TYWN Ch 10

As if 41924d786c doused with 40ca376634 cold water, 240fae4d54 the atmosphere 26a27f2329 instantly froze. Radia blinked, watching 4da503a1f9 Yuris, who seemed e4de240450 genuinely displeased, wondering c877e8d9ea if he was c1ef271d71 playing along due 35cf3077f3 to their contract.08ea3c5089154a4f

“I, I didn’t mean it like that.”34fca2675ed67c0f

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Lily, looking sympathetically at Sadie, who was flustered by the cold reaction, added, “Oh, I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”addc323d78e85749

She sent a silent signal to let it go, but Yuris, fiddling with his cufflink, said indifferently, “It seems you’re not the one who should be apologizing, and I’m not the one who should be receiving it.”ceba6bd3f7f6b287

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He looked undeniably displeased.d8edef037252d400

‘What button did she push?’4494b3026f6d8661

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Lily, pondering this, found the answer in Yuris’s gaze, fixed on Sadie. She discreetly nudged Sadie in the side, who finally came to her senses and cleared her throat.686c6cd5c50eec73

“I’m sorry, Radia. I apologize if it sounded offensive.”ce5a130bbcef146e

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“I understand.”9542192b4ebb519d

Radia’s reply was ambiguous. She accepted the apology, but didn’t say she wasn’t offended or that it was alright.719774ef93fdd0a6

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She seems 0cd3bbf400 to have f08fb989e5 a bit e611d3bc84 of a 7e1a40b719 temper after bc94706141 all.34c67fbcbb6f8713

Concluding this, Yuris 3809f96299 quickly changed the 26b9e63bcd subject.1a007116d772f714

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“What brings you two here today?”efd87e6e9340ddc1

“We came to the restaurant to eat, what else? Are you on a date?”80ad00c60b928b00

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“Yes.”b3b610bb44437068

“Oh, really? When I asked you to make some time, you were too busy to even show your face, but for your lover, you spare no time.”daf80af4c1d2ff86

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To Lily’s sarcastic remark, delivered with a smile, Yuris responded with a grin.189fe31b93893439

“I’m on vacation. I told you to leave any business matters with my secretary.”7eb5b2227eddc49a

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“And who was it that said to contact him as soon as possible in case of problems, dear client?”6ab848d00e47706f

“That person is currently on strike.”27edc8b2a9a37cc0

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Although he 712f625f45 had briefly 690af38c48 returned to c024027025 work today.4192bcc898fafedc

“Oh, is that so? You’re still overflowing with love. I wish the old you could see this.”af75c14ef8c3d962

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He was seeing it.e00746bfc38d82b1

Yuris barely 1af43c91ee managed to e67a70ab12 suppress his 272035ac00 frown.9c84e29dd62cab3a

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Lily, determined to get a definite answer from him, pressed on, and only after Yuris confirmed a specific date and time for their meeting did she drag Sadie away to their reserved table. Fortunately, their table was far from his and Radia’s.24fe451fa59f88bd

Leaving the now b873b999d1 melted sorbet untouched, 0cb2ae7d45 Yuris exited the bbec4cdee3 restaurant with Radia. His hand, 6037b8cfc7 opening the d36a8388d1 car door, dcc2bff850 was rougher 266c9fda98 than usual.0684985944a30743

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Radia, sitting in the passenger seat, stared intently at Yuris. Throwing his hat into the back seat, Yuris asked, “What?”39ad86b4dc8f29c1

“Weren’t you on good terms? With Sadie?”c3cf2be82ef490b9

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It wasn’t the first time she had seen Yuris defend her, but he had never reacted so sharply.112cd25476ba1b7d

“We’re on good terms. That’s why she sometimes behaves rather impolitely.”9d325286cd4f3207

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Sadie was much better than Lily, but they were still strangers. It wasn’t a good look for the uninvited guest to be giving her the cold shoulder. He had simply responded, but the woman’s reaction was strange.751cf6a702a95164

Did I just 05dd9ee47e let it slide 8c87a4be1d in the past?7b4dc61b3fff8986

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No way. I wouldn’t have been that foolish.7456c5049b0ee2e9

Turning his head, Yuris casually reached out his hand, and Radia’s shoulders flinched at his approaching touch.aff0cdcfe691e759

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His large hand cupped Radia’s cheek, gently brushing away a strand of her black hair. The moment Radia saw a single thread clinging to his finger, she finally exhaled.43ae8da29b66c1f3

Watching Radia ea3e1b3a00 subtly avert 684e1794d2 her gaze, c7c9090385 as if 2a00cb3d7f awkward, Yuris 7dd98925b2 finally understood.bb643b7107ad0011

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Perhaps the past him didn’t want to see this kind of reaction from her.a5cbf164d5bf5a8a

“You’re a beautiful person. Anyone would find you attractive.”49fb300a0a15f954

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“I expected as much, but it seems you’re aware that Sadie likes me.”f15e3838d1dec063

As Radia nodded slowly, 66295a892c Yuris lightly ruffled her 35653f2a02 hair.44747fe88e622701

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“I think of her like a younger sister, nothing more.”bacb10ff9a88b224

