My Contract Marriage Got Interrupted (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 42

After Arnold’s appearance, the tea party was utterly ruined.

A gray-haired, elderly man with a sturdy build.

And the claim that he was the owner of this hotel.

There was no one present who failed to recognize that combination.

Including Odette, of course.

“…Sir Arnold?”

“Most people do call me that.”

Arnold gave a slight raise of his eyebrows, affirming Odette’s words, then added as if suddenly recalling something.

“Oh, of course, just because I own this hotel doesn’t mean I’m so rude as to barge into someone else’s social gathering without tact.”

He added with feigned innocence, as if realizing he’d been impolite and thus needed to elaborate further.

“But while passing by, I happened to catch the name ‘Ertman.’ Even at my age, I’m not so composed as to simply ignore it—apparently, getting older really does make one more sensitive. I hope you understand, young lady.”

“…That’s hardly something I’m in a position to understand. After all, the host of this gathering is Marchioness Patrice over there.”

“Whoever the host may be, I’ve said my piece—they’ll understand well enough.”

Arnold waved his hand dismissively, clearly uninterested.

His tone remained as naturally casual as before, yet all traces of amusement had vanished from his face.

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