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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…-
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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…-
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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…-
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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…-
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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…-
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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…-
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ATPE Chapter 31
Chapter 31. After the Tail Ended A small provincial town called Tirube, about a three-hour ride from Shedron. Angela wrote down the address of a small theater located there and handed it to Serenia. Serenia accepted the slip of paper, expressing her gratitude repeatedly. Then, she paid the lodging fee she hadn’t been able to settle before—adding interest on top of it. Avoiding Angela, who was flustered and adamantly refused to take it, Serenia bolted and made a quick escape, heading…-
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ATPE Chapter 30
Chapter 30. After the Withdrawal Was Complete “Huh? What do you mean…?” Caught off guard by his baffling conclusion, Serenia was left speechless as Ain let out a short, weary sigh. But he quickly returned to his expressionless state and continued. “It seems that you and I are not beneficial to each other, but rather… toxic.” “…What?” Frowning, Serenia questioned him, but Ain shook his head without any shift in expression. “I’m not blaming you. I’m just stating a…-
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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…-
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ATPE Chapter 29
Chapter 29. After the Hospital Visit Ended “…What?” Serenia’s expression froze instantly. The 16th? The last date she remembered was December 8th—the day of the final performance of Young Duke Razkal. Eight days had passed since then. ‘…I thought it was just a mild poison. Was it worse than I thought?’ Tilting her head in confusion, she furrowed her brow slightly. ‘Don’t tell me I’ve got some kind of lasting damage from the poison? Is that what the compensation…-
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