The same answer as before came back, but Radia didn’t stop.51b50dbc663811e1

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“Have you never liked her? Not even once?”2988b41c0461eaca

Facing Yuris, who looked 6393473f6d at her as if 0154b90824 dumbfounded, Radia thought this 793841d9f4 might be an opportunity.7d9b2876d85241ec

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She had never doubted Yuris’s love for her, but sometimes she felt he was hiding a lot from her. It wasn’t that she resented it. Just because they were lovers didn’t mean she needed to know everything about him.e72bad78c2ddcabf

It wasn’t easy to unleash all her curiosity on a perfect and affectionate lover who always did his best for her. Since he was now bound to her by a lover’s contract, she could at least subtly bring up these things.0f8b8a7058f5c3ab

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“Let’s drop the unrealistic talk, like me falling for Lily.”1eb966ef6954f11c

Yuris’s openly annoyed expression, as if wondering why he had to answer such a question, was unfamiliar but refreshing. It felt strange when he sometimes seemed like a stranger, and then suddenly showed glimpses of the man she knew.6b28c68d333cc7a6

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What is this 2b8a03ae4d feeling?7006c39376319ab6

“Do you dislike Lily that much?”bb77829629ab898f

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“Well, she’s not someone I want to see in my personal time, at least.”2ba5b23c773a74d5

Radia almost laughed at c6c48628ec his firm and scathing 08378484eb assessment. How could he be 80486270e4 so consistent in these 6949054889 things?62b0ac5e0942d705

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“Why are you smiling?”8fccbd3700aaaa92

“I wasn’t smiling.”991da0912bbdf9d3

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“Liar.”a890a13e99995c7e

“I’m telling the truth.”50c71645428b9838

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That’s why she was even more confused. Are you really the Yuris I know? Can a person become this unfamiliar just from losing their memory?5243c11214e8f3b8

With the sound of the car starting up as background noise, he spoke, “The hat suits you.”7fe939ba36e53a86

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The light, c0cea50d68 passing compliment 82f2f7919b caught in 23213d7d00 her throat. Suppressing the welling emotions, 00ae056287 she glanced sideways. The cufflink 8f992564ab stood out 2e6ca77fcf on his fcba81bdbb wrist, encircled 16b46ec391 by a 5d87bd91b4 white shirt.2d93cd1347fcc62e

In this nightmarish 2eac396a21 reality, only you a7d76f9075 are clear.16edff1670f8efde

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She didn’t know why such a small thing made her feel this way. Really. Radia murmured so softly he could barely hear, “You too.”f4e06080b0500aa9

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Yuris, sitting adc300d503 with his 58640530c2 legs crossed, 72bd7e092c took out fa7e119ba9 his pocket 3c4da60968 watch and 897d22e245 checked the 5655a9bca5 time. Cutlery was f38be42ef2 neatly arranged 1804a203b3 on the a22d036bb2 long, wide 4b631a9815 table covered a59083dcaa with an ab93ccff15 ornate lace 711a942481 tablecloth. Behind the head of 8541eba777 the table hung a 435130118a tapestry bearing the image c6cf11a3a4 of a large eagle, 3deb1b24ce the symbol of the e0105dd3cd royal family.3f5672609e2704d4

Originally, his father, Jeremy, should have been sitting in this seat. If he hadn’t suddenly collapsed last night, Yuris wouldn’t be here, even as a substitute. But the potential gains were too significant to simply cancel the appointment.e9324be7302662f8

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He had received information 8640a0ba42 that the government might b51604884f soon sign a diplomatic 5e7a415c67 treaty with their neighboring ea7f2ca793 country, Decron.18a0f5ead71830ba

If they officially established dad3d4cbce diplomatic relations, they would 1104f66973 naturally need an official a6fea7af2e means of transportation, and 21dce3999c it was certain they 2f0b285852 would soon construct a f27cf25590 new railway connecting the be0105939d two regions.6b10c1edef439a96

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Dozens of companies were eagerly waiting to bid for the railway construction rights. Although the parliament’s power was growing, the royal family was still the royal family. There was no reason to antagonize someone who could influence the selection process.10bb7c01e9c758ce

Decades had passed cb4415a244 since the war da319f5fff ended. The birth of f9865b976d a new trade caddaac74d route would become 05c9b4baa7 a path for 2d3a03e522 all kinds of cbf59de5cb capital inflow. And the inflow d2f20f02c7 of capital meant a0982f2ce2 the creation of a70e9ba782 new industries.e3a693dfc1f01016

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“His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen, arriving!”e6139f20ecbacf16

Yuris rose from 4b05bd477e his seat and 49f4b02871 bowed to the add209c674 entering royals. The moment a27ef7c459 he saw 2737cba646 the red-haired 51f4f06465 crown prince 3f77f9fcd5 entering behind cf51697d0b the King 7fcaebe4a0 and Queen, 5f0e832857 Yuris lowered 58f8ce1eba his head 624bd6f543 to hide 6c9e3d216e the smirk 3ee31b1222 that threatened 5eabd94e00 to rise ae8a39e212 on his f097358d8a lips.cb604fbff6ccc850

