“Duke Haribo? Doing business with Benze?”
…What’s with this atmosphere?
Everyone watching seemed to have expressions as if they had been hit on the back of the head with a rock.
Cedric refined his throat clearing, and La Maine awkwardly raised the corners of her lips.
‘Well, considering that I said I would do business with Duke Haribo, it’s surprising that Cedric approved it.’
Without knowing the reason, she maintained only an awkward smile.
“Haribo Duke was involved in the flower business and perfume business simultaneously.”
“I had no idea. Duke Haribo is undoubtedly a capable entrepreneur, but… Cedric, are you okay with this?”
The Duchess asked cautiously.
“Mother, why are you asking if everything is okay?”
Cedric replied with an expression of not knowing anything.
La Maine almost burst into laughter.
Asking because you don’t know?
Even the neighborhood dogs know that you don’t like him.
…How shameless.
She tried hard to tidy up her mouth, which seemed to be muttering.
“…Huh? No, it’s nothing. Forget it.”
The Duchess, tilting her head, is still giving Cedric a puzzled look.
“I met Duke Haribo with La Maine to discuss the business.”
Cedric continued his words.
“As Mother said, Duke Haribo is a very capable entrepreneur and a trustworthy person.”
The family nodded as if reluctantly believing in Cedric’s words that were hard to believe.
“We discussed various matters. However, we decided to inform our parents, seek their approval, and give a definite answer after that.”
Cedric met the eyes of Duke Roger and the Duchess alternately.
“That’s right. La Maine, it’s not bad to dive into something that interests you instead of just staying at home.”
Duke Roger spoke.
“I agree with your father. It’s not bad to try working at a young age.”
The Duchess added her opinion.
Cedric gently pushed up La Maine’s lips.
From the beginning, he thought his parents would approve.
His mother had been running the business with his father until just five years ago, before Kilian officially started working with his father.
“Thank you for understanding.”
La Maine said in a gentle voice.
“If it’s Duke Haribo, he’ll handle it well, but if you ever need help, feel free to ask.”
Duke Roger’s words made La Maine raise her eyebrows.
“That would be good. It’s your first time doing something like this, so there must be a lot you don’t know. Don’t be afraid and let us know if you need help anytime.”
Following the affectionate words of the Duchess, La Maine softened her gaze.
She believed Cedric’s words that his parents wouldn’t oppose, but she couldn’t have imagined receiving such proactive support.
La Maine turned her head to look at Cedric.
Does my decision make sense?
Looking at her husband’s confident expression, La Maine’s laughter deepened.
“Yes. I will. Thank you.”
With La Maine’s words, the momentarily paused meal began.
In the space where everyday conversations flowed.
‘Doing business with Duke Haribo?’
Elina’s slightly narrowed eyes turned towards Cedric and La Maine, who were having a conversation.
‘He said he would get a divorce, and now he’s actively pushing for a business?’
No matter how much I think about it, I can’t understand Cedric’s intentions.
Haribo, Cedric, and La Maine.
I tried to find a common denominator among the three, but I couldn’t find it at all.
‘What is he thinking?’
The suspicious gaze, full of doubt, was still directed at Cedric, who remained affectionate towards La Maine.
Cedric, leaving the house, headed straight to the royal palace.
Dressed in exquisite attire, Cedric walked with more vigor than any other day.
Today is the day when the king is summoned once a year, and the meeting of the Knights Commander is held.
‘I’ll meet Heter soon.’
He probably believes that today the king will confirm his authority over the security forces.
Heter has probably already approached the high-ranking officials of the royal court and captured influential figures favorable to him.
‘A fox-like guy wouldn’t just stay still.’
Cedric’s eyebrows, which were almost crumpled, straightened out.
High-ranking officials of the royal court are not easy people.
In cunning and cunning, they are no less than Heter, if not more.
Heter probably used a tremendous amount of money or property as a promise to secure the position of the head of the security forces.
‘Soon, I’ll see Heter’s face losing that money and getting frustrated.’
He stopped in front of the conference room where the meeting was to be held and swallowed his breath slowly.
The tightly closed door opened, and he stepped into the conference room.
‘Already here.’
A desk arranged in a large circle.
Heter was seen talking with the Knights Commander surrounding him.
His expression was unusually bright today.
Cedric, who straightened his wrinkled forehead, headed straight for Heter.
The gaze of Heter and the surrounding Knights Commander, including Heter, reached Cedric at the sound of his footsteps.
“Greetings to Marquis Calypso.”
“Count Roger. It’s been a while.”
He responded to the polite greeting with a satisfied expression.
“How have you been all this time?”
“Me? I’ve always been well.”
“It seems so. You look unusually good today.”
The fox-like man who was looking straight at him gently smoothed out his eyebrows.
“How is La Maine? No, even though she’s my daughter. Should I say Countess Roger in a place like this?”
Talking like she’s his daughter.
He barely suppressed the laughter that was about to burst out.
The man’s intention to touch on unnecessary relationships in this place was obvious.
He wanted to assert his authority by surrendering the sense of hierarchy that he is higher than him.
“Thanks to your lordship, she is doing well.”
He decided not to engage in unnecessary psychological warfare.
“Then I’ll take my leave now.”
“Please do so.”
Cedric immediately turned and headed back to his seat.
A little later.
“The king will arrive shortly.”
Cedric, who had been waiting for the news, slowly rose from his seat and straightened his shoulders. The door to the conference room opened wide, and the king appeared. Following him was another man. Cedric, looking at Security Chief Boris Black, wore a subtle smile on his lips. At the end of a fleeting glance, Heter’s displeasure was vividly captured on his face at the unexpected appearance of an unfamiliar figure.
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
