“Rest in peace.”
A heavy voice penetrated Renisha’s ears.
Denver’s shoulders seemed unusually burdened.
“…He was my friend, Lady Renisha.”
“Friend?”
“Yes. Giles was a good person. He didn’t deserve to go like this. He was also a good knight. Giles sacrificing himself by thrusting into the Emperor Lexis’s blade was to protect the children. To drive a stake into the parents’ hearts like that…”
Viscount Denver’s voice gradually lowered.
Renisha realized that Giles, whom Viscount Denver spoke of, was Count Caliot’s son.
Come to think of it, Viscount Denver and Giles Caliot were peers.
Viscount Denver covered his eyes with his palm.
“I also genuinely liked someone like Giles.”
Renisha’s expression became subtle.
“Viscount Denver.”
“I liked him a lot… I never expected him to go like this.”
His words contained a lot.
Renisha decided it was better not to inquire further.
Viscount Denver couldn’t leave for a long time.
Renisha silently watched over him.
Viscount Denver strangely looked very lonely.
It seemed like Viscount Denver might leave soon.
When Viscount Denver finally took heavy steps, the sun had elongated its time.
There was moisture in Viscount Denver’s face, who followed Renisha slowly.
His action of wiping his face with his palm was rough.
After taking a deep breath, Viscount Denver spoke.
“I’ve attached someone to Canaria.”
“I’m aware that you became Canaria’s sponsor.”
“I heard a story not long ago that you took Canaria’s maid with you. Can I know what was discussed there?”
Renisha glanced back at him.
Viscount Denver had a loyal face.
Renisha doubted as much as she trusted everyone.
She knew how painful it was to be betrayed by close ones.
Count Caliot trusted his subordinates and faced death.
There was no guarantee that Renisha’s future wouldn’t become like that.
But, at least for today.
Instead of making such calculations, she wanted to offer support to Viscount Denver.
Renisha let out a slow sigh.
“…I found out that the child in Canaria’s womb isn’t Lexis’s child.”
Viscount Denver took a short breath.
“Now, what do you mean by that?”
“It means Canaria did something to taint the imperial bloodline. I’ve secured a witness.”
Obtaining the testimony of the woman Barbara spoke about wasn’t difficult.
“So undermining Canaria won’t be a difficult task.”
“No. It’s just testimony.”
“Weren’t there any pieces of evidence?”
“We found the records the woman wrote. But, with such things, it will only add more suspicion.”
“Then…”
“For now, I intend to hold this card. We should wait for Canaria to make another mistake. Rather than targeting the child, it’s better to target the mother.”
Renisha spoke slowly.
“Your role is crucial.”
“…Canaria is an emotional person. Right now, she’s pouring everything into the orphanage the emperor assigned to establish. She’s putting all the money I have into it. She wants to succeed at all costs to gain the emperor’s trust.”
“That orphanage must not be built.”
“I understand. Canaria is using that money to buy rotten wood and moldy materials.”
Viscount Denver added coldly.
“Canaria happened to choose a group of scammers as suppliers.”
It was a tone that showed no sympathy at all.
Renisha chuckled.
If it were Viscount Denver, there was an unwavering belief that he would never fail in his work.
Right now, Canaria would know that both Turiel and Renisha couldn’t be on her side.
So, she might cling more to Viscount Denver.
“Does Canaria trust you?”
“Yes, Lady Renisha. Right now, Canaria is standing at the edge of a cliff.”
“That’s enough. Use the money exploited from Canaria to build a new orphanage.”
Viscount Denver nodded.
It was better for him to walk behind Renisha.
Just like the one he had in mind in the past, Viscount Denver’s back was never shaken.
Renisha had a strong belief that she could achieve what she intended.
Viscount Denver bit his lips with a twisted expression.
‘Giles.’
Giles had come to him the day before he died.
‘Please, Denver, ask my father. And my children…’
‘The emperor is insane! Run away, at least. I’ll help you escape with the supplies. So…’
Giles raised his head.
‘You’ll be caught. The emperor’s eyes are everywhere. You’ll definitely be captured. What the emperor wants is to break Count Caliot’s legs. Since Count Caliot is holding the rights to the disease that the emperor wants to control. So after I die, Count Caliot will be safe for a while.’
Such a calm and firm expression.
Giles was unwavering until the end. Just like Renisha now.
Renisha never wavered for a moment.
Viscount Denver believed in Renisha’s resilience.
If it were Renisha.
“Break the emperor’s neck and take his place.”
Renisha paused.
Viscount Denver said it again.
It was Denver’s wish.
The anger that had spread like fire surged in Renisha’s chest.
“Definitely fulfill that wish.”
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
— Reading Guide —
Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
