Fortunately, Cheston’s inherent aura saved his life, and the Queen’s scheme awakened his powers. Since that day, the Queen sent assassins daily to kill the little boy.

Servants, maids, and even knights guarding him. They all targeted Cheston’s life.

The only one left by his side was Aron, whom he had found and taken in by chance. A slave with neither title nor anything else, Cheston couldn’t ignore him, though his mother advised against it. Despite his wounds, Cheston couldn’t turn away.

Of course, he made sure Aron’s presence remained hidden. The King was fond of Cheston and granted his requests.

Thanks to this, Aron became Cheston’s shadow, his bodyguard. Although they endured much together, their bond grew stronger.

At ten, Cheston’s survival instincts, or perhaps his inherent aura, helped him become a sword master. He achieved this at the youngest age in the kingdom’s history. As a result, the Queen was frantic, unable to kill him.

It was unfair, even if she did it to protect her son, Karl. His mother was constantly summoned by the Queen, returning either injured or humiliated. The King, despite loving her, never intervened.

The more the King stayed passive, the more venomous the Queen became, knowing any disturbance in their relationship could jeopardize international relations. Realizing this, Cheston hardened himself further to protect himself and his mother.

When he participated in a hunting competition at twelve, Cheston felt like the prey. He survived despite being targeted by countless arrows. He would never forget the Queen’s words as she smiled at him.

“The more you do this, the more your mother will suffer. Don’t outshine my son. If you threaten his position, I will threaten what you cherish most. The responsibility of being loved by the King is this heavy.”
“I must make the debutante ball a resounding success.”

If things went as Whitney planned, it could create a significant stir, possibly making the news. Leberom brought the dress he had made and showed it to her. The sight of the beautiful dress, made from her mother’s tattered one, filled her heart with emotion.

“Is this really made from my mother’s dress?”

“It still needs some finishing touches, but it’s shaping up like this. I’m sure you will be the star of the day. I’ll make sure of it.”

Whitney smiled brightly at his enthusiasm. The thought of attending the debutante ball in her mother’s remade dress brought a lump to her throat.

“I’ll trust you with this. Please keep my dress a secret from others. Even if someone asks, show them something else.”

“Don’t worry. Someone from the ducal mansion already visited. At that time, I was repairing the torn fabric, so there was nothing to show them.”

Leberom winked reassuringly at Whitney. He vowed to protect his creation at all costs until the debutante ball, determined not to let his work turn into rags.

With a lighter heart, Whitney left the salon.

“Huh?”

Before getting into the carriage, she turned her head, sensing a gaze. The persistent feeling of being watched bothered her, but since no one revealed themselves, she eventually boarded the carriage.

A subtle smile spread across her lips.

An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most

One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.

This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:

1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.

It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.

(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)

2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.

The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.

3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.

Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).

Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.

Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.

4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).

5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!