Chapter 70
Startled by the person suddenly appearing out of nowhere, I flinched as the man straightened up and smiled at me.
He was a tall man with short light brown hair and strikingly sharp eyebrows. His eyes were wide, giving him a refreshing impression. He looked like someone you’d like at first sight, but talking about Bali with a stranger like this felt a bit too much for me.
“Who are you?”
The man’s answer was unexpected.
“I’m Bali’s lover.”
“…Lover?”
I almost asked which one, but stopped myself.
It seemed impossible that Bali Aidepen would have just one lover. She was too promiscuous to be called a polyamorous person. There was no room in her vocabulary for any relationship that involved commitment.
I also doubted she would call her favored men her “lovers” in such an embarrassing way.
“Then why aren’t you there…?”
I gestured toward the men dressed like peacocks. He smiled knowingly and casually spun the glass he was holding, then suddenly poured its contents toward me.
“Oh, my mistake.”
“Oh no! Camilli, are you okay?”
Illui, who had just realized the man’s presence, let out a small scream upon seeing my state.
In an instant, my bright yellow dress was stained with red liquid. The white flower decoration that had been the focal point was unexpectedly changed, and the frills around my chest, once fluttering lightly, now hung limp and ruined.
Staring down at my dress, I slowly lifted my head. The one who had ruined my perfect dress was still smiling smugly, completely unfazed.
“…Are you out of your mind?”
Is this guy completely insane?
Getting angry is something that only makes sense when the actions of the other person are somewhat predictable. But with such an absurd and blatant act, I didn’t even feel like getting mad.
“I’m sorry, it was an errand.”
“What?”
The man whispered quickly in a low voice, and just as I thought he might change his expression, he suddenly pulled out a handkerchief and handed it to me. Then, as if he was a comedian, he exaggeratedly shouted,
“Ah, Lady! I slipped and made a mistake. What should I do since I’ve ruined your lovely dress?”
“…!”
I stared at him in disbelief, as if he was suddenly acting out a scene.
Just moments ago, he had looked me straight in the eyes and shamelessly poured wine all over my dress.
“Oh no, you surely can’t continue wearing that dress now.”
But then, I realized this was all part of a well-rehearsed act as a woman appeared from behind. I didn’t know when she had come from the flower garden, but Bali was clicking her tongue and eyeing my ruined dress.
She uncrossed her arms and waved her hand toward me, saying,
“Follow me, Miss. I’ll give you a new one that suits you better.”
“What?”
“Don’t forget your escort, Josen.”
It seemed that the crazy guy’s name was Josen. The man, whose name was called, grinned and replied,
“As you wish.”
Then, he turned back into the polite gentleman and extended his hand to me.
“Miss Camilli, shall we go together?”
“…?”
I was completely disoriented by the sudden turn of events. If I was this bewildered, I couldn’t imagine how Illui was handling it.
I left a message for Illui, saying I would change and return, then followed Bali with Josen.
Passing through the arched corridor and entering the mansion, I encountered an unusual staircase inspired by waves. Though there were many stairs, the height wasn’t too much, so even in high heels, it wasn’t difficult to climb.
It was just as we reached the top when Bali, who had been silently walking, finally spoke.
“Why are you so late?”
It sounded like a blunt question, but her expression was filled with mischief.
Noticing my anxious glance at Josen, she smiled and reassured me,
“He’s fine. Don’t worry about him.”
“Is he…?”
“If you’re asking if he’s a possessor, no.”
Is he not a possessor, why did she speak so openly like that? Of course, if Bali Aidepen trusts him, there must be a reason, but…
Noticing that I was still uneasy, the man winked and said,
“I told you, I’m Bali’s lover.”
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