I Played the Role of the Adopted Daughter Too Well Chapter 35

As an excuse for my pocket money, I missed Father.

Heron felt it in his gut. His logical setting from the original novel could see through Violas heart and sincerity.

Did she an it?

Violas eyes were full of sincerity. A very intense sincerity. In fact, it wasnt a wrong observation. Because Arins virtuous desire to see her favorite character was real.

Though there really is no reason, other than my sincere feelings for him.

Heron squinted his eyes. He wanted to see himself as a father.

I dont like that idea at all.

Though the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

Why?

Youre handso.

Carlton scread inwardly. In the last fifteen years, he had never heard anything like that. He almost dropped the bunch of papers that were right in his hand.

The Duke said with a grave look.

How much do you need?

One hundred million dalias.

The average monthly salary of ordinary people was about three million dalias. So, that amount of money was ordinary peoples savings for three years without spending a single penny.

However, this was Duke Heron.

Thats the money Im supposed to get when Im twelve.

Succession candidates receive one million dalias when they turn twelve. Its up to the candidates how to spend it. She was asking him to receive it in advance.

It was a request ant to do once in the Duchy.

At least, that was the case for Hera. She reported in detail how the one million dalias would be invested. She didnt ask for it recklessly.

What do you plan to do?

Im going to make money.

So, you want to use leverage?

This refers to an investnt strategy where borrowed capital (liabilities) is drawn to increase profits from asset investnt and then purchased assets.

Perhaps his young daughter was instinctively aware of the concept of leverage.

Yes, Im trying to empower Hera.

After bringing Hera to her side, Viola decided to get along with the deia Line, the First Princess. That way, she had a high probability of a happy ending.

Why?

Isnt it also Verratoux-like to build a capable ally? I thought it would be better to have Hera on my side because she couldnt be the heir.

Viola continued. Of course, Im not asking for it for free.

What do you suggest?

April is just around the corner. Its ti for the hoard of wild boars to rise, and I heard Maple Village always suffers a lot of damage.

You seem to have studied hard.

Yes. Otherwise, my neck will be cut off.

The Duke grinned unconsciously. He liked it when Viola was confident and brazen. Gazing at the child, her peachy cheeks caught his eyes again.

So?

Ill solve the problem of the wild boar. Would that prove my ability?

Are you confident?

Yes.

My ti is precious.

I know.

Viola swallowed her saliva and continued. If I fail, Ill give you my neck.

Carlton coughed again.

Princess Viola seems to have gone a little too far. What do you an, giving up your neck? Thinking so, he opened his mouth carefully.

You cant say such a thing like that, Princess.

What if she failed? If Duke would really kill Viola. And beheading his daughter shortly after adopting her would inspire vicious rumors among people.

Winter Castle and Duke Herons prestige would seriously be compromised.

Monts later, Duke Heron opened his mouth again.

Thats funny.

Give and take, thats what you like isnt it?

Viola was flabbergasted, so her reply was Arins customized conversation thod. She reached out her hand.

Give the money first. I have more weight on the line.

I risked my life, so Father should give the money first.

That was what she ant.

The Duke looked at Violas hand. Her hands were tiny and dainty. Asking for one hundred million dalias as pocket money with those dainty palms

Did you say one hundred million dalias?

Yes.

Ill give you two hundred million dalias.

Saying so, Duke Herons eyes drew a line.

The Duke paused as he was signing the papers.

As an excuse for my allowance, I really missed you, father.

She will take the concept of leverage and invest in Hera. Duke Heron thought Violas choice was not so wrong. Rather, it was a good choice because a debt that one can afford is another asset. Herons thoughts went directly to that part.

But

Originally, it was right to focus on that part, but other things kept catching his attention.

The small hand that looked like a fern ca to his mind.

He didnt know the reason, though why does only that presumptuous hand co to mind?

Her hand

He grinned unconsciously.

It was very small.

He felt like it would crumble if he held it tightly, like dried leaves.

It was strange.

He kept thinking of her peach-like cheeks, and now he even rembered her eating those egg tarts. Then, he suddenly felt bad.

Why is she so soft?

Thinking about it, she looked too frail. Perhaps it was because he rembered Raels brazen and confident appearance.

So, he ordered,

Watch Viola.

Yes.

If she really deceives

Heron Verratoux spoke like Verratoux, like the true master of the Winter Castle.

