Chapter 9: An Unbelievable Contract

Oliver examined 2f1f186a37 the golden 1eb6b14c3a business card 34aaa84588 in his 0cc1d73b2d hand, checking 1182dd9512 it again f8839dd996 and again.e2a071c53208d040

Edouard de Ophilenz.07a313a9c8040ef6

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Undoubtedly, it bf12d93633 was a 8f498bac62 business card 793482d3f3 stamped with 791017b77e the Ophilenz 857644ff10 family crest.a3aea9cd2c1f6a75

A terrible thirst rose completely to the back of his throat, but Oliver still couldn’t bring his lips to the teacup in front of him.bce7ba88b24bb7e4

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Melanie, just thinking about d6268ebfa4 his sister made everything 37d7c63a49 seem dark.8aec59b704abcebd

No matter how much of a gentleman from Bonchons’ highest-ranking family he might be, or even if it were anyone else.d198641301871cf3

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Just imagining someone 94ec5f0a69 arbitrarily undressing and ce6f51af9f laying down Melanie 04d3d9f033 made him shiver 065f7d7a09 and feel nauseous.0cafe24d25022810

Terrible imaginations he didn’t want to think about kept disturbing his mind.7ad1b2c046907540

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So the moment Mikhail’s voice rang out, it was hardly a coincidence that it sounded like a message of salvation.607c636eef19af5b

“What’s wrong, Oliver?”bb7b9c1e4e71f44a

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“Y-Yes, my lord!”fce0c23d460ceb89

An angel wearing a 8f6d879b8d soft cream-colored silk blouse a164d3b5c3 that subtly revealed his 63b9cf32b1 skin, topped with a 884c107ef1 perfectly tailored cream-colored gold-embroidered 4829e4ab3d vest, sparkled his honey-colored 200ee6836f eyes and asked back.5069f88f03c792d2

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“Weren’t we done with our business?”338eb34bf78cefca

“……”0c7b0f8201700c2f

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“Or have you changed your mind?”5987dc169234cbc6

Mikhail continued to look down at Oliver’s rough hand holding out the business card with its gold-edged elegance.81a6307b1bba3e0a

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“What is this?”6b9b9efde12efa25

“It’s a business card.”aef90c81dc7ac421

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“Who doesn’t know it’s a business card?”1a54487c703bec91

Mikhail’s eyes curved beautifully as he let out a small laugh.b485e7c2cf62ca79

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Poor Oliver carefully placed the golden business card on the table, anxious that even the slightest touch of his dirty fingers might tarnish the Ophilenz family’s reputation.efe31db86e1e8a44

“If you look, you’ll see it’s an Ophilenz family business card.”b053986d0f8cfe8a

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Though his expression showed no urgency, Mikhail continued to smile, noting the subtle trembling at the end of the boy’s voice.be1056e5f87579b5

“The owner of this card, regarding my sister, that is…”3b9b86ce24f0fda9

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When his words 32205eba83 trailed off, Mikhail fb89abba06 pulled out a 05fcc78e48 pocket watch from 674b0e07c2 his chest as bd816b4c80 if he were 2df2b80a34 terribly busy, casually a04f13c8e8 glancing down at 1b8f3f5edb it.90a41089a70b8892

As a bonus, he subtly observed the boy’s face turning a pretty shade of red from anxiety.2e588d999112301b

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“Why. What exactly did my cousin do to your sister?”c6f3e76b1335f122

Oliver dropped 3c72a2a17e to his 840e2c1ea8 knees.7197205de17b7eb0

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“I beg you. My lord. Please save my sister.”c9364878061a495b

“Why should I?”69a3f6f4e506346c

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At this point, Alain couldn’t help but clear his throat and roll his eyes at Mikhail’s brazen attitude, the mastermind and director of this entire performance.dc9603a7e5d91d09

‘Please just grant permission, Duke.’0806b52c8ef6ec38

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His wordless glance accompanied 37db6f8488 the thought.05799a8db8f44896

“I, I wanted to ask if that contract from before… is still valid.”7fc01bdf3f1645b2

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Fortunately, it didn’t take long for Oliver’s desperate words to emerge.e5ab420a050aa2c3

