How the Disgusting Suitor Met His End - Chapter 19

“Margaret, get your expression under control.”

“Oh, do I look that excited?”

“Anyone would think your fiancé is coming.”

“My goodness, My Lady!”

At the laughing joke, Margaret, who was following behind, jumped up in shock.

“Don’t say things like that, even as a joke! It’s rude to your lover who has waited for you for over ten years.”

“Lover, you say.”

The gate of Violet House opened. Rogerick was seen getting out of the Montieux’s white carriage that had entered the purple-walled grounds.

Cecilia kept her eyes on him and mumbled in a flat tone.

“We’re not there yet.”

Rogerick, who found Cecilia, smiled brightly.

***

“As expected, even as an adult, it’s a really wonderful place.”

Rogerick, who was sitting at a garden table, looked up at the villa’s exterior and marveled.

A few days had passed, and as soon as it was a day that didn’t seem too impatient by noble standards, Cecilia invited him to the villa.

Violet House, as its name suggested, had a base of purplish-gray, from the walls and gate to the entire building. Purple accents were also used extensively in the interior design.

This was the only mansion that had painted its entire structure with expensive purple dye. Moreover, this villa held a special significance as it was directly granted by the royal family.

“Even if I were from the Cissil family, I wouldn’t have another villa. This one alone is satisfying.”

“Well…”

“…You don’t think so, Cecil?”

What on earth was the point of drinking this? Cecilia, who had obediently swallowed the incomprehensible tea, surveyed the villa.

She knew it was unique. Even to the eyes of a person who had experienced a much more advanced culture, it was a work of art with a high degree of completion.

But.

“How many villas does the Montieux family have?”

“We have… six? Seven? Yes, seven.”

“Exactly. We’re probably the only family among the viscounts that only has one villa.”

The Cissil viscounty was a family that she had thought was strange even when she read the novel.

It was described that the Cissil family’s pride and honor were so high, but in reality, they had no authority or power. They were like a fancy doll with an empty inside.

Furthermore, she didn’t know why the Cissil family was so honorable. It was only mentioned that a distant ancestor of the Cissil family had achieved a great merit long ago.

It wasn’t even clear what kind of merit it was. In addition, it was a mystery why a noble who had achieved such a great feat had only reached the rank of viscount.

‘Should I ask the viscount and his wife as soon as I get back?’

Cecilia, who was contemplating, suddenly realized that Rogerick was being too quiet.

He couldn’t keep his hands still on the table and his eyes were darting around. The way he licked his dry lips made him look very nervous.

“Um, Cecilia. If you’re curious about other villas, I mean. Can I invite you to my family’s villa next time?”

He was this nervous just to say that?

Cecilia put down her teacup. Unlike her elegant demeanor, her mind was focused on completely different thoughts.

‘Is he saying we should go there and sleep together? Just not today?’

Unlike at the party, he was now wearing a formal jacket, but that aura hadn’t disappeared. No, because he was wrapped tightly in clothes, she automatically imagined what was underneath.

Her one night with Lord Rogerick Montieux was quite good. For it to be this good, even though it was clearly his first time, it would be fun to cultivate him from now on.

S*x was a hobby she enjoyed in her previous life. It wasn’t something she was deeply obsessed with or addicted to, but it was a great way to pass the time when she was bored.

‘Is he planning on going back after just talking like this?’

It was a kind of habit. Seeking pleasure with a man.

Cecilia looked at Rogerick with a slightly sulky expression.

“This is also a villa, Rogerick. It’s a resort too. If you want to have a good time with me, there’s no need to wait for a distant future. We can just get it over with now.”

“Ah… that’s…….”

Rogerick’s face darkened. He looked around and suddenly came closer, lowering his voice.

“To be honest, a kidnapping incident happened. A large-scale one at that.”

“…In Erdel?”

“Yes. So, from now on, make sure you have an escort. Even during the day.”

“Oh my.”

Cecilia deliberately covered her mouth so he wouldn’t see her delighted expression.

Three days had passed since the party, and there were no ominous rumors. But the temple already knew about the incident.

‘As expected, they covered it up cleanly.’

Cecilia smiled with satisfaction inwardly.

The noble Holy Knights were always trying to find a fault with the commoner Holy Knights. It was so easy to use the fragile commoner Holy Knights who were desperately trying not to get caught.

The noble Holy Knights, who had become lazy from the long peace, must have sent the commoners into the forest. And they would have had no choice but to conceal the shocking situation they encountered in order to keep their positions.

“That’s so scary, Rogerick… There aren’t any dead people, are there?”