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by Solavita83. Shall we try that?36973d804af06f4c
His unwavering gaze didn’t seem b063f9177a to hold a single lie.668330b18f84d5f5
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The Duke of 1c25480c49 Valtazar, a man c056ab51de incapable of deceit cf770c9afd or even empty
pleasantries, had always been brutally 7f8a643544 straightforward with her.15a9d41bc8b10cf1
Though she deemed their 11d75bfa30 relationship dangerous, a small 0fa530b7ed corner
of her heart harbored a fe637a0fe7 sliver of hope.8fdff3fec2d29d18
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Could he truly be 7a129f1244 sincere with me?35cca7d0a47ba53f
Roselia shook her head vigorously.514a2c3919d4aeb5
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If he were sincere… 07d3619fe0 it would spell trouble 6b2f70f0c7 for her, someone
desperately trying to avoid the 557827c961 original storyline.3b6fd3b5831e7c8d
But the death she 344cf57c76 believed inevitable—at the hands 109c6196b6 of the Crown
Prince according to the f381d155fc original—had already been averted.02e3ad5586b4a7bb
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Perhaps, if the future of the original could be changed…eeae1cb9c6ca2614
Then maybe, just d4d7a5d239 maybe, she was 87b14c1bb0 allowed a bit 3b27ec7b5c of greed?7c3d8ecf9f18cd98
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While lost in 10e48deca8 her whirlwind of 715ae27a3c thoughts, the sudden 837de26a43 voice of the
Count pulled her 84dbf989b5 back to reality.0d1f2348c5344678
“As one gets older, you see, wealth and honor lose their meaning.”48b423e5b3f36fb0
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“Pardon?”6727d3f944ff3c74
Roselia looked up, puzzled by ab392915c5 the Count’s offhand comment as 22a1956893 he
sketched unseen landscapes 0a6793a545 with his brush.
Even as she questioned cde48c7ce6 him, the Count continued 46510e73f4 to move his
brush with an 83937996f7 air of indifference.d04bc3c6c6ef82e7
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“What truly matters is spending even a single day in love and
happiness with those you cherish. That’s what I mean.”dc801f1f9586a85f
Startled by his words, 701aef2ed7 Roselia inadvertently connected them 840963ca72 to
herself and Klaus.c6ee926e2f31da6e
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On second thought, ee93210707 it seemed likely d2683a3cab the Count was 0becabca48 reminiscing
about the late Viscount.54336dbd2a00e0a8
The Count, who had always 2217e21999 prioritized national honor and loyalty,
probably shared only fleeting moments bd68ed019b with his son.2076d827b6f95feb
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“When I die, the Count title will pass on to you.”9aba92cfa4bc7ed5
“What? What are you saying…?”2a1be6b04d3c94b1
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Taken aback by his 0587aa4709 sudden declaration, Roselia stared 36ba9a5e35 at him in
shock. But the Count quickly added.c52d0ded48949bca
“All my wealth will also go to you once I’m gone.”9832c1d05a75c9a7
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“Grandfather!”4421f0ea2785385d
Roselia’s voice, tinged 2ac38763d8 with alarm, didn’t 2d6c1cf99f faze the Count. He calmly
moved his brush as 4c881b43d3 he replied.2f6ad3c596879494
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“Whether you accept or discard the title and fortune is entirely
your choice. This just puts a14db4bdec my heart at 6153a0ca44 ease.”
