The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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After breakfast, Eliza glanced at Aeon who was watching Sean washing the bowls himself.

She revealed the reason behind the fine manners which was unusual, "He said you know his Beauty in Black."

Aeon sat still for a few seconds before a feeble smile flashed on his face. Although he knew Ruby Jane was appearing around Sean to make him independent and leave Seungri's side, there was a flaw, a complication.

Sean might do everything they ask him to do, but as soon as he gets to he couldn't get her, he will feel wronged and cheated on.

Will Sean hate Ruby Jane?

If Sean really falls in love with Ruby Jane, Aeon knew love could make him understand her but it will leave a scar. That mark will take too long to fade away.

Aeon breathed a long sigh and rubbed between his brows. He didn't want Sean to ask him anything about Ruby Jane.

"What's wrong?" Eliza asked when she realized Aeon struggling with his thoughts.

Aeon contemplated before revealing, "I really want to support Sean but Beauty in Black,.." He shook his head, "Sean won't be able to get her."

Telling that directly to Sean would make him rebelled and lean on support even if it's fake.

Eliza fell silent before she gingerly tried to make sense, "Probably that pain will make him grow and be strong."

There was no certainty.

Sean who did home chores for the first time slumped on the couch looking tired. "Bro, home chores are more tedious than lifting weights in the gym. How were you cooking and even going to the gym?"

Eliza chuckled as she patted his back, "Well done. How about I teach you how to grill a steak at noon?"

Sean licked his lips as he remembered Ruby Jane had ordered steak for herself, "Okay. Sil, teach me one, I will prepare another two."

Eliza and Aeon: "..."

Eliza was actually teasing seeing him tired. Who knew he was going to take that seriously?

However, Aeon recovered soon and offered, "Would you like to join cooking classes? You can cook for us daily."

Sean was enticed initially before he squinted his eyes, "Get yourself a wife. I will cook for my Beauty in Black."

Eliza and Aeon looked at each other. If it was before they would have really laughed at his idea but now, they understood his world started revolving around Beauty in Black without even knowing her well.

Sean noticed Aeon uncomfortable and assumed they weren't allowed to talk about Ruby Jane in front of Eliza and turned to her.

"Sil..."

Eliza's back stiffened at his serious voice and saw him turn to her. She really wanted to avoid that topic.

Won't it be ridiculous to speak about her married life with her own young brothers-in-law?

"Sil, it was your arranged marriage, right?" Sean asked, starting off slow. As far as he could remember he always saw his brother loving towards Eliza.

Eliza bit her lip, took her time before unwillingly responding looking at Sean waiting for her response desperately. "It was."

Sean nodded before asking next, "Why did you accept the marriage alliance?" He knows their grandfather had approached the Lane family asking for Eliza but it was mainly because of business association.

Eliza shifted on her seat uneasily. He knew Sean was just a voice, one who actually wants to help her Aeon.

She had watched Seungri very closely and she knew Aeon couldn't help her much. She was also aware Aeon was smart to know their problem couldn't be solved so easily.