CHAPTER 12

How The Male Lead Cures The Young Lady Who Has A Limited Time

"Y-You may come in."

The servant that came to greet them was trembling and couldn't even make eye contact.

He appeared to be a newly hired servant as his face was unfamiliar to Yvette.

Yvette and Noel were guided to the living room on the first floor.

Yvette took a deep breath before going inside.

The thought of meeting Baron Larish again brought an unsettling sigh.

'But I'm glad I'm not alone.'

Yvette glanced at Noel who was standing next to her.

Baron Larish would not be able to act recklessly in front of Noel unless he was an idiot.

She felt much more at ease when she thought about it that way.

After knocking on the door, I heard a voice telling me to come in.

When she opened the door and entered, Baron Larish, who had been waiting inside, jumped up from his seat.

"Yvette!"

Baron Larish greeted Yvette with a very elevated tone.

However, unlike his broadly smiling face, his eyes were filled with nervousness.

"Have a seat."

Baron Larish pointed to the chair and immediately turned to Noel, who was next to her.

His expression hardened.

Everyone took their seats and the atmosphere settled.

Breaking the silence, Baron Larish spoke first.

"What brings a busy person like you to this shabby place, Your Highness."

Baron Larish smiled and faced Noel.

At his question, a cold smile formed in Noel's mouth.

"Looking at the baron's expression, it looks like I've come to a place I shouldn't have."

"N-No, that’s not true. I was just wondering what was going on since you came here without prior notice…"

Baron Larish kept his head down and looked into Noel's eyes.

Yvette, who was quietly looking at his figure, smiled inwardly.

'Wow. Look at this alter-ego of his.'

As Yvette glanced silently at Baron Larish, as Noel lightly placed his hand on her shoulder.

It was not long before he leisurely opened his mouth.

"I understand. However, I believe I received an invitation from you."

"Yes? When?"

"You called my fiance."

Noel looked back at Yvette with friendly eyes, saying so.

"Right? Yvette."

Yvette almost let out a shriek at his attitude that changed in an instant.

Noel’s eyes were now filled with honey.

'I see the lead actor has appeared, he's so good at acting.'

Even though I knew that those eyes were acting, I was so excited that I had already said everything.

"That's right. My uncle called me first."

"That's right."

When Yvette nodded belatedly, Noel smiled and looked back at Baron Larish.

But Baron Larish couldn’t contemplate the rest of his words.

"F-Fiance."

Unexpectedly, the baron had a blank face for a moment.

"So, that means the two of you are engaged?"

Baron Larish stuttered and Noel raised an eyebrow at the question.

"What is it? Is there something wrong with our engagement?"

Noel asked lightly.

If there was a problem, the baron's throat would be immediately slit.

"Th-That can't be true. On the contrary, we welcome it."

Baron Larishi said while trembling as he was trying not to offend Noel.

However, it was difficult for him to hide his firm expression.

"That's a relief."

Noel smiled and cast his eyes at Yvette.

When their eyes met, Yvette smiled brightly.

The sight of Baron Larishi floundering in front of her was tantalizing.

'It feels good to be in power once in a while.'

Yvette leaned back on the chair, snorting inwardly.

One might say it was cowardly. But Yvette didn't intend to miss the opportunity that was given to her.

If you were the fiancee of the Duke of Aberon, wouldn't this abuse of power be okay?

It was just then.

"Excuse me for a second."

The door to the living room opened with a light knock and Baroness Larish appeared.

The servants who followed, hurriedly put down the kettle and teacup and withdrew from their seats.

"This is a precious tea leaf from my parents. I hope that it is to the Duke’s liking."

Baroness Larish smiled gracefully and gestured to a teacup on the table.

Her eyes turned to Yvette and she kept her gaze there.

As soon as their eyes met, Yvette turned her head away from the Baroness.

Baroness Larishi hardened her expression at the obvious disregard.

"....Then, please continue on with your conversation."

The Baroness left the room shortly after a brief bow.

Heavy silence filled the room.

No one said a word. Baron Larish was particularly restless and looked around.

'And somehow, this is what happened.'

Baron Larish bit his lips.

Originally, he intended to summon Yvette using the seal as an excuse, and then secretly put sleeping pills in the tea.

Then he was going to lock up the sleeping Yvette in the warehouse and keep her in custody until she agrees to hand over the property to him.

'That's why I purposely spent a lot of money to get the address.'

