Chapter 12 (1/2)
Nady Shylock
A few days later, while riding a luxurious coach, a nervous man and a pet.i.te, beautiful, and fair-skinned young lady were called to the mansion.
「It’s nice to meet you Ritone-sama. My name is Gold Shylock, and this is my daughter who goes by the name of Nady Shylock.」
「…………」
While Gold was rubbing his hands and expelling an air of servitude,
Nady wasn’t showing any emotions at all.
「Hey, can’t you do a proper introduction already!?」
Being scolded by her father, the young lady reluctantly opened her mouth.
After she introduced herself lightly, she looks down again. With that, a heavy atmosphere was developing inside the meeting room.
「Ni-Nice to meet you. I’m called Ritone Shylock. You’d be my second cousin, wouldn’t you? It’s a pleasure to finally meet you. As my grandfather has said, you are a real beauty, aren’t you? Please take care of me from now on.」
Even though Ritone tries to start a conversation with her by smiling with all his might, Nady only responded by avoiding his gaze fiercely.
「……… That smile, it’s creepy.」
With her commentary, the atmosphere of the room freezes.
「Wh-why is that… I only wanted to start a friendly and bright conversation! I thought that I could give you an excellent first impression!」
「…… But that only applies for the handsome.」
「Guhaaa!」
Ritone’s heart felt like it was stabbed with a knife and as if Nady was gouging it.
「What did you say!!??? This brat, how could you say such a thing to my cute Ritone!」
Due to a blood vessel appearing on Eagle’s forehead, Gold began to panic.
「I-I’m really sorry. Hey Nady, apologize to them immediately!」
「I just told him the truth. His made-up smile is creepy, and his ulterior motive can be seen clearly. I can’t allow myself to marry such a man.」
As she said such a remark, she stood up and exited the room.
Silence fell upon the remaining three. And after some time pa.s.sed, Gold started to talk with a heavy tone.
「……You b.a.s.t.a.r.d, have you ever taught your daughter about proper manners as a n.o.ble? 」