“…….”
It was a few words, but they carried significant weight. A sense of guilt was evident on his young face for seemingly idling around while she tirelessly worked. Amy knew she had to respond thoughtfully.
Despite being in the midst of his teenage rebellion, Noah never turned against her.
Not only that, despite his sensitivity and prickliness shaped by his extraordinary childhood, he had accepted her right from the start, even though they had hardly met.
After seeing his eyes filled with limitless trust in her, Amy was able to transform the betrayal and emptiness that tormented her after her regression into revenge, new passion for life, and loyalty.
‘Noah might think I’m dedicating myself to him, but this is also for my own sake.’
Her second life wouldn’t be all about revenge and repaying debts. Amy had no intention of ruining her newfound life, blinded by vengeance.
‘Revenge doesn’t mean the end of life.’
She had a particular spot picked out in the southern lands. Once everything was over, she planned to live there peacefully, raising pets and aging gracefully.
‘Until then, I’ll do everything I can for Lord Noah.’
However, she didn’t want him to feel indebted to her, so Amy spoke gently.
“It’s too early for that. Once Joseph and I have laid the foundation, then it will be your turn, Lord Noah.”
Even as she spoke, she felt pleased. How different he was from other princes who nonchalantly took advantage of their subordinates’ hard work.
‘Wait, speaking of which, it’s about time for the responses from the teachers with degrees in imperial studies, various sciences, and accounting…’
The plan to develop Noah was already well underway.
“…….”
Noah blinked his numerous eyelashes sulkily, apparently not satisfied with her answer. Amy had to exert effort to keep from laughing. Such a cute boy.
Noah hesitated before cautiously speaking up.
“Why do you do so much for me, Amy?”
“…….”
This time, it was Amy’s turn to blink in silence. How to explain why she saw him as her lifelong benefactor?
‘Well, he’s asking quite late.’
Remembering her previous life before regression, Amy crossed her arms with a thump.
‘Telling him the truth would make me seem insane.’
That would interfere with her plans. It wasn’t about dwelling on the past, but about shaping a new future.
Determined, Amy spoke earnestly.
“Firstly, the reason I left the imperial palace is because the crown prince is not fit to be the emperor.”
“Are you saying I have the potential?”
Noah looked dubious. Amy internally cheered, grateful that he led the conversation to a convenient excuse.
“I intend to find out.”
“So, am I being tested right now?”
Noah pointed to himself in bewilderment. Amy suppressed her laughter and shook her head.
“You can do as you wish, Lord Noah. There’s no need to force yourself. Still, as you are of royal blood, I am curious to see how you will govern the North.”
Amy was prepared to support whatever he wanted to do. Being a duke was a means to that end, but not the ultimate goal.
‘The goal is to escape the clutches of the current crown prince and protect Lord Noah from the next crown prince.’
But if the second prince aspires to the imperial throne… that would be problematic.
‘I’m not about to risk my life for gratitude.’
Facing off against the first prince was something she desperately wanted to avoid. He was no ordinary person…
“Amy?”
Noah’s call snapped her out of her thoughts.
“Where were we? Ah, we were talking about Count Coleman.”
“Right, I thought it would be best to leave this place soon, so I instructed the butler to do so during dinner… but is that okay?”
Noah seemed concerned about his impromptu decision, made without prior consultation. Amy smiled reassuringly.
“That was an excellent decision. Leaving before the count passes away is the best course of action.”
She thought about hastily saying a prayer for the count’s recovery and making a quick escape, then remembered Joseph. Amy’s face scrunched up.
“Ah, the timber contract…”
Joseph had emphasized the importance of purchasing timber in bulk while they were here. As Amy expressed her regret, Noah tilted his head in curiosity.
“Timber?”
“Yes, here in Coleman’s territory, the black fir trees are the strongest in the North.”
While pondering to check with the carpenter sent for repairs at the ducal palace about their stock, Amy asked Noah.
“But what about Baron Burton? Are you planning to acknowledge him as the successor and grant him the title of count?”
At Amy’s question, Noah pondered for a moment.
“Well, doesn’t the duchy follow imperial law?”
“That’s my understanding. It’s not ideal to be dependent on the empire, so we’ll need to revise the laws in the future.”
“If the empire acknowledges a bastard as a successor in the absence of legitimate heirs, given the agreement of the family… I might approve it if there are no major disqualifications.”
“I see.”
Amy’s mind raced. If she hints to the butler to bring Baron Burton to the ducal palace as soon as he’s found and leaves a timber supply contract…
When yandere male lead believes she loves him — but she never did
“How dare you!”
“How dare you make me love you, only to cast me aside as nothing more than a friend?!?
“I will never accept that.”
“I will never let you return to him.”
“Even if I have to burn myself to ashes.”
“Even if I must shatter my purity, my dignity, my very soul.”
“I will never let you escape me!”
This was the first novel that introduced me to the matriarchal genre. I’ve read it three times already!
At first, the male lead despised the female lead. Later, he misunderstood that she liked him, so he condescendingly and reluctantly reciprocated her feelings.
Then, he suddenly discovered that she was kind to everyone in the same way, and there was already someone she cherished in her heart, and that person was not him.
The male lead couldn’t believe it, he became angry and crazy. He was determined to capture her body and heart by any means necessary.
Synopsis:
Want to see how a green tea bitch male lead falls in love with the female lead?
Want to see how he flirtatiously pursues the female lead?
Want to see how he gets slapped in the face repeatedly?
The male lead is a green tea bitch, a poisonous lotus, jealous, ruthless, unscrupulous, with a venomous heart, and he’s also a delusional maniac.
The female lead is righteous, positive energy-filled, kind, a holy mother.
Let’s see how two people with extreme personalities come together~
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