Chapter 106 (2/2)

I felt the urge to kill him when my parents chose him as the official successor of the family despite the strong opposition of my relatives.

‘Without that stupid brother, I would have had everything in this house.’

Of course, it would have been very easy for me to obtain a knighthood if I had joined the government, but it was nothing, compared to the wealth and power that came with being the successor of my family. Controlling my frustration and raging anger, I decided to wait until I met the right timing and change. As I’m still too young to resist my father’s decision, I decided to wait until I came of age.

Then one day when I was walking in the hallway, I accidentally heard what my father was talking in the room. It was about that woman who would change my life.

“Lady Monique, what do you think of her as Alexis’ fiancee? ”

“Pardon? Why are you saying such a scary thing? You know, she is going to be the crown prince’s wife. I am afraid if somebody overhears our conversation and misunderstands.”

“Oh, you’re right, honey. I’m sorry. I think I said nonsense.”

I couldn’t help but break into laughter. Wasn’t Lady Monique called the child of God’s prophecy?”

‘Are you going to take Lady Monique, destined to be the next empress, as that stupid brother’s fiancee? You’re daydreaming, Dad.’

I almost turned while clicking my tongue and stopped at the spot. Unless he was thinking of treason, my father, well known for his rational judgement, would not have mentioned Lady Monique.

Is there any sign that the engagement between the Monique family and the imperial family will come to an end? I know the emperor is adamant about having her as his daughter-in-law. If that’s the case, either the crown prince or Lady Monique is trying to break off the engagement.

‘I wonder if the Monique family can break off the engagement by using the vow that only they can turn to?’

If that’s the case, Marquis Monique is really ridiculous. Why is he trying to kick away good fortune? Besides, no other noble family would challenge him because of his daughter’s status as the child of God’s prophecy.

I became curious. I wondered what kind of woman she was as she dared to reject the crown prince. I also wondered what the heck she did to make my father fall for her. Besides, wasn’t she the only daughter of the Monique family?”

‘Can I hit on her?’

Damn it. If I succeeded in making her my woman, who my father has already chosen as my elder brother’s fiancee, he would feel bitter and even upset. Besides, isn’t the Monique family a prestigious family that has been traditionally treated as a duke family for its credit as the founding father of the empire? If I marry her, I may take over his father’s noble title. Isn’t this the effect of killing two birds with one stone?

“I’m Allendis de Verita, the second son of Duke Verita. I’d like to see Lady Marquis. ”

I know it’s polite to make a formal request for visit in advance, but I had to make things work secretly to screw my father and my stupid brother over, so I visited her house without advance notice.

I was satisfied with the calm reaction of the employees of her mansion despite my unexpected visit. Escorted to the parlor of her house, I was satisfied with the comfortable and cozy atmosphere and the stylish interior without splendor.

‘Wow, a prestigious family is really different!’

Shortly afterwards, a little girl came in with a woman who appeared to be her exclusive maid. Did she say she turned ten this summer? The girl, who looked much smaller than those at her age, was far from cute. Her slender face, skinny body and plain blue dress were more mysterious and elegant than cute.

I was surprised. Although she was about the same age as the noisy and ignorant girls who sometimes came to my house, I could hardly find anything characteristic of a young girl.

Perhaps because of her silvery hair that was softly shining and wavy, the girl seemed to give off a dreamy vibe isolated from reality instead of a cheerful and bright atmosphere of the children at her age.

“How do you do, Duke Verita’s son? My name is Aristia la Monique. ”

I was once again surprised by the girl’s greeting. As she was so calm when she introduced herself, I couldn’t believe she was a ten-year-old girl. When the girl sat across from me and stared at me, I felt it in my bones that the girl was in my league. Although she pretends to be demure, I saw a swirling madness and deep darkness in her golden eyes.

My heart, which I have never felt beating hard since I was born, began to pound faster.