Caught in a Trap
Kiern looked at the duke, who had been unconscious all day. It felt strange to see my father, whom I wished was dead, lying there like a living corpse.
The elders who followed Kierne insisted on taking care of the family in advance, since they would be crippled anyway. On the other hand, the elders who followed the duke were busy discussing the following while whispering among themselves.
It was a very poor place. When you cling to it, you hold it like you have the world, but if there is the slightest flaw, it is very easy to fall.
To maintain that position, the father cruelly neglected his wife. and insulted with his friend.
"Is this the result of living with such strict control?"
Kiern's cold voice echoed through the silent bedroom. It was not a question that a single, unconscious man could answer.
"If you're going to do this, why don't you just die right away? Your life is dying for nothing."
If he had died immediately, things would not have been so difficult. After all, there was only one successor to Agafel, Kiern.
Even if I got the title a little earlier, there would be no problem. First of all, since I was a child I have been taking succession classes.
Did you like sleeping with her when your mother was dying?
“… … .”
"Why don't you tell your mother? If she did, she might still be alive."
Kiern sighed and let out a breath. Mother witnessed the promiscuous scene of the two with her own eyes that day.
It was because he received a letter accusing the two of them of dating.
Mother must have hoped that he wasn't going there all the time. And the world must have collapsed after seeing the promiscuous scene of the two people in that place.
I don't know who wrote the letter. When I compared the handwriting, it wasn't Stella's.
Stella probably didn't want to be found out like that either. If so, wouldn't that be trash that can't be disposed of?
When they asked about the informant, he had already disappeared. He probably fled for fear of reprisals from the duke. Or you may have already suffered reprisals.
Kiern spat merciless words at her dying father.
"I hope you die tomorrow."
Then it was time to leave the room without hesitation. said Eddie, who was waiting outside.
"Mr. Miller is here."
Miller was the sole attorney in charge of the duke's will. Even he seemed to have confirmed the duke's death as 'dead'.
Following the secretary into the living room, Miller stood up and nodded. Kiern cocked his head to the side, annoyed at having Stella next to him.
"Why is your wife here?"
"Mr. Miller asked me to come over."
“That is what I called. Please sit down for now, little duke.
Miller urged Kiern to pull out a chair. Kierne looked between the two and sat up.
I thought he had come to tell me about his will, but he felt uncomfortable calling Stella. And that shame soon turned to anger.
After confirming the Duke's will, Kiern grunted as if he had been attacked by injustice.
"Did you bring this as a will?"
“As you can see from the lyrics, it was written by the duke. It is sealed and notarized.”
"low!"
Kierne was so energized she couldn't speak. It was because he never dreamed that Stella's part would be written in the will.
I would have thought it would contain a shoddy will to delegate my mother's position.
Kiern looked at the end of the will over and over.
[The title of duchess that was promised to Lady Stella Lua is granted.
Also, in his name, inherit 1/10 of Agafel's land as part.]
It was a disposition similar to that of a dog. Kierne couldn't understand why the duke had acted so stupidly.
He was a sensitive person. Stella, who had been a lover, even a friend of the deceased duchess, was never one to take charge.
But, as Miller said, the will was real. So Kierne was confused.
Even when he died, the fucking father seemed to leave him feeling like shit.
It was better that the duke did not die. Then at least I won't lose my mother's place in this lethargic way.
"This is serious?"
Then Stella covered her mouth with her hand in disbelief. The trembling voice was unexpectedly high and low.
I couldn't tell if he was pretending to be surprised or if he was really surprised. However, Kiern, who seemed to be faking even that, shot Stella.
“Is it in the family to pretend to be innocent? I wouldn't say I didn't know."
“Young Master… ….”
"There's nothing wrong with this will. I no longer think about having a woman like you as my legal mother."
"Is it because of Elizabeth? Will my relationship with him change when I am a mother?
"It's not even funny. Who are you looking for now?"
Despite the damn question, Stella didn't move. Miller cleared his throat, looking back and forth between the two.
“Once I handed in, I'll leave. We will discuss the issuance date of the will after observing the Duke's situation."
Then he was out in a jiffy. Quickly, as if he didn't want to stay there for long.
When there were only two people left in the room, the primary criticism continued.
"Do you want to proudly say that you are now a government?"
“I'm just getting the position they promised me. It has been many years since the duke said that he would give me the position in the first place."
"Well, you treat your mother's place as if it were mine."
"Shouldn't the living live?"
“Your face is thick. As long as I'm alive, that won't happen, so don't even think about taking the position."
"Anyway, it's a will that takes effect as soon as the duke dies."
"If you don't die, that's it."
"How are you going to save your dying father?"
Stella snorted and smiled. It seemed like she was finally revealing her true colors.
Kierne was shocked to have to wish her father wouldn't die.
These are the two people he wanted to kill more than anyone. It was a pity the world wasn't as easy as one would like.
Kiern didn't want to give Stella a penny. No, on the contrary, when I saw Stella acting in a negative way, I wanted to take everything she had. Even if it's your favorite daughter.
Kiern's expression grew colder and colder, even as the volume increased in an instant, like a strong wave of bad feelings.
"There is nothing good in provoking me, Stella."
“You were the one who stimulated me. So why did you say that to Elizabeth? A child who knows nothing.
“If you are a daughter, you should know. What a terrible person my mother is."
“You grew up with a terrible father and only learned terrible words. If the lady finds out, she will be sad”.
bang!
When Stella mentioned her mother, Kierne hit the table hard. When Stella looked up in surprise, she groaned.
"Don't ever put your mother in that filthy mouth again."
Stella's audacity angered Kierne. It seems that someone else's family was destroyed casually, and my daughter's injuries look great.
What would you think if you lost the daughter that you love so much for me?
In that moment, Kiern realized how to effectively get revenge on the woman in front of him.
As soon as the seeds of evil hidden within sprouted, they swelled up and consumed Kiern.
The need arose to turn Stella's beloved daughter into a lover like her. If you get into a relationship where you can't talk about it proudly, no matter how shameless she is, she won't be able to laugh like she does now.
Kiern now knew that Stella had a stronger sense of inferiority than anyone else. Because she wanted to be like the duchess.
But the greed was too much. Kierne wasn't good enough to let Stella run wild.
As she said, she grew up with a terrible father.
Kiern let go of the feelings she had been bottled up all along. At this point, I had completely emptied my mind not to involve Elizabeth, who had nothing to do with this matter.
"Now I understand."
Stella's face hardened as she suddenly laughed like mad.
It did not matter.
Kierne was too tired and broken for compassion. There are only broken things next to broken people.
Kierne was determined. I will take revenge on Stella. He said he would destroy his daughter and make Stella suffer the same misery as me.
"What do you want to know?"
Stella had a bad feeling and asked again. Then Kiern smiled like a gentleman and shook his head coolly.
"You will find out in the future."
He was polite, but his eyes were fierce.
