Riley was blocked by something as soon as she closed the door. It was Claire, who had been waiting for Riley to come out.
“You, look at me for a moment.”
“I don’t want to.”
“Are you crazy? Causing a scene here won’t do any good, so follow me.”
“I don’t plan to make a scene here. You must want to make a scene. So, I have nothing to lose. And why should I follow you? It’s obvious that following you won’t do me any good, so why bother?”
“……Were you always so eloquent? What I’ve seen so far wasn’t the real you, was it? You’re like a fox.”
“I’m tired, I’m going up.”
“Wait!”
Ignoring her, Riley walked past, and Claire followed, pouring out her words.
“You’re very clever, you wicked woman. Where did you learn such nasty tricks?”
“…….”
“You were the woman that Lord Matop took away last night, weren’t you? I saw everything. Did you think I wouldn’t know? So, did you sleep with him? You, of all people? What did you do to make Lord Matop come here and cause a scene by saying he’ll marry you?”
“A scene? You’re the only one making a scene here.”
“Hey!”
Claire followed Riley to the door of her room and even blocked her way in.
Panting, the transparent Claire glared at her. Riley sighed heavily as she looked straight at her.
“Why did I struggle so much……”
“What?”
These pathetic people. What was so frightening? What was so desperate that Claire and her motherinlaw and her real family… wanted to become a real family so desperately?
“Ha! Hey, why are you looking at me like I’m pathetic?”
“Go back, I have nothing to say to you.”
“Tell them right now that you won’t marry.”
“Why should I?”
“Is that an answer? Know your place. Is it possible for you, who has no education or dignity, to be the mistress of the Lianster family? Besides, you’re an adopted daughter, aren’t you? Will the elders of the Lianster family like you? You’ll be lucky if you’re not kicked out.”
“I’ll think about that when I get kicked out.”
“Hey!”
“Stop spouting nonsense. Do you think I’ll follow you obediently forever? Please don’t make absurd demands as if it’s natural. It’s annoying.”
Riley pushed Claire away, went inside, closed and locked the door.
“You disgusting thing! That’s right! That’s the real you! All this time pretending to be good and haughty in front of me was all a lie and hypocrisy! You hypocritical X!”
Claire’s screaming voice was heard outside, but only for a moment. Claire returned to her room as there was no response.
Riley, who had been leaning against the door, stroked her forehead and slumped down weakly.
“What on earth is happening…….”
She discreetly matched her pace but was confused about whether this was right, whether this was well done, or what was going on.
“But isn’t it a good thing? I don’t know what the Duke wants or demands, but still… it’s better than marrying Count Ermaintz.”
No one disagreed that it was a much better choice.
Riley, her tension released, stretched her body and closed her eyes, then thought.
When she opened her eyes, she wished that all this situation was not a dream.
(This is a time divider.)
The marriage discussion progressed smoothly.
Sak, who had been standing by Gibnen’s side, was on edge, suppressing the constantly arising doubts. To any disinterested outsider, this deal was at Gibnen’s loss.
Moreover, he hadn’t even consulted with the family elders about this marriage. He wondered if it could proceed smoothly when he made such a decision, leaving behind his still alive father.
Moreover… it was ridiculous that the viscount side was dragging out a marriage where there was no loss at all.
“Unlike the soontodie Count Ermaintz… this guy is too young and green.”
Ryan was lost in thought.
Comparing Count Ermaintz and Gibnen Lianster in terms of conditions alone, the latter was flawless, but his perfection… his youth and naivety were worrisome.
Count Ermaintz’s days were numbered. Besides, his reason for marrying Riley was purely for sexual gratification, but Gibnen Lianster?
The situation was such that he couldn’t predict the intention behind this marriage, so he had to be more cautious.
Moreover, to Count Ermaintz, Riley was just a disposable item, but to this man?
If they genuinely connected? If that was the case, to this man, Riley wouldn’t be a disposable item but… a lifelong companion.
Then, Riley would wield immense power. And it was all too clear where Riley, having grasped a sword, would point it.
“It’s too risky a gamble.”
“Thinking about it, Riley lacks the qualifications to be the mistress of the Lianster family.”
“So, are you saying you will oppose my proposal, which the party herself has accepted?”
“That’s not it… I wish you to consider carefully. Marriage is not something that you do if you say you will, and don’t if you say you won’t.”
“I have considered it thoroughly. Why else would I invite your family to the reception?”
As Gibnen’s determination was firm, Ryan broke into a cold sweat, looking troubled.
Facing him, Gibnen asked with an incomprehensible expression.
My Ex-Girlfriend Is The Regent In The Female-dominant World (Male lead transmigrates to the matriarchal world)
Two years ago, Gu Sui picked up a homeless woman in ancient costume from the street.
Apart from occasionally claiming to be a princess from a female-dominant country due to illness, her figure, appearance, intelligence, and martial arts skills were impeccable.
Naturally evolving from roommates to girlfriends, as time went on, Gu Sui found it increasingly difficult to tolerate her queen syndrome.
“Mu Jiulu, can you stop controlling me inside and out? Let’s break up.”
Gu Sui made a breakup call, and since then, he couldn’t find any trace of her.
A year later, Gu Sui, who was planning to move, woke up the next day and found himself in a different place.
“Young Master, today is the day you choose your Wife-master through martial arts competition at Jade Dew Pavilion. Please get up quickly.”
Gu Sui: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
As the only son of a general’s mansion in a female-dominant dynasty, the young empress personally issued a decree allowing Gu Sui to select his Wife-master through martial arts competition. Whoever could defeat him could marry him.
Gu Sui: “……”
He didn’t inherit the original owner’s martial prowess, so anyone could defeat him! And what the hell is a Wife-master?
Forced to come to Jade Dew Pavilion, the densely packed women below made Gu Sui’s agoraphobia act up, and his face was full of resistance.
Until he saw the Regent sitting on the second floor, with a smile on the corner of her lips, her eyes wicked and nonchalant.
Hmm… she looked a little familiar.
It turned out that the Regent also found him a little familiar.
Mu Jiulu fiddled with her bone clasp, her deep gaze locked on the man who was out of place in this world.
“Finally, I found you.”
Male transmigrates into female-dominant world
One-sentence summary: What goes around comes around, taking turns in the crematorium
