Cedric Lambert was momentarily at a loss for words.
Like me? The upper-level work, me? Did I like it? I don’t know. I enjoyed drinking, meeting women, and having casual relationships. It was fun.
Sometimes, watching his brother handle upper-level affairs, Cedric only thought, “If it were me, I would do it like this.” Isn’t that something everyone thinks about ordinary people do?
Thinking useless thoughts while handing over unauthorized matters behind his brother’s back wasn’t something only Cedric did. Many second sons of Eastern nobles did the same. What was allowed was bowing their heads to property and lineage at a meager level compared to his brother.
He, being the son of Duke Alanka, had a decent level of wealth to inherit. Yeah. Wasn’t that a decent life? Everyone envied Cedric.
“……I’ve never thought like that.”
“Well, you can start thinking about it now. Goodbye.”
After saying that, Loo passed by him. Ah, right. I should go now. Cedric Lambert looked blankly at the monster attachment list that Loo had stuck on him, then turned away with stiff movements.
Nothing came into his eyes. Upper-level matters are important. And seeing what his brother usually did, there were many miscellaneous thoughts he had thought about trying this time. Did I like it? It could be included in liking the job.
In the shock of realizing it for the first time, Cedric walked unsteadily, looking only forward. A larger man than him was walking towards him, but he didn’t see him in his eyes.
Cedric’s mouth started to rise without him knowing. Did I like it? Oh, I see. I liked this job. After realizing it, the joy rushed in. In a moment of walking and laughing, Cedric flinched belatedly.
‘What?’
Feeling the pressure tingling through his whole body as if a stone had been placed on him, he became heavy.
Unconsciously, he turned his head to see the giant man who had just passed him. Even under the dark harbor gas lamp, the man’s light coat, cane, and shiny shoes caught his eye.
In Cedric’s familiar eyes with luxury items favored by Eastern nobles, the man seemed to be a rare presence that overwhelmed people without deliberately showing off.
‘It’s hard to find such a person…?’
The man walked smoothly, receiving the salute of Imperial Ray and entering the warehouse. Loo, who was holding the list, nodded to him.
‘Ah.’
Only then did Cedric realize who that man was.
‘Emperor.’
It seems the Count of Plache has been paying attention enough to visit in person. The monster attachment has the power to match the wealth held by Eastern nobles.
Until now, resources that could be obtained only with tremendous sacrifices, but the emperor could effortlessly make monsters drop dead with a single flick of his hand.
Recalling the father’s anxiety about losing a successor and wealth flowing to the emperor, Cedric turned away. The emperor was indeed a threatening presence.
‘Of all people, why does that woman have to be from the imperial family?’
Cedric realized that Loo, who had shown him an unknown side of himself, was on the emperor’s side, and he felt a bit regretful about being an Eastern noble. A white bird circled above his head, but Cedric, thinking it was a seagull common in the harbor, passed by unconcerned.
[Star Icon]“Today, we sold an enormous amount again. Tomorrow, we might almost empty the warehouse.”
Loo handed a list with red lines to Hayden, who had visited the warehouse again, but he just glanced at it casually, showing no interest.
“…Cedric Lambert met that person yesterday, Your Excellency.”
“Yes?”
Hayden looked down at her while putting the list back on the desk.
“You shouldn’t just let her use informal language so impolitely.”
Loo, not understanding why he brought up such a random topic, hesitated for a moment as he looked at him.
“Add ‘yo’ after the ‘yo,’ Loo.”
Smiling brightly and speaking in her old tone, Loo, surprised, turned around after Hayden’s request.
If Francesca, the warehouse manager guarding all corners, hears this, it could be a big problem. Confirming that no one had heard, Loo quickly explained.
“Your Majesty, he started talking first, and I just joined in.”
Hayden looked at Loo with a face that seemed to ask her to continue speaking.
“I don’t know how old he is, and I’m not interested at all.”
She spoke very neatly, then hesitated. Wait a minute. Why is she making excuses right now? Perplexed, Loo looked at Hayden. He still didn’t seem convinced. Why! What’s the problem again!
“Loo, it’s awkward if you’re kind to anyone.”
Seemingly genuinely embarrassed, Hayden gracefully lowered his long eyelashes. Gray eyes under delicate eyelids completely swallowed her.
“People like me are always around wherever you go.”
Already low, her voice instantly dropped below.
“If you’re a little kind, they like it so much, it’s sweet, and there are always kids who can’t forget it.”
Understanding is one thing. Looking at Loo’s face, which is now contemplating how to handle this situation to maintain the delicate balance between the emperor and his subjects, you can fully understand.
Male lead reborn without memories — but he still falls for her.
The person he finds displeasing in this life turns out to be his cherished wife-master in previous life…
Xie Zhi and Fang Xianxing who had known each other for less than three days through a blind date sat in the same car in front of the civil affairs bureau. They had a disagreement and failed to get married.
Xie Zhi immediately took out his phone, slid through his contacts, and randomly selected the next marriage candidate.
The woman snatched his phone and hung up. Looking at his phone wallpaper, she awkwardly changed the subject: “An ancient painting, eh? It looks pretty good, it’s just that the person in the painting looks a bit like me.”
When he heard this, he sarcastically mocked her for being so delusional, completely unaware that, the person in front of him was the reincarnation of Wen Ru, the famous prime minister of Yuan Shun whom he most admired…
The female CEO who doesn’t want to get married with a divorce agreement in hand × The male archaeological researcher who will only get married if he’s sure he can get divorced
