“You’re going to have to connect me with Count Bice. Because I’m going to make it happen!”
Did Seira send him a drugged drink?
Mia, who didn’t know anything, handed it to her.
And even if she was unlucky enough to be abused by Eiton, Seira would have used that as an excuse to threaten Adel.
To get her married to Christine.
It was obvious that she would spread rumors that Adel seduced Eiton if she did not listen to her. Just as she had always done.
Seira!
Adel’s hand, clutching the curtain, trembled.
But now was the time to hide. There was nothing good about being caught alone with Christine.
Shortly afterwards, screams were heard from beyond the door.
“Kyaaak!”
“What’s going on!”
They seemed to have discovered Eiton, tied up naked. Of course, it wasn’t a scream of joy.
Meanwhile, Christine had opened the window wide.
“Shall we go out first?”
The cold winter wind blew in, fluttering the curtain.
Countless stars twinkled in the dark night sky.
The only one who could find the sky beautiful in this situation was probably… because of Christine.
“Yes.”
He leaped onto the windowsill gracefully and reached out his hand.
“Catch.”
Instead of grabbing his hand, Adel asked.
“This is the first floor, right?”
“So?”
“I can jump this far.”
Refusing his hand politely, Adel used both hands to climb onto the windowsill. However, the floor was sloped, so the distance from the window to the floor was higher than expected.
“Do you need help now?”
“I’m fine!”
“Will you not carry me if I sprain my ankle?”
“Watch your step!”
Adel, clutching her hem, jumped lightly. Then she turned to Christine as if showing off, and smiled smugly.
Her black hair fluttered in the winter wind.
She looked just like the girl from ten years ago.
Come to think of it, Adel used to play well with the boys.
A beautiful girl who ran recklessly into the mountains and rivers, twinkling her green eyes, like the forest…
[Star Icon][Star Icon][Star Icon]The two who went outside wandered around the fountain in the garden.
It was winter, so the water was frozen, but the lanterns were brightly lit here and there, adding to the atmosphere.
Only the cold was a problem, but Christine took off his jacket and draped it over Adel’s shoulders.
“Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
His clothes were surprisingly large and heavy. But they were warmed by his body temperature, so it was very warm.
“By the way, I have decided to supply desserts to the royal family.”
Adel brought up the topic first.
“That’s good.”
“Isn’t it… something you asked for?”
When Adel hesitated and asked, Christine was firm.
“Neither the emperor nor I are free enough to mention such things.”
“Then it’s okay.”
Adel smiled happily. This meant that her skills really captivated the emperor’s taste.
“But my praise must have played a big role in moving the emperor’s heart. Because he trusts me completely.”
“Oh, what are you talking about. It was my dessert that moved His Majesty’s palate.”
“Then shall I say it tastes awful this time?”
“Chris!”
Without knowing, Adel had shouted. She was surprised. She had become as informal as she used to be.
Whenever she met him, she naturally became so.
She felt like the girl of that time, as if the past ten years had evaporated somewhere.
“So you admit that my help was great?”
“Not great, a little.”
“Really a little?”
“A little… a lot?”
“Anyway, you admit that you received help?”
“I admit.”
“So what should you do when you get help?”
Adel looked at Christine with a suspicious expression.
“…Thank you?”
“Isn’t it that nobles say hello with their mouth?”
“Oh, you’ve fallen a lot since you became a noble. Even though you’re rich. The rich get richer….”
Adel looked taken aback, but Christine did not give an inch.
“Don’t try to just talk your way out of this. Make an effort to show sincerity, an effort.”
“So what do you want?”
“Apple pie.”
At that moment, Adel’s face hardened.
Christine also mumbled with a longing face.
“Your mother’s apple pie was really delicious. I think of it from time to time.”
Her expression darkened as if to cry at the mention of her mother.
“Exactly. If I knew, I would have learned more of mom’s recipes.”
If she knew she would have to say goodbye so suddenly.
“I don’t care if it doesn’t taste the same. I just want to eat a pie you made.”
“Alright, I’ll make it and send it. Let me know where to send it.”
Christine shook his head.
“Invite me.”
“That is……”
As Adel trailed off, his gaze narrowed.
“Worried that weird rumors will spread in the small neighborhood?”
“No, rather than that, if the princess misunderstands…”
“What does the princess have to do with it?”
“Huh?”
“You’ve been telling everyone in the neighborhood. That I’m no different from a sibling.”
Sure enough, the rumor had reached Christine’s ears as well.
“Well… That’s not wrong.”
But why does her voice waver like this?
“So it wouldn’t be strange for me to come and go from your house. I’m no different from a sister.”
“Chris.”
In an instant, the corner of Christine’s mouth turned cold. His expression became cold just with that.
“Why don’t you be honest? You’re afraid your man will misunderstand.”
My man?
Come to think of it, she had forgotten.
There was also a rumor that Adel was remarrying.
“But do you know? The more you push me away, the more I want to misbehave.”
His deep blue eyes glittered in the moonlight were threatening.
Christine, who had felt like the child from 10 years ago just a moment ago, now seemed so unfamiliar and even scary.
He still hasn’t forgiven me, has he?
“So stop provoking me, Adel.”
A warning that sounded eerie.
And then, Christine turned and left.
Feeling the coldness in the bitter winter wind, Adel wrapped herself up. She didn’t know why his warm jacket felt so uncomfortable now.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