“Hmm.”d50c9677aee5dfaf

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“Please, I beg you, my lord.”24d8e5519ed3d448

“If that’s your earnest request, well. I can’t help it. However…”207fbc02595e3091

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“……”c37f7a7d634a5325

The duke, with an angelic face, smiled in a devilishly captivating manner and added, “Remember. This is a contract you are willingly entering into.”b58d64cd151f4f12

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Oliver, no, Emma, felt like jumping into an uncrossable river, squeezing out the words, “Of course. If you just save Melanie…”7fb3f71e7cd57169

“Very well,” Mikhail answered brightly, followed by Oliver’s response.4875f14c50c133c8

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“…Thank you.”043bd7138de178cf

The gratitude sounded so melancholic that Mikhail’s enjoyment somewhat withered, causing him to let out a hollow laugh.eafa7484f2f990e2

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“Alain? Bring the contract.”86c71875ead40045

“Yes, master.”b833e8489a4e2882

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Mikhail mercifully instructed 9169f8c9fe the poor boy, 173fb20511 who was completely 312ac6b596 unaware that the dc23fd68cb contract was already c645175ec7 perfectly prepared.e780ff5c4b5541d3

“Read it slowly and sign.”fee26d4eadcf8f2d

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“……”3d99e67018936dd1

Oliver’s blue eyes were still trembling with fear.c70895144e7fc01f

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[I, Oliver Enel, hereby swear in God’s name that I will faithfully fulfill the conditions demanded by Mikhail de Ophilenz, head of the Ophilenz family, upon signing this contract.]

Oliver swallowed a 01dc482da9 painful sigh, contemplating 00459576d7 his existence as 3c2abf119c being worth less 16cb953fce than the ivory 655fff361c fountain pen.be29b904be941f2c

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This was undoubtedly an 26055a0c81 opportunity given by God.441d7d992f301dea

However, the contract 67647e56da was fundamentally dishonest b57fa7bfe3 from the start: 507b78c008 the duke clearly 31f90b9dfe wanted a man, 7c42e89ed7 and she was 398131bbcc clearly a woman.a989e8552700241a

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But she could 3f38366a17 not abandon Melanie.bc9f9010d80d2764

Finally reaching to 530deb4921 take the pen 1185d61d4e to sign this 024b49af2c incredible contract, Oliver 078f79345f wiped his dampened 730ea1910d hand on his 19e8877b31 outer garment.c46661da53cfdcc1

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Mikhail laughed c4274457a7 emptily while 5550751dbe watching the 1ffacc4de3 boy bite 5fcdcce414 his parched 009866443c lips.3a074605ed9e7e5c

“Soldiers heading into a freshly broken war would be more cheerful than you, Oliver. You’re lucky. I hope my mercy brings you joy.”fb63d6b70d0fa65b

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“I’m sorry, Duke.”290cd2173fb97164

“As I said before, stop with that ‘sorry’ already.”ed26614864ca50a9

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The merciful angel elegantly crossed his legs and added, “Well, if there are any clauses you’re not comfortable with, it’s best to speak now. After all, a contract, once signed, cannot be reversed.”dee98bd076282896

Mikhail’s soliloquy scattered with the scent of mint cigars just pulled from their box.792b2d9bde08559a

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Honestly speaking, 0c87e7140f the conditions 21f338bc89 Mikhail was e729c4894e offering were f2b6b51cf2 almost extraordinary bb8cf6aa1b for someone 9ef8442366 little more e81dd84d4c than a 1c4dd1259a vagrant.fd05ad180148d6ab

Accommodation at Viole Mansion, education at the Ophilenz household—where all of Bonchons’ culture and art were concentrated—was merely basic.038c246dbbe8460a

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The compensation placed 70b8ade45b before Oliver would 8513527a45 certainly far exceed e5e212e921 the expectations of 2a9b0f17cc a day laborer.f36fec4daaee3ae6

Of course, from an investor’s perspective planning a perfect crime that would deceive the entire royal court, such generosity was easily afforded.b81569cb01a4cc0e

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But that was merely the investor’s perspective.d3a3e2536a09ad92

