"That's amazing. This lake is beautiful. Why is it so clear like this?"
Arthur heard her ask as he tie a horse bridle. "Magic stone."
"I see..."
The lake in their backyard was filled with magic stones. As a precaution if they were in a pinch and need water. With one flick, the water from the lake would fly to the mansion.
Arthur was grateful he ordered his people to take care of this place. Never once did he dream that this day would come. The beautiful woman he admired loved water, as long as it does not flow like a river or the sea. Her favorite water was only water that was in a reservoir or a lake.
She took off her shoes and dipped her feet in the lake and would say:
"Hurry over here and take off your shoes."
Yes. Only one person he knew very well would speak like that to the people around beside her.
Arthur took off his boot and sat down to the side.
The trees surrounding the lake swayed gently. The air was not too
Arthur stood in front of the dungeon. His eyes passed through the gaps in the iron bars, fixed on the man behind."What honor did I get so the Captain visited me himself?" Logan glanced at him from where he sat. His hands rested on the knees bent in front of his chest."Logan.""If you're here just to give a lecture, you'd better turn your back.""Is this place really comfortable for you that you refuse to come out?" Arthur stuck his hand into his trouser pocket and leaned against the bars opposite him."Your tasks are piling up." He said indifferently.Logan grinned. "Sorry then."Silence engulfed the two of them in a few seconds. Arthur knew how stubborn this man was, he knew it wouldn't be easy to make him change his mind. Perhaps he should wrap up their conversation and leave, but Logan spoke again,"... have you ever been in love?" Logan looked pensive, his gaze falling on the wall ahead. He could imagine the first time he
Logan's glared didn't frighten In Ha. She continued her words. "It's because they didn't see it in person. But think about it, if they were here and I did the same thing, what do you think they would do?" Crazy. This woman is crazy. "Ah, I guess they'll call me crazy." In Ha smiled slyly. That's all. "They will never tell anyone that you slapped me because that would turn them into a liar. But I am different. If I decide to tell everyone that you hit me, what do you think will happen?" His reputation would be destroyed by committing violence against women. Nor would he be able to maintain his position. Marianne and her witnesses had done that, but this man failed to see her. Instead, he risked everything to defend her like a fool. "Take it easy. I won't do something lowly like that. What did I get anyway?" Logan saw that Lilian's clear eyes didn't contain any lies, but he couldn't accept the truth. "I re
Michael tapped his fingers. Joe who was beside him sorting some documents."Isn't this weird?""Yes?""That guy reaction. Arthur."Joe seemed to recall the awkward moment when leaving the Lesnerg residence."Every family has a secret." Joe answered flatly.Michael tapped his fingers again. It was possible that Lilian had pre-arranged with Arthur to avoid it. But seeing Arthur's reaction, while subtle, was no less surprised than the Duke and Duchess.His instincts told him that what Lilian said was a joke.But he couldn't just prove it. Digging into Lesnerg's secrets was like entering the darkness. Nothing could reveal what they were hiding. Michael clearly knew one person who could keep a secret until death."Your Highness?" Joe handed the paper in his hand. With an envelope. A party invitation.Michael looked at the moss-green envelope. “Marchioness Quintz sent another party invitation.”In socia
They arrived at the door of the Marchioness Quintz residence in an instant. In Ha smoothly slipped her bare arm into the crook of Arthur's arm. Before the guards announced their arrival, In Ha whispered, "Act as a good lover." In Ha then glanced at him. "Well, do you know what is a lover, right, brother?" she giggled. Arthur kept his mouth shut and with a straight face escorted In Ha inside. Th sparkle and luxurious chandeliers were the most one eye-catching things that welcome them. Each end of the building was decorated with light and flowers and some expensive vases. The tables on the right and left were filled with food and drinks of various colors. The atmosphere was more lively with various colors of glittering dresses passing in front of her. In Ha swept her eyes quickly. Many pairs of eyes on her. More precisely, on the figure beside In Ha. In Ha smirked, unable to hide the pride of being escorted by a handsome man. "Arthur, Lillian!"
Countess Grissham gracefully moved between them and praised Lilian. Agnelia thanked her and ignored the people who spoke badly about her daughter earlier. But, in the blinks of eye, the tension around them immediately decreased when the sound of music heard.They retreated one by one and find their respective partners then head to the dance floor. The Count and Countess Grisham bid farewell and joined the people who had started swinging in the center of the hall. The Marchioness who was ignored with mere pleasantries also retreated quietly."That Countess must be so annoyed his son didn't in that she dared to poke me!" Agnelia still harbored her annoyance. "If it wasn't for the Marchioness who paved the way, they wouldn't have dared to open their mouths in front of me."In Ha chuckled. Agnelia grumbled behind her open fan."Mother, don't mind them. They can only bark without biting.""But still!" She closed her fan. "I hope you don't mind them. I d
Michael stared at The Young Master and The Young Miss from Lesnerg with a deepening frown on his forehead and snorted.Even though they were brother and sister in front of others, did they need to stick like leeches? And Arthur! Since when his cold friend could flirt like that? Are they not aware of people's gazes on them? Do they intend to reveal their secret to the general public?That person couldn't help but begin to believe the secret he heard over breakfast at Arthur's residence was true. Although it was true, his irritation still lingers. How could that be?!He clicked his tongue.The first dance song was almost over. Michael prepared to approach Lilian and ask her to dance to the second song, but who would have thought, he was a step late. Noland nodded politely and pulled Lilian away from Arthur.Arthur reluctantly swaped partners with Noland. He escorted Agnelia and danced to the second song.Agnelia looked at Arthur's face and her
The day passed and In Ha back to her task.Some of the documents submitted to her were completed in the afternoon. She raised her hands and stretched her muscles."Uhh ..."For the first time in her life, she sat seriously doing something behind a desk, something she never did, even in school.Oops.She moved her head and massaged her neck. Her eyes were fixed on Arthur's desk, which turned out to be empty. Apparently, she was so immersed on her work that she didn't notice Arthur leaving the room.The documents contain interesting things that she have never been read. Like, she never knew that the purchase of whole horse food in The First Division was not haphazard. It also has to go through several tests, and the one who did the test was its trainer.That's...bleehh.If she had a horse, she wouldn't want to taste a shred of its food!She also noticed that Edmund was not moving from his position since the first time he e
"I saw you enter first. The guy next to you is too stiff and always keeps his distance. So he can't be your lover. There are only two types of young couples like you who come to this market. Men and women who are in relationship or an aristocrats with their knights. And I think the answer is the second one. You just confirmed it yourself." He spoke at length. "Ah ... I see ..." It was not her, but Edmund who failed at acting. It turned out that this kid was smart too. "I never thought you were meticulous and observant. I'm sure you will be successful if you can get out of this cycle." Six was taken aback. For the first time in ten years of his life, someone praised him. But praise was not enough. "My gold?" "You can cut out of the pouch you stole." "You tricked me?" The boy turned his head and glared at her. "You damn aunty! Get off me quickly!" "Are you cursing me?" She tightened her grip. This child's body was so thin