If she does not produce satisfactory results at the age of ten, we will no longer discuss her qualifications as heir.

She would then be consud as an offering to stimulate the purebloods, as per the true purposes of adoptive daughters.

Very well.

The Duke stood for a mont and gazed out of the window.

The weather was good. The sky was cloudless, and the warm sunshine was seeping through the window. Far below, Viola was seen strolling with her short legs. Her steps looked very light as if she felt happy after receiving her pocket money.

Duke Heron thought back again. He couldnt admit that he had let his guard down.

Youll have to do a good job.

The Dukes eyes harbored an eerie light within them.

Otherwise, your neck wont survive.

He made up his mind. Even if it had been three years already, he still wouldnt admit to her strength.

Soon after, spring ca to Winter Castle, and Viola turned ten years old.

Ten years old in the Winter Castle has a special aning.

From the age of ten, she would have no protection from the absolute law of Winter Castle. So, anyone else would have nothing to say even if she was attacked outside the Winter Castle.

However, the most excited person of all was Prince Vixen.

Clash!

The door opened with a loud thud.

Viola! Im back from my mission!

Vixen, who turned eleven, grew up beautifully before she knew it. He had been outside the castle for the past five months. Besides, he had also done a great job on his mission.

Did you co here as soon as you finished your mission?

Yeah!

Please dont answer so brightly.

Did you report it to Father?

Im going to do it now.

Dont lie! I could see that you are getting prickly.

You are going to leave it to the butler, arent you?

N- no. Why would I? Vixen said, as he rubbed his nose and laughed.

There had also been a big change in Vixen over the past three years. He was now much more flexible than the original Vixen.

At least, for Viola.

Viola stood up from her chair.

Brother.

What?

Do you still want to crush and win the race for succession?

Vixen flinched and then shuddered.

Of- of course.

Im ten years old now, and brother can legally compete with for succession.

Hehe.

To do so, I want you to perform that role properly as the fifth young Lord.

For Viola, Vixen had to be a strong ally. And as an ally, he had to grow properly.

If you dont behave like the fifth Prince of Verratoux

If I dont?

I wont recognize you as a competitor.

As she finished her words, Vixen looked as if he had lost the whole world.

So, Brother. Go ahead and give the report first.

Okay, Ill be right back!

Vixen banged the door and hurriedly closed it again. To twenty-one-year-old Arin, he was still a child.

Xenon, who was standing next to her, grinned.

Prince Vixen really wanted to see Princess Viola first.

Did he look like that to you too, Xenon?

Yes, but the funny thing is, hes lost a lot of liveliness in his eyes.

You think so as well?

Yes, his curiosity towards Princess Viola remains the sa, but I think there is a gap between his reasoning and emotions.

It was as if his reason seed to be saying, You have to fight in a life-or-death battle with Viola! even as his emotions seed to be thinking, I dont want to fight Viola.

Did the Princess intend that to happen?

I dont know.

Viola mumbled her reply. It was right that she had been working hard for the past three years and she thought its going well as she anticipated, or even better. And now, Vixen is finally back from his long-term mission.

It was ti for a new chapter to unfold.

May twelfth.

Winter Castle had very short spring, sumr, and autumn seasons. The seasons changed dramatically in a short ti.

The month of May was considered spring, the month of June was considered sumr, and the month of July was considered autumn. Moreover, the next chapter was Spring Garden.

A secret encounter between Viola, a ten-year-old prominent aspiring murderer, and Heron, a sinister Duke, the punishnt from heaven.* Here Viola clarified her course.

[tl/n: cos from the theory of the 12 Shinsal, and ans an unavailable disaster or a sinister fate.]

Through this chapter, she was reborn as the true Viola Verratoux and declared a successor. Viola, in the original book, affird her identity by saying this.

[My father is the sinister Duke, so Ill be even greater.]

Finally, May twelve arrived.

In May, the Duke used to ditate by taking a 30-minute walk in the Dukes residence flower garden. This was also the place where he had walked with his beloved Rael.

Father.

Viola and Duke Verratoux t in the garden where pink flowers blood.

Did you co here on purpose?

Yes.

Why?

She did it differently, unlike the original Viola.

I rember this day three years ago.

Three years ago?

On that day three years ago. It was the day when Viola proudly asked the Duke for one hundred million dalias.

What Father said to the butler on that day, shall I guess?