Hubert spouted nonsense with utmost seriousness.
“I still vividly remember the moment when your nanny took an assassin’s blade for you. You didn’t scream but dragged my hand and hid me in your room until the guards arrived.”
“…”
“The women around me are not as strong as you.”
His grip on my hand tightened. Should I exert some force too? I might not break it, but I can at least make it hurt.
I pondered seriously as I stared at his hand.
“All I resent is my lack of strength.”
Hubert brought my hand to his lips and whispered something.
I secretly scowled.
‘Why does he keep rubbing his lips like that?’
“If only I could give up my arm and not send you. But Arias, she really wouldn’t be able to keep her sanity.”
“…”
“You are the woman I trust. You are very strong. Nothing would make me abandon you, even after such an incident.”
I listened indifferently, and when Hubert’s gaze met mine, I dropped my eyelids sorrowfully.
Not satisfied with my reaction, Hubert spoke as if he had made up his mind.
“If you agree to this just once for me, I will reciprocate.”
“…”
“Even if the world condemns you, I will not hide my feelings for you.”
Like a tragic hero in an opera, he was earnest.
I widened my eyes, not out of shock at his words.
‘How could I have been swayed by such words? Was I insane?’
I couldn’t understand my past self.
Then, becoming aware of Hubert’s gaze, I quickly composed myself.
“Give me some time to think.”
Here was the situation.
The empire’s crown prince had sent a letter stating that the fifth prince was heading to the kingdom. Along with a request to take good care of the fifth prince, it ominously mentioned ‘traditional hospitality of the empire.’
I knew what that meant.
Simply put, provide a well-bred woman to keep my brother entertained.
Unlike when I accepted Hubert’s proposal in my past life, I felt quite at ease.
I know the empire’s prince is not as brutal as rumored.
‘In fact, I was waiting for this.’
The next day, I gave him my answer.
Hubert fell silent for a moment before gripping my hand tightly.
“I always seem to rely on you, from childhood till now. I will forever be indebted for your sacrifices for the family.”
‘What a con artist.’
Promises of lifelong gratitude turned out to be the blade of a guillotine.
I hid my true feelings and whispered sweet nothings to him.
“What wouldn’t I do for the Lorenst family?”
“Thank you, Iggy.”
He pulled me into his arms in an instant.
As Hubert whispered into my shoulder, I secretly yawned.
“I adore you. No one else would do so much for me.”
I listened to his words, thinking about what lay ahead in a month.
In about a month, the empire’s delegation would arrive.
On the desert road to Liorssa.
The people walked in silence.
Whooooosh.
Turbans fluttered in the dry wind.
“Ah, this damn sand.”
Glancing back at the grumbling kingdom’s envoy, Kicheph frowned.
He should have delivered the tribute and returned long ago.
‘It’s not just you who’s unhappy.’
Kicheph almost shouted to silence the noise but restrained himself.
[How about a marital alliance?]Rodrakki’s suggestive voice echoed in his mind, making him grind his teeth.
If he felt this outraged and frustrated, imagine Giovanni’s feelings, unexpectedly accompanying the delegation.
Kicheph spurred his horse to the front where Giovanni was.
Despite wearing a dull turban to protect his skin from the harsh desert winds, the ruler’s distinctive aura of intimidation was unmistakable.
The glory of the empire declared by the prophet. The blessed one. Even without such excessive adjectives, Kicheph was sure that Rodlakki would have been wary of Giovanni.
‘Anyone can see he’s born to be a Khan.’
Kicheph clicked his tongue in pity.
“How is the kingdom’s envoy doing?”
Responding to Giovanni’s question, Kicheph was pulled from his thoughts and looked back.
“He’s still grumbling.”
“He said he wasn’t feeling well before we left.”
“He’s struggling with the water change.”
Kicheph’s blunt remark earned a stern look from Giovanni, prompting him to quickly add, “He doesn’t seem to be in serious trouble.”
“Tell him to take care of his health. We’re on a mission to establish relations, and it won’t be good if the envoy falls ill.”
“…Yes.”
Kicheph’s reluctant reply came with a sullen expression.
“Are you really alright?”
Giovanni’s black eyes focused on Kicheph. His indifferent gaze seemed unconcerned even about his own marriage.
Kicheph, overcome with emotion, burst out, “Didn’t you hear yesterday? About the new princess in Liorssa.”
He couldn’t help but release the words he had been holding back, and instinctively, his thoughts turned to Rodlakki.
Though now serving as Giovanni’s aide, Kicheph originally belonged to the imperial slaves.
If Giovanni hadn’t esteemed Kicheph’s physique and character, he would still be groveling at Rodlakki’s feet.
Kicheph thought he would gladly lay down his life for Giovanni. But then, this happened.
Top Celebrity Younger Brother Bears Her Child (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: Forced to live stream romance with a top celebrity in a female-dominant world.
Yan Jin transmigrated into a brothel, with a fellow transmigrated junior beside her.
Hearing the obscene words coming from outside, the unfortunate junior covered his ears tightly, his cheeks flushed red, and whispered to comfort her, “Don’t worry, I will definitely help you escape.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely defend your chastity.” Yan Jin looked at the flawless and delicate features of the unfortunate junior and gently comforted, “Because we have transmigrated into a female-dominant world.”
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Top celebrity Yu Shu suddenly fell into a coma during a concert.
Research scientist Yan Jin fainted in the lab after working overtime.
Two people with no connection were rushed to the same hospital.
Three days later, neither of them had woken up.
Suddenly, the entire nation discovered that a live streaming app had been forcibly installed on their phones.
Upon opening it, they heard the two discussing how to escape from the brothel.
The entire internet was in an uproar.
After the two successfully escaped from the brothel, Yu Shu’s fan group rushed to make a banner and sent it to the hospital overnight.
“Big sister bravely took action to defend the chastity of our idol!”
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When Yu Shu was diagnosed with pregnancy, Yan Jin stared at his belly for a long time.
Covering his stomach, he muttered gloomily, “If you don’t like it, I’ll go get an abortion.”
“It’s not that I don’t like it.” Yan Jin hugged Yu Shu and said softly, “I just feel like I’m not human.”
Yu Shu comforted Yan Jin, “I was already an adult when we got together.”
Yan Jin hesitated, “But you won’t be of legal marriageable age even after giving birth to the child.”
At the same time, a flood of bullet comments appeared in the live streaming room that the two couldn’t see.
[Although it’s inappropriate, I also want a young and handsome boyfriend to have my child.]
①Male pregnancy (highlighted)
The female lead is five years older than the male lead, and the male lead is already an adult when he appears.
