Kierne remembered what James had casually said on their last meeting.
If you become engaged to Abigail, Miss Elizabeth will be sad. I also have to comfort you.
It was a drunken word, so at that point I casually let it slide, but I couldn't do that right now. Kiern's nerves sharpened like a taut bowstring.
He couldn't help but keep his eyes on Elizabeth, since she was only a woman.
Because she had a beautiful face. Like fucking Stella.
However, the reason James hadn't touched Elizabeth until now was because Kiern was paying attention.
It's because Kierne stopped him from getting close to Elizabeth. But now that he's engaged, it seems like he's intent on touching her.
Kiern saw Elizabeth, whose wrists were held by him, unable to adequately resist.
His position was like this. The value of a baron with only one last name left is worse than no value.
James' dirty hands felt around Elizabeth's waist. Like everyone else at this banquet.
Perhaps, if left as it is, Stella's wish would come true. The thought of opening my eyes and seeing him made my stomach burn.
Kierne impulsively reached out, dragged Elizabeth into her arms, and gave James a cold look.
I just sent it to make sure Elizabeth was okay right away. I didn't mean to leave it as it is.
Later, he intended to take revenge on the Parker family. under any pretext.
Kiern, belatedly noticing that Elizabeth was losing her temper as if it were hers, let out an absurd laugh.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth fled to the terrace.
When she entered, Elizabeth made an awkward expression. It bothered me that he hesitated as if he had something to say.
Come to think of it, it wasn't just the clothes that changed. She even had makeup on, which she wasn't usually good at.
Bona Mana or Stella should have, but the judges were weirdly twisted.
Why can't Elizabeth resist such words?
Why did she come to a banquet hosted by men to meet women after dressing beautifully? It's obvious how they would have treated her if he hadn't stopped him.
If you came because you didn't know, you were stupid, and if you came knowing, it was terrible.
The more I thought about it, the more upset I was with the situation, and Kiern, who was disgusted with the situation, was about to tell me if I should stop coming back.
“Kiern. Don't compromise.
I was a bit taken aback by what she said while trembling. I felt like I had been hit on the head with a hammer.
It was because the words that Stella had said flashed through her mind the moment she heard them.
"Ellie may look innocent, but she can be bold and make men care."
'… … .'
'Does the young master know?'
Words that seemed to be whispered softly now sounded different. Maybe the help Stella said was actually Elizabeth and me.
Even if it was wild speculation, Kiern wanted to confirm it. That Elizabeth is a different person than Stella.
So I was hoping that the reason for not committing was the same as the first time.
I expected you to rebuke me for forgetting the duchess's words to meet and marry the person I love.
Elizabeth was always such a child.
Unlike Stella, he is a person of integrity and integrity.
More than anything, he doesn't know what Stella and the duke are like.
She who chose to be nice because she didn't know, always annoyed and annoyed him. That's why I kept saying angular stuff and belatedly apologized.
Very occasionally, there were times when I wanted to break it like I did. It's hard to bear when I see you being innocent by yourself.
But in the end it was not so. It was out of a desire to protect her innocence.
Inside him, two hearts were always fighting.
Kierne waited for his response. In my impatient heart, I asked if there was anything else he wanted to say.
Over time, Elizabeth gave another reason that had nothing to do with the first reason why she had refrained from their engagement. I also hoped it wasn't the best.
"I like you, Kiern."
My stomach rumbled. Her blush while confessing seemed fake.
When I closed my eyes and even noticed that he wanted me to do something, my stomach turned over.
Whenever I get accused of being a gentleman or a bad boy.
He was making the worst confession of his life. Kierne's expression hardened.
Now it's clear. The man he wanted to catch tonight was me, not the wolves at the banquet.
Kirne, I'm sorry. It hurts me that I am so weak that I have to leave you in this hell. But mom is very tired. I no longer want to live like a living corpse buried in this loneliness.'
The words my mother said before she died resounded in my mind.
I'm sorry I brought Stella into this house. I want to break my heart that took pity on her. I was fooled by your innocent face. The tears I cried for her turn into daggers and stab me.
His mother passed away, leaving only the words to never trust the Lua family.
After that, Stella proudly walked in and out of the Duke's room. A secret relationship that all the duke's assistants already know about.
It was ironic that only Stella's daughter, Elizabeth, didn't know.
But when I saw her trying to seduce me in the same way as my mother without knowing it, I felt that it was her daughter and I broke down.
Isn't that a wonderful moment?
It's a bit miserable.
Immediately after, Kierne cupped Elizabeth's cheek. It was because I wanted to stomp on her and play with her in front of my eyes, feeling my blood run cold.
This time the two hearts did not have time to fight. There was no hesitation in his actions.
She flinched, but didn't dodge. As if he wanted to kiss me, without even opening his eyes.
Even her cheeks were dyed red and she was seducing me with her entire body.
To keep me from committing myself, to keep the job for myself.
Kiern swallowed her lips impulsively. It was just as insanely sweet as the ornate look, and it made me feel in tatters.
It felt like my throat was on fire. Even though she kissed him angrily and waved him randomly, she just clung to his chest and didn't resist.
A rapid breath sounded unpleasant. Even that seemed like she was doing it on purpose, so Kiern could barely contain her anger.
And when I found out what was the reason for this anger, I laughed out loud.
he conceded that he had been fooled by her innocent face and had been brainwashed that she was not Stella's daughter, that she was different.
But that's just my wish, Elizabeth is the daughter of Stella, who can't help it, and inherited her blood.
The mother and daughter tried to take away the father and son from the mother.
"You are the same after all."
Kiern left her seat, feeling an incomprehensible tingle.
This relationship was over. He chose to crush her heart.
To defend the will of the duchess, he said.
'Don't trust the Lua family.'
Because those were my mother's last words.
But strangely, the one who was trampling was himself, but he still felt trampled.
That was so disgusting that Kiern screwed up her face. And he ran off the terrace as if he were running away.
