The Villain Family Opposes Independence (13 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 24

“Oh dear.”

Elodie turned to Rayan in flustered surprise. Without realizing it, her joy had made her say “Rayan” instead of “Ian.”

His publicly known name seemed to be Ian—could this cause any trouble?

Meanwhile, for the briefest moment, the Duke felt irked that his daughter had affectionately called out another man’s name—until a strange sense of déjà vu struck him.

“Rayan… That name sounds familiar somehow.”

Yet he couldn’t recall exactly where he’d heard it. It was just a vague impression.

While the Duke was lost in thought for that fleeting moment, Elodie tried exchanging glances with Rayan.

She looked at him, meaning to ask if he was all right—but Rayan only gazed back at her silently.

“Seems it’s not a big issue after all.”

Worried she might have made a mistake, Elodie inwardly sighed in relief upon seeing Rayan act as if nothing had happened.

But the real problem was the current situation.

“He actually came! If Martha hadn’t told me, I might never have known.”

If not for Martha’s words—that a stunningly handsome man with black hair and crimson eyes had arrived at the mansion—she wouldn’t have known Rayan was visiting.

“Why didn’t you call for me? Ian is the one who saved my life…”

To Elodie’s question, Duke Ferdia replied calmly.

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