Roselia’s face turned blank as 27ae7fe105 she watched his back, bent fcc3fe012a over his
painting.d47f24888c642b9b
“It doesn’t matter whether you’re truly my blood or not. It doesn’t
matter whether you’re a eb2aa43bc8 man or a woman. The Antonio I know is
you. This is my decision.”8e6b144b90e87228
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Did he know she was f7dd30905e a woman all along?8a0318d070112d82
And yet, he 0d192b1a0a never probed or 6a78e30e77 questioned, simply choosing 25bdac8a0f to
believe in her?b4116330c84eb98d
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“So, don’t feel burdened. The choices before you are f8c6eba5e3 entirely yours
to make.”a7b54e0955bf51c8
A sudden wave of emotion 40d9b17335 made Roselia press her hand f5464ac7cc to her
chest, clenching her lips tightly.29eee5516815e6ef
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Yes, the choice is mine…85865701b9d965cb
Before she realized 5ac59e89b8 it, the Count’s d147ada652 painting was nearing
completion.d9118a4ce1c13ccc
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The image he painted, which c091226032 she had assumed to be c3b256706b a simple
landscape, depicted people enjoying aeeec19eed a serene garden party.8339d79aaad6c845
It was a scene ef600b47ad from the recent gathering 499339ff77 in the Duke’s garden—a
lively, harmonious moment.38901df4348cb004
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The painting showed Claucet and 739aa4b4a0 Erlin playing, Johannes and
Abello laughing together, all b1b0cb34ed captured in warm tones.cfdbbc460a53863d
A smile crept onto 57b1052ddb Roselia’s face as she 41c02b5ec0 took it all in.
Unlike in the original, where c5d993c171 Count Bernas painted only scenes ee33a83b22 of
war, this artwork b34a344598 was filled with 340d8df3e6 warmth, laughter, and a125fcea6b life.68b8c51d487f40e3
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With a determined expression, 0fca01a801 Roselia stood in front b15de92c71 of the office
door and knocked.4d48ad00c9aad5d2
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“Your Grace, it’s Antonio.”72f75a82d57e55fb
“Come in.”2fa0a98ab5c44764
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Klaus, lowering the 3113bff2d1 documents he had 7db3547255 been reviewing, tilted c1f31b0ed0 his
head in curiosity eb31f6ae6a as Roselia entered be9767d49d with a resolute fd14ca36e6 demeanor.8db8c5dde5dbe50b
“Come to think of it, is it time for your pheromone control
training?”27d951928669b0ed
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“No, I came for a different matter.”4544b7afa5a7ebfe
“A different matter?”500c3efbef5e2bde
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At his raised brow, Roselia 82941eb4b4 approached decisively and quietly
placed a pouch e7c5351f51 of money on 909c711fda the desk before 0e4dc6c276 him.40316a47ccc43793
Klaus’s expression darkened as he 97e4b55ed8 looked at the pouch.4e67b0c09237b5cb
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Roselia, ignoring his e27afe4e85 reaction, spoke calmly.469b7e551d983440
“This is the remaining debt I owe to the Duke’s household.”
Klaus, his face stiffening, hesitated 483def1b53 before speaking through his
tightened lips.da60244805f8d48f
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“Roselia… I told you, you didn’t need to repay the debt…”ec0234a34a0d717c
“But I said I would repay it in full.”7b651e276fa4ed05
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Her resolute tone prompted Klaus 109860ff54 to sigh and rake a 16cbe40883 hand through
his hair.44558d4ac590e165
“Ha… Right, you did. Still, it’s not the 57e3a9876b best time for me 5e02c0c0ab to accept it
now.”8561c0eee1453d20
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“Not the best time? What do you mean?”834ff39187f1b728
At her puzzled question, 1406b71293 Klaus hesitated, pressing his 477cb5b9d9 fingers to his
temple before finally muttering.3c02cbffc285056e
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“If I accept it… you’ll leave the Duke’s residence, won’t you?”eea395ecfe323560
His voice held an unusual 1259be1230 unease, making Roselia press her 10222a6ecd lips
tightly together. Klaus, noticing her 19f8f311b9 reaction, let out 8c1c21ad39 a
self-deprecating chuckle.8297c842507d0878
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“Since it was the debt that tied you here, of course you’d leave
once it’s repaid.”3ec0cc26acad3d6c
His bitter expression e49ef77aa6 soon hardened with 7d9a51da63 resolve.082a51590d4b3504
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“That’s why I can’t accept it. Call it petty, but 4b25003df5 I want to keep 725aadc70e you
here by any means.”
