Becoming Number One with Confession Attacks - Chapter 38

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#38

 

Everyone seemed to be waiting only for Aiden’s arrival, as many gazes poured toward them.

 

Sonnet also received considerable attention along with him. Whether rumors of Sonnet’s attendance had already spread, people around them stared as if they didn’t want to miss even the slightest interaction between the two.

 

Sonnet hadn’t expected to receive such attention, so she just held Aiden’s hand and walked forward.

 

Though it wasn’t far from the spacious garden to the banquet hall, the fact that everyone had come out here instead of going in first showed how high their expectations were for Aiden.

 

Though Sonnet’s heart was beating fast and her whole body was tense, she had firmly planted what she wanted to say to Aiden in her mind.

 

“I’m going to abandon you.”

 

Since he had used her, she wanted Aiden to feel that same sense of betrayal.

 

Sonnet only thought of herself. She was inherently selfish anyway. It didn’t matter since he had only used Sonnet as well.

 

Aiden wrapped his arm around Sonnet almost as if embracing her and led her toward the banquet hall.

 

His name was called out loudly, and those who had already entered turned their gazes toward the door.

 

As if they had been waiting only for Aiden, people immediately flocked to him like a flood.

 

Though she had expected it from the subtle atmosphere that had been building since outside, Sonnet was somewhat surprised by the atmosphere that welcomed Aiden so warmly.

 

Since this was her first time at such an occasion, she was flustered, but it wasn’t too difficult with Aiden by her side.

 

Aiden naturally deflected the questions pouring toward Sonnet while guiding the conversation.

 

He mingled with people quite skillfully.

 

As if he had often attended such occasions and had many conversations with such people.

 

He was laughing and conversing with someone he knew, and indeed Aiden fit in well with the people here.

 

Someone then approached Aiden.

 

“Aiden, you came early today?”

 

When Sonnet looked to the side, she saw a familiar face. It was Gales, who was always around Aiden.

 

He seemed to greet Aiden, then looked at Sonnet standing beside him.

 

His gaze strangely fixed on Sonnet’s face. Sonnet didn’t like that look in his eyes. When Sonnet averted her gaze, Aiden asked Gales.

 

“Where’s Father?”

 

“Well, I heard he came, but I don’t know where he is.”

 

While saying this, Gales turned his gaze to Sonnet. Aiden’s eyebrows furrowed.

 

“Gales.”

 

Unlike the lively atmosphere, his voice dropped sharply. Gazes immediately focused from the surroundings. Gales looked at Aiden in confusion.

 

“Huh?”

 

“Do you have something to say to Sonnet?”

 

The coldly looking down gaze was quite authoritative. It was an attitude as if he regarded him as his subordinate.

 

Gales gave an awkward smile and backed away.

 

“No, then I’ll go see if the other guys came.”

 

Gales hurriedly turned around.

 

As he moved away, Aiden smiled again and turned his gaze to the surroundings. He was extremely skilled at managing his expressions.

 

The people around seemed accustomed to his behavior and weren’t particularly surprised as they said what they had to say.

 

Sonnet found this occasion very boring. Everyone was asking about and discussing business or personal matters, but their words all carried subtle arrogance and confidence.

 

Listening to their way of speaking made Sonnet feel increasingly suffocated.

 

‘As expected, being with Aiden doesn’t suit me.’

 

Sonnet looked around as if searching for an escape route. Even during this time, everyone was busy glancing at them and whispering.

 

Then she saw a familiar face in the distance. That person also happened to see Sonnet and approached with a welcoming smile.

 

“You came?”

 

It was Aiden’s cousin.

 

Chester, whom she had coincidentally met in front of the clothing store.

 

Sonnet just nodded her head. He was also the same type of person as Aiden.

 

Chester didn’t seem to mind and smiled, then said to Aiden.

 

“Father came.”

 

Aiden looked around, then asked for understanding from the person he had been conversing with and gripped Sonnet’s hand tightly.

 

He turned slightly toward Sonnet and whispered softly.

 

“I’ll introduce you to Father.”

 

Sonnet felt the tension she had tried to calm rising again.

 

Chester patted Aiden’s shoulder and smiled at Sonnet as well.

 

It seemed like he was cheering them on.

 

Sonnet frowned.

