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It all began with a single lie—the lie that I was in love with the madman before me. I sighed, glancing down at the paper on the desk. At the top, it read, “List of Applicants to the Transformation Magic Department.” Unsurprisingly, my name wasn’t there. This fact seemed to bother the man in front of me. His lips were curved into a smile, but his eyes were anything but amused. “We agreed to join together. Your name isn't here. What happened?” The man’s name was Edward Oberstein, the crown…- 7.4 K • Ongoing
This wouldn’t do. I had to avoid interfering between them at all costs. “No. It was the tall, dark-haired man who was with me earlier. He gave you that name.” “My Master?” “Yes. Helion is the name he chose for you.” “Is that so…? Then I am to be his servant.” Helion seemed strangely disappointed. In the book, he’d been overjoyed, even tearful, when Lowell named him. Perhaps the impact was lessened because I was the one relaying the information? I felt a pang of…- 17.2 K • Ongoing
- “Why are you doing this?” “You still don’t understand, do you? There’s no one here but the two of us.” His hand, which had been gently stroking my hair as if handling a delicate artifact, moved down to cup my cheek. My eyebrows twitched with a suffocating tension. “Meaning I can torment my wife as much as I please.” A mischievous glint entered his eyes. If this continued, I’d lose my mind. Before that happened, I had to… “Bite me!” Even I was taken aback by my own words.…
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- Chapter 9 - The Mark “Ah!” “What is it?” Aria’s exclamation, tinged with sudden realization, prompted Raphaerd’s question. “Hmm…” Aria hesitated, lost in thought. While contemplation was acceptable, if it persisted, she really ought to set down that stack of papers. Now she’s going to increase my workload?, he thought, irritated. He’d been in the process of transcribing numerous official documents to be sent to distant temples. Aria, despite his protests that her presence was…
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Evan sighed deeply as he watched his sister. “Caroline, please don’t do that outside the manor. It’s mortifying.” “Why? It’s better than you running up to her and calling her by her first name. She’s even more clever and beautiful than I’d heard.” “Haah.” Evan’s head throbbed at the renewed chatter. He furrowed his handsome brow slightly. The daughters of the Grand Duke’s family all shared this talkative trait—a personality that didn’t quite match their languid,…- 35.3 K • Ongoing
- In any case, Christine was pleased by this change. She gently stroked Vivian's soft, abundant hair with her pale, delicate hand. In a warm, affectionate voice, she said, “Nonsense, Vivian. There are times when one must adorn oneself. A woman should know how to flaunt her beauty to enjoy life's pleasures. If I had known you had such discerning taste, I would have taken you out shopping for finer things much sooner.” “Thank you for understanding, Mother.” The current Vivian was no longer the…
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- Several days later, the Duke’s mansion in the capital bustled with activity from early morning. Carriages laden with goods constantly entered and exited the estate grounds. These deliveries contained dresses, jewelry, shoes, and other finery for Flora’s upcoming debutante ball. The head maid, along with other servants, meticulously inspected the newly arrived items. “Put all the dresses in the First Miss’s dressing room on the second floor.” “Bring the emerald jewelry over here.…
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Daniel adjusted his askew ribbon. “I have permission because of my scar. The others are just copying me.” “Oh… I see.” Ellie accepted his explanation with surprising ease. Her ready belief made Daniel uneasy. He hadn’t bothered with the scar lately. Perhaps he should be more thorough with his disguise for a while. They reached the basement, and Daniel led Ellie to the servants' hall, a spacious, well-maintained area. Most of the female staff, except for the kitchen staff, were already…- 27.2 K • Ongoing
- Excited, she blurted out, “I, I’ll go on ahead!” It was the expected reaction. She can be surprisingly quick-witted at times. Daniel nodded. “Alright.” “Don’t mind me, take your time!” It would have been perfect if she’d stopped there, but Ellie’s next words made Daniel’s face crumple. What did she mean by that? He wanted to know, yet didn't. He was grateful, yet not. Ellie dashed up the stairs. Ian, who should have been equally embarrassed, chuckled. Daniel shot him a…
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- “Me? Me?” Ellie pointed at herself with her index finger. Daniel frowned. Was there anyone else here? Reading his mind, Ellie pouted and picked up the envelope. He really had a nasty personality. If it were kindhearted Ellie, it would be one thing, but anyone else would have surely cursed him behind his back. She turned the envelope upside down, and a small metal object tumbled out. The moment she saw what lay in her palm, Ellie’s sullen eyes widened. A pearl hairpin. It looked far, far more…
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