Ayaka
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TCWO - Chapter 61 As they left the cart vendor and made their way out of the alley, Ian asked. “Are you planning to give this accessory as a gift to the princess?” “Yes, of course, but not just like this.” I replied lightly, waving the ribbon loosely in my hand. The ribbon made by the cart’s furry vendor was impressive, but it still felt like something was missing. Dragging Ian, who wore an expression of confusion, I headed toward Zed’s Dress Shop nearby. The Dress Shop, once tucked away…-
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TCWO - Chapter 62 “How could it be pointless to give a small gift in return when someone has taken the time and effort to prepare a gift for you?” “……” “It’s just about giving as much as you received.” Ian doesn’t lack the ability to feel emotion or affection; he simply chooses not to. There’s a significant difference between being unable to and choosing not to. Although his actions stem from fragments of his past, it doesn’t change the fact that he hurt many people,…
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TCWO - Chapter 6 A brief silence followed. Ian looked as if he was seriously considering whether he had just misunderstood what he’d heard. “Fix… me?” His tone was incredulous, as if he couldn’t believe what he was saying. I nodded quickly, blinking my eyes. “Yes, you heard correctly. I’m going to fix you.” “What on earth are you talking about?” “It seems like you’re a lost cause, Your Grace. You’ve turned the flower of the social world into nothing more than the ghost of…
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TCWO - Chapter 60 I almost lost my enthusiasm, but I gently pushed him, adopting a teacher-like demeanor. “Still, try picking one out. Even if it’s just a color that would suit the princess—there must be something.” “…….” “When choosing a gift, what did I tell you?” “…You told me to choose carefully, thinking about the person receiving it.” “Exactly.” If you understand, then go ahead and pick one out. I extended my hand, urging him to make a choice. “Do I really…
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TCWO - Chapter 58 It has been a few days since I returned from the capital. During that time, the garden, which used to flood the room with the scent of flowers even when the window was half-open, had started sprouting green leaves. As I strolled through the garden, I shaded my eyes from the sunlight pouring down on my head. “It’s hot….” It seemed that summer was approaching, and without a hat, my skin would soon start to sting. Since that day, when I returned from the capital, I had been…
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TCWO - Chapter 59 I was momentarily stunned by the sudden, out-of-context remark that came up during our meal. I neither put the fork in my mouth nor set it down, and in that brief moment, the pea stuck on it fell onto the plate and rolled around. On the other hand, Ian looked more relieved than calm, as if he had chewed over the words for a long time before spitting them out. “I thought it was something that needed to be said.” After a brief pause, he added, and uncharacteristically took a sip of…
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TCWO - Chapter 56 I finally put down the napkin I had been holding tightly and responded. “Yes, Your Majesty. I met the Princess at the season party held at the Brilluze mansion.” “The Princess spoke so much about you; it seems she took quite a liking to the Duchess.” “The Princess was kind enough to think well of me during the party. I’m simply grateful.” As I answered politely, the Emperor, after taking a sip of water, smoothly joined the conversation. “Up until then, had the two of…
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TCWO - Chapter 57 Once the others had left, the Emperor dismissed even the attendants and led me out to the terrace. The terrace of the dining hall was furnished with a small table for tea and refreshments, offering a breathtaking view of the Sun Palace’s gardens. The Emperor gestured for me to take a seat opposite him. “If you were taken aback, I apologize.” What exactly was he apologizing for? For using me as an excuse to get Ian to accompany them to the summer palace? Or for suddenly setting…
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TCWO - Chapter 54 Madame Zed rushed to the grand duchy like a bullet as soon as she received my message. I won’t bother explaining just how much her eyes bulged out when she learned that I, who was neither a princess nor royalty, was going to have an audience with the Emperor. “I shouldn’t be standing around here! I need to fetch the finest fabrics immediately!” “No, calm down…” “This is a matter of my pride and honor as Madame Zed! I can’t let you wear just any dress when you’re…
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TCWO - Chapter 55 When I recognized his true identity, I was stunned. My jaw dropped even wider than when I was admiring the Solar Palace earlier. The 17th Emperor of the Levantine Empire, Elisio Carlottus Helios Levant. There was no doubt that the person standing before me was none other than the Emperor himself. He leaned on one leg, placed his hand on his hip, and playfully looked Ian up and down. “You’re still as stiff as ever.” “Your Majesty, don’t you think you’re going too…
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