TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 161

The Scandal Of The Century, Part XI

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

"... Stop it. Our father said he'd be talking to the Duke, so he'd find a way."

Cain was also likely to come up with a way, so he would not be branded as a traitor and also make a profit.

It was very simple. Asher had fallen in love with Aria very much, and if he would control Asher through Aria, it would be all right. It was a slightly different method from the princess, but it was one of the ways to make the Crown Prince into their doll.

It was a highly feasible plan if Aria decided to follow them. She was also a member of the Count's family, so she would be forced to follow them. The Count and the Duke would surely try to go with that plan. 

"No! You can't do that. Never!"

Mielle shouted as if she had come up with a plan, whether she had thought of one or not. Although she was still young, it did not suit her. The image that she had only shown to Emma was sometimes revealed in unnecessary places because there was no one to show it. Cain's eyes touched her, embarrassed by the unfamiliar look.

"... What if there is a sure way to separate her from His Highness?"

"... I say again, such a way..."

"No! Brother, I have it. It's a way that will not only separate Aria from the Crown Prince, but it would also make her never be able to be with someone forever. It's a little... dangerous."

Mielle, who penetrated Cain's heart, made a bitter offer to him. She looked confident. Apparently, she was not just saying empty words.

'If that's the way it is... no matter how dangerous it may be, I wouldn't take it.' But he couldn't easily nod his head because her expression was so insidious.

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Although it must be a mansion inferior to a stable compared to the Imperial Castle, Asher did not miss a single path to the garden. There were interest and admiration in his gleaming blue eyes. Aria asked Asher, avoiding people's attention,

"It's just a small mansion with nothing to see, so what's so fun here?"

"I think it's fun to think that you've been here all the time."

As for Aria, who had lived there for more than a decade and faced death, he probably meant her few years of stay in the mansion after she had entered the Count's family. Aria closed her mouth, and as soon as he noticed it, Asher hurriedly changed the topic.

"How was it today?"

"... Yes?"

"I asked if the Count and Countess were satisfied."

This time, Aria was speechless for a different reason. She was shocked to know that he had been truly trying to win their favor. It was a great honor just to make a visit...

"... Was it not good?"

Again he asked her, and Aria shook her head with a small smile.

"That's not true. I'm sure they would have liked you if you hadn't shown favor otherwise. You're in a position to do so in the first place."

"Hmm... it's a little bit disappointing to hear that since I've tried my best, but it hasn't worked."

"...!"

He had made his futile efforts, but he was pleading for praise like a child. 'Oh my God. You are a fully grown man, but why does this look so cute?'