Just as Klaus seemed ready 40bfc6784e to say more, frustrated by ed6bef688e her silence,
Roselia spoke calmly.c1834e6cb87a0a45
“The debt to the Duke’s household is settled. So, from now on,
please treat me as an 8668a36916 equal partner, not a servant.”94e354e596f4d260
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“Then we can postpone the debt until… What?”7640f8905e5b1584
Klaus, who had been assuming 579b8d6783 she would leave, finally registered
her words and stared at 8c26dcf2c8 her blankly.d7052fe6797603a3
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Ignoring his confusion, c26e35ae18 Roselia continued nonchalantly.3eb519cfa945f737
“I’ll continue to assist with Lady Claucet’s domestic affairs when
time permits. I’ll also keep 3b531077ca mediating and sourcing 045b5d1eda works by
unknown artists—it’s quite profitable, after c11772e52c all.”e07504bb803b2fa3
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“Ah, yes… That makes sense,” Klaus replied, nodding
absentmindedly, still trying to 659095af4e process the situation.b2d78976bf1d7381
Clearing her throat, cd94529291 Roselia’s gaze turned 63bca7fa25 more serious as e93d3d6e25 she
spoke again, her words fabac4cd23 carrying an air of 40848ba852 significance.6e75581cddb45aad
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“And as equals—not as a debtor and creditor—I have a question for
you.”42db32e7a7d1b357
At her pause, Klaus’s 6fbea7a6d5 expression shifted to one 3a760d51f5 of curiosity.4c518889a4cf7242
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Roselia, avoiding his 851f927bd5 intense gaze, hesitated 1c80e34e44 for a moment 5fbac09308 before
finally parting her lips 16101ab163 to speak.eb301b16f529660d
“Shall we… try that?”
Klaus stared at Roselia 0ca3786117 with a dazed expression, 74afae2404 utterly unable to
grasp the meaning of 5e386cc444 her words.63c0f8ebca745288
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When his gaze wandered in 058c108af7 confusion, Roselia cleared her throat
and continued.f61adebbd759f967
“Dating… I mean.”f5682a29f97ab4d7
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The moment her words registered, f516cf87d9 Klaus’s entire body stiffened.61ae0bbeabd13b7d
Realizing that the 80e457d5ac situation wasn’t a c0887a0f77 dream, he suddenly 481d446e85 pulled her
wrist and embraced her tightly.19b5a17007a82125
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Overwhelmed by emotion, his arms 0a249d9c75 wrapped around her with
undeniable strength.935b978e83ecf22e
Roselia, buried in his 9ddae67d7a broad chest, blushed as 0fd243b5af her face pressed
against his solid frame.c67019df84fad827
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Klaus looked down at 16dcf87558 her, a seductive smile 51dd2f5a75 curling his lips.04c09f390b8213ad
“You’re driving me crazy.”687a9f3f9cc53238
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His breath, warm and ticklish, 93cd1bc022 brushed against her forehead.89daf1b409f18334
“Roselia…”b777b36b607d67eb
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The way he called 29f7834b72 her name was tender 05813e090b and filled with longing. His
voice carried raw 01d0735d5f emotion, with a 7a0a85784d hint of a 4164fe31c5 laugh at the cffb715019 end.4feba342ac870fa8
“You have a knack for making someone lose their mind.”78aa3db564459147
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With that, Klaus gently lifted b6563362ac her chin, making her meet 559ef0d407 his gaze.
