I Plan to Repay Kindness with Enmity (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 21

The confidant rolled his eyes downward, then quickly shook his head.

“It’s hard to believe from the start that there was any miscommunication within the Lorenst household. It’s precisely because Lady Lorenst didn’t follow the plan that this confusing situation arose, so…”

The confidant’s gaze sharpened.

“Either Hubert Lorenst failed to give proper notice, or the Lorenst daughter pretended not to understand despite having heard clearly.”

The king recalled Igraine’s demure face.

‘There was nothing particularly odd about her.’

Calm, quiet, gentle—simply put, she looked like a woman who obeyed well.

That was his impression of Igraine Lorenst.

Though somewhat pretty, she wasn’t exceptionally beautiful in high society, where beauties abounded.

“No matter how clever and loyal she may be, she’s still just a young girl who hasn’t even married yet. Perhaps she schemed simply because she didn’t want her body defiled by a barbarian.”

“That could be possible.”

“Whatever her intentions, she’s quite capable. She managed to provoke a reaction from that stoic barbarian—this is certainly something we can use.”

The king smiled contentedly.

“Send generous gifts to Igraine Lorenst—or rather, to my new daughter. Though we share no blood, I must show paternal goodwill.”

“I shall do as you command.”

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