The Beast Swallowed by the Flower (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 121

A few days ago, when Iovert asked if it would be alright for him to visit the Green estate, Lisi thought he might be coming for a reason similar to Lacozan’s.

At the previous New Year’s party, Iovert had met Itria and, as if transformed overnight, had fallen deeply for her.

‘He’s a clever man—maybe he’s realized something has changed inside his head, just like Lacozan…’

Unlike Lacozan, who had attacked her with hostility instead of asking what she’d done to him, Iovert wasn’t so reckless.

If Iovert were to ask whether she knew anything about this shift in his feelings, how should she respond?

Ever since she’d given him permission to visit, she’d been worrying about it endlessly, but the time had come to face him without having found a proper answer.

When Kai and Lisi entered the parlor, Iovert, who’d been waiting for them, approached with a broad smile on his face.

“Kai. Duchess.”

Contrary to her expectations, his tone was cheerful and his gaze gentle, leaving Lisi slightly flustered.

She’d anticipated eyes filled with animosity or wariness, much like Lacozan’s.

Iovert seemed genuinely delighted, and there wasn’t the slightest trace of suspicion toward Lisi in his demeanor.

‘Could he be here for an entirely different matter?’

Still unable to relax, Lisi sat quietly beside Kai.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Iovert got straight to the point.

“Kai, I’d like to discuss some business matters with the Duchess—could you step out for a moment?”

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