How To Get Revenge On My Sister Who Stole My Husband (16 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 3
“Yes. I’m speaking with a clear mind, Your Grace.”
“No. You seem completely insane. Would you please leave right away? I’m sorry, but I don’t have enough time to calmly listen to any more of your nonsense.”
The Duke pointed toward the door with his long, thick fingers and spoke to me.
I stood up slowly, meeting his gaze squarely, and then addressed him.
“I know that your late father, the previous Duke Haven, supported Princess Ella as the Empire’s next heir because he suspected that Prince Louis’s close aides were involved in the unfortunate death of your mother, Princess Liz.”
“What…?”
“However, the late Duke Haven passed away before he could reveal that truth, and you’ve since honored his dying wish by standing on the Princess’s side. But as you well know, no matter how exceptional Princess Ella may be, it won’t be easy for her to ascend the throne over Prince Louis, the firstborn.”
“…What exactly are you trying to say?”
“If you accept my proposal, I promise to act on your behalf from now on.”
“…Ha, on my behalf?”
“Yes. To be more precise— I’ll help the retainers loyal to you and the noble houses aligned with you to strengthen their influence.”
“Help me?”
“As you know, Princess Ella’s support base is far weaker than Prince Louis’s. Moreover, the nobles on Prince Louis’s side are all prestigious families possessing both wealth and power, aren’t they? To defeat them—and ultimately secure the throne—you alone won’t be enough. You need to strengthen the influence of those around you.”
“…”
“I’ll make that happen. By standing on the Princess’s side, I’ll place this world into your hands.”
“…Ha.”
“So, please—just for one year—help me. Pretend to be my fake lover.”
Having finished speaking, I faced him with a resolute expression.
The Duke stared at me silently, as if trying to decipher the true meaning behind my words.
Then, letting out a sudden scoff, he looked down at me with a crooked smirk and said,
“That’s quite an extravagant claim. Do you honestly think I’d believe you just because of words like that?”
“It may be hard to believe, but I hope you will. And I want you to understand that trusting me won’t be to your disadvantage in the slightest.”
I replied with a determined look. The Duke gave a short laugh at my words, then shook his head.
“I’m sorry, but I must decline, Lady Uston. I have no need for a world you’re offering to hand me.”
“…”
“So please go back.”
With those words, the Duke turned his back to me.
And as he walked toward the study door, I played my final card.
“Three days from now, at the Emperor’s birthday celebration in the Imperial Palace, you’ll find yourself in an awkward position due to the gift you’ve prepared.”
“…What?”
“If I prevent that incident for you, will you trust me and accept my proposal?”
I looked at the Duke anxiously as I finished asking.
He pondered briefly, stroking his chin with his hand, then spoke to me with a mocking tone.
“…One more condition. If you manage to publicly humiliate Marquis Uston on that day, I might consider accepting your proposal.”
His sarcastic words were filled with clear disbelief—he didn’t think I could actually do it.
Without the slightest hesitation, I nodded and said,
“Fine. Let’s do that.”
At that, a faint emotion flickered in the Duke’s dark eyes as he looked at me. I gave him a quiet smile.
* * *
After finishing my conversation with Elliott, I returned to the mansion by carriage.
As I entered through the front gate, Annie, who had been waiting there, greeted me.
She fidgeted nervously and said,
“His Lordship has been looking for you. When I told him you were out, he ordered that you come directly to the reception room as soon as you returned.”
“Understood. I’ll go now.”
I nodded obediently and headed toward the Duke’s reception room in the main building, accompanied by Annie.
Inside, Marquis Uston was alone, sipping tea. Aside from his blond hair and green eyes, his face looked identical to my cousin Danae’s—but for some reason, he appeared rather displeased.
Pretending not to notice his mood at all, I calmly greeted him.
“I heard you wished to see me, Uncle.”
Marquis Uston set down his teacup with an audible clink and said,
“You rented a carriage through the Carriage Guild and went out in it, didn’t you?”
“…”
“Just who were you trying so hard to hide your whereabouts from? Surely it wasn’t someone you couldn’t possibly tell me about.”
“…”
“…Say, Duke Haven, for example.”
Despite his slightly annoyed expression and gestures, his voice came out remarkably gentle.