 

Were people of this type originally this thick-skinned? They really seemed to have no qualms about using people.

 

Aiden unhesitatingly led Sonnet to a group of people. Among the crowd, there was a conspicuous person occupying the center, someone who was very tall like Aiden.

 

When she glanced at Aiden with a hunch, he was also looking at the same person as Sonnet.

 

‘Is that person the Rosefield Duke?’

 

As if her guess was correct, when Aiden approached, the man turned his head. He had a face strangely similar to Aiden’s. One of his eyebrows rose.

 

He looked at Aiden, then at Sonnet, and frowned. At his blatant attitude, Sonnet’s heart somehow sank coldly.

 

Though she hadn’t expected respect or consideration from them anyway, when they openly ignored her like this, her feelings weren’t very good.

 

“Father, I have something to say.”

 

“Aiden, can’t you see I’m busy?”

 

“Can’t you tell from the fact that I came with Sonnet?”

 

The Rosefield Duke’s face contorted sharply. Seeing the curious looks from around them, the Duke gritted his teeth and turned around.

 

“Follow me.”

 

Sonnet followed the Duke along with Aiden. There was a small room next to the banquet hall, and as soon as Aiden and Sonnet entered, the Duke turned around and said.

 

“Are you out of your mind?”

 

“I must be in my right mind since I came with Sonnet.”

 

He let out a scoffing laugh.

 

“You wouldn’t even look at the fiancée I carefully arranged, and now this kind of…”

 

“I’m going to marry Sonnet.”

 

Sonnet looked at Aiden with wide eyes.

 

Had his earlier comment about their relationship changing tomorrow been made with this statement in mind?

 

Sonnet couldn’t quite believe Aiden’s words.

 

She wondered if it was necessary to go that far. Moreover, she was flustered that her own opinion wasn’t reflected at all.

 

If he wanted to request his father to withdraw the engagement with the Princess, he could have just said they were lovers.

 

“What?”

 

The Duke also seemed incredulous as his eyes widened. Aiden gripped Sonnet’s hand tightly and said.

 

“Father, you said you’d break off the engagement with the Princess if I had someone to marry.”

 

“That was when I…”

 

“Wasn’t this the reason I had to return?”

 

“You…”

 

“Father, you must keep your word.”

 

“…”

 

“That you would break off the engagement with the Princess if I brought someone to marry.”

 

The Duke was silent. He looked at Sonnet as if frustrated, then frowned and said.

 

“Seeing that I don’t know her, her family background must be poor. Such a woman won’t be able to support you, won’t be of any help to you, and will rather ruin your future, yet you want to marry her?”

 

Sonnet felt as if her heart was being torn apart miserably. To have to endure such humiliation.

 

Though she had roughly expected this type of person, she hadn’t thought he would speak so directly in front of her.

 

‘If I had a similar background to them, he would have spoken more indirectly.’

 

Since Sonnet’s circumstances weren’t the same as theirs, the Duke treated her dismissively without any concern.

 

His words and attitude showed no intention of hiding such meaning. Sonnet smiled bitterly to herself and remained quiet.

 

Then a dark shadow fell. Aiden had stepped in front of Sonnet.

 

“You know that things like supporting me or good family background aren’t important to me.”

 

“That’s…”

 

“You should have expected this from the moment you brought me back from there.”</Human: You are an ELITE PROFESSIONAL TRANSLATOR for Korean web novels (COMMERCIAL QUALITY).

The Duke looked at Aiden in bewilderment. He pointed his finger and his face turned red.

 

“You….”

 

“Mother’s assets tied up in the trust will also be released once I get married.”

 

“….”

 

“Father forced the engagement on me from the beginning because you wanted that money.”

 

The Duke stared at Aiden with wide eyes.

 

Aiden’s voice was very calm yet cold.

 

He looked at the Duke and slowly opened his mouth.

 

“That’s why even when Mother was passing away, you pressured me by bringing up the engagement with the Princess.”

 

“That was….”

 

“Father, I’m not a child anymore either.”

 

“….”

 

“I knew from the moment you dragged me to the Palace, from the moment you brought up Mother.”

 

The Duke remained silent with a hardened expression. The corners of Aiden’s mouth curved up gently.

 

“You said there would be no problem as long as I got married, right?”

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