I Beg Your Forgiveness (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 123
For a moment, Leonhard’s eyes sparkled with a strange gleam. He had already wiped half the amusement from his blue eyes.
“Could it be that you’re merely stalling for time, pretending Iliza Schulze’s death wasn’t suicide because you covet the Schulze fortune? Everyone knows that several investors have withdrawn from Lord Schneider’s hotel venture, throwing the project into disarray.”
Leonhard’s voice took on a slightly sharp edge—as if scolding Marien.
“At that moment, Johann Schulze appeared like a savior out of nowhere. Didn’t he decide to invest only on the condition that you investigate Iliza Schulze’s case?”
“I didn’t expect you’d even know Iliza’s name. You seem quite interested in this case.”
“…Isn’t it the most talked-about story in Blauberg these days? So, am I wrong? Rumors are rampant that you can’t even close the case because of Johann Schulze’s investment, and you’re merely going through the motions of an investigation.”
“For the most part, that’s correct, Your Highness.”
Marien replied with a faint smile. Leonhard, who had been narrowing his eyes at her, raised one eyebrow.
“For the most part? That implies part of what I said is wrong. I’m very curious to know which part.”
“As I just mentioned, we’ve already gathered substantial evidence proving it wasn’t suicide. We’ve also confirmed she had a secret lover and that she went to meet him that day.”
“A lover? I’ve never heard such rumors.”
“Of course not. There’s no need to blab about an ongoing investigation. Once we uncover the lover’s identity, the case will move forward swiftly. So, I’m not just stalling for time.”
“…”
Leonhard said nothing. Even the last trace of his smile vanished. Stripped of his easygoing demeanor, he now looked as if he’d removed a mask.
Marien stared at his cold expression, wondering if this might actually be his true self. Without his smile, his face was far colder than she’d anticipated.
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The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
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Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
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