Reforming the Villain Family (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 172

“I’m used to it—it’s just how Uncle is.”

“Isn’t the help from our house insufficient?”

“No, the Duke and the Princes were a tremendous help. The fact that I now have this base of support is entirely thanks to your house. ……But you’re family, so it’s hard for me to make up my mind easily.”

At those last words, Diane bit her lip. Worried he’d stirred her compassion too much, Elijah was about to speak again, but her delicate hand grasped his tightly first.

Given that, it was truly unavoidable that Elijah’s heart instantly softened.

“It’s all right. I know better than anyone that you’ll ultimately…… achieve what you want safely.”

“……Do you really think so?”

“Yes.”

Diane answered with conviction. Her unwavering faith made Elijah’s spirits lift immediately.

“Hmm.”

But his joy was fleeting. For some reason, Diane suddenly cleared her throat and withdrew her hand—as if she’d just been caught by someone.

In truth, the Divine Beast had teased her by saying, “You two are clinging awfully close!” upon seeing Diane holding Elijah’s hand, startling her out of her wits.

“I actually had something I wanted to ask you first.”

Just then, Diane spoke again. Elijah refocused his attention on her words.

“Have you identified the attackers’ identities? I heard you’d share that information today.”

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