A Villain's Way of Taming Heroines

Chapter 541 The Obedient Village Girl - I

"Why the Western territory... how could it be the Western?"

Rhine paced back and forth on the desk, her adorable cat face now showing signs of irritation.

The cat lady had considered the possibility of Seraphina being randomly teleported to the Western lands, but given the current chaotic situation there, many teleportation points in the Western lands were either selectively open or completely shut down... Rhine had even had someone investigate, confirming that the Western lands had the fewest fully open teleportation points in the entire empire.

So why did Seraphina end up there?

Due to the low probability of teleporting to the Western lands and to avoid incurring Ansel's displeasure with her clever schemes, Rhine had decided against making Marlina Ansel's accompanying secretary.

Yet, the troublesome wolf girl still ended up in the Western lands, which was... highly disadvantageous for Rhine.

"Lord Ansel is unlikely to actively seek out Seraphina, but if they happen to meet..."

Rhine murmured, her beautiful emerald cat eyes glinting with a cold, gloomy light.

If they did meet, Shadewell would inevitably get involved... that bird hiding in the shadows, like Rhine, would not miss any opportunity.

With the Western lands's situation so chaotic and turbulent, most of Shadewell's members were currently operating within its borders. Due to their different methods, they could more directly assist Seraphina and handle her traces—an unspoken rule in both the Garden and Shadewell was that the capable take precedence.

"Tsk, is it too late to recommend Marlina now? In such an unexpected situation... Lord Ansel might agree, and it would be quite fitting."

Muttering, Rhine jumped off the desk, passed through the automatically opening door, and casually leaped onto the nearest table at the entrance.

"Bone, Layar, Greystone, Flowfire... you four prepare to reach Miss Seraphina's teleportation point within five hours and get ready to start your work."

"...What?"

Hearing this, Rhine couldn't help but laugh. The mature female voice made the laughter sound pleasant, yet the condescending tone was unmistakable.

"Are you joking, Fireflow? You've worked in the Garden for two years, seven months, and twenty-five days. Do you still not understand Lord Ansel's benevolence and tolerance?"

She leisurely swayed her tail, arrogantly lifting her chin. "As long as we can perfectly complete our tasks, he never restricts us from pursuing our desires. So, what if I am seeking my own benefit? As long as it achieves Lord Ansel's goals, it is... his reward to me!"

"..." Fireflow's confident expression faltered slightly. Yes, everyone knew this unspoken rule, and it applied not only to the Garden or Shadewell but to all organizations under Ansel's command.

If Rhine can truly manage the work in Eastport and the aftermath of Seraphina's training, then what does this minor personnel adjustment matter?

Seeing that her momentary threat had failed, Fireflow reluctantly conceded, responding with some displeasure, "Understood, ma'am. I will prepare immediately."

"Very well, do your best."

Rhine did not display any disdain or aversion; instead, she nodded with satisfaction, showing no intention of pursuing the matter further.

Evidently, such baffling "office politics" were commonplace in the Garden.

There were always those who sought to challenge Rhine's authority and position, but ultimately... it was all about capability.

As long as Rhine could oversee everything and flawlessly complete Ansel's tasks, she would only get closer to that coveted position.

Like a lioness surveying her territory, the cat lady glanced around the spacious office. Seeing no one else stepping forward to challenge her, she meowed and prepared to announce the next task assignments.

But at that moment, a gentle female voice interjected.

"Miss Rhine, may I ask a question?"

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