The employee stammered. It made sense. Though my appearance resembled that of a noble lady, the clothing I wore was unremarkable and not fitting for a Marsen child.
Moreover, it was rare for a child of a family like the Marsens to visit this place to pick up jewelry. Many came to browse, but not to pick up.
“I’m, I’m sorry! Miss!”
“More importantly, here’s the business card with the reservation number.”
Taken aback by the employee’s swift apology, I handed over the card.
“Just, just a moment. Our master personally handles the handing over of jewelry with reservation numbers. I’ll call the master.”
“I’ll be waiting.”
As I found a comfortable seat, I could sense Biti eyeing me, worried that I might be offended.
‘I should have worn a prettier dress instead of these wornout clothes from the mansion.’
I thought of the bright dresses adorned with lace that Father had gifted us children just the night before…
“Did you come to pick up the item?”
The voice of the master who had just arrived reached my ears. I inadvertently looked up and found myself slightly agape at the sight of a large woman with heavy makeup and a stern expression.
“Yes. I gave the business card… um.”
I trailed off, slightly intimidated. The master glanced at the business card in her hand, then looked back at me.
“It’s certainly my signature. And the reservation number is correct. This necklace is one of the most expensive pieces in ‘Mermaid’s Tears.'”
So what? Sensing my confusion, the master sighed.
“I know all the faces of the noble ladies and gentlemen, and young misses and masters in this village. The Marsen family… I believe there are six children, correct?”
“Yes, that’s correct. I’m the sixth, Lise Marsen.”
“Your clothing seems quite ordinary for a child of the Marsen family.”
The master’s voice was suspicious.
“What are you talking about! This is Lise Marsen of the Marsen family!”
Indignant, Biti shouted.
“More than that… the reservation number here is blurred.”
The master extended the business card towards me. Whether it was smudged ink or not, the last number ‘6’ was a bit faint. It was slightly smudged, but not enough to nitpick.
“Madam Marsen will have one more business card with a reservation number and signature. Normally, two are given.”
“……Are you telling me to bring it?”
“I’m sorry, but with a wornout card, I cannot give you the item.”
Even I found this situation disagreeable.
But it was not wise to insist right away, as the store was filled with watchful eyes. They were staring at me, and Isabelle might take away all the books in my room right now.
“I’ll wait here, Biti, so you go and get the business card from our mother.”
“But leaving you alone is not…”
“I’ll stay here. I’ll also let the master know my face so that this doesn’t happen again.”
It was my last shred of pride.
The master wisely offered to serve a drink while I was waiting. He had been dealing with nobles for a long time, so he was quickthinking in this regard.
‘From the master’s standpoint, it’s suspicious, but since there’s no proof, this method must be the best.’
“Qui, quickly, I’ll be back.”
Biti headed back to the mansion. Left alone here, I followed the master’s guidance and sat on a sofa by the wall. Now I just had to wait for Biti to bring the business card.
“What would you like to drink?”
“What about that. Grapes or oranges? My mother usually sends a maid to pick apples, then makes the juice herself. It’s really delicious.”
“Take your time to choose.”
“Alright.”
I looked at the master with a sly smile.
During the remaining time, I made sure to engrave my face into the master’s mind.
“Huh?”
“…….”
“Lise Unni!”
All those plans were erased by a voice coming from the front.
When I turned my head, I saw Yune holding Lady Fenton’s hand. She let go of her mother’s hand and ran straight to me.
“Unni! Did you come here to buy jewelry too? Me too!”
“No, I’m…”
I was concerned about Lady Fenton behind her. The Fenton and Marsen families had not been on good terms for a long time. Even if little Yune didn’t know that, Lady Fenton certainly did.
“Oh my, are you Lise?”
Contrary to my expectations, the lady came up to me with a bright smile.
Male lead fell into her trap — and shattered when she walked away
This is also on my reread list!
This one is a slow burn, but when it burns, it burns hard.
Definitely worth a read, y’all!
The story follows a thousand-year-old seductive spirit who, on a bet, sets out to charm the male lead—a once-promising but unfortunate cultivator.
But just when she succeeds in making him fall for her, she heartlessly leaves, driving him to madness.
Determined to find her at all costs, he captures her, keeping her by his side no matter what, even if she hates him.
I love this kind of trope—I enjoy watching the male lead suffer in agony.
The ending drags a bit with unnecessary filler, but that’s fine.
As long as I enjoy the beginning, I’m good.
Intro
As an enchantress, Su Heng possesses captivating eyes and charming beauty, easily manipulating the joys and sorrows of living beings at her fingertips.
But to enchant a god, making him taste the bitterness of love’s separation, long-lasting resentment, unattainable desires, and inability to let go…
Do you dare?
Su Heng assists a divine lord in his cultivation, aiming to make him experience all the sufferings of love, so that he can attain the Great Dao.
Only after being chased down from the heavens by the divine lord, confined and completely possessed by him, does she realize how successful she has been.
The once gentle and polite youth has transformed into someone she no longer recognizes.
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