Chapter 16

When she returned to her room, she looked at the golden flowers that were as bright as the sun that she had placed on the table before and covered her face.

“….I don’t want to be a worse person. It’s this man’s fault.”

She couldn’t accept his courtship, knowing that he would soon be drawn by fate when a true female protagonist will appear.

She wanted him to get a little more tired of her. And before the story would go any further, she wanted to break up neatly and stay away from all the events that were going to happen from now.

To be cold to him.

It used to be so easy, but not anymore.

She thought it’s because it’s her first time looking straight at the heart of a person who was so honest.

Juliana, who had always faced people with the idea of leaving, became confused for the first time.

“….but I can’t help it.”

Juliana took out the records she had hidden in the coat, grumbling.

It was useless because it was filled with mainly self-praises, so she was unable to point out a particular person, but for now, she was carrying it with her for reassuring purposes.

“It’s one of these unidentified people.”

Fucking bastards.

Juliana shone her eyes with anger.

She couldn’t deduce who would play tricks on him, even though she had evidence in her hand that would entangle her in the case of the Duke of Hilcheon poisoning.

The gifts were thrown away in public. But it was also important to deal with those guys who would get her mixed up in this crime.

Juliana clenched her fist. She tried hard to keep her eyes off the bouquet and patted the record sheet lightly with her fingers.

“How can I let you know that I’m completely out of touch with these guys in public….?

Then she saw a pile of invitations on the other side of the table. She seemed to think of something and checked the invitations.

It was an invitation to the Duke and his wife, sent out of courtesy. The invitation was sent in hopes that the couple would not come together anyway. Juliana stared at it with a look.

It was a good way to deal with past ties that were twisted like a rope.

To show publicly that she has come to her senses with her husband. If she gets divorced after that, she’ll hear a lot of rumors about it, but it’s not a big deal in a death crisis.

“Um…….”

She pressed the invitation letter to her chin and pondered. Her worries seemed to be as clear as mud.

But if you do that, Evan will be devastated. He’ll find out that Juliana used him.

“Ha…..”

Juliana closed her eyes tightly.

She stopped the confusion by recalling a scene from the novel she had read in her previous life. The scene that kept coming up to her mind was still clear.

Herself on the bench.

And Evan, who will testify unfavorably against Juliana Auburn.

Why?

Even though she only knew the future, and he had not betrayed her yet, Juliana was heartbroken to think of his cold image.

‘…..let’s not be impatient. Don’t get hurt already.’

She hesitated to throw away the golden flowers he had given her.

As the subtle scent filled the room, her eyelids began to close slightly to see if a few days of not sleeping well had affected it. This scent helped people sleep soundly and eased the tension.

However, there was no way it could help with her essential concerns. So she had to stop.

She didn’t have to be sorry for him, but she kept feeling sorry for him. Juliana didn’t want to be associated with him because the upcoming betrayal was much clearer than his love.

It was when she was about to throw a bunch of flowers in her hand into the trash can.

Knock knock-.

The sound of knocking on the door suddenly loosened her ears.

“…..come in.”

Soon, the servants opened the door carefully. Through the gap, a familiar scent of flowers flowed into the open door.

Juliana laughed bitterly.

‘…..he was like this.’

Maybe it’s to help her insomnia. A bouquet of flowers laid in the arms of the servants, perhaps at Evan’s order. Juliana spoke quietly because she thought that she didn’t even know the name of the flower.

“What’s the name of this flower?”

The servants, who were decorating the room in several places with flowers after receiving permission from the Duchess, said in the chorus.

“It is called “God’s gift.” It is a precious flower that is raised with permission in the temple, and it is said to have been blessed by the sun goddess, Eleonora. Recently, Count Heinrich also tried to get it, but he didn’t get permission, and he lost face.”

The servants quietly shouted as if boasting of the power of the Duke of Hilcheon.

Juliana, who closed her eyes, sat on the sofa and spoke slowly, feeling the scent of flowers spreading gradually.

“Will you deliver my message to the Duke?”

“Yes, Duchess. Please tell me.”

There were a few hand movements of servants who were busily decorating the window with flowers near the bed. Juliana laughed hard, pressing down on her slightly raised conscience.

“The Countess Elkelli is throwing a ball. Please ask him to come with me.”

The servants were startled by the words and couldn’t keep their faces composed.

Juliana pretended not to know their facial expressions and held the flowers she was about to throw away a moment ago in her arms. She hugged them more tightly than ever before.

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