Daddy, I Don’t Want Chapter 55

After he had left without another word last ti, I had been feeling quite restless for not giving him travel expenses. It was like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders when he took the money.I dont have to worry about him being hungry for the ti being,I thought with relief.

I disliked it when other people didnt eat properly, so I was discomfited by the thought of him starving outside. Perhaps it was because I was often hungry in my past life, due to my impoverished circumstances. Or perhaps it was because I felt attached to this man, who had stayed in my room for a few days.

Well, I gave him a way to repay

so he wont feel bad. It should be okay.Although I had told him to help

if I needed it, this was an empty request. As a noblewoman, there was no need for

to ask a commoner for help. I only said that because I didnt want him to think I was patronizing him.

Now, I have to solve the root of my problem.Before I asked Geraldine to be my partner for the banquet, I needed to find a way to undo Radians damage.How can I screw him over?I thought. The cufflinks I bought for my father were made of blue diamonds, a rare and precious gemstone, that were fashioned with a unique design, as nobles tended to avoid things that had the sa design. It made sense that the rumors got out of control because I still held onto these expensive jewels.

I need to find evidence to defend myselfBut despite my determination, I couldnt think of anything and began to feel helpless. As a dull ache began to spread in my head, a thought suddenly occurred to .Oh, yes. I should do that!It wouldnt hurt to try this idea, even if it didnt work.

I called rilyn over. When my father cos back, tell him that I want to see him. I have sothing to give to him, I said.

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The sun had yet to set when Regis returned, thanks to his efficiency in dealing with matters. Dinner was usually after seven, so he still had so ti to spare.Fortunately, Im not late.He was relieved to be able to catch dinner with his daughter.

Regis handed his coat to Derrick and ordered, The n on the prospective marriage list are substandard. Redo it.

Derrick sighed.I chose from noble families ranked higher than marquis. If I have to leave more n out of the list, there wont be many left

Although he was displeased, Derrick replied with a businesslike tone. Yes, master. I will do my best.

If you can, please find candidates with nice personalities as well.

In the aristocracy, finding soone with a good character was like finding a needle in a haystack. Although he felt helpless, Derrick nodded without betraying a hint of dissatisfaction. I will do as directed, he said.

Let

know when its dinnerti.

Derrick turned around, then stopped as if he just rembered sothing. Oh, the lady says that she has sothing to give to you, master.

Give? The duke turned towards him and widened his eyes with disbelief. Alright. Tell her that we can have tea before dinner.

I will inform the lady. When Derrick left, Regis glanced at the clock. It was now 4:30 pm. The usual ti for tea was around 5:00 pm, so there were still 30 minutes until then.

I still have to wait for a while.He sighed softly, then stared at the paper on his desk. There were many nas written below the heading, Prospective Marriage Partners. Among them were foreign royals, high-ranking aristocrats, and distinguished n from high society. Except for a few nas, most of them were crossed out. Regis fixated his gaze on an unmarked na, Ronald Herman Crocus. He picked up his pen and scratched out his na before studying the list with a sigh.

There is no one here who ets all of my daughters conditions.

Im not going to marry soone unless he has everything. I want the most wealthy, famous, and competent man there is,she had said. Regis mulled over her words for a while, then spotted a circled na on the list. It was his only disciple and the imperial familys only successor to the throne, Maximillian.

Now that I think about it, hes the only guy who ets all of her requirents.He had originally intended to cross him out but had accidentally made it look like a mark of approval. Regis softly chuckled at this blunder for a while, then furrowed his eyebrows.My daughter is more than what this crafty guy deserves.

As he prepared to cross out his na, Derricks voice ca from outside the door. Its ti for tea with the lady, master.

Ah, its already ti.Regis ended up leaving his office without crossing out the na.