Mikhail suppressed a laugh, 3dd79b2f34 noticing Oliver carefully examining 6f3d1e4380 every clause without showing 9844d14eea any surprise, and cut 1f694745eb the round end of 803284315f his cigar with a 86016dd44e cutter.b07a74524735013a

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“…Quite something. I naturally assumed you’d sign immediately.”535fbb280eadc290

Mikhail was completely unaware ee5ed5f49f that Oliver was, in 00e2a559ca fact, trembling terribly.e310558f2ca4f1f5

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Oliver knew that revealing 2c8d7807a3 his emotions to his e3294f56ac masters was not a 9eeb0c8daf wise approach.201f276b950093a9

With trembling 825c17124d eyes, Oliver e21f218f7c examined the bd452f3084 incredibly generous f40cb6d4dd conditions and f9d5dc0796 barely managed de905a8da2 to open d93cc3f016 his mouth.e650ddd8191a781e

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“Everything is too generous. However…”0c36ee248dad1ff6

“However?”a9357325dd3f14bc

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“…About my body.”520b11f921860082

“Body?”7579d335442801dc

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“Yes. I have scars.”df4f3084edde9ed6

“Scars?”3b05eda57371fd47

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“They’re quite unsightly.”54a32e959995d6d1

“Hmm. An unexpected development.”e6825c2b27ba5c5c

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Mikhail’s golden eyes deepened slightly with this variable.9668b482f5791b7a

Isabella would probably bd9491f7c6 prefer an unmarked 7e3bacf5c5 body.5f61c5862b49a6a1

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The thought flickered briefly, but he didn’t particularly care.66ca84b20532a9ca

Oliver was 2557f0a3ec incredibly beautiful, b282235973 after all.241c2a8498f8117e

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“So when dressing and undressing, I prefer to be alone.”e226dfc1952493eb

Mikhail chuckled and slightly bfbe9ff8fc tilted his head.1ba8540b59af89ce

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“Well, that’s easily managed. However.”62c919ac925ed91d

The angel of f4ad170cb7 Bonchons added:aefcc06097544dbe

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“You’ll need to get used to being served. No more looking anxious, no more hesitant or evasive responses from now on.”c9726e591966eb65

The angel warned the 0a2c3d4767 blue-eyed boy filled with 8a8b7e6c10 fear.41724dce9637a207

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“Remember, anyone who mocks or belittles you while bearing the Ophilenz name will be immediately punished.”42a4a78fd24be070

Ultimately, Oliver completed his signature, feeling a terrible anguish about becoming an enormous fraud against this prestigious Ophilenz, having rushed here with no other choice for his sister’s ransom, yet maintaining a surprisingly careful expression.b6d42dbf3dc7f127

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Mikhail asked, “So, is that all?”f88a50ad8820d60e

“Pardon?”998eda966cfa765a

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“I’m asking if you have no more questions.”5470aaec8d052bae

Oliver shook 441bad158b his head.21754f03507efc82

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“There’s nothing free in this world. I naturally assume there will be a corresponding price.”144e4bdcd200fba9

Mikhail waved the 79cdd3d335 signed contract at 0381a59cce Alain.ea106012701c6b45

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“Did you hear, Alain? Our contract is now complete. Go and rescue Oliver’s sister.”6bf42a371d60e596

“Yes. Understood.”2cc30758f9f14d6c

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“Oliver? From now on, your name is Charles de Ophilenz. My long-lost cousin who was exiled abroad, Charles.”befaa91e7c8a39fa

Mikhail whispered affectionately to his new younger brother, who still couldn’t meet his eyes.cf149f00a9526df6

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“Charles?”7239f67acb6a2b2f

“Yes.”f86d878bc0ddc52f

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“Now, look up.”3028262c7d8457c0

“What?”32d0a4ce7be12567

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For a brief moment, Mikhail’s golden eyes subtly tilted while looking down at Oliver, no, Charles.8ea70230e9f47b02

“From now on, our eyes should naturally meet, shouldn’t they?”e31121caf80a4bd1

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Towards his brother 4b78d96a8f with sapphire-deep blue 2b593f728b eyes, Mikhail soon a30fb91fcf extended a radiant 5eb214349b hand.61e19fae25a45360

“Let’s get along well.”f3277ce7bf775e60

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