“Countess, we’re just worried that Iris might tarnish the reputation of the Duke of Green. As soon as she entered the Green house, she was wrapped in bad rumors…”
“It was just a rumor.”
“Yes, of course. Our Iris wouldn’t do such a thing. What worries us is… It’s a bit awkward to mention this, since it feels like we’re pointing out Iris’s flaws, but… Iris has a tendency to lie habitually. We should have corrected that before sending her off…”
“Iris had only good things to say about her parents and sister, but it seems like you all want to slander Iris.”
“Heh, slander… We’re just sorry…”
“There’s nothing to be sorry for. Now, Iris is like my own daughter. If she makes a mistake or tells a lie, it’s my responsibility as a mother. From now on, anyone who slanders her will be perceived as an attack on the Green family.”
The Wittlow family looked at Heraina with wide eyes.
They hadn’t expected Heraina to come out like this. They thought she would be uncomfortable with the woman her son had married on his own, but Heraina’s attitude was like protecting her own daughter.
But there was no way they could point out that the motherinlaw was cherishing the daughterinlaw. From the parents’ point of view, they should be thankful.
“We, we’re grateful for your care for our daughter.”
At Glover’s words, Heraina smiled.
It was the first smile since she came here, and the Wittlow family did not find it welcoming. It was a sharp, cold smile, as if she was ready to slice her opponent.
“Don’t make those faces. I must be mistaken. Especially Lady Wittlow, you look like you’re going to explode with anger. Do you hate your sister being loved so much?”
Britney’s heart sank. She quickly composed herself and blinked as if she knew nothing.
“What are you saying, Lady Dowager. I love Iris so much.”
“That’s right. Since Iris left the mansion, this child cries every day, saying she misses Iris.”
Dennis chimed in.
Heraina laughed lightly.
“I see. I must be getting old and my eyesight is failing. Let’s eat.”
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Late at night, Lishy changed into a slip and stood by the window, looking down at the dark garden.
‘News should arrive from the mine by the time the wedding is over.’
The news from the mine was just the beginning.
‘I have a lot to do. I don’t know what will happen when I change the future, so I need someone who’s knowledgeable about information. And I need to start trading with the Kingdom of Talleha.’
Trading with the island nation, the Kingdom of Talleha, was not easy.
‘I need someone who will participate in my plan.’
She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she didn’t even notice Keh coming in. Only after his thick arm wrapped around her waist did she notice.
His lips brushed against her earlobe and neck before falling away. Even though it was a very short contact, the area where he touched felt hot.
“Keh, you came early today.”
“I finished my work early. Didn’t you notice me coming in because you were thinking?”
“Hmm. Thinking about what to buy for my husband?”
At the touch of his lips on her neck, Keh chuckled.
His laughter was pleasant to hear, but she felt strangely uncomfortable every time his breath brushed against her neck.
Slipping out of his grasp, Lishy naturally turned around and headed for the bed.
Keh sat down next to Lishy.
“Lisi, there’s something I want to talk about regarding today’s work.”
“Go ahead.”
“First, I really enjoyed our date by the lake. Let’s go again next time. We’ll pack a lunch then.”
“Sounds good.”
“And about Windy…”
“Kay. Don’t beat around the bush, just say what you want to say.”
“Do you see the future?”
“Huh?”
“I mean about the gold mine earlier. You didn’t panic when you heard that the mine was blocked, and you were full of certainty when you said to detonate the bomb. You were certain that there was something behind the gold mine and that no one would die in the process.”
Kay was expected to doubt this part.
“Do you see the future? So… you have the power of prophecy or something like that?”
“I can’t make prophecies.”
The future will change.
Kay must not believe that Lisi has the power of prophecy and depend on her.
“So, how did you know?”
“I calculated.”
“Calculated…”
“If you know the past and the present, there are things you can infer.”
“It was more than a guess.”
“It’s a guess. Just that I am sure because I believe in myself.”
She knew this excuse wouldn’t work. But she also knew that Kay wouldn’t probe any further.
Kay hadn’t figured out how Lisi had figured out his identity, but he decided not to ask about it.
“You really are a mysterious woman, Lisi.”
Kay twirled a strand of Lisi’s hair around his finger, bringing his lips to the end of it.
“You know I don’t believe your excuses, right?”
“I know.”
“Will you tell me the truth someday?”
She could not answer this question immediately.
Will the day come when I can tell him everything I’ve been through?
Even if I tell him, will this man believe me?
“We’ll see.”
At Lisi’s firm reply, Kay burst out laughing.
“Ah, really. Lisi, Iris. You’re playing with me.”
“So, you don’t like it?”
“No.”
Kay supported Lisi’s back and laid her down on the bed, climbing on top of her.
“I like it very much.”
Kay buried his face in Lisi’s chest, like a big puppy.
His black hair tickled Lisi’s chin.
Lisi smiled and stroked his head.
“Me too. I like this…doglike side of you.”
“Doglike? There’s a clear distinction between a wolf and a dog, Lisi.”
“But right now you’re wagging your tail like a dog.”
“At least call me a puppy, Lisi.”
His breath started from the upper part of her chest and traveled down her thin slip.
Invisible breath, caressing Lisi’s chest, enveloped her in a strange feeling, just like when his lips touched her.
With every word he spoke, with every breath he exhaled, a warm heat spread. He was just behaving like a happy puppy, so why was she engulfed in such a peculiar sensation?
Lisi could not believe she was feeling such emotions.
In her past life, contact with men had been nothing but a horrifying experience for Lisi.
Since she had become Kay’s wife, she was prepared to accept such things, but she never thought she would want him first.
‘Yes, I want this man.’
Like an arrow, realization struck Lisi’s mind.
‘I want to…’
Become one with Kay.
Connect.
She wanted to seep into him, not leaving any part of him untouched.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