She must have gotten engaged to the Duke of Aberon during that short time.

The baron looked down at the tea his wife had brought in with a pale face.

The sleeping pills he had prepared in advance were kept in his jacket pocket.

'Now that it turns out to be like this, I have no choice but to change the plan.'

No matter how much money he spent, he couldn't touch her in front of Duke Aberon.

'First of all, I'll have to think about how to repay my debt to Viscount Magnus.'

It won't be too late to turn off the fire and prepare again.

Baron Larish, who had been thinking for a while, opened his mouth to Yvette.

"Hmm. Speaking of your engagement, why don't you leave the estate to me for the time being until everything is sorted out?"

"…...What?"

‘What kind of nonsense is this?’

Yvette looked at her uncle with a puzzled look.

She couldn’t comprehend what he meant.

“Since the official engagement ceremony hasn’t been held yet, there must be a lot to prepare. It will be difficult for you to run the estate from there."

Baron Larish blabbed in a pretentious voice towards Yvette.

But Yvette knew better than to believe his words.

'It means that he wants to manage the Blanche's estate.'

She couldn’t believe that he was still thinking about taking her money even in this situation.

She was unsure whether to think his feat would be considered amazing or pathetic.

Yvette swallowed a smirk and looked straight at Baron Larish.

"Thank you for your concern, but I'll take care of my own business. Fortunately, I have a strong fiance."

'Don't you think so, Duke?’

When Yvette gave a signal with a wink, Noel let out a low laugh.

It was a signal to make light of this situation.

"Then, let me know whenever you need my help."

Noel murmured and lightly held Yvette's hair in his hand.

Then, his lips briefly brushed her white hair.

'.....!'

Yvette flinched at the unexpected contact.

Noel's gaze was sweeter than she expected. She was taken by surprise.

But what surprised her the most was Baron Larish, who watched their affectionate exchange.

'Are you two really engaged?'

Baron Larish bit his lip nervously.

When he first heard that the two were engaged, he thought it might be a lie.

But now the two seem to be in a real relationship.

This is why he couldn’t intervene even if he wanted to.

"But wouldn't it be better to get help from your family rather than someone else?"

The Baron expressed his opinion, albeit tenaciously, but the words could not have worked out for Yvette.

Yvette shook her head with a stern face.

"You've been through a lot. It's time to take a good rest."

It meant, don't be greedy and give up.

Baron Larish’s face turned red at the evident refusal.

"Oh, while we're at it, you can hand me the seal too. That's why you called me here in the first place, right?"

As Yvette reached out her hand, the Baron gritted his teeth silently.

'The way this is going, it seems that the seal will be taken without receiving a penny and I won’t be able to repay my debt.'

It was the one situation he wanted to avoid.

Unfortunately, God didn’t seem to be on his side.

"I don't think I'll be able to return the seal right away. I still have to organize our books and manage the estate."

As Baron Larish tried to hold out until the end, Noel, who was watching the situation, opened his mouth.

"That's a funny thing to say. Someone without qualifications is trying to manage the estate. You must deeply care for your niece."

Noel then rolled up the corners of his mouth coldly.

"If not, are you coveting the seat of my fiancé?"

The Baron winced at the sharp comment and tightened his jaw.

The Baron was furious, but he couldn't think of a way to get out of this situation.

Eventually, the baron was forced to hand over the seal to Yvette.

"......Here, take it."

Yvette gently held out one hand and carefully received the seal from the Baron.

The Blanche's seal was in the shape of a ring.

In the center of the ring, a pile of lilies symbolizing the Blanche Family Crest was delicately engraved, and on the other side "Blanche" was also engraved in cursive.

Yvette smiled intensely at her family’s seal.

"It looks like the business is over, we shall take our leave."

Noel rose after confirming that the seal had been handed over.

As he stood up, Yvette and Baron Larish also rose.

"Take care, Uncle. Say hello to my aunt for me too."

Yvette, who achieved her goal, bid farewell to Baron Larish with a refreshing smile.

At the same time, she whispered quietly so that only he could hear.

“Try and contact me like this again. Then, I'll set a real fire."

The baron’s face became flushed with anger at the blatant threat.

But he did not dare to squawk in front of Noel, so he bit his lips.

"If I get the chance, I'll come see you again."

"......Yes."

As Noel said his goodbye, Baron Larish bowed his head with a pierced look.

Today was a clear defeat for him.

-to be continued Translated by me Not 100% correct Credit to the Author

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