Though clearly probing, I maintained an indifferent expression and answered calmly,
“I went to meet an informant.”
“An informant? Why?”
“To track Duke Haven’s recent movements. Fortunately, he seems completely unaware of our plan.”
“…I see.”
Marquis Uston gave a slight, satisfied nod at my words.
Seeing a faint smile appear on his face, I turned slightly and asked,
“You’ve prepared it as I requested, right?”
“Of course.”
“I’d like to see it with my own eyes.”
At my request, Marquis Uston handed me a velvet box from the tea table.
When I opened it, a ruby gemstone lay inside. It was as large as a child’s fist—so rare that even the Marquis’s fortune could barely afford it.
Gently touching it with my fingertips, I asked him,
“So this is the genuine ruby?”
“Yes. And this one is the ‘fake’ ruby.”
As he spoke, he handed me another box.
It was identical in size and shape to the one I’d just opened. Inside lay a vivid red ‘spinel’ that looked exactly like the ruby I’d just seen.
I alternated my gaze between the two gems and said,
“They’re so identical that it’s truly impossible to tell which is the real ruby just by looking.”
“Indeed. Just as you said, Christine.”
“Will you be giving this fake ruby to the jeweler who deals with Duke Haven?”
“Of course. My butler just finalized the transaction with the gemstone merchant who trades with that jeweler. The merchant said he’ll bring the payment and collect it tomorrow.”
The Marquis answered with a sly smile. I replied,
“That’s fortunate. The merchant readily agreed to buy the ‘ruby.’”
“Exactly. Elliott Haven—that fool—will be publicly disgraced at the party three days from now, where all the Empire’s nobles gather, for presenting a fake gem to my grandmother. Just as you planned.”
“…I suppose so. I’m really looking forward to it.”
Though it won’t be Duke Haven who’s disgraced—it’ll be you, Marquis Uston.
I swallowed those words and gave him a soft smile. Then, cautiously glancing at his expression, I asked,
“Uncle, may I ask you one thing?”
“Hm? What is it?”
“Will you keep these gems in your study?”
“Yes, that’s my intention.”
Marquis Uston nodded. I then asked him,
“Could I keep them instead?”
“…Why?”
His brow furrowed slightly at my request, as if suspecting I might try to steal them.
After a brief pause, I hardened my expression and whispered,
“…According to my informant, Duke Haven has planted a ‘spy’ within our mansion.”
“What? Is that true?”
The Marquis immediately grew agitated. I nodded gravely and continued,
“When you replaced the servant who stole your letters from the study and sold them to Duke Haven, it seems he secretly inserted one of his own people among the new staff.”
“Really? I haven’t noticed anyone acting suspiciously…”
“Since we haven’t directly harmed the Duke since replacing the servants, the spy likely hasn’t made any obvious moves. But recently, you’ve secretly contacted a gem merchant through your butler, and now we’ve been having this long conversation in the reception room… He’ll surely catch a whiff of something and act soon.”
“…Hmm, that’s possible.”
After hearing my explanation, the Marquis nodded slightly, appearing convinced. I pressed on,
“Therefore, it would be safer to store the gems in my wing rather than the main building, where the Duke’s spy might be present.”
“In your wing?”
“Yes. The servants around me are all your people, and none of them were replaced during the last incident.”
“Hmm.”
The Marquis let out a thoughtful hum, then turned to me decisively and said,
“Very well. You keep the gems until the day of the party.”
“Thank you for your trust, Uncle.”
“You haven’t forgotten which box contains the real ruby, have you?”
“Of course not. When the merchant comes tomorrow, I’ll take the gold and hand over this fake ruby.”
I lifted the spinel’s box slightly for emphasis, then placed both jewel boxes on my lap.
And while avoiding the Marquis’s gaze, I quietly scratched a tiny mark onto the box containing the genuine ruby.
* * *
After exchanging a few meaningless words with the Marquis, I left his reception room and returned to my bedroom.
After a quick bath, I sent Annie—waiting outside—away and placed the two jewel boxes I’d received from the Marquis onto my dressing table.
Knock knock.
At that moment, a gentle knock sounded from outside the door. I called out toward it,
“Who is it?”
“Older Sister Liz, are you in?”
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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