Anyway, Sylvien didn't see anything.
There is no evidence and no witnesses. Sylvien alone has only doubts. So there was nothing to harm her.
"..."
Sylvien didn't answer right away.
As id observing a strange phenomenon, he slowly opened his mouth to look at her.
"It doesn't matter what Miss Kanna is doing, But please care a little more about Valentino's honor."
Then, he pressed the lawn with his shoes feet and then took it off.
"It's an outdoor lawn. Aren't you not even good enough?"
What?
Cracks appeared on Kanna's calm face. What did that person just say?
"Gold water? Did you say you were a beats?"
Them Sylvien smiled the most politely.
"Isn't that a noble taste?"
Kanna clenched her fists. Yeah, that's intentional.
Although Sylvein's stomach was twisted, she deliberately induced a conversation so that she could push through the divorce vigorously.
'Who are you to say such a thing?'
He can't help but being furious. Not because Sylvien, but because Joo-hwa.
What's so good about a man who didn't even look at his wife while Joo-hwa craved his affection so much!
'What are you going to do with another man? I haven't even touched your finger for 7 years, and even on the first night of my wedding, I'm completely unpretentious.'
On the first night, Joo-hwa sat alone on the bed and waited for Sylvienne. She hadn't heard anything, so she waited with excitement, thinking that he would definitely come.
It wasn't until the sun up that she realized. That Sylvien wasn't coming.
'Okay. That's right. It's a contract marriage anyway.'
Isn't that what it is though?
He haven't seen herself as an equal human being in the meantime, and he's talking about things like beasts and whatnot about lying in the garden with another man on that subject? Does Sylvien deserve that?
'The human who left me behind whether I died or not?'
Kanna glared at Sylvien. Having driven herself into a fit of rage, he stood alone like an icy moon. It was elegant. That made her even more angry.
"Because the Duke's tastes are noble."
He swallowed and shot.
"I don't know if you're saying that."
"..."
"Does a man have a taste for a man who never showed up on the first night of his wedding and who has been attacking his wife for seven years now?"
'Lee Joo-hwa, if we ever meet, you know that you will be scolded by me. What is it that makes such an iceberg-like man so clingy?'
With that though in her mind, she glared fiercely at Sylvien.
"...?"
As she continued to shoot, she felt somehow strange, because..
'Have we ever seen eye contact for this long?'
Sylvien just looked at her as if she was always passing by. She had never held her gaze for so long...
Soon, the closed lips opened like pieces.
"Is that so?"
"...yes?"
"Because I can't hold Miss Kanna."
....
....
...
After three seconds of silence, Kanna marveled of her self-control. Thank God. She almost said he was crazy bastard without realizing it.
"I don't know why you think so. I just wanted to be sarcastic."
"Because it seems like you're heartbroken over the past."
Sylvien laughed quietly.
Old days? What the hell is that...?
"..."
Ah. That's right.
Lee Joo-hwa. Have you ever hid in a his bedroom... About half a year ago...
Kanna's face nearly flushed for a moment, but she held it in by biting her tongue. She didn't want to show a disheveled expression. Rather, Kanna snorted as if she had heard a different story.
"Ah, come to think of it, something like that happened. But don't worry. It's not because of that. Rather..."
Kanna'e eyes twinkled and she smiled mischievously. She had the expression of a grumpy child.
"Rather, I'm pretty sure I won't have a marital relationship with the Duke after that."
"What does it mean?"
"Since you have a lot of work, you must be tired, and you must be weak in many ways. Despite your young age... Tsk. God have mercy."
She it's a very dirty insult. But it didn't bother her at all.
He insulted Kanna first, so it was his turn this time.
Kanna was never the type to live patiently. If she received anything, she must gave it back. Two or three times more if possible.
Since Sylvien treated her as a woman worse than an animal in the first place, she was just doing the same.
"But don't worry. I won't spread rumors."
How is it?
He is treated as impotent man, but there is no way that he is not offended.
"If I had known the Duke was that kind of person, I wouldn't have gotten married with you in the first place..."
"Is that so?"
Sylvien raised the corner of his mouth. Smile.
However, his eyes did not smile. His blue eyes, slightly bored, though a bit of interest flashed through.
"I hope you didn't expect me to step out to clear Miss Kanna's suspicions."
Why are things going like that again?
Could it be that he think she is doing this to get his attention?
Kanna withdrew her mischievous smile and had a terrifyingly straight face.
"Sure. Not at all."
"..."
"Listen carefully. Now I have no feelings for the Duke."
"Is that so?"
"It is. I want a divorce right away, but my father won't allow it, so it's just being delayed. I will definitely do it someday, divorce."
"All right."
At that moment, Kanna's blood pressure rose rapidly.
'I don't believe it, baby! I don't believe it!'
Hahaha...
'Lee Joo-hwa, why didn't you do some work!'
