sayuri
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A union of convenience, nothing more than a business arrangement between their houses, tied together through the Ritemper Trading Company. They were said to be so indifferent to one another that their families had to force them to spend time together. “Oh, it’s really alright!” “I insist. I’d feel uneasy otherwise.” Seeing Tesion tapped his cane lightly against the ground as he began to walk, Adrian watched him in silence for a moment, then lowered his head with a resigned…- 86.5 K • Ongoing
- Cynthia had just set one foot on the carriage when she suddenly spun around to face Ruth. “Y-You mean Count Adrian? Count Adrian Castillo?” “Ah. Yes, that’s right.” Ruth replied, his expression uneasy beneath her sudden intensity. Cynthia clutched at her chest, feeling her heart pounding wildly as she took a few slow steps back. Her gaze fixed on the tightly shut door of the other carriage standing not far away, the one belonging to Count Adrian. It really was that…
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I had my sights set on the seat beside the Grand Duke. The moment I rose to claim it, his gaze followed me. Wearing my most confident smile, I took a step forward, and as if on cue, the carriage gave a sudden jolt, lurching violently. “Huh… what?” Thrown off balance, I stumbled forward, instinctively reaching out to steady myself against the wall. In doing so, I somehow ended up caging Axel between my arms. When I looked down, I saw his startled face and his hands, firmly gripping my…- 77.7 K • Ongoing
- ౨ৎ Today was finally the day of my long-awaited first date. My heart was pounding so much that I barely slept, and I ended up getting ready earlier than planned. Standing before the mirror, I gave my reflection one last careful glance, smoothing the folds of my dress. It was a soft pastel green, with delicate frills tracing the edges. But this time, more than the dress or the accessories, what mattered most was the makeup. I focused on creating a look of transparent skin, with…
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- ౨ৎ Perhaps she really had business with his aides because after the conversation, Judith returned to the office, cheerfully bid Axel farewell until tomorrow, and left the office without a backward glance. The moment she departed, Zenon and Shuian stepped forward to stand before Axel and deliver their report. “…So, what exactly did the lady say?” “Well… She said she wished to become friends with us…” “What?” Axel’s face twisted in disbelief. But as…
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- I was the first to speak to Zenon, who was mumbling with his mouth stuffed full of cake. “I didn’t see you at the office yesterday. You must have been quite busy, I suppose?” “Ah, yes! His Highness the Grand Duke summoned me separately to—Acck!” “Ahem.” With tears brimming in his eyes, Zenon cast a look of pure injustice at the man next to him. Shuian’s expression was the picture of exasperation, as if to say, ‘You idiot!’ It seemed something was happening right before my…
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- With things having progressed this far, marrying Axel was almost a sure thing. All that was left was to gradually make him fall for me during the remaining time. I could vividly imagine the blissful future we would have together. Lost in those dreamy thoughts, I slowly drifted off to sleep. ౨ৎ Before Axel agreed to my proposal, we set a couple of ground rules. First, he would set aside some time for me once a week. Second, during the remaining time, I was allowed to drop…
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- The situation had become as tangled as it could get. Now, there was only one option left for me. I took a deep breath, opened my eyes wide, and shouted as loud as I could. "Three months!" "…Three months?" Axel echoed my words, his face full of confusion. “…Your Highness, you said you wouldn’t marry without love, right? Fine. Just three months! Give me just three months. If, by the end of that time, you still don’t come to like me, I’ll step back without causing any more…
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- "Doesn’t it?" At least, that was how it had always been in my life. When I tilted my head and asked Axel back as if I truly didn't understand, a flicker of confusion crossed his face, but it was fleeting, replaced by his usual composed expression. "Well… You might think that way, my lady, but I don't. Your appearance is exceptional, I’ll grant you that, though that’s not all there is, is it?” There was a relaxed, almost playful confidence in Axel's voice now. Clearly, he wasn’t…
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- “Hey there, handsome Grand Duke. Don’t you want to have a cup of tea with me?” Wink. I pointed at the Grand Duke with a ‘V sign’ made with my fingers, acting like someone shamelessly flirting with a stranger on the street. His cold, sharp gaze settled on her. “...Are you even aware how inappropriate that remark was, my lady? Makes me wonder if you think you have multiple lives to waste." “That’s why I’m saying it when no one else is around. Your Highness… you’re not…
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