Strategic Marriage with the Mad Villain (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 41

“But… I really like it here right now. So I hope this harbor never gets sold.”

Elia forced a slightly bitter smile and began walking again. After a short stroll, they soon arrived at a small glass greenhouse prepared for today’s tea party.

Passing through the fresh flower beds and opening another glass door, they emerged onto an outdoor table offering a perfect view of the harbor.

However, something about Elia seemed a bit off ever since they entered the glass greenhouse.

It wasn’t that anything particularly troubling was visible—but the way she kept glancing around restlessly made her seem either uncomfortable or uneasy.

‘She almost looks like she’s waiting for someone.’

Could it be that she felt awkward being alone with me and was hoping her parents would show up?

Elia met my eyes and gave an awkward, strained smile.

Suddenly, she stood up from her seat. Immediately afterward came the creak of the greenhouse door opening, followed by the sound of several pairs of footsteps.

Caught off guard, I set down my teacup and rose to my feet as well. The moment I saw who was entering the greenhouse, my expression hardened.

‘I hadn’t heard a word about anyone else coming…’

Reus had clearly stated that Viscount Pillaren and his wife had arranged this meeting solely for me today.

Thus, absolutely no one else should have been here—but now, without any prior notice, three people had appeared.

They were all familiar faces to me.

Shasha, who always loved boasting about her fiancé.

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