The surroundings fell silent as if cold water had been poured over them. Alexander’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, indicating his surprise.
“That… What are you talking about? An attack at the royal palace of all places? Is that even possible?”
“Whether it’s possible or not, six people entered my bedroom by surprise.”
“…”
“Mildred was injured during the attack. I almost had to write a fake apology letter, full of lies, and was almost forced to commit suicide.”
“Suicide?”
Alexander was visibly shocked.
“A fake apology letter saying I’m sorry for lying? Who on earth instigated this?”
I wanted to say it was Viscount Onderra behind everything, but for safety’s sake, I decided to avoid that.
“Well, I don’t know. Anyway, Count Maurice saved me at the last moment.”
“…”
“If you don’t believe me, ask Count Maurice. If it weren’t for him, I would have been discovered as a corpse today.”
“Oh my goodness!”
Alexander seemed greatly shocked and openly asked, “Is it related to yesterday’s necklace incident with the Viscount?”
The quiet surroundings gradually started buzzing. As Alexander had said, people began mentioning Viscount Onderra.
I stepped back, fanning myself.
“Whether it’s related to that incident or someone is trying to frame the Viscount…”
Alexander’s complexion turned pale.
“Yesterday, His Majesty the King summoned me at the same time and place regarding the necklace incident. I wanted to take a break from today’s party due to last night’s events, but I’m here only because His Majesty ordered it.”
I turned on my heel.
“If your curiosity is satisfied, follow the crying lady. You should apologize.”
“I’m sorry, Ellen. I didn’t know about such an incident.”
Alexander blocked my way again, extending his hand.
“I’ll be your escort. Let’s go.”
“…”
“Even if there was a reason, isn’t it a bit inappropriate for you to enter without an escort, considering your dignity?”
Perhaps because many nobles were watching, I hesitated for a moment due to Alexander’s much softer voice.
But the madness that Alexander occasionally revealed surfaced again. It was indeed better not to get involved.
“Well, thank you for your kindness and consideration. However, I have something I haven’t mentioned, Your Highness.”
“What is it?”
“I don’t lack an escort.”
“Then, aren’t you alone without one?”
“I arranged to meet someone here later.”
I skillfully avoided Alexander’s offer to be my escort. There was suspicion in his gaze.
It was a gaze that saw through the lie.
‘Well, if there was really an escort, I would have mentioned it from the beginning.’
At that moment, someone came very close to me. When I turned around, it was Philip.
Ignoring the growing commotion around us, Philip placed my hand on his arm and nodded his head.
“You’re a bit late.”
I spoke as if I had been waiting for Philip. After all, Philip was a hundred times better than Alexander.
“Am I right?”
As if confirming with Alexander, I felt the warmth rising in my cheeks.
In a hurry, I tried to match up the awkwardness, and the words Philip said about hoping to be the male lead in a novel while I became the female lead came to mind again.
“Apologies, Your Highness.”
Philip calmly spoke to Alexander.
“As you heard, there was an attack incident yesterday, so I decided to be the escort for today. I apologize for making Your Highness misunderstand, as I was delayed handling related matters.”
“I see. But it’s unexpected for Count Maurice to be escorting his former wife.”
“The security of the northern district was under my command. Considering it was His Majesty the King’s birthday celebration, I didn’t anticipate any nobles causing an unfortunate incident. It was my negligence to loosen the security, so I must take responsibility.”
“I see. Understood.”
Alexander stepped back with a regretful expression.
“Thank you for understanding, Your Highness.”
Philip, who expressed polite gestures to Alexander, now headed to the party with me.
“The emerald green dress suits you very well, Madam.”
“The one who gifted it has a good eye.”
My response seemed to please Philip as his eyes softened.
“I’m glad. I’m curious to see if other colored dresses will suit you. We can find out tomorrow, right?”
Some nobles were still standing, watching us.
Walking arm in arm despite being divorced seemed to spark curiosity.
“Let’s turn down the interest now.”
It would be great if I could answer that we could see different dresses tomorrow.
However, I couldn’t say that.
Since the business seemed to have taken a wrong turn, it was better to return immediately and focus on work, whether it was product development or planning for the business.
“It’s unfortunate, but I’ll be leaving tomorrow.”
I replied as if it were a regrettable situation or indeed unfortunate. However, Philip’s response was unexpected.
“That might be difficult.”
“…What?”
“I’m investigating yesterday’s incident.”
“Do I really need to be here? We’ve caught the culprits, haven’t we?”
“Still, as the victim, you need to stay here until the case is resolved.”
“…”
I knew it might be because of the investigation, but was there a subtle obsession in his immediate response, or was it just my imagination?
In a daze, I hesitated for a moment and then presented my own rebuttal.
“Won’t His Majesty feel uncomfortable? He doesn’t like me, after all.”
“I’ll make sure you don’t run into each other.”
It was another sharp response.
“…Can’t I go back and forth since there’s a lot to do?”
“I’ll assign a messenger to deliver necessary reports and instructions.”
Despite my diplomatic refusal, Philip firmly objected. It sounded like he believed my presence was essential. After a moment of contemplation, I asked.
“Can I develop products here?”
I asked, thinking he might send me away, but Philip nodded readily.
“I’ll arrange a workshop for you. I’ll also secure the necessary materials.”
“Since it’s scented candles, there might be a strong smell.”
“I’ll prepare a place where you can burn scented candles like a mountain of incense.”
“…Are you serious?”
“I’ve never boasted of something I couldn’t handle.”
“…”
I had nothing to say. In my mind, I calculated whether I could work remotely.
“How long do I have to stay? The investigation won’t take too long, will it?”
“Hmm…”
While Philip had answered immediately earlier, this time he put his chin in his hand, contemplating.
Cold Male Lead Became My Clingy Husband (Female-Dominant)
Feng Bai Su transmigrated into a matriarchal novel, becoming the sister of the female protagonist and the Seventh Princess of the Feng Ling Kingdom.
After working herself to death in her previous life, finally reincarnating as a princess, she only wanted to be a lazy fish who could eat, sleep, and play.
Until she met the male protagonist from the book, Wei Jing Mo, and he took a liking to her!
Wei Jing Mo is the top young man in Feng Ling City, talented in both appearance and ability, from a prestigious family, with a cold and otherworldly appearance, a figure like the bright moon in the hearts of noble ladies. It was thought that only the most powerful and talented noble lady in Feng Ling City would be worthy of such a brilliant young man. Who knew that this young gentleman would secretly admire the infamous Seventh Princess?
Short scene 1:
Feng Bai Su looked at the young man crying like a pear blossom in the rain before her, and couldn’t help but doubt her life.
Wasn’t the male lead described as a cold and otherworldly figure in the book?
Then who was this poor little thing crying with swollen red eyes and tear-stained face?
Short scene 2:
Wei Jing Mo stared intently at Feng Bai Su who was about to go out, wanting to say, “Be careful on the road.”
Before he could speak, Feng Bai Su suddenly bent down and bit his cheek.
Her peach blossom eyes were full of disdain: “Tsk! You’re so clingy!”
Wei Jing Mo: “…”
A talented fox spirit female lead with a flirtatious appearance but actually abstinent VS A cold-looking but actually naive and clingy little jealous male lead
