Chapter 4 - Addie's Boldness
The Duke stared at me for ages, until he finally got up.
Count Esteban
P-Please, should I expect a transfer of 100,000 gold or-
Kyre Cryteare
I'll pay 59,000 for her.
T-That's... the exact amount of Adelaide's father's debt.
He knew all along. Was he perhaps testing us?
He snarled through his teeth before looking down at the floor.
Count Esteban
I see... t-that's... fine.
He turned towards me and proceeded to mouthe:
Count Esteban
*thinking* You bxxxh, you'll pay for this.
I knew that I was ready to get it once Duke Cryteare left, but at least I didn't make him think that I was trying to scam him.
I wanted to show him that I was on his side.
He then opened the door and stopped in the middle of the doorframe.
His low voice was cold and gruff, not filled with a single emotion.
Daniel Smith
Yes, Your Grace.
It seems like this man was his servant.
Bowing slightly to Kyre, he walked towards me and gestured towards the door.
Daniel Smith
This way, My Lady.
Count Esteban
Excuse me, what's... going on?
Daniel Smith
Naturally, my Master has already made preparations for the wedding.
Wait, hold on, I'm getting married TODAY?
I seemed speechless... not that this was a negative development, but doesn't that mean that Kyre and I... will have our first night tonight??
I wasn't mentally prepared for that!
Daniel Smith
My Lady? Please, this way.
I'm getting married today, and I haven't even had my first kiss.
Truth be told, I think I was on my way to my first ever date with my crush when I got hit by something. A car, maybe a van. Perhaps a trunk, who knows?
Regardless, I'm here now!
As I walked out of the door, I turned around and pulled my tongue out at Adelaide's father one more time before rushing off to catch up with the two men.
Suddenly, I heard a smash and a lot of cursing, and I giggled to himself.
Kyre Cryteare
Do you delight yourself in your misfortune?
Adelaide Esteban
My father isn't a good man.
Adelaide Esteban
I simply didn't want you to view me as an enemy.
I kept my silence, the atmosphere in the air deafening.
Daniel Smith
The Duke doesn't view you as an enemy, My Lady.
Daniel Smith
In order for him to keep the family at bay, he must take on a wife.
And I seemed like the prime candidate.
Unmarried single daughter of Count Esteban.
Despite nearly being broke, the Esteban's have connections and access to areas of territory that no one else does.
Being married to an Esteban opens up a lot of doors.
Adelaide Esteban
May I ask where we are going?
Daniel Smith
Naturally, to the Chapel.
Adelaide Esteban
R-Right now?
Daniel Smith
Yes. Don't worry, a dress and flowers have already been prepared, along with a few maids to help you get dressed.
This is getting more and more real...
And my husband happens to be the scariest and hottest guy in existence.
Theon... my baby... I'm doing this for you.
Misty Plume
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roy
but I don't think 😏😏
2024-09-10
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roy
so naughty girl 😏😏 but this one is my favourite 😜🤪
2024-09-10
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Cute Devil
that's how we fans can be crazy
2024-04-09
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