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The news that the Eden Rose had bloomed had the Blanchett Ducal House turning upside down.
Even Johan came out to the garden to check the Eden Rose after dinner.
“…Really, it’s the Eden Rose. How did the Eden Rose…”
“I don’t know. Maybe luck was on our side?”
Betty was jumping around in joy at the Eden Rose’s blooming.
“Look at this! Now no one can say anything, you are truly the Duchess of Blanchett!”
“Is that so?”
“Of course. The Eden Rose is the very symbol of the Blanchett Ducal House. It was a flower that bloomed only in the Blanchett Ducal House.”
Perhaps because of that, the servants were more lively. Of course, that was not important to me.
I didn’t know why the Eden Rose bloomed either.
I looked at the back of my hand and spoke to the tree,
“Honestly, I don’t know how the Eden Rose bloomed. Because I didn’t use it consciously…….”
[Dash]Don’t worry. What’s important is that you succeeded at once. [Dash]Yes, take care of that Eden Rose and continue to practice the power of fairies.“…Nothing strange will happen again, will it?”
The trees were silent for a moment.
[Dash]The power of fairies is a miracle, but surely not. [Dash]Yes. Don’t worry about things that haven’t happened yet. Looking at you, you worry too much.Certainly, as the trees said, if an accident happens, think about it then.
‘I must continue my work.’
Today, I plan to open Count Penula’s vault.
‘I have to go to the auction to check the jewels related to the fairy, as the tree told me.’
If I was to prepare a way to escape, there were many things to do outside.
The problem was that it was hard to hide anything from the thorough Johan. With Betty’s help alone, it was difficult to deceive the entire mansion.
But Erich solved that problem for me.
“Madam, the way out has been prepared.”
Honestly, even though Erich had pledged loyalty to me, I didn’t know he would do this much for me. After all, Erich’s words at that time were just one.
“So, what do you need from Madam right now?”
Erich had prepared everything without even asking why I was leaving.
“You must return within 6 hours to avoid being caught by the master. I have prepared a reason in case you are caught, but…….”
“Thank you, Sir Erich.”
As we call each other by the agreed titles, Erich awkwardly touched his eyes and spoke.
“It’s nothing. I’m just glad I can be of help to Madam.”
Thus, I went to the Imperial Bank with Betty and checked the bank vault.
And in the vault.
“You’ve really done a lot. Even I couldn’t give up.”
“……I’m used to a considerable amount…… It’s quite impressive, that Baron.”
There was an incredible amount of gold coins!
‘This should be enough for escape money.’
Since Baron Penula himself was a fugitive, the vault could be accessed by anyone with a key.
Thanks to that, I was able to easily convert the gold coins into a check and go to the auction house.
It was a close call because of the time limit, but it seemed like I could accomplish my purpose for going out.
‘How much is that gem?’
I wore a mask to avoid being recognized by Johan. Then I took my seat and waited for the auction to start.
It was while Betty had left her seat to check the order of the auction.
Someone was staring at me blankly.
‘No, why there [dash]’
The other person discovered me and walked towards me briskly.
“Lady Estelle.”
Liandro grabbed my wrist with a solemn face, attempting to turn away.
‘Ho, how did he recognize me?’
Even the Crown Prince recognized me instantly with my face covered. Is my disguise so flimsy?
Liandro asked me in a sad voice.
“What crime are you committing in this auction [dash]”
Then Liandro’s blue eyes caught my bracelet. It was a bracelet given to me by Johan.
“Everything the world says is right.”
Liandro, with gritted teeth, roughly broke off my bracelet.
“Have you fallen into luxury and pleasure and become ignorant of moderation? Lady, how far will you ruin yourself! Wake up!”
Liandro’s blue eyes, which had scolded me, suddenly became wistful.
“There is still a way for salvation now. Take my hand and leave here at once [dash]”
“I refuse.”
I shook off Liandro’s hand forcefully.
“Don’t touch my body without permission.”
“It’s inevitable to take responsibility for you [dash]”
“Why are you saying that you are taking responsibility for me?”
Liandro came to me, who was quiet, and tried to sell me and drag me away coercively.
“Liandro Felcis, Sir.”
I looked straight into his blue eyes and laughed.
“How about waking up from your delusion?”
Snap[dash]!
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
