The Price is Everything of Yours (76 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 194
“No, that’s not it. She said she’s quite particular about tonics—some suit her, others don’t. Since certain ingredients are hard to find these days, I mentioned that, and she replied she’d come here prepared to pay extra. She must be in very poor health. She even asked me to keep secret what exactly she’s looking for.”
Rebecca seemed the type who paid close attention to her own health. Neris considered instructing Talprin to send Rebecca some medicinal herbs—perhaps that would make it easier to investigate.
Just then, Joan checked whether the door was properly closed, then placed a finger to her lips and whispered conspiratorially.
“Someone from the apothecary quietly told me, Your Grace—every herb Miss Shelly is seeking is specifically used by women who’ve weakened after childbirth.”
“What? So she’s not taking them for someone else?”
Neris had never heard, in either her past life or this one, that Rebecca had given birth. Could it be that someone close to her had a child?
“No—from what I gathered from her tone, she’s been taking them herself continuously. That’s why she came all this way and insisted on strict confidentiality. It would mean she bore a child while unmarried.”
Of course, Rebecca likely had no idea that Neris wasn’t included among those Joan assumed were sworn to secrecy.
This concerned none other than Megara’s future mother-in-law. Could this be why the Marquis and Rebecca married? To prevent any child they’d secretly had from being labeled illegitimate? Neris smiled fiercely.
“Rebecca’s been prominent in society for quite some time. Not being nobility, she never retreats to her estate depending on the season. Dora, tell Talprin to investigate her thoroughly—start with her recent activities and go all the way back, until we uncover something. Check whether she disappeared for several months during any suspicious period, or if any of her acquaintances suddenly gave birth.”
Joan bowed her head immediately.
“Yes, Madame.”
Megara had one younger brother, considerably her junior. Although their mother—the Marchioness from a distinguished lineage—had passed away long ago, the siblings grew up basking in their father’s absolute love.
But if Rebecca had indeed borne a child…
The child’s existence—whether alive or even real—introduced countless variables. Yet Neris sensed this information could prove immensely useful in extracting the blood debt Megara owed from her past life.
An Indifferent Woman is the One Men Desire the Most
One-line summary: The female lead is actually cold-hearted and extremely rational. She has stage-by-stage relationships and won’t two-time, but there will always be someone who secretly likes her.
This novel has the following triggers, so if you’re sensitive to these, please don’t read:
1. The female lead has had many relationships, but she treated each one seriously and broke up properly.
It’s just that the men unilaterally pestered her incessantly. For the female lead, when she doesn’t like someone anymore, she simply doesn’t like them.
(This applies to her relationships with Male Lead 1, 2, 3, and 4 as well, but she’s loyal in each 1-on-1 relationship!)
2. In this novel, Male Lead 2 and the female lead kiss in a car, and Male Lead 1 sees it and beats up Male Lead 2.
The female lead calls the police and sends both Male Lead 1 and 2 to the police station! Male Lead 1 begs the female lead not to break up with him.
3. Male Lead 1 has a gentle appearance but an obsessive personality.
Male Lead 2 has a delicate and soft appearance, slightly green tea-like (two-faced).
Male Lead 3 is a youthful college student and a smart person who has secretly liked the female lead for a long time.
Male Lead 4 is the female lead’s father’s special assistant, a business elite with deep, hidden thoughts.
4. At the beginning of this novel, the female lead has already broken up with Male Lead 1 (Chapter 4) and gotten back together with Male Lead 2 (ex-boyfriend).
5. Enter with caution if you have triggers!!!
Wow, the development of the story was so unexpected! But when you think about it, the reason behind the hatred from the very beginning actually makes perfect sense.
I’m so tired of all these noblewomen fighting over the useless Crown Prince. He literally brings nothing to the table except his title, yet everyone still prefers him. I just hope his downfall comes soon
Wow, Natcha’s furious words, fueled by the princess’s earlier provocation, actually left her speechless for a moment. And now that her secret has been revealed, everything suddenly makes sense—especially the way she dealt with the Crown Prince’s betrayal. What a snake.