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Vivian took another step back as Evan subtly drew closer. “Yes? Yes. Her Highness prefers to be addressed by her name.” “I prefer that as well.” Embarrassed by the unintentional honesty, his voice trailed off. Yet, a melancholic air clung to him as the corners of his eyes drooped, casting tiny shadows beneath his thick lashes. To a stranger, he might have seemed a man burdened by some unspoken sorrow. Meanwhile, Vivian, having missed the nuance of his words, blinked…- 72.7 K • Ongoing
- Caroline gathered the shimmering folds of her dress, catching the sunset’s glow. With a slight curtsy, she addressed the Duke and Duchess with the impeccable grace of a debutante. “Thank you for inviting us and for the opportunity to attend such high-quality lessons, Your Grace, Your Ladyship.” “Not at all, Grand Duchess. On the contrary, it brings us joy to see you getting along so well with Flora and Vivian. Please feel free to visit often, even without informing us.” “Thank you, Your…
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- Flora, who had approached Vivian unnoticed, asked gently, “So, Vivian, have you finished your work in the library?” “Yes, Sister. I couldn’t find the material I was looking for.” A look of disappointment flitted across Vivian’s round, fair face. Caroline, overhearing this, asked with a gleam in her golden eyes, “Vivian, I don’t know what you’re searching for, but if you need a wider selection of books, would you like to visit the Royal Library with me?” “The Royal…
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A hazy sensation washed over her, as if all the world's worries were fading away. As his tongue retreated, she darted her own forward. This served as a silent signal, and the hand at her waist slid lower, gently cupping her bottom. “Mmm…” The unfamiliar feeling prompted her to pull him closer, pressing against the hard length she felt against her stomach. It felt like the brooch he’d won as a prize, or perhaps his pocket watch… no, much larger. It had to be his long, thick dagger. She…- 17.5 K • Ongoing
Mrs. Wise, having finished distributing the payments, turned on her heel. “Alright then, everyone, back to work.” The moment she left the hall, Ellie quickly opened her envelope. The other maids, also exiting, resumed their chatter. “I’ve decided. I’m buying that necklace.” “Again?” “Last time I bought earrings!” “Yes, yes, of course. But at this rate, you’ll never save a penny.” Ellie carefully counted her wages, double-checking against the days she'd worked, then clutched…- 29.7 K • Ongoing
“Give me the application.” “But you just said you wouldn’t accept it in the hallway…” “I’ll take it now.” …What’s going on? His sudden change in attitude was puzzling. The atmosphere had softened strangely. Tilting my head, I handed him the application. Cloud stared down at it for a long moment, then tucked it into his arms and turned away. “Be careful then.” “You too…” I replied, bewildered, watching his retreating figure. What was that all about? It was…- 38.6 K • Ongoing
Chapter 8 - Interest “It’s mine, so I can do whatever I want with it.” That was Lowell’s magnificent logic. It truly fit his personality. I wanted to argue every single point, but Lowell was the one who paid, the one who signed the contract, and the one who had already declared Helion a gift. There was no room for objection. In fact, it should have been something I welcomed. That is, if I hadn’t seen Helion on the verge of tears the moment Lowell spoke. Even if they were destined mates,…- 53.0 K • Ongoing
- “How are you finding life at the temple?” Contrary to my expectations, he didn’t ask about the drink, following the same pattern as our last meeting. Perhaps he hadn’t expected an eloquent review from a non-connoisseur like myself. It felt like staying up all night to finish homework only to have the teacher skip over it. “That question again. My answer remains the same.” “Oh dear. I apologize. As the one in charge, I can’t help but be concerned. Do you have any questions for me,…
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- Chapter 17 - The Plot “You should have just stayed quiet and pretended you didn’t know.” Gael’s voice echoed through the cellar, but no reply came. He wasn’t foolish enough to expect a response from someone gagged, so Gael left without a second thought. The dank, lightless space was sealed with iron bars. This prison, built in a corner of the Karo Temple's basement, was accessible only through a hidden passage. Very few knew of its existence, and, naturally, the High Priest was one of them.…
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“Huh?” Nina’s sudden question caught me off guard. Was Lennard this popular? “He’s always on the battlefield, so we only hear rumors about his looks. What was he like in person?” “He is handsome.” He was breathtakingly handsome. His arrogant demeanor was as cold as an ice prince, but it only enhanced his aloof attractiveness. However, I much preferred the gray rabbit Lennard who had been kind to me. I preferred his gentle, upright nature and those blue eyes that saw only…- 50.3 K • Ongoing
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