Rejected, And Became A Heiress のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

I smile at him, “That’s the one.” At least someone around here is paying attention.“Low-born bitch,” George growls softly.Not softly enough, though, because it’s met with a much deeper, much more menacing growl from Alaric.“What did you say?” Alaric asks slowly, his voice a deadly calm.“I-I… I d

“Look, you seem nice, Cara. So, why would a nice she-wolf like you want to interfere in someone else’s marriage? Why would you want to be an unwelcome gold digging interloper, aren’t you better than that?” I’m completely stunned by the question. Who is this guy and how does he know about Alaric an

“What did you say?” He asks severely. “Cara’s hips. They were injured when she fell in the fainting spell. She’s not permitted to have any… strenuous hip activity. No sex… for months… with anyone.” Ruby gulps and looks down as Alaric’s eyes bore into hers. “It’s… It’s all on the medical certific

On any other day, I might have stopped this gossiping. I might have told the nobles to hush and mind their own business. I might have even punished them for their words. After all, speaking like this was exactly why I exiled George. But this isn’t just one insubordinate Gamma talking. This is the

I’ll probably never see him again. I look at my watch and realize it’s time to head back to the office for a quick meeting. Alaric shouldn’t be there, which relaxes me a little. I haven’t seen him or Lilia in what feels like a very long time, and I’m hoping to continue that streak. As I walk out