Even though it was just oil, he seemed to have a preferred brand.
I just nodded, respecting his taste. Then I realized that the merchant’s name was not unfamiliar.
“What is Linore merchant?”
“Yes?”
“My family name before marriage, and the merchant’s name are the same?”
Domingo was greatly confused by my question. His slightly different but similar expressions were quite interesting to watch.
The one to pick up Domingo’s faltering response was Philip.
“My lady, why do you speak of the merchant owned by your brother like that?”
“…?”
I thought about recalling my memory but gave up right away.
That was certain because I had not read about it in the novel.
But I didn’t know how to continue the conversation.
‘Um, I’m fine with being a villainess, but I don’t want to be a madwoman…’
Pondering, I lowered my eyes for a moment and sipped my tea. Philip then clicked his tongue.
“You say you hate your brother, but did you plan to feign ignorance to that extent?”
‘This is it!’
Getting a hint from his words, I lifted my chin haughtily.
“Did I have a brother?”
Philip massaged his slightly wrinkled brow at my response.
“If you don’t want it to that extent, let’s pretend it doesn’t exist. Sigh… That’s not the important thing right now.”
Philip changed the subject.
‘Good.’
If unknown information comes up in the future, it’s best to stay still for now.
If it’s important, the other party will react first.
‘Except when my life is in danger.’
Philip’s eyes went to the moving wagon loaded with gifts.
What was important now was the opening time for the honeymoon gifts. Domingo began to show us the gifts one by one.
Perfume, fans, feather pens, etc. Various souvenirs bought from various travel destinations.
Since Philip looked at the gifts without any particular reaction, I also remained still.
But as Domingo unveiled each gift to us, Laila’s eyes fleetingly turned towards me.
She seemed to be watching my reaction.
I know from reading the novel. Laila eagerly chose Ellen’s gifts during the honeymoon, hoping that my feelings would reach her, and that the motherinlaw would soften even a little.
It was a typical naive heroine’s attitude.
‘Trying to move the heart of a villain who will never change according to the author’s setting…’
Of course, Ellen pours out all sorts of complaints and anger, saying that the gifts are cheap, and you have low taste, even though you’re a princess.
But I haven’t forgotten my goal to improve relations with them and survive.
‘If you give me this opportunity, of course, I have to react appropriately!’
I was quite satisfied with my perfect plan in my opinion.
At the same time, one corner of my mouth lifted naturally, and Laila’s shoulders twitched slightly.
She seemed to have misunderstood that I was mocking the gift.
‘What should I do? Should I make a fuss that every gift that comes out is too pretty?’
At that moment, two gift boxes tied with red satin ribbons were placed on the table. They were obviously more carefully prepared.
“Right. This is it.”
I knew this gift. Laila had carefully selected it on her honeymoon.
Laila believed that Ellen’s torment of her was due to the stress caused by her strained relationship with Philip.
So she chose a dark grey couple’s gown, hoping their relationship would improve.
But Ellen, upon receiving it, was simply enraged.
“What? Good relationship? I’m like this because of your marriage? You really have no shame!”
Of course, Philip’s decision to divorce was blamed on Ellen, who tore the wedding dress.
And Philip, who was initially inclined to overlook the gift, thinking of his inlaws’ kindness, makes a serious announcement in response to Ellen’s behavior.
“Thank you for the gift, but we stamped our divorce while you were on your trip.”
Laila blushed with a smile.
“There were so many good things at the honeymoon destination… I hope the two of you like it.”
“Okay, it’s not hard.”
I decided on a reaction to the gift.
I thought of making a fuss, but that would be out of character, so I have to hold back.
“Improving the relationship between husband and wife might be a stretch, but you must have worked hard to choose the gift. Thank you… That would be the ideal conclusion, right?”
As Philip signaled, the butler Domingo touched the ribbon of the gift.
“Wait.”
I stopped the butler from touching my gift.
“I will unwrap my gift with my hands.”
Unwrapping the gift myself and giving the right reaction would convey my joy better.
“Here it is, Madam.”
I unwrapped the gift. The feel of the smoothly unwinding ribbon was so good.
Upon opening the lid of the box, an elegant dark grey color faintly shone through the white moist paper.
It was indeed a gown.
“Gasping? My goodness!”
The moment I spread the gown, the pretense prepared inside vanished.
The color became more attractive the more I looked at it, and the fabric was silky, smooth, soft, fluffy, and light.
I was eager to see how it would fit, so I quickly got up and draped the gown over my shoulders.
“Gasp!”
Philip’s breath caught. He seemed to have choked on his tea.
It’s not something I should worry about, so I tied the rest of the gown and stood in front of the mirror.
As expected, the fit was excellent.
“Oh my! Isn’t it pretty?”
There was no need to think about an appropriate reaction. The gift was so to my liking that a genuine exclamation came naturally.
“Huff! Cough! Cough!”
“Hmm! Choke!”
Philip and Marlboro coughed repeatedly, having sipped their tea wrong.
‘Why do they choke so easily?’
Their faces reddened, showing the strain.
“Masters, are you alright?”
The flustered Domingo quickly handed them napkins.
“Are you okay?”
Laila, who was about to pat Marlboro’s back, glanced at me and quickly switched to honorifics.
“No… Are you alright?”
I understand. Ellen once nitpicked Laila’s casual speech to her soontobe husband.
Anyway, since the butler and Laila were taking good care of the two, there was no need for me to step in and ask if they were okay.
I took off the gown, laid it in the box, and looked at Laila.
Our heroine had good taste and was too kindhearted.
I had cursed Ellen while reading the novel, but the girl who actually suffered from it still thought to bring such a nice gift for her motherinlaw…
She truly had the dignity and generosity of a protagonist.
‘Ellen was not an antagonist for nothing!’
How could anyone be angry with an angelic heroine in this context?
Anyway, it’s fine now, Laila.
You are guiltless, and your motherinlaw is not the original Ellen but me who has possessed her.
Now it’s time to thank you, so I cleared my throat slightly and opened my mouth.
“No, why would you bring something like this…”
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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