One guy, two guys, three guys… I thought there were only two, but there were six in total.
The number of thieves dividing the money in the money box.
“What is this?”
As Atia stepped into the alley, one of the thieves frowned and spoke.
“Just a passerby.”
Atia briefly replied, scanning the group of thieves.
‘All have quite the looks… Guess they won’t hear me saying they should rely on morality in the streets.’
Atia gestured toward the six thieves, whose faces clearly showed they had only been involved in malicious activities.
“Hey, you all, come here.”
The thieves looked at each other with stunned faces before bursting into laughter.
Atia narrowed her eyes slightly and clicked her tongue.
“I know that theft in the duchy leads to imprisonment.”
“Oh, so scary~.”
The thieves sarcastically mimicked being scared as they mocked Atia.
“Is it fun to steal money that someone worked hard to earn? Return it while I’m asking nicely.”
Atia gestured toward the money box and raised her eyebrows.
The thieves scanned Atia from top to bottom, widening their eyes.
“Who are you? A tavern owner’s daughter?”
Atia crossed her arms and twisted her mouth.
“Me?”
In the dark alley.
Six burly men could have easily intimidated anyone, but there was no sign of that from Atia.
It was rather the group of thieves who were flustered.
“I said I’m a passerby.”
Atia moved closer as she spoke.
Is she ignorant of the world or just audacious?
The thieves were so perplexed that they chuckled.
“You followed us here without fear? You’re just asking for trouble.”
Atia’s radiant beauty shone even in the night.
Her skin, glowing like a soft moon, captivated everyone’s attention.
“Do you know what we might do to you since you followed us here?”
“We should thank you for coming to us voluntarily. Kekekekeke!”
The six men stopped dividing the money and moved toward Atia, laughing with a sinister tone.
“Wanna play since you’re asking for it?”
The biggest man among them charged at Atia with tremendous momentum.
“Kehehehehe! What is this! It’s been a while…!”
Thud!
As the big man charged at Atia, someone knocked him down.
He fainted without even making a moan.
“?”
Atia slightly turned her head.
As expected, Casus was standing there, his face showing extreme displeasure.
“….!”
“DDuke…”
Frightened by Casus’s overwhelming aura, the thieves backed away.
Though they outnumbered him, they realized they couldn’t beat the man before them.
Thump, thump!
The thieves ran away hastily.
All that was left was the fallen man and the money box.
“Why.”
Casus brushed his hair back in an irritated manner as he spoke.
“What would you have done if you went alone in such a dangerous situation?”
“You mean? I was just trying not to let the thieves get away…”
“Thieves?”
“Yes. Weren’t you going to follow them?”
At Casus’s frown, Atia sighed deeply.
“I thought my heart was going to drop.”
“Really?”
“What if they had knives?”
“Then I would’ve taken those knives, wouldn’t I?”
Atia widened her eyes as if questioning what the issue was.
Casus saw his reflection in her large, round, black eyes.
He closed his eyes, unsure of what to say next.
“Sigh…”
“Were you worried about me?”
“That goes without saying.”
Atia felt slightly embarrassed at the forthright admission.
“Ah, I’m sorry. I just can’t stand injustice. And…”
“…”
“I wanted to help you, Duke.”
“What?”
Atia thought she should be of some help to Casus.
It was not just her nature to not tolerate injustice.
She judged that taking action was better than witnessing something wrong and doing nothing.
Casus had a reason for bringing himself here, didn’t he?
Was it not a situation where the Duke’s domain seemed to be hinting to get some work done?
‘I was brought to the night market to work, wasn’t I?’
Atia cautiously speculated.
Catching thieves and scoring points with Casus as well.
She couldn’t miss such a winwin opportunity.
On the other hand, Casus was burning black inside.
It was true that he had been cautious, keeping in mind the possibility that Atia could be a spy from the Harad family.
But by now, he had no choice but to admit.
She was no longer Atia Harad to him. Now, she was Atia Wellington.
She was the Duchess of Wellington.
Still, he couldn’t fully let down his guard, so he couldn’t fully express his feelings.
So the most he could say was this.
Casus sighed deeply and pulled Atia into his arms.
“Worry not, never do that again.”
“!”
Atia was taken aback by the sudden embrace from Casus.
“…”
“If you ever act on your own again, I won’t stand still.”
‘Won’t stand still…?’
What was he planning to do?
Atia rolled her eyes and chewed her lip.
The pleasant scent of Casus wafted up to her nose.
Somehow, it seemed like he was really worried about her.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have acted this way.
The situation was romantic now, but…
Something felt off.
Right next to them, a giant man lay collapsed.
On the alley floor, an overturned money box and bills and coins were scattered in the wind.
Atia murmured softly.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
