A Shadow Cast in Paradise (23 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 17

The intensity of heat varied greatly from person to person.

While some barely felt its effects, others became so overwhelmed that they couldn’t function normally—or even committed crimes.

That was precisely why people despised and loathed Lupus.

Yet Shade was one of the rare Lupus who seemed unaffected by heat. In fact, he was rumored to be practically sterile, given how completely he appeared immune to its influence.

Thanks to this, Shade—despite being a Lupus—had managed to gain a foothold in noble society.

Even Duke Joseph, the late Duke Lester, must have carefully considered this exact trait when adopting Shade as his heir.

If it ever became known that such a man was now seeking suppressants, it would surely stir up quite a scandal among the nobility.

“I’d like you to entrust a few business ventures exclusively to Vittel Trading Company—in exchange for handling a personal matter for me.”

Knowing him well, Shade had approached Vittel with this proposal.

It concerned business rights in Ideana.

‘I managed to secure a fair deal, provided secrecy and mutual agreement…’

Eklas quietly rubbed the gold coin he habitually held in his hand.

It was strange—suddenly, after never having sought suppressants his entire life, Shade was now looking for them.

Of course, Eklas was clever and perceptive. He could easily guess the reason behind this peculiar change.

It must be that woman.

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