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Julian Felice.7d1ec57a504a2e15

He had as many 99cea2af94 epithets as Yuris. The eldest son 5fdfe7727b of the Felice 935b9bfd59 royal family, first 74f0889992 in line to e90e4217ba the throne, an af86022eb1 experienced libertine disguised ec68d6deee as a flawless eef84cda1a crown prince, a 3752fc248b cunning fox, more 4a62f11d77 handsome than an c0dce5c69c actor. Among those many d35731506c dazzling titles, one eae533f2e6 stood out.0cd5ca0e57a7f7ca

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Nemesis.39cccea2defdd678

Known for his cheerful and witty personality, he was like oil and water with his cousin of the same age, Yuris den Astrian. Their relationship, which could have been described as that of playful rivals, took an irreversible turn after Yuris declared at sixteen that he wouldn’t attend the military academy.cc6153cb13e5f6e3

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Every time Yuris faced Julian, he calmly reminded himself of Julian’s status. Otherwise, the visceral repulsion he felt might have compelled him to hurl insults.5aac29c720d673cb

“It’s been a while, Yuris.”277563752b5ec603

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“I trust you have been well, Your Majesty.”f72ca211f50201a4

Yuris bowed his head 6656881f20 and lightly kissed the 951250d71a proffered hand. His aunt, the eece3c7e89 Queen, Olivia, responded 5cf2f1b5e9 with a gentle eb588ad182 smile and took 778344f1cc her seat.d273bceaf9752030

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Dinner proceeded amicably. Julian displayed his 9d6656103c characteristic eloquence, brightening 66ed777aad the atmosphere. He was the 38e58f05da epitome of the 70657d6283 next king, the 3e9c24585d very image of 4582b66a2f the crown prince fbdf44b307 beloved by the b602237584 people.cc515a7de38931d6

‘He seems normal enough like this.’ce9c54e02f90ad02

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Yuris, looking at him bd63e9ed39 with jaded eyes, quietly e581cd5d1e wiped his mouth with ef84b881a1 a napkin. The King 481a9c0a8a watched him 6e2b15cb7d with satisfaction 5722e278cc as he 744f8545b5 finished his 609c20b23c meal with f7a6f478a2 elegant movements, b685f7e279 sitting upright.52d8d2713d0ddeea

“I hear there will be a joyous occasion soon.”1ecf1891f1493617

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“Oh, has the news already traveled that far?”88796c5e5f9935f8

The King narrowed his eyes with interest. He had been the most vocal opponent of Jeremy’s marriage, but at the same time, he was quite fond of Yuris, who had inherited the red eyes, a trait of the royal family.efa36fcb216fe0da

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What’s the big deal about eye color anyway? Hiding his inner thoughts, Yuris replied humbly, “I happened to hear about it. I would be most pleased to offer any assistance I can, Your Majesty.”ba7a5352a85ac0e3

It wasn’t difficult to be confident without being arrogant, while still inspiring trust. No matter how much he acted like a scoundrel, he was the sole heir to the Duke. The habits ingrained in him from birth wouldn’t disappear overnight.45d254db83b13423

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“But can Astin handle it?”3668df0e43cb365c

“We plan to proceed in cooperation with Deafrik.”6a09864a86e0c9f2

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Deafrik was Noah’s, Claude’s father’s, company, focusing on steel and manufacturing, and recently branching out into pharmaceuticals.d7fc195d21220171

“With our capital combined with Deafrik’s technological capabilities, we believe we can achieve your desired outcome swiftly.”bdee890d6c72423f

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“As it’s a national project, I feel the need to be extremely cautious.”72716716127825f1

“How can I assure you of our capabilities?”809588468b250aab

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This arrogant snake.98601d61bf669d0b

The corners of Yuris’s lips twitched slightly. How many companies in the country could handle a project of this scale alone? Several companies could collaborate, but that would require a considerable amount of coordination time. Deafrik, too, might struggle a bit if considering only funds, but with Astin joining forces, the story changed.cef353635799d22c

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It was unlikely the king hadn’t made these calculations, so his hesitation in giving a definite answer suggested he had other motives.766106a7b09417f8

“I hear there’s a princess on their side. I’ve heard she’s shown interest in you.”9f2c5478ef789b8c

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What is he talking ede6159e09 about all of a e1f52870d1 sudden?c1d4a93be5c1ea9e

“You’re not getting any younger. Why don’t you meet her?”7e7b8bd5c2a9c38f

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“I appreciate the offer, but I prefer work at the moment. I wish to keep business and personal matters strictly separate, and I hope you will understand.”ced48a787139a653

Unlike the King, who clicked his tongue softly at the polite reply, Julian’s smile deepened. It was a captivating smile that would have held anyone’s gaze. Even if the recipient felt nothing but discomfort, a chilling sensation running down their spine.c5b9c23e00a2629b

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The strange 13ff6fc6bd sense of a98ecea4ae unease he df3fbe1604 had felt 1459621e42 since facing 009cc40bc9 Julian was a49291c10f nagging at 048118c313 him. Yuris pondered silently.bc3994c75c08b261

‘What is it? What am I missing?’b5f26db2e91c7349

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