Chapter 92 - Fiancée of Byun Gyeongbaek of Oberde (1) (1/2)

Chapter 92. Fiancée of Byun Gyeongbaek of Oberde (1)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

The easiest way to handle Byun Gyeongbaek was to capitalize on his weaknesses. Leah knew that if she kept manipulating his sensitive ego, then he would inevitably make stupid and careless decisions.

Initially, she hadn’t planned to do this, but the Kurkans’ action at the auction house had put Byun Geongbaek at a disadvantage. Watching freed Kurkans boldly walking the streets of the capitol had added insult to injury, and might well provoke the impatient man into action. There were already rumors that he would begin military maneuvers. Leah had no choice but to intervene.

In the past, she had always treated Byun Gyeongbaek with cold indifference. The fact that she had approached to initiate conversation must have bewildered him, and he remained aloof and distracted, watching her warily. It made Leah’s task even easier.

With her business concluded, she dismissed him and beckoned to Countess Melissa, who had been nervously watching from a distance.

“I believe things will unfold as you have wished,” Leah told her.

The Countess sighed, her hand fluttering over her chest. “Princess! Why do you have to keep doing such dangerous things?” she asked. She was concerned, but her eyes sparkled. “Byun Gyeongbaek must be going crazy,” she laughed. “How dare he challenge the Princess?”

But her laughter faded as she considered her own words.

“I am worried,” she added anxiously. “You spoke bravely to him, but we don’t know the limits of his ambition, or what he might do to achieve it…”

“It’s okay,” Leah assured her. “He can’t have it all.”

He had taken the bait she had dangled in front of him. By the time he discovered the truth, it would be too late, and Leah’s plans would be too far advanced to stop. The knowledge was a load off her shoulders.

“Would you like to take a walk, Countess?” she asked.

The Countess smiled, reassured. “It would be my pleasure, Princess.”