Joo-hwa should have been a bit bigger.
Not long ago, she held that man by the crotch of his pants and cried bitterly and begged him to look at her just once. Of course, Sylvien deserved such misunderstanding.
"Then, have a good night."
Sylvien seemed to have no interest in Kanna anymore and walked lightly past her. Kanna fiercely glared at his back as she receded.
He was truly a bastard.
***
After returning to the mansion, Kanna let out a sigh of relief under the covers.
It ended safely. She passed the very big mountain of entering the social world for the first time.
Whatever she does in the future will be easier than today.
'Something unexpected happened, but it was successful enough, anyway.'
Undoubtedly, troublesome things will happen in the future. But it will definitely work out. Because she will do it well.
'Huh. I can do it.'
Just like in Korea.
'You've adapted well in Korea. So I'll be able to do well in this world.'
Drowsy soon drenched her.
Has the dream already begun?
The first time Kanna possessed the body of Joo-hwa passed by.
When she was so surprised that she stopped eating and drinking and locked herself in the house. When she hid in bed and didn't go out.
"Ahhh."
The cat tha squeezed through the blanket and rubbed its face on her arm.
"You don't want to go outside? Are you okay? Don't you want to go to school to? That's fine too."
"..."
"Even you don't go outside, you don't die even if you don't go to school. It's not even a big deal. Just tell me what it is later of there's something you want to do. Mom will help you."
Joo-hwa's mother did not force her out. She didn't threat her as if she was sick or a troubled child. She just calmly waited for her to tell what she wanted.
So she was able to get out of bed quickly.
But Kanna didn't go to high school. Because she still afraid of the unfamiliar world. She just often read things related to herbal medicine from her mother's library. It was very interesting to her as she studied her alchemy.
Mother, who had been watching it, suggesting it one day.
"Let's look at the GED, and go to university where you can continue studying what you want.:
However, in case it would be burdensome, she quickly added.
"Mom only suggesting that there is such a way. It's okay if you don't want to. No matter what you di, Mom and Dad love you."
Her younger brother never treated her badly.
"Nuna, if someone bullies you outside, tell me. I'll scold them."
In the end, Kanna laughed. She is so grateful for that love, and she is so happy. It's like heaven.
Will Joo-hwa go back there and be happy?
She is sure Joo-hwa will be happy.
A place where mom and dad and her brother are.
"Lee Joo-hwa."
"I miss you, Joo-hwa."
Kanna fell into a deeper sleep.
The dream world was full of things she loved. A world full of love, love and only love. Her beautiful paradise.
A bright smile appeared on her sleeping face.
***
Next day.
News spread that Orsini had left swordsmanship training. There had been a case like Orsini's leaving a leading knight in the empire.
That feeling was understandable. Of course he will be embarrassed to see her face.
"The Duchess, a guest has come."
While Kanna was spending time in the lab, Leah, the maid, came to visit.
"A guest?"
"Yes. His Highness, the 1st Prince is waiting for you."
"Who?"
Kanna thought she heard it wrong. The 1st Prince came to visit all of sudden? Out of the blue?
Fortunately, Leah was a patient maid.
"His Highness, Prince Argon Isaberg, has come to visit, Ma'am."
What bullshit is that? Kanna has no acquaintance with him.
***
"We finally meet."
Leah's words were true.
On the parlor sofa, a handsome platinum-haired man she had never seen before was sitting with his legs crossed in a very arrogant manner. He put down the cigar he was holding in his mouth and let out a puff of smoke.
"I waited a long time. Because you're beautiful so it's okay."
Argon rose from his seat.
"...!"
It's a surprise.
In just a few steps, he came right up to her, took her hand, and kissed her on the back of her hand. He kept his lips pressed down and only raised his eyes and smiled.
"You look more beautiful up close."
Purple eyes that seemed to be penetrating inside. For a moment, she felt like a beast looking for a target.
His gaze was so intense that he naturally averted her eyes, but Kanna managed to face him and answer.
"It is an honor to meet you, Your Highness the Prince."
"Your voice is beautiful. Oh, you even smells good."
Kanna quietly removed her hand from him.
"What did you come for?"
"Her Majesty the Empress told me to attend you."
It hasn't even 24 hours yes, buy he's already come to pick her up?
'It seems to be in hurry.'
I was thinking of going soon anyway. Kanna nodded her head.
"I will hurry and get ready."
"Huh, you can come out slowly. I like waiting for a beauty. I am exited."
Contrary to his lines, Argon smiled broadly like an innocent boy.
"The I'll wait in the carriage."
'No, I don't need it. I can go alone.'
Wouldn't it be nice if this world had the right to say such things?
Kanna held back a sigh.
'It's like this fucking caste system.'
Kanna left the room and looked around. Come to think of it, she doesn't see a single one of his attendants.
'Do you travel alone without an escort?'
Is it possible for the royal family?
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