Chloe, tense, began to breathe in short, shallow breaths. A new scent was mixed with the gentle wind. It was a slightly bitter scent, almost cool.
“Right, Chloe?”
The scent overwhelmed Chloe once again.
A faint voice, a pleasant smell, all belonged to this man.
A very simple question without a long explanation.
A very simple answer that could only express one’s intentions with yes or no. Even with such simple conditions, Chloe hesitated.
‘Friend.’
Kun’s voice kept circling in her head.
She didn’t want to lose Kun as a mere oneday acquaintance either.
At this moment, when she had been abandoned by her family and home, Chloe needed anyone.
The most suitable role for that was ‘friend’. The person most suitable for that role had appeared too.
‘But…….’
But now was not the time for her to be swayed by trivial emotions. Moreover, the suddenly appeared Kun felt suspicious.
What if this was a strategic meeting disguised as a coincidence?
Was there any evidence that the man in front of her was dangerous or safe?
What if that man, like others, wanted something and approached her?
“You.”
Her voice, always kind, had become rigid. She even changed from calling his proper name to a dry title.
“What do you want from me?”
Kun was momentarily tense at the opponent’s sudden change, but the following question made him momentarily anxious, an emotion he seemed to be experiencing for the first time.
What I want.
Kun expressed his desire in his eyes.
The golden hair reflecting the blazing sun. The skin even brighter than that. Facial features as if crafted by a master artisan, blue eyes like holding jewels.
“If I tell you, will you listen next?”
A large hand gently touched her pale neck.
At the hot heat, Chloe flinched, and he playfully shook the strand of hair he picked up with a smiling face.
“I think I can collect this relationship then.”
“Would it be better to hide it if the intention is impure?”
“It seems strange that you’re asking me that in the first place…….”
“It’s because I want to suit my friend as much as possible.”
The tone that seemed to have already captured Chloe.
‘Really an interesting person.’
It was quite different from the treatment Chloe had received so far. The man in front of her seemed to be showing off his arrogance, but he was also considering her.
Was his cheekiness a mask to hide his consideration?
“I want to hear it. So please tell me.”
Was it drawn to such mystery? Chloe became curious about words that she would usually not even notice and pass by.
“Chloe, you.”
“…….?”
“―I want your letter.”
As if to cough, Kun stopped speaking in the middle. As a result, he unintentionally made it seem like he wanted Chloe.
Chloe was not at all disturbed by this, but Kun’s face turned red in surprise.
“Really?”
People wanted various things from Chloe.
Those who actively sought to befriend her, thinking that even a little favor might fall from being friends with the royal. Her husband, who exploited her money and fame.
Compared to that, a letter had no value to exploit. A man who says he wants it seemed almost laughable.
“Then you’ll have to convince me before the carriage comes.”
The sharpness in her voice had gradually calmed at the opponent’s words.
“It’s an honor to even be given a chance.”
Kun also smiled, noticing Chloe’s subtly changed reaction.
The two walked along the promenade near the clock tower.
They exchanged trivial chatter, seemingly forgetting that they had just had a serious conversation.
“Ah, it’s Callis Argen.”
“Yes?”
The name of the person closest yet furthest from her. Chloe was surprised at the unexpected mention of her husband’s name.
Over Kun’s shoulder, Callis’s statue was erected. It looked very ordinary for a statue, as if the villagers had erected it themselves.
‘Come to think of it, there’s a statue of him in the capital, too.’
Callis wanted to erect a statue to commemorate his achievements for a long time.
The location was the square in the largest village in the capital. Only pure gold and various jewels were used for the materials.
Naturally, the statue was made at Chloe’s expense.
The day the statue was established, Callis gave her a bright smile.
A short but intense laugh. With just one smile that the opponent didn’t even try to show, Chloe was once again thrown into the abyss. Absurdly, Chloe’s breaking heart had been healed by that smile.
“Was Callis Argen a great figure, to the extent that even a statue was erected for him?”
“Because he saved the kingdom. Our happiness and peace are continuing thanks to his efforts.”
Anyone in the kingdom would have to know Callis’s achievements; they had gained their freedom and peace through him.
As there was a possibility that he had come from a foreign place with an exotic atmosphere, Chloe explained without showing any emotion.
But there was no sign of surprise in his face at her story.
“He’s just a person who ended the war, he didn’t do everything. There are countless people who have shed blood and sweat to protect the peace of the homeland.”
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
