Chapter 1027 - Runes Confession (1/2)

”How would you talk to them?” Rose asked Rune with a concerned look. It was obvious that she couldn't believe him. She thought the man was just trying to make her feel better.

”I have my way, don't worry.” Rune sat back on his chair and motioned them to continue eating. ”Let's finish breakfast and talk later.”

Seeing how the man looked so calm, finally Rose and her parents felt a bit relieved. They went back to their seats and continued eating. Once they were done with breakfast, Rune asked Rose to his room and talked.

He wanted to explain some things to her to help ease her worries.

”Do you need a new phone?” He walked to the corner of the dining room and picked up Rose's phone from the floor. It had been damaged by the impact and the screen was broken. He held out the phone and asked her, ”Should we throw it away and get you a new one?”

Rose nodded. ”Yeah.. I don't need it.”

Rune walked toward the trash bin and tossed the phone there. He held out his hand and motioned Rose to come. ”Let's go upstairs. I have something to tell you.”

Rose furrowed her brows. She wasn't used to seeing Rune acting this way. Somehow, today, the man looked firm and imposing. Where did this change come from? She was wondering.

She always knew that Rune was confident, but today he looked more confident than usual. Rose felt intrigued.

”Father, Mother.. I need to talk to Rune,” she said to her parents.

Duke Fournier nodded. ”Okay. I need to go see His Majesty to discuss something. Your mother will join me.”

”Okay, see you later,” Rose said. She turned around and reached Rune's hand and walked together with him out of the dining room and went up to the second floor.

”He looks like a good man,” commented the duke. His wife sighed. She was still feeling objection because Rune came from the lower class. However, she agreed with her husband that Rune looked like a nice guy.

He was cool and collected, amidst the situation they were in. He was also very modest and humble. He didn't seem to be in it for Rose's money. Like what Rose told her yesterday, Rune actually could make a lot of money from his inventions but he was not interested.

”Rose told me that Rune is actually a scientist, not just a mere fixer,” Duchess Fournier replied to her husband's words.

”Is that so?” The duke looked interested. ”What does he do? I mean.. what is he working on right now? Maybe we can help him to get recognized.”

Duchess Fournier sighed. ”I don't think he wants to be recognized. He seems to be so nonchalant about making money or getting recognition from the public. Rose said he is working on some medicine and many pharmaceutical companies are interested in them, but he turned the offers down.”

”That's... unusual,” said the duke.

”I agree. Rose said, Rune is not interested in money, so we don't have to worry that the man is chasing her for her money,” the duchess added.

”I never met anyone who doesn't like money,” said the duke. He massaged his temple. Now, his perception of Rune Schneider changed a little bit. He thought the man was very interesting.

”It's a relief that he is not after our money, but...” Duchess Fournier bit her lip. ”... how would he provide for our daughter if they get married and have a family? It will all be on Rose.”

Duchess Fournier went silent. Her husband was right. What do they need more money for? She should only think about their daughter's happiness.

Growing up wealthy, and surrounded by immense wealth their whole life, the duchess and duke were aware that money couldn't buy happiness.

Shouldn't their focus of priority now be the wellbeing and mental health of their only daughter?

Rose was experiencing so many heartbreaking events and now she needed their support more than ever. If she was happy with Rune, and the man treated her well, then the duke and duchess must support their relationship.

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Meanwhile, Rune and Rose had reached his room. The man sat on the sofa and patted the side next to him, giving a sign for Rose to sit.