That’s actually the reason why Erica-san ran away from home Nei talks.
Anyone would be surprised if they discover that their real father isn’t their father but their grandfather
Indeed. I’m really sorry Erica. I intended to tell you about it. But, I just thought that it’s too early for you It’s too young for her to know the truth about her birth. The mother thought that she might not be able to endure the shock.
The idea of Vitro fertilization and surrogate birth is too vivid for a young girl like her that she wasn’t feeling well. She just discovered that she was born from something that feels like a scientific experiment Nei said.
Indeed. I can see why. But, Erica, I desired for your birth. No matter what method I use. Your father was with me, doing infertility treatments multiple times in clinics, tried out various methods, and yet, they all didn’t work, so you were the daughter we made with our very last efforts
Mother Erica-san looked at her mother. She’s not her biological mother. The woman in front of her who raised her for fourteen years isn’t blood-related to her. She’s a daughter of her Grandfather and a woman named Takahata Youko. However, this woman doesn’t know the truth.
Please. Keep it a secret to your father, Erica! Hearing the mother say that, Erica only stares at her dumbfoundedly.
It’s okay. Erica-san will keep that secret too, right? Nei told Erica-san with a smile.
If Erica-san can stay quiet about it, then we can all settle this peacefully!
Of course, we will stay quiet too Momoko-neechan tells Erica-san. The mother thinks that we’re talking about the secret that Erica-san’s biological father isn’t her father However, Momoko-neechan points at the other secret. The fact that the mother isn’t Erica-san’s biological mother.
Yeah, we promise the same. Nobody will talk about the conversation we had here. Ruriko and Shou-neechan too, right?
Yes, Onii-sama
I keep my word as the representative of Kouzuki SS Michi and Sebastianus (Yamada Umeko-san) aren’t asked because they’re servants. Servants follow their Masters. As for Tsukiko.she’s hiding behind Nei, using her Miko power. She’s erasing her presence to Erica-san and her mother. The father is still suspended in this weird situation. Exposing the secrets of their family with us surrounding them. Erica-san and her mother accept that fact. That’s all because Tsukiko uses her Miko power to loosen their thoughts. She’s not pushing her power that strongly, just creating a space where they don’t notice the weirdness, and stop them from focusing on the odd stuff.
Then, Erica-san, you’re okay with that? Nei makes double sure.
Yes, I understand Having no choice, Erica-san replies with her small voice. Erica-san doesn’t hate her parents. Knowing that there was no ill will from not telling her the truth. She doesn’t want her parents to worry.
Well then, as for the response we will give Erica-san’s father. Nei proposed;
Since the father thinks that it’s his sperm and the wife’s egg fertilized to make the baby, let’s just summarize the reason that Erica-san ran away because she found out that she’s born from a surrogate mother That’s.
That she’s born from a different womb. But, she’s shocked because her parents didn’t tell them. Let’s push it with that reasoning
Right. I think that’s the most suitable explanation for my husband The mother said.
What about you Erica-san?
I don’t mind Erica-san replies feebly.
Well then, Tsukiko-san, please unsuspend the father
Certainly
I see. So that’s how it is. So, my daughter. The father accepted Nei and his wife’s explanation.
Indeed. It must’ve been shocking for Erica to know about the surrogate mother
Kouzuki SS looked up Takahata Youko-san’s current home Shou-neechan said.
Yes. My late father was in charge of everything until the time of Erica’s birth, and it’s been 14 years since then and neither my wife nor I thanked Takahata-san for being Erica’s surrogate mother. I want to bring Erica now that she’s grown up and say hi to her at least The father says, but.
No, Erica-san probably want to meet Takahata-san alone, not with her father and mother Nei said with a smile.
I mean, let’s look at it this way, Erica-san’s surrogate mother, Takahata Youko-san, is also her mother
Right.she did give birth to her Momoko-neechan said.
Oh, it’s not like we’re blaming Erica-san’s mother at all! It’s just how Erica-san feels
No, I can understand what you’re trying to say The mother looked at Erica-san.
Indeed. We’re indebted to her for giving birth to Erica. I can understand why Erica wants to meet her
Right. If that’s the case, we shouldn’t come with her. It will make it easier for Erica The father said. Tsukiko’s pressing them to feel that way.
We’ll arrange the meeting with Takahata-san Shou-neechan told the couple.
Thank you, Seki-san. Also, Erica The father looked at his daughter.
Anyway, I apologize for keeping secrets from you. It’s as you can see. I’m sorry. But, I told you everything that we need to tell you. So, please come back home Erica
That’s right, Erica. Say thanks to Kaan-sama, Kouzuki-sama, and Kuromori-sama, and come home However, Erica-san.
uhm, that. To live with people who aren’t her real parents. Erica-san is hesitating.
Erica-san is still in a state of confusion. Therefore, we’d shelter her in our home for tonight Ruriko who’s been quiet all this time said.
But, won’t she cause trouble? The father fears becoming indebted to the Kouzuki house.
Please do not mind it. Onii-sama, she’s okay, right?
Yeah, of course, Erica-san will become my sex slave later.
It’s too late to say that she’s causing trouble. I believe that it’s better for Erica-san’s mental state to stay with Ruriko for tonight instead of returning home Momoko-neechan said. The father looked at his wife.
Then, shall we?
I agree. It might get worse if we force Erica to come home now The mother looked at Erica-san worriedly.
By the way, Anna-san I said.
Yes, what is it?
Shou-neechan.I mean, Seki-san told me that you need to sell some of the stocks that Erica-san inherited from her Grandfather because of your business, don’t you?
Yes, it is as you say The father gives me a suspicious look.
So, could you not sell them to the stock market but to me instead? Of course, I don’t mind if the price is the same in the market
To you? The father’s surprised.
Oh, although I say that, I’m talking about Kouzuki SS
Grandfather entrusted running the Kouzuki SS to Onii-sama Ruriko explained.
Kouzuki Kakka gave Kouzuki SS to you? That’s an unbelievable story. Kouzuki SS specializes in security for the nobility and companies, and it’s also Kouzuki house’s private army. It’s not something that a high-schooler like me should manage.
Of course, Shou-neechan, oh wait, it’s Seki-san, she’s the one managing the company, but. You know that I’m Misuzu’s fiance, right?
Of course They’re the representative auditor specializing in large corporations, so he should be catching news when it comes to the latest information in the nobility.
Jii-chan, no, Kouzuki Kakka still wants me to learn how to manage the business. And then, well, in Kouzuki SS. Shou-nee-no, Seki-san is there as my overseer, and I can train myself without the various nobility watching over I continue to make a story.
With that said, Jii-chan will get angry at me unless I make a profit using Kouzuki SS. So. I look at the father.
I heard that the stocks in Erica-san’s possession that are about to be put in the market all belong to stable companies. Stocks that are valuable and have expected dividend
It is as you say The father nods.
Those are stocks that you can’t expect to drop significantly. I can assert that
And if Kouzuki SS were to possess those stocks, then it will be a good thing