Chapter 55 - Complicated Emotions (2/2)

Something's changed, Lyn's face appeared in his mind. Could it be because of Lyn? From what Kazuya's said and from what he has seen, Queen Orthez treasures Lyn. That cunning woman, is it possible that she is paving the path for Lyn to take her place? It was a foolish thought, yes. Even if she doesn't hand the throne over to the First Princess, there is still the First Prince.

But whenever Rhys thought of the First Prince attitude, ”That man doesn't want to become King,” Rhys muttered. Unlike his theory with Queen Orthez, Rhys is certain about this one. His first encounter with the First Prince aside - the ones that followed proved it. Rhys wondered why nobody else has noticed. He's

”Where's Lyn?”

”If it's Princess Lyn, I saw her outside with her fiance.”

Rhys frowned at that comment, ”You're sure?” Luxin nodded, and Rhys didn't have to look in the mirror to know how ugly his expression became. Wasn't she the one who said that she wanted to distance herself from that man for a while? Why did she meet with him? Rhys felt angry, confused, and irritated. Did she play him for a fool again? Despite her innocent nature, it wouldn't surprise Rhys if she did something like that.

As each minute passed by, Rhys felt himself growing more agitated. What is she doing with that man right now? How much time has passed since he left her alone? It's been quite long, has she been with Prince Allen this whole time? All sorts of thoughts appeared in his head.

When Luxin spoke up, ”However, she did leave this for you,”

Rhys turned to his friend and saw the lunch box and note, ”Say that sooner,” he snapped snatching the box away. He puts it down on the bed and carefully removed the note.

Rhys

I made this for you,

since I noticed you don't like eating food prepared by the servants.

Lyn ~.

Rhys stared at the note dumbfounded. What's with this cute sounding letter? And this lunchbox, when he saw the cute wrapping his mind went blank. When did she have time to do something like this? He only agreed an hour before they came here.

”I admit it surprised me; I didn't know you two were in that type of relationship,” Luxin said.

”We're not; I haven't laid my hands on her yet.”

”So you're planning too,” Luxin said this with a straight face and uninterested tone which bugged him. Why comment if he isn't interested? Rhys sighed, that's hardly the point.

Tsk, he clicked his tongue in annoyance, ”That's not it,” Rhys muttered. Honestly, he doesn't know what to do about Lyn. He thought he could leave it to Kazuya and detach himself from the girl now that it's no longer his mission. But it turns out the damage was done already.

He wanted Lyn more than he'd ever wanted any girl, more than he'd ever wanted anything. But Lyn already liked Kazuya, though it's still in the beginning stages. Rhys understood that from now on, those two would continue growing closer to each other.

Rhys changed the topic, ”You approached her, but she didn't get suspicious?”

”She did not. In her words, 'You look like the type of person Rhys would hang out with so here,'” Luxin repeated.

His eyes twitched in annoyance, oh?

”Luxin, bring her here.”

If that's how she's going to play it, two can play that game.