The meeting with Marquis Raymond was finally arranged. He had been confined to his residence under the pretext of poor health, making it impossible for Cerden to meet him. Marquis Raymond, who had secretly entered the Imperial Palace, looked gaunt and emaciat…
Continue ReadingEvelyn had been acting strange lately. That was the consensus among all the servants staying at the Crown Princess's palace in Duke Roger's stead for the past few days. "Doesn't she seem listless? She's not even looking for sweets." …
Continue ReadingIt was after Mortega had repeatedly done the strange thing of pursing his lips with a peculiar look and then shaking his head. Cerden decided to respond to Mortega with complete indifference instead of giving him attention. Whatever he was worrying about, it …
Continue ReadingAt that moment. Rozalina chewed her fingernails. At first, when she quit her position as Evelyn's lady-in-waiting, she thought it was a good thing. She thought that Cerden already thought of Rozalina as special, so that woman would no longer be helpful. B…
Continue ReadingIt was an empty laugh. "You son of a bitch." The inside of the box, which should have been full, was empty. Duke Spelman slammed the lid shut. Was a week too long? Or was that bastard too quick on the uptake? Duke Spelman gritted his teeth. What was…
Continue Reading“Do what you can, Veronica. Find a way to protect yourself.” Cerden's voice was as smooth as velvet, but devoid of emotion. Veronica clenched her fist. She turned and left the office. Maids and servants chased after Veronica as she ran down the hallway. V…
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