The Second Lady of The Black Dragon

Got exposed

Third Person's POV

Erinben Algaria. The first son of Grand Duke Algaria, Collius Algaria along with The Third Princess of Floden and Grand Duchess of Algaria, Rosea Algaria. Currently, The Young Duke of Algaria since he was born.

In the novel, it was mentioned that he is incredibly smart but he never actually did anything, rather, he's just..there. However, he was The Male Lead's partner who was The Crown Prince and also The Second Male Lead, that just made him quite known in the eyes of the readers of 'Royal: The Life of Empress Sophia'.

Evalina was aware that The Young Duke of Algaria is smart as she believes the novel. But, she never thought he would be this smart. Since, he's just there..

"What are you doing here?"

"Just who are you? Where's Evalina?"

"..What..?" Evalina whispered.

I knew I should have acted!

What should I say?

What to do?!

...was all Evalina could thought.

Adding the hard exercise she's working on and the sudden appearance of The Young Duke had frustrated and surprised her enough, now that he's somehow suspecting her and ask her questions had surprised and frustrated her even more.

"What are you doing here? I want you to get out."

"Answer me first. Then, I'll go."

"I have to finish this. I don't have time to answer you." Evalina protested as she faking to write something on the paper.

"Just say your name and where is Evalina. No need too much time." The Young Duke looked at Evalina waiting for answers.

Evalina stopped her fake writing. She looked at The Young Duke, not satisfied with the situation.

"Evalina Algaria. In Arsen Room. Now, can you go? You're asking such pointless questions." Evalina answered him rushingly.

"If it's pointless, why didn't you answer it? I could've been outside earlier." The Young Duke replied as he started to walk towards the door.

That moment, Evalina realised she had been in The Young Duke's trap this whole time.

The poor paper was crumpled on its right side as Evalina trying to restrained herself from punching this man in front of her.

This human.. don't worry, I'll punch him in the future.

"Also, there's no need to be very secretive. I know what you're hiding." The Young Duke added before closing the door. The door closed.

Silence.

"Aghh!"

Evalina put her left hand on her head showing she is frustrated of what just happened.

"I knew I should have acted! But if I act like her, her reputation would be the same, and my-..." Evalina babbled, rethink her actions but suddenly closed her mouth with her right hand.

death will happen...

"Even though, I might have made her reputation even worse. But, still!" Evalina continued with now both her hands on her head frustratingly.

That was close. Who knows, he might still be here...

It's true. The Young Duke was on the other side of the door, leaning at the door with him crossing his arms together, hearing his other side of the door. In case, some new informations could be found.