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Lethias stood up quietly, seemingly intent on either restraining or pushing Juan away. Simultaneously, Benya, who had been observing Juan's behavior with mild interest while lighting a cigarette, finally spoke up. "Enough." "What? What are you saying now? Hic! Oh, come on! Your infuriating duality today..." "Juan!!!" "Even your Princess asked you to stop. I don't particularly want to witness bloodshed tonight, so let's call it quits." He was saying it like it wasn't entertaining to engage with him because he was such an insignificant person. However, Juan was only further bolstered. Crash! "Kyaaa! Juan, what are you doing?!" "Don't belittle me! I'm sickened by your arrogant conviction that you're superior to everyone! You're not fit for your position; all you disgusting snakes can go to hell! Haha, that tainted blood involved in private loans..." "Ducal Prince!" While my voice wasn...

Assad maintained his usual half-smile, but his bright purple eyes were chillingly intense. It was the first time I'd seen him this serious, and it left me taken aback. "He won't just object; he'll rip you to shreds. No matter how cunning you are, I expected you to be reasonable." "Aha. So, are you concerned about me?" "Let go of her hand. Sasha isn't someone you can casually toy with." "How do you know whether I'm recklessly toying around or acting sincerely?" Knoxus grinned, his voice dripping with coldness, and pulled my tightly clasped hand closer to him. "I told you to let her go." "Why does it matter?" His golden eyebrows seemed to twitch, but in the next moment, Assad, closing the gap, extended his arm and captured my other hand—my free hand. This wasn't something I had anticipated. The situation was starting to feel surreal. "Really now. Do you still have any semblance of decency left?"...

Flor placed her hand on her hip with a snort and fixed Pierro with a glare, her eyes burning. Pierro, in turn, stood with his arms folded, staring back at her with an intense gaze. What are you two up to? "Why are you behaving like this? Have you truly been charmed by this woman?” (Flor) “I told you to mind your words. She's not the kind of person you can talk about like that. And so what if I am?” (Pierro) “When we were kids, she was just the girl carrying laundry and not even looking at us! But now you act as if you owe her something, you really...” (Flor) “I told you to mind your words! The past is in the past. Can't you accept that times change and people change?” (Pierro) “That's what I want, what can you do about it!” (Flor) “Is your ability to learn so low?” (Pierro) “Why, are you going to hit me this time?” (Flor) “I'm seriously considering it.” (Pierro) “That's rich coming from a geek like you. You're the one who always got beaten up by me…” (Flor)...

A silence hung in the air. In an inexplicably awkward moment, the atmosphere grew tense. Both Knoxus and Assad seemed to grapple momentarily to fully grasp the implications behind Adriana's closing statement. Then, with a furrowed brow, Knoxus mumbled. "What... I wasn't referring to that woman." Naturally, I discerned that Knoxus wasn't addressing me. However, if he wished to regard me in such a manner, he certainly had the prerogative to do so. Hmmm, oh my. There's no necessity to remind me of my role in such a way. It's as though you're deliberately intensifying things for Knoxus. Assad cleared his throat before speaking. His tone bore a hint of awkwardness similar to his brother's. "Well, if I were in his position, I wouldn't act foolishly like that." Knoxus raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by Assad's response. "Just who... Well, I'm not concerned about my social standing when it comes to a beautiful woman. What do...

I was concerned that he might bring up what I had done a few days ago, but fortunately, Benya retained his usual calm smile and reached for me. I reciprocated with a smile and took his hand. "Hello to you as well. You look splendid today." "Ah, I've put in my best effort to appear so. So that I don't look like some ruffian next to a prominent lady." A tingling sensation emanated from our linked hands. Him in a black frock coat suit, with his silver-gray hair, sky-blue eyes, and dimples. I find it hard to divert my gaze from him. "Shall we proceed, then?" "Sure, let's go." Let's head to the court banquet together, everyone. * * * A black bracelet adorned with butterfly motifs made from pearls and onyx emitted a tranquil yet refined charm. I released a sigh while admiring my wrist adorned with the bracelet. "Such a gift... I'm not sure how to properly thank you." "It's nothing. Compared to what you've done...

A brief silence lingered. It persisted until Yann, who had been staring blankly at Valentina, who averted her gaze even after saying it, finally clutched his stomach and erupted into laughter. His laughter was so contagious that he tumbled off his chair and began rolling on the floor. Observing this scene, Valentina offered a smile, almost as if sighing. "I had the same reaction when I first heard it." "Wahahahaha! No, seriously, hahahaha! What on earth! Hahahahaha! What on earth is she up to?" "She didn't do anything, which makes it even more ludicrous." "That's beyond ridiculous, damn it! Hahahahaha!" Eventually, Yann managed to cease his laughter, struggling back to his feet while wiping tears from his eyes. Then, with enthusiasm, he chimed in. "This is such a slur – an utterly unbearable insult to my friend. In the name of our camaraderie, we must seek vengeance for him." "Do as I've requested." "I'll ...

"Fine. Instead, don't come complaining to me later if you're hesitant to take the antidote." "There's an antidote for this?" "How are you and that bear the same?" "Ugh! I shouldn't have said that!" "I agree. Why did you say that?" "I just wanted to let you know, why...!" Benya stopped arguing with me and set the vial back on the table. Then, with a sarcastic chuckle, he wrapped his arm around my waist and planted a quick kiss on my cheek. It happened so swiftly. "It's a specialty of this moneylender family. Hyung was nearly kissing the toilet bowl thanks to it." "Are you telling me that to discourage me from trying this?" "Ask Hyung about the taste of that antidote when he arrives. He'll probably grit his teeth and claim I've done something immoral to him." Ugh. Truly, the path of a villain is tough. I lowered my head and laughed, only to realize that I was now sitting ...

"Don't do that. I don't know what you're misunderstanding... He genuinely treats me well." "He treats you well...?" Knoxus seemed on the verge of smashing the vial right then and there, but he managed to restrain himself. As I gathered my things and put them back into my handbag, he continued to observe me with an almost serene expression. "Your Highness, I should get inside early today..." "Yes, I'm sure that bastard will be waiting for you." "Your Highness..." "Every time we cross paths, it seems like I'm bringing you trouble. Maybe it would be better if I stayed away from you altogether." "That's not true. I... I enjoy being in Your Highness' company." His purple eyes appeared to waver slightly as I stretched out my sentence and added a hint of warmth. His gaze, piercing straight into my eyes, was undeniably cold, but there was a genuine and fierce emotion flickering behind those sharp ...

We returned to the hotel, sharing light-hearted banter along the way. While Valentina left to handle my errands, I headed toward the casino. Upon entering the casino's entrance, adorned with vibrant artificial plants crafted from colored glass, paper flowers, and marbled animal sculptures, I felt as if I had stepped into another realm. Most likely, the majority of the visitors were in the same mindset as I was. People dressed to the nines under the dazzling, flashy lights, enjoying drinks and cigarettes while liberally spending money, created a scene that seemed enveloped in diamonds and roses. The concept of moderation and reality seemed to vanish instantly, replaced by the resounding laughter, hushed murmurs, and the cacophony of the roulette wheel. I strolled through the entrance, exchanging pleasantries with the vigilant guards stationed all around, and then made my way to a card game table brimming with lively energy. How many times today had individuals dashed to the window o...