The puppy, far smaller in stature and failing to obey even simple commands compared to the other puppies born from the same litter, was sold by Jarak to someone else for a meager price.
And from that day on, Elize mockingly called Aelfrie “Lida.”
With a face that seemed to ask what the difference between her and the dog was.
“Enough, bring some water and fruit.”
Elize passed by Aelfrie’s side, stretching her hand as if annoyed. Aelfrie was puzzled by Elize’s attitude.
Normally, Elize would have complained that she was awakened because of her. But she just passed by like that. Aelfrie knew.
That Elize’s mood was incredibly good right now.
Aelfrie entered the living room carrying a tray. Elize was lying on the long sofa, looking at the invitation that Jena had brought.
When the plate filled with beautifully cut fruit was placed on the table, Elize finally sat up.
She, unusually, hummed a tune while putting the fruit Aelfrie brought into her mouth.
Like Lady Jarak, it was typical for Elize to frown for a few hours after waking up.
Usually, it was customary to hear all kinds of complaints just by looking at her eyes, but today there was not a word. She even hummed a tune despite me being in front of her.
Then Elize opened her mouth.
“Do you know what happened at yesterday’s ball?”
As if she really wanted to boast, Elize started speaking even before Aelfrie asked.
“What happened…?”
As Aelfrie asked, Elize smiled deliberately, taking her time. It was a fresh smile that anyone would follow.
But Aelfrie could not do so. Elize’s face was mixed with blatant contempt and ridicule towards her.
“Yesterday, Lord Lakeas danced the first dance with me.”
“……!”
Aelfrie’s eyes widened in surprise at those words. Elize smiled deeper, as if she knew this would happen.
“Lakeas, you mean….”
“Yes. 2 years ago, the current king’s brother who received the grand duchy. He asked my partner for permission and politely asked me to dance the first dance with him.”
Elize’s face glowed as if remembering that moment, clutching both of her hands tightly.
Lakeas was a popular figure in the Denerthum kingdom that everyone wanted to know more about.
His noble birthright was first, and the splendid appearance he inherited from the late queen attracted the attention of the women of the social world.
That alone was enough to look down on everyone from the pinnacle of the social world. But a year ago, his fiancée fell ill and left this world just before her adulthood ceremony.
Someone’s tragedy often turns into someone’s joy.
When he returned to the social world after mourning his fiancée’s loss for three months, the women threw deeper glances at him than before.
Most men in high society marry before the age of 25. The grand duke was 27 years old this year, having waited for his fiancée to come of age due to the age difference. That meant he needed to hurry his marriage.
Naturally, the nobles who hadn’t yet decided on their daughters’ marital futures began to envision their daughters becoming the grand duchess.
The Jarak couple was no exception.
“Our Elize would look so good standing with the grand duke.”
When the father’s voice, full of love and pride, was heard beyond the door, Aelfrie nodded.
Inheriting her stepmother’s beauty, Elize was the most beautiful person in Aelfrie’s eyes.
Golden hair that seemed meticulously gathered from sunlight and mixed with honey, clear blue eyes as if holding the pure autumn sky. Small, delicate features with slender arms and legs, and a body with full yet delicate curves. Beautiful voice, gentle speech. And more than anything, there was something else people praised her for.
“Lady Elize knows how to respect gentlemen.”
“Yes, it’s so embarrassing to see young women who don’t know modesty casually chime in on business matters or affairs of the country.”
Every time she heard people’s praises, Elize wore a surprised expression as if she had never even imagined doing such an impudent thing.
Next to such Elize, Aelfrie couldn’t lift her face. After all, the young woman people were talking about was entirely referring to herself.
People looked back and forth between Aelfrie and Elize with ambiguous smiles. Without saying anything, their thoughts were clear. Even though they were halfsisters, how could they be so different? And why was one side so……
Recalling the cold gaze directed at her, Aelfrie felt a chill and brushed her arm.
She wanted to return to her room immediately, but she couldn’t go until Elize said they could leave.
Aelfrie had to continue to hear about what happened at yesterday’s party.
The fact that the Duke continued to talk to Elize even after the first dance, the fact that he had met Elize’s friends, the fact that they had agreed to attend some party next time.
Elize, who had been speaking joyfully for quite a while, suddenly sharpened her eyes.
“So, Lida. You are working towards marriage, aren’t you?”
“……Huh?”
“Mother said so yesterday. Now that I have to get married, having you still at home makes us look bad.”
“…….”
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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