I opened the carriage door and walked out with him. Make your hand on my shoulder more obvious, I whispered quietly. His hand, which had been at an awkward position on top of my shoulder, promptly covered its entirety. Good job, I praised him, to which he remained silent. Although I hadnt expected him to put on a convincing act in the first place, I felt a little frustrated.
I guess theres no choice but for
to bear the bulk of this task.The escort knights waiting for
seed to be taken aback by the sight of us coming out of the carriage, posing as a couple. In particular, Geraldine, the leader of the escort knights and my cousin, stared at
while pressing his fingers against his temples.
Could you explain to
what in the world is happening here, my lady? As expected, he began interrogating
about our relationship.
What I told you earlier was actually a lie, Sir Geraldine, I confessed.
Geraldine nodded in response as if knowing it was a lie in the first place. Ah, yes. His Grace would never assign a task to an outsider without letting
know. He studied
with a probing gaze and continued. So who is that man, and why is he allowed to act so intimately with you? he asked coldly.
Hes my boyfriend, I announced confidently.
* * *
His hand, which covered her small shoulder, felt hot.
Good job, she said. Although Max was aware that she had said sothing, he was too preoccupied with worries that she might beco aware of his rapidly beating heart.She wont notice it, will she?To ensure that she wouldnt, he tried to restrain himself with focused intensity. At that mont, a disobliging voice t his ears.
So who is that man, and why is he allowed to act so intimately with you?
Hes my boyfriend.
As soon as Jubelian said these words, angry protests burst out.
What? How can you say that, my lady?!
We have always escorted you closely, but weve never seen a man like him.
Max removed his trembling hand from Jubelians shoulder and clenched his fists.How annoying.He had considered her escort knights to be eyesores for a while now, disliking that they were allowed to be near her in the first place. It was furthermore ridiculous that these transparent n dared to show hostility towards him. At that mont, Jubelian placed her hand on top of his.
Its okay, she whispered with a light smile. The mont he saw her face, he felt his sizzling anger gradually subside. As his heart swelled and tingled, Jubelian turned back to the knights. Its natural for you all not to know about him. I t him at Count issens banquet, which was held quite a while ago. The knights stared at Max with quivering eyes in response.
No way, is he a nobleman?
I can tell hes well-off, despite being dressed in shabby clothes.
Count issen was known for holding banquets with guests who only ca from reputable, aristocratic families. If the man in front of them had attended such an event, he was probably an esteed son from a renowned house.Which family is he from? Ive never seen him in the capital.Geraldine observed Max with sharp eyes.
Hes not a nobleman, but a rcenary hired to compensate for the lack of guards, Jubelian said. The knights narrowed their eyes at the word rcenary.
I wonder why a re rcenary approached our lady, Geraldine said. The other knights eyes beca filled with condescension as well.
How dare re knights look at
with those eyes.Max scowled, feeling the urge to imdiately draw his sword and display his superiority in strength. Nevertheless, the hand that held him was so warm that his irritation couldnt help but diminish.How did I end up like this?Max thought to himself as his insides blazed with heat. Oblivious to this, Jubelian spoke to counter Geraldines accusation.
We t each other during a critical situation, she said.
When the knights heard the phrase critical situation, they lowered their aggression toward Max.Ah, I see. This man saved our lady from a critical situation.But the unexpected explanation that ensued made the knights doubt their hearing.
I saved him from being surrounded and cornered by many noblewon.
Im sorry? You saved him, my lady?
Yes, they all went away when I asked for the whereabouts of Mikhail. It made sense that the noblewon had run away from her, as Jubelian was infamous for committing wicked acts towards people who approached Mikhail. Then this man told
he wanted to return my favor, saying that he owed
his life. Although I declined his offer and continued to search for Mikhail, I couldnt stop thinking about him. Hes the reason why I broke up my ex-boyfriend as well.
So this is why she broke up with Mikhail?All the knights wore astonished expressions.
When we t each other again at Arcade Street today as if by destiny, I was certain that he was the person for . You all dont understand how moved I was when I found out that he was looking for
as well.
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