The Princess Wants to Live (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 24

From inside, the Branch Manager’s voice was heard, and Ambre bounced toward the direction of the sound with a spring in her step.

The man, who had been staring intently at the soft pink hair brushing faintly past his fingertips, quickly clenched his fist and concealed himself in the shadows.

Having narrowly escaped the man’s grasp, Ambre came face to face with the Branch Manager.

“Branch Manager? Sorry—I guess I must’ve been asleep.”

“No, my lady. It’s I who should be ashamed to meet you in such a state.”

The Branch Manager, his cheeks hollowed, pushed up his glasses and bowed his head.

Instantly, Ambre waved her hand dismissively at him.

“Don’t say that. It’s obvious you’re working the hardest and doing the most.”

At her sincere words, the Branch Manager’s eyes grew moist.

He hastily dabbed at his eyes and let out a hearty chuckle.

“At my age, I get moved by the smallest things—how foolish of me.”

“You’re doing well. I know that better than anyone. Just hang in there a little longer.”

In truth, until this case was resolved, the Branch Manager was practically guaranteed more hardship ahead.

But Ambre chose not to mention that, nor did she reveal that Her Imperial Highness the Princess herself was personally overseeing the case.

Though she cared deeply for the Branch Manager before her, she possessed enough prudence not to blurt out the Princess’s involvement just to ease his mind.

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