The Traps of the Black Swan

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Ruby Jane wasn't able to enjoy the main course of the dinner as much as she savored the starters Lisa brought for her. Lisa offered to take her out of the banquet hall so that she won't have one worry about somebody seeing her.

He knew she was prepared to face even if her identity reveals but seeing her losing appetite, he was helpless.

Karsen and Megan who were sitting together for dinner noticed them but didn't disturb them when Jisoo asked them to cool down.

Jisoo almost shoved his mobile screen to Lisa's face when he got a message from Mino, [Aeon Harmon might have fallen for Dum Dum.]

Lisa merely glanced at the screen before moving Jisoo's hand away with a look of, 'I pity him. My Cupcake is mine.'

Jisoo felt that's too overconfident of Lisa. To test if Lisa really didn't care about it or faking the indifference, he poked the girl who was cupping her face lost in the thoughts or probably hearing the other end.

Ruby Jane raised her brows in question and heard him say in a low voice that was enough to reach Lisa's ear, "Your little new ally, Aeon..."

Hearing him pause Ruby Jane again gave him a questioning look imagining herself a big question mark was popping on her head. If Aeon had left the banquet then her plan would have to change.

Jisoo, who had expected his brother to fluster and stop him, was speechless seeing Lisa replace Ruby Jane's meal plate with a fruit platter in ever so calmness.

Ruby Jane followed Jisoo's line of sight and looked at Lisa. The latter turned to her sensing her gaze and earned her sweet smile despite worries about the plans.

Jisoo: "..."

'Why didn't I get the smile when I poked her?' He thought and looked at his forefinger. "This is all your fault." He muttered blaming his finger.

"Little Heart." He whined like a spoiled prince who was in need of attention and earned the smile he wanted.

Imaginarily patting his back, "What will you do if a good-looking, well-mannered man falls in love with you and proposes to you or asks you out?" He probed.

Jisoo peeped at Lisa thinking he might be curious to hear her but he really wasn't into the topic. Shrugging his shoulder Jisoo looked at Ruby Jane.

Ruby Jane guessed Jisoo or Mino doubting Aeon might have fallen for her because Jisoo had taken Aeon's name. Anyway, her response was totally unrelated to the question, "I want Lisa." She meant she isn't responsible for other men falling for her, she has the man she wants.

Lisa's lips slyly curled up turning to his brother and girlfriend, he had expected such a response from the strong-headed Ruby Jane.

Jisoo felt the smirk of Lisa was mocking him and his Little Heart looked at him which said, 'You are a dumb little prince to ask such question.'

Gritting his teeth, he showed the lettuce to his mouth from his salad plate and chewed loudly to annoy them. Ruby Jane had no intention to make him mad so she prolonged the hum catching the brothers' attention.

Lisa was sure she was going to say something to make Jisoo happy and Ruby Jane did exactly the same, "I shouldn't be cruel when I get true love, right?"

Jisoo grinned, flashing his white sparkling teeth as he nodded vigorously witnessing Lisa's indifference wavering. "Absolutely, My Little Heart has a soft heart too." He boosted her as he played along.

Ruby Jane gave a determined nod hiding her smile, "I will open a reverse harem of sexy handsome men and live my life to the fullest." She sounded certain.