After I picked out Roses gift, I thought about what else I needed to buy. The escort knights continued to follow , but I did my best to ignore them.
Costics, colored ink, and paper Oh! This looks nice as well! Im glad I can shop comfortably now that Father isnt here.I sighed when I thought about Fathers pendant, which was still tucked away in my drawer.When should I return it to him, anyway? I hope I dont get scolded for keeping it for so long without telling him.
As I mulled over my predicant, sothing caught my eye.Wow, this is very neat and pretty.I studied the set of blue gemstone cufflinks with silver rims. It would be a suitable accessory for my father.
Maybe he wont be so mad if I return his pendant with this.With these beautiful cufflinks as a bribe, I would be able to keep him happy.
I pointed at them without hesitation. Ill be buying this.
The clerk placed the cufflinks in a wooden box and handed it to .
This should be enough, right?
At that mont, soone greeted . Oh, who is this? If it isnt Lady Floyen!
When I saw the person who greeted , my expression hardened.Its Radian, a man who possesses the tongue of a viper.He usually led social gatherings and was infamous for starting rumors. I avoided him even before I recalled the mories of my past life, which goes to show how notorious he was. Even worse, he was Mikhails cousin.
This is the first ti Im seeing you after your aunts birthday banquet.
Isnt it common sense to not acknowledge your cousins ex-girlfriend?
Although I was displeased, I smiled and greeted him. Yes, it has been a long ti, Esteed Son of Droil.
What do you an by Esteed Son of Droil? Im disappointed that you are calling
so formally. Its not the first ti weve t. He kissed the back of my hand and laughed eerily. Please call
Radian, my lady. Youre as beautiful as a daffodil.
Asking soone to call them by their first na and kissing the back of a ladys hand without permission was improper, even if the two had t in the past. I wanted to point this out but refrained from doing so. The last thing I needed was for him to start rumors about .
Things will also beco complicated if he talks to Mikhail about .
I wish I could talk to you more, but theres sowhere I need to be. Please excuse . I hurriedly removed my hand from his and spoke sternly.
Radian laughed. Why are you in such a hurry, my lady? Its as if you are running away from sothing
I cut him off. I have a strict schedule, I said firmly.
Although my words probably made him feel unpleasant, Radian laughed and said lightheartedly, Ah, I see. Well, it was nice to et you. I
Yes, it was nice eting you as well. Goodbye.
I didnt want to waste any more ti, so I cut him off again and turned around. The escort knights ford a barricade around .
This way, Lady Floyen, Geraldine said politely.
I guess they do their job at tis like this.I feigned a smile.
In the end, it didnt matter if Radian started rumors about
because his reputation was just as bad as mine. Even so, he had ruined my mood, so I decided to continue shopping at another ti. It was fortunate that I was able to get away from him quickly, otherwise, he would have too much to say to Mikhail about .
I hope we never et againI shuddered at the unpleasant sensation that lingered on the back of my hand and rubbed it against the hem of my skirt.
* * *
An unexpected visitor arrived at Marquess Hessens townhouse before dinner.
Its been a while, Mikhail.
It was Radian Svel Droil. Mikhails expression twisted when he saw his cousin, who he didnt get along with.
My legs are sore. Can I sit down?
Get ou Mikhail tried to order him to leave imdiately, but Radian was one step ahead of him.
Oh, you want
to sit down? Thanks, he said.
Mikhail frowned at Radian, who cut him off and promptly sat down on one of the parlor chairs in the drawing-room.
What do you want? Mikhail asked wearily.
Radian laughed and spoke in a relaxed tone. Now there, I ca with good news. Shouldnt you bring
so tea?
Spit it out and leave, Mikhail said coldly.
Radian wasnt intimidated by his cousins tone. He shrugged and said, I guess this attitude of yours is why Lady Floyen left you for a new lover.
When Radian ntioned the words new lover, Mikhails face twisted. Nonsense. What are you talking about?
Without a hint of concern, Radian pulled out a pipe cigarette from the inside pocket of his coat. Nonsense? Arent you being too harsh to ? I havent even said what I saw today. He grinned as he lit the pipe cigarette. She was buying a set of cufflinks. I saw it with my own eyes.
Cufflinks?Mikhail widened his eyes. Cufflinks were usually given to family mbers or lovers. It was a way for won to demurely reveal their love and possessiveness to the receiver.
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