32 Results in the "After the Play Ends" category
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 11
Chapter 11. After the Encounter Serenia wasn’t sure if this was a situation where she should laugh or not, so her expression twisted into an awkward frown. Noticing her hesitation, Ain smiled warmly and added. "Oh, just to clarify, I’m not someone who gains weight easily. Please don’t misunderstand." That’s when Serenia remembered: ignoring him, not reacting, was the only winning strategy. "I wasn’t misunderstanding anything." She replied curtly and decided to stop giving him any…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 10
Chapter 10. After the Preparations Meanwhile, in the northern part of the city, in the aristocratic district of Ildivua, where rows of elegant townhouses stood, the most imposing of all was the Admancanon Ducal Estate. Normally silent to the point of eeriness, today it was anything but quiet. Crash—! A vase, once beautifully adorning one corner of the Duchess’s bedroom, shattered into countless pieces. The floor was instantly covered in a chaotic mess of flowers, shards of porcelain, and…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 9
Chapter 9. After the Explanation "I know! I know, but I’m telling you, it’s not like that!" "Not like that?" Ain narrowed his eyes, setting the nearly melted ice pack down with a thud, crossing his arms, and grumbling. "Even I, a commoner, know that proposals among nobles are 100% pre-arranged performances." "I’m saying this wasn’t like that…" Exhausted from explaining herself, Serenia let out a deep sigh before continuing. "Yesterday’s proposal wasn’t pre-arranged or even…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 8
Chapter 8. After the Explanation Thud. Thud. The heavy metallic sound of knocking at the front door made Serenia frown with reluctance as she peeked through the curtains. She worried about the kind of articles the reporters would write tomorrow about a beautiful host visiting the Barishart estate first thing in the morning. However, to her relief, it wasn’t Ain at the door, but a mailman. 'At least there won’t be a headline like, "Shock! Betrayed Duke’s Pure Love—Host Seen Entering…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 7
Chapter 7. After Returning Home Unaware of Serenia’s dark internal calculations, Ain beamed and nodded. "Understood. I’ll come to pick you up here at 8:40 tomorrow morning." "Sure, do as you please." Responding halfheartedly, Serenia unlocked the padlock hanging on the Barishart estate’s gate. "Well then, see you tomorrow, Mr. Ain-Whatever-Your-Name-Is." With that brief farewell, Serenia swung open the gate. But before she could step through, Ain’s voice stopped her. "Ah, wait…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 6
Chapter 6. After the Contract Ends "…What?" "I'm saying, let's make it look like ‘you’ fell for me first." "W-What? What did you just say?" "To elaborate, we'll say that you were infatuated with me, pursued me passionately, and, moved by your relentless sincerity, I finally accepted you." "…" Serenia froze, as stiff as a stone. His expression immediately turned sour at her reaction, and he added curtly. "Well. Forget it if you don't like the idea." He raised his hand as if…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 5
Chapter 5. After the Negotiation The two quickly finalized their agreement and drafted a prenuptial contract with remarkable efficiency. The terms were roughly as follows: This contract serves as evidence of the premarital agreement between Party A and Party B. The terms are as follows: - Terms 1. Party A guarantees Party B’s succession to the title of Count of Barishart by submitting the required marriage registration to the authorities. 2. While legal marital status will be established…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 4
Chapter 4. After the Proposition Clack Footsteps echoed through the marble floors, breaking the stillness of the grand mansion. The sound made the man sitting on the sofa, his back to the door, rise to his feet. "Ah, you’re here…" Adjusting his attire as he turned, his words faltered when his eyes landed on Serenia’s dress. His gaze moved to the faint bruise on one cheek and the split on her lip, narrowing slightly. It lasted only a moment before his face softened into a…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 3
Chapter 3. After the Surrender The atmosphere in the ballroom froze in an instant. “...Hmm.” Raskal removed his glove and lightly ran his hand over his face. The sound of the slap had been sharp, but thanks to the glove, his skin hadn’t been scratched. It didn’t even hurt as much as he had expected. Still, his naturally pale complexion betrayed a faint redness where the blow had landed. Catching his reflection in a nearby window, Raskal let out a soft chuckle and murmured to…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
-
Chapter
ATPE Chapter 2
Chapter 2. After the Proposal As Serenia stood frozen, unable to respond, the men surrounding her eagerly chimed in one after another. “A title earned by sheer luck from a common knight's merit? Who would ever covet such a thing?” “No history, no honor, and no wealth either. Didn’t she blow what little money she had on hospital bills? All that’s left is debt.” Serenia clenched her fists tightly, her teeth grinding in silent frustration. “Well, I suppose there’s one…-
45.2 K • Ongoing
-
- Previous 1 2 3 4 Next