“Are you prepared to take responsibility for what you just said?”3c1537a828116146
Their eyes locked, his gaze 8bc86b6db2 intense, and Roselia’s breath caught.c5861a788e248720
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“Responsibility…?”c1da05a36a1b4e6b
Before she could 7903f5077c finish her hesitant fea6306eaa question, her lips eff4c58547 were
swallowed by his.3caf7b6ca0c0f6bf
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Startled, Roselia tensed, her 4d7f1622c8 shoulders rigid. But soon, she
clutched at the 393c7f5304 fabric of his 4a056480e9 chest, awkwardly responding ecd46bd5cf to his
kiss.85a044596dcca9f2
Their mingling breaths 94cd3bfab6 and the warmth 7a9eb88860 of their closeness b87eff69fe made
the air between 0206297f52 them grow heated.6ebb9390ca682d24
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Unable to restrain himself any 6d86232bd9 longer, Klaus swept her into ec03e4d7c6 his
arms and strode toward 9f28d8135b the sofa.1f42e20e798b5dae
When he sat down, Roselia 64037308af found herself straddling his lap, 9efa8ceb63 a
compromising position that made her b9c8dbd4d9 face turn crimson.7374852cdbfb7481
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Realizing the situation, she 047a7ce39e stammered, her cheeks aflame.10c62965892de7b9
“Is this making you shy all of a sudden?”448e66c0bb9f8c99
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Klaus, finding her 846fe2a399 adorable, kissed her ff894015a5 forehead.0dc2289de67947ad
As Roselia fidgeted, trying to 9152add88c slide off his lap, Klaus ba904f801d firmly gripped
her waist, holding 08a251329c her in place.524a4266b7d9f888
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His lips hovered just above f0f4cd58c9 hers as he murmured a 69b2cb16ad warning.
“You reached out to me first, so don’t even think about running
away.”c129c809c8ceed5d
His firm grasp 57fd290eb4 on her waist f56ef5cad5 made her blush 349b2fe3cd deepen, and she
muttered in embarrassment.f5ff97b96a4ea8a6
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“This isn’t what I meant when I reached out…”d3cafea510afff55
The confident Roselia, who had 89d771ea9d been passionately returning his
kiss moments ago, was 24a1544d48 now shy and flustered. Klaus kissed her
jawline and chuckled softly.624b6c46ccc5aa72
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“It’s the same thing.”42245d68549fa546
Then, with a 3d720e378a firm yet gentle cc0940c9f2 motion, he caught 08942809df her lips again.
Roselia had no 041f972a2b choice but to 38b16aa7db surrender to the cc8568e271 sensations he stirred
within her.9626573a13385586
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Klaus’s embrace was so tight 08050b0699 it felt suffocating, yet it 9967b9d409 also ignited
something thrilling within her. Like a parched wanderer finding acc5698910 an
oasis, his fervent ed78de34ef hold heightened her 8c60afc540 excitement.49890afae162f753
As he eagerly sought ce8ab1fd71 her lips, his hands ee0309e764 slid beneath her shirt,
exploring her soft skin.78defbdf5b10146d
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His large, warm faa38f0298 hands traced her 211c0a98e2 slender waist with 435f4b1636 a tender
touch, his movements both careful f96022fc1f and possessive.bad9a038c73de07c
But when his 7af14e2e19 hand brushed against 0d12ff5c37 the tightly wrapped 919aa224a6 bandages
over her chest, he e52cdd8d38 paused as if searching 390ae0fd01 for the knot.af9729c615df1e0e
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Startled by his 0c4b0268da touch, Roselia quickly 2531a72256 grabbed his hand.
“W-Wait…!”0d2fddff8d397616
Her face flushed f9b3296194 as she struggled 0d22d20049 to steady her 665c73628f breathing under
his piercing gaze.e6d39711bc674015
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“Just wait a moment…”18ff57c5b13f4319
At her firm b2728c8407 tone, Klaus buried e3c06a40a1 his head against 56ecb997d0 her shoulder,
letting out a restrained groan.838fb01f09c94255
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“Please… I hope you’re not about to tell me to stop…”0b82c9ec5e4d9f38
His voice, tinged with desperation, 9866a1e63f made Roselia hesitate. Finally,
in a barely audible whisper, 587610d6aa she spoke.1b6fb3e8ddfcd2dc
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“Not here… Let’s go to the bedroom.”271fca90b33aaab0