You even know my family crest, your hands must have ached. I heard my family crest is the second hardest to follow."

"Not at all my lady, my hands sure ached but when seeing you so happy with my hard work. I am satisfied that I did all the trouble for you."

Josephine shyly tried to hide her face by looking down. In a blushing face, she seemed genuinely happy.

Okay, her intention is pure. I'm still skeptical of her innocence but I hope my plan of 'them' meeting would create a spark, and make them happy.

Of course, if it doesn't work, I'll have to do the 'alternatives'.

Putting back the gift in the box, Francheska put it on the table. Removing her gloves, she reached out for Josephine's hands.

"I'm impressed by your passion and talent lady Josephine. Please take care of me, I hope you get to teach me with my stay here and get along with you."

Giving a heartwarming smile, Francheska is certainly happy. Happy that she would get the chance to be the cupid of the male and female lead.

Is this what they say 'killing two birds with one stone'?