When she received Elizabeth’s letter stating that she killed the Duke, or rather, when Elizabeth said she brought an unreasonable number of employees, Izajel was unknowingly angry with himself for not seeing through the situation.
“Thank you for saying that, Edit.”
Edit smiled as she lightly patted Izajel’s shoulder, trying to comfort him.
“Shall we go out now that your mind is calm? I told you that the person who will become the capital’s top singer will sing.”
Franz, who was guarding the hall of the banquet, chuckled as he saw Walter, who was nervously focusing on one place.
“The ladies are all watching you.”
“I have no intention of dancing, Grandfather.”
Walter had no room to respond to another woman’s dance request now. He was busy subtly figuring out who was approaching Edit.
‘When I was a stable keeper, I couldn’t approach the mistress, and even now, despite hearing the title of Duke, I can’t get close in public… What’s going on?’
Now that Edit has a secret about having her child, Walter received an order not to approach Edit in public from the official podium.
The only fortunate thing was that she was a person who could handle others confidently, even alone.
“Lady. Which designer is in charge of your dress? It suits you so well.”
“Thank you for the compliment. The dress was designed by Ford, who Hastia recommended.”
“Oh…”
Edit knew exactly what information to leak for her advantage.
People who heard that Hastia, with her high nose, called in a designer would certainly not dare to treat her lightly.
Even the three noble ladies from Lexion, who were watching her from afar, were smiling with great satisfaction.
“Mrs. Jajak is doing well, so now it seems to be your turn to deal with people.”
“…”
“It would make Lady happy if you establish yourself.”
Duke Lexion gave a nod to those around him and quietly stepped back.
Then those who had been eagerly waiting to get closer to the next mistress of Lexion quickly closed the distance.
“Nice to meet you, Young Duke. I am Countess Hachel.”
“Nice to meet you, Countess Hachel.”
Walter’s tone and gestures seemed so natural, as if he had practiced for only a few days.
“It seems that Lord Lea taught you the manners he taught you in your childhood.”
Realizing that Bain, who had been in charge of his education, couldn’t hide his surprise, Walter realized from people’s reactions.
“I am pleased to have a conversation with the reliable supports of Lexion.”
Those who worried that someone who didn’t receive proper education inherited the position of heir just because he inherited Lexion’s blood shut their mouths with just a few words from him.
Moreover, unlike Franz, who had a stiff and authoritative manner typical of high nobility, Walter’s words even had a bit of charm.
Unlike young nobles who couldn’t even have a proper conversation because they were scared of Franz, they couldn’t help but like Duke Lexion just from his words.
“The Duke has undoubtedly returned to the capital, a stroke of luck ahead of the New Year’s Festival.”
“That’s correct. How boastful he was about buying a knight who opened the entrance to the Orla, whom Count Gerturk will send to the fencing tournament…”
As the young nobles gathered, the conversation naturally shifted to the upcoming fencing tournament.
The annual fencing tournament held before the New Year’s Festival is, in fact, a competition to select the strongest knight or heir representing each family.
Knowing this well, Walter let out the words he had prepared in advance.
“I’m thinking of personally participating this year for the honor of Grandfather and Lexion.”
“….!”
“You mean you’re going to participate yourself?”
The closest aides of Lexion gathered in one place showed momentary shock.
Although they had never seen a man fight in front of them, with a physique and gaze like his, it seemed more challenging to lose.
“Even just the Duke participating will put tremendous pressure on the Gerturk side.”
“I hope he’s shocked enough to withdraw from the competition.”
“As it is an unarmed competition hosted by His Majesty the Emperor, I will do my best.”
Walter let out a refreshing laugh and thought to himself.
The fencing tournament is the perfect opportunity to set a special trap for the aides of Hwangbi, who dared to spread the baseless rumors and touch his woman.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
