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“Lilian, are you seeing anyone at the moment?” Grand Duke Parve Headington inquired kindly. The Grand Duke, known for his austere nature, was always gentle with Cairn and Lilian. “No, Your Grace. I’m not.” “Is that so? Marquis Partman inquired about you.” “Doesn’t the Marquis have a grown son?” The Duchess’s words made Lilian tense. “I believe he’s twenty-eight now. A bit of an age gap with Lilian, but not a bad match.” The peaceful atmosphere of the dinner…- 17.5 K • Ongoing
- First? Cairn's first? Hadn't he said he'd been in many relationships? Lilian was bewildered, faced with this unexpected truth. What had this perfectly healthy man been doing all this time if he hadn't even kissed anyone? He spent all his time riding, hunting, and studying—clearly neglecting the essential experiences of youth. Lilian quickly calculated how much he might charge her for compensation for her stolen first kiss. Her world revolved around "money, books, and kisses" these days, so her thoughts…
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Could that burning sleeping draught possibly be… her…? Whether or not his subordinates were appalled by their lord’s tendency to treat people like potions, Noxian approached the kneeling man and glanced down. “Is this the arsonist?” “Yes, we apprehended him lurking near the scene. We found a magic stone engraved with fire magic on his person.” Noxian’s expression, no longer amused, settled back into its usual languid indifference. “He attempted suicide as soon…- 18.9 K • Ongoing
- A cool night breeze stirred. Shariette looked up at the dim sky, still sprinkled with stars, then up at the face of the man who had rescued her. He’s definitely angry. Why is he holding back? Did he find me too insignificant to bother with? This man was certainly built differently than Blanche, the pitiful noblewoman, or Matthias, the physician and scholar. Ugh. She groaned softly. So, what does he want in return? He was as enigmatic as the ambiguous hour, hovering between night and dawn.…
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Flora, noticing Vivian’s reaction, smiled and addressed Emma in a gentle voice. “Madam, do you perhaps have any chocolate? The dresses are so beautiful and intricate, even just from the sketches, that I’ll need some time to consider them carefully.” “You flatter me, Your Highness. Please take your time looking at the designs, and I’ll have some brought to you.” “Thank you.” Her kind sister, as always, knew her preferences well. Bittersweet chocolate was Vivian’s favorite treat.…- 35.3 K • Ongoing
- The boy would come to deeply regret this complacency. His casual dismissal of the mark’s significance would put the young and vulnerable Vivian in grave danger. The Dukedom had more enemies than he realized. He never anticipated an attack by a group of sorcerers whose motives remained shrouded in mystery. If he had known, he would never have kissed Vivian's hand that day. He hadn’t realized she felt the same. Back then, he believed he could protect Vivian effortlessly. That arrogance proved to be a…
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- Vivian answered Ethan with a light laugh, like the chirp of a bird. “Ha! As a noble, I’m bound for a political marriage anyway. A marriage for the prosperity of my family and the Empire. Honestly, though, I’d prefer to marry someone I love, someone I'm compatible with. I'm still young, so it's alright to have such hopes, isn't it?” “Someone you love?” Ethan’s eyes flashed with a jealous green. Unaware, Vivian continued innocently, “Yes. Though it’ll likely never happen. Oh, I wish…
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“Yeah, you said you didn't like showing your body to others. I got it.” “No, what I meant was…!” Diana clamped her mouth shut, realizing her raised voice had betrayed her. She cleared her throat. “I don’t like seeing other people’s bodies either.” “What…? How can that be?” Ellie frowned. Fine, Diana didn't want to show her body, but why would she not want to see anyone else's? Did Ellie smell? She lifted her arm and sniffed her armpit. Still clean. Diana was dumbfounded by…- 27.2 K • Ongoing
- Ellie, feeling like a child being patronized, pouted. The old man chuckled. “Be careful. There are a lot of pickpockets around there.” “Really?” Ellie’s eyes widened, and she instinctively clutched her handbag tighter, as if advertising its valuable contents. Anderson let out a hearty laugh. How could he not treat her like a child? “Well, yes. A lot of people with full purses pass through there.” “Oh…” “Can’t hurt to be cautious. Now, you’ll be late. Go straight this…
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- A maid’s life is nothing but repetition. The chores are endless, and days blur into one another as she rushes around the estate. And so, without any particular event, a shared day off for Ellie and Daniel drew near. The night before their holiday. Ellie, having finished her work, washed and returned to her room as usual. But Daniel, who would normally be waiting his turn, was already dressed in his finest going-out clothes. Ellie asked, a puzzled look on her face, “Are you going out…
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