However, even though she wasn’t panicking, Rosette was still overwhelmed. Her body trembled uncontrollably despite her efforts to remain calm.
“Rose?”
Rosette feigned composure as she asked, “Why is the prince here?”
Despite her efforts, her voice trembled.
“I suppose you should also greet His Highness.”
Rosette shrank back.
‘Me, meet him?’
Since her arrival at Duke Adrian’s residence, Rosette had thought she would eventually meet Joshua. Even during her time as ‘Rosette Dallus,’ she had seen him.
However, she never expected it to be so soon, and quite so abruptly.
Only she knew about turning back time and remembered the past. The fact that she killed Duke Adrian and witnessed Joshua’s sorrowful tears had been undone.
Naturally, Joshua Ernhardt wouldn’t remember the past either.
Yet, she was frightened. It felt as if Joshua would attack her the moment they met. It was a different feeling than when she met Duke Adrian or Daniel again.
“I…”
Can’t I avoid meeting the prince? I’m scared. Please, Daddy.
She wanted to plead but couldn’t find her voice.
She only trembled, but Duke Adrian patted her back understandingly.
“Yes, you’re not ready to meet His Highness yet. Just stay in your room, Rose. I’ll explain to him.”
“Is that okay?”
“Of course.”
After pecking Rosette’s cheek, Duke Adrian put her down and instructed Joan, “The other children will have tea with His Highness. Prepare some snacks for Rose too.”
“Understood.”
“I’ll be going then. Call me if you need anything.”
“Yes, Daddy.”
Rosette waved at Duke Adrian’s back until the door closed. When it finally did, she couldn’t stand any longer and collapsed to the floor.
“Your Highness, Prince Joshua.”
Isabel and Lucas simultaneously greeted the prince with due respect. Joshua, lounging on the sofa, frowned slightly.
“Why just the two of you?”
“Your Highness?”
Isabel straightened up and questioned.
“Aren’t there four children in the Adrian family now?”
Lucas brightened up.
“Ah! Are you talking about the little one?”
“Lucas, lower your voice.”
After a mild reprimand from Isabel, she inquired, “Are you referring to Rose?”
“Yes. Rose, that was her name.”
“That, I will explain, Your Highness,” said Duke Adrian, rising.
“Rose is not yet prepared to meet Your Highness. She has not learned the proper etiquette to greet royalty.”
“It’s fine even if she hasn’t learned etiquette.”
“That’s just the surface reason. The truth is, she’s not ready to meet new people. It’s about being mentally prepared.”
“Is that something that requires mental preparation?”
Duke Adrian smiled slightly.
“For some, it requires courage.”
“Hmm, courage.”
“Besides, the kid was super nervous when we first met her!”
Lucas chimed in.
“Lucas, you must maintain decorum in front of His Highness.”
Isabel chided him, but Joshua didn’t seem annoyed. Instead, he leaned in, intrigued.
“Really? How was it?”
Lucas glanced at Duke Adrian, who nodded lightly, allowing him to approach Joshua.
“The kid, I mean Rose, is very shy.”
“Hmm?”
“So, Your Highness, please be a little understanding.”
Joshua chuckled lightly.
“It seems everyone cherishes her. I’m curious about her charm, but since the Duke and Lucas say so, I’ll wait for another opportunity.”
In the drawing room, conversations continued on topics other than Rosette. However, Joshua’s full attention was directed somewhere in the mansion, towards Rosette Adrian.
‘How exactly did she captivate the people of the Adrian family in just two months?’
One thing was clear, Rosette Adrian didn’t seem to hold any grudge against the Adrian family.
‘Is she someone else, or does she not remember the past? Or is she…’
Hiding her claws?
Joshua twisted his lips.
That was a matter for another time.
“Is it really okay?”
Even after Duke Adrian left, Rosette remained uneasy.
“If I cause any trouble for Dad…”
“Don’t worry, miss,” Joan reassured her while bringing milk pudding instead of helping her dress. She handed Rosette a dish and a dessert spoon with a smile.
“The Duke is the Prince’s mentor. The Prince respects him greatly. If the Duke asks for understanding, the Prince will surely comply.”
Still uncertain, Rosette summoned Pipi while nibbling on the milk pudding, taking advantage of Joan’s brief absence.
[Tweet!]Pipi affectionately rubbed against Rosette’s cheek. Giggling, Rosette carefully held Pipi and asked,
“Pipi, go out and find the room where Brother Lucas is.”
[Tweet?]“Listen to what they’re talking about and come back.”
[Tweet! Tweet!]How can I hear everything! Rosette, you dummy!
Pipi puffed up its feathers in annoyance. Rosette quickly added,
“I don’t mean to hear everything, just check if they’re talking about me.”
[Tweet!]I can do that. Trust me!
Confidently, Pipi flew out of the open window.
Rosette shouted after the departing Pipi, “Don’t let anyone catch you! Not a soul! Got it?”
[Tweet!]Rosette resumed eating her pudding only after Pipi had completely disappeared. She scraped the plate clean, enjoying the sweet, melting treat.
After a while,
[Tweet!]Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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