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“….” She was bound to Argen, and to escape its domain, she had to weaken Latium, the foundation of the Argen family's power. Even briefly, for just a few minutes. She might be able to get out of here. A possibility, long buried, glimmered in the man before her. Noxian Rubelot. The adversary of Latium, the one blessed by Rubencia, finally curled his lips into a smile. “Fortunate. We’re going the same way.” “I have no intention of letting this family, those with Argen…- 18.9 K • Ongoing
- Relieved by his master’s usual demeanor, Luke shrugged. “Is there anything more to glean? Plenty of fools lash out, blaming the wrong people.” “Since we have an apothecary present, perhaps we should request a truth serum.” “Are you listening to me?” Noxian simply smiled in response, and Luke instinctively shut his mouth. In the arsonist’s eyes, the eyes that had glared not at the surviving apothecary but at him just moments ago, Noxian had realized…
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- Luke, who had hurried after him, narrowed his eyes. Why didn’t he call me his chess piece, his footstool, his dog? Just then, Noxian called him with an almost supernatural awareness. “Luke. Prepare clean water, salve for the wound, and bandages.” “I’ve already seen to it. They’ll be here shortly.” “As you can see, he's quick-witted and quite competent. His name is Luke Elden. You'll be seeing a lot of him.” No, the moment you said competent, he…
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From Sophia's perspective, the sudden engagement was bewildering. However, the maids, privy to the rumor of Sophia's confession to the Duke, mistook her bewilderment for bashfulness. They fussed over her, gently kissing the back of her hand and guiding her to a sofa. "There's no need to be shy, Miss," they reassured her. "You may have initiated it, but after witnessing the Duke's devotion, no one could claim he doesn't love you. He's been utterly devoted. Every single day, he sat by your sleeping…- 12.5 K • Ongoing
- The Count and Countess were taken aback. The Duke, who had shown no prior interest in marriage, was now proposing. But his handsome face, one hand placed over his heart, radiated sincerity. He demonstrated remarkable nobility, sacrificing himself for a woman who might never awaken. The Count and Countess couldn't find a reason to refuse this advantageous, albeit unusual, engagement. The Duke’s daily devotion and the rumors already circulating about Sophia spending the night with him further cemented…
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- Awakening as if by a miracle, Sophia's improved condition prompted the Count, who had been murmuring prayers of thanks, to finally inquire about the night of the incident. Until now, with Sophia asleep, he'd been forced to rely solely on the Duke's account. Sophia, however, shook her head, claiming no memory, then fell silent, clutching her water glass. The Count could only sadly stroke his daughter's small, trembling shoulders. He supposed the Duke's story must be true. “I'm sorry, Sophie.” The…
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- *** Sophia Hilden had awakened a month ago from a five-month slumber. Five months! It felt more like she had died and been reborn. But hers wasn't the sleep of the ill. She awoke feeling refreshed and invigorated, her limbs full of energy, her complexion radiant. Knowing her condition was far from what others described as a five-month coma, she couldn’t believe her parents’ tearful words. “What do you mean, five months have passed? Yesterday was Georgia Centania's ball.” She spoke as if only…
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- “Sophie.” A cheerful voice rang clearly down the hall. Sophie shivered, turning a corner to evade the persistently pursuing voice. That madman. He actually came all the way here. “Where are you, Sophie?” The man's voice was languid, dismissing her flight as a playful game. Even now, Sophie could picture the slow curve of his lips, the flash of blue eyes beneath his golden hair. ‘Isn't he just marvelous?’ countless noblewomen had murmured, almost sighing. Sophie herself had once been…
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"You said you'd take me as your soulmate in front of the Saintess!" "Yes." "This crazy bastard! Why are you dragging me into your love games!" Lennard accepted a glass of champagne from a passing servant with an indifferent expression. "The Li family said they'd lend you to me if necessary, and the money they lent to the Verhagen Dukedom…" At Lennard's remark, Benedict closed his mouth. It was true that his family had extorted money using Benedict, who possessed the power of…- 17.1 K • Ongoing
- The moment I saw his face, I instinctively hid behind a pillar. What did I just see? Even after confirming the man's face, my mind remained blank. There are doppelgangers in the world. Yes, they weren't exactly alike. The man I spent the night with had gray hair. Silver hair was unique to the Duke of Verhagen in this empire! Yet, I followed the Duke of Verhagen's movements, circling the pillar. The stares I felt were sharp, but everyone seemed understanding. It must be a mistake. It must be…
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