Becoming Number One with Confession Attacks - Chapter 68

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#68

Of course, she didn’t know all the details, but it seemed Aiden was also facing difficulties right now.

The aide briefly greeted Aiden and turned around. Aiden casually flipped through documents as if the aide had never entered.

Sonnet found her gaze continuously drawn to Aiden for some reason.

She was curious about the royal banquet, and also curious about why the royal family had suddenly changed their attitude toward Aiden.

“You come with me too.”

At the sudden voice, Sonnet’s eyes widened. It was even more surprising because Aiden was looking at documents and seemed completely unaware of her.

Only now did Aiden lift his gaze to look at Sonnet.

“I’m going to break off the engagement with the Princess there.”

When Sonnet didn’t answer and just stared, Aiden’s lips curved upward.

“This will be the last time.”

For a moment, Sonnet’s mind went blank.

‘Does Aiden remember?’

Sonnet immediately spoke up.

“Do you happen to remember?”

“What?”

“When you tried to break off the engagement with the Princess, you…”

Sonnet suddenly couldn’t finish her sentence. The past she was about to mention was a memory she absolutely didn’t want Aiden to recall. It was also when she had hurt Aiden.

“What did I do?”

Aiden asked as if he had no idea. His eyes didn’t have much life in them either. As if he wasn’t interested.

Sonnet’s lips curved slightly upward.

“Nothing.”

She looked back at the desk, but she could feel Aiden’s gaze on her.

“Is this kindness for my sake?”

When Sonnet looked up, Aiden was watching her with a faint smile. His eyes sparkled more vividly than ever.

“You’re deliberately not telling me because you’re thinking of me.”

Sonnet was momentarily speechless. Just as she was about to say something, Aiden spoke.

“Tell me even if it’s a bad memory. Everything’s good if it involves you.”

When Sonnet stared blankly, Aiden chuckled and shifted his gaze to the desk. Sonnet felt her heart flutter for some reason.

It really felt like meeting the complete him, as if Aiden’s memories had returned.

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Being practically attached to Aiden, there wasn’t much time to meet other people.

It was the same for Aiden. Sonnet would do research in his office until evening, then eat dinner and sleep together.

Sometimes he wouldn’t let her go from the elevator, staying close to her all the way into the office and kissing her.

Each time, Sonnet felt like she was committing some deep sin. Wondering if it was right to do this in such a sacred workplace.

Aiden would casually scatter the documents on his desk and sit Sonnet there as if it were nothing.

Each time, Sonnet felt thrilled and stimulated by the precarious yet secretly pleasant feeling.

Occasionally there would be knocking sounds at the door. Each time, Sonnet had to tense up and swallow her moans. Aiden would see such reactions from Sonnet and tease her even more.

When she barely escaped from him, the bedroom would be waiting. Despite Aiden taking care to feed her, Sonnet began to gradually lose weight.

That day, they went out together starting from lunch. He had cleared his schedule in advance, and Sonnet had also finished her research beforehand.

The inside of the black carriage was quite luxurious. Since it was the carriage the Commander used exclusively, it looked quite sturdy too.

Aiden looked at Sonnet and frowned.

“Why do you keep losing weight?”

Earlier too, Aiden had held Sonnet’s hand as she got into the carriage and didn’t let go right away. He unconsciously touched her hand while examining it closely.

“It’s because of you.”

Aiden sat right next to Sonnet, facing her.

“Because of me?”

When he lowered his head, his hot breath suddenly touched her. Sonnet moved back and said.

“Because you keep doing this.”

Aiden’s lips curved upward as if amused.

“How can I stay still when you’re next to me?”

Aiden craved Sonnet more these days. At Rosefield, it felt like he maintained boundaries, but now those boundaries had mysteriously loosened.

Even now, Aiden was fidgeting with Sonnet’s waist while breathing hotly on her shoulder.

“When can we get married?”

“Aren’t we already living pretty much the same way?”

“I want to marry you officially.”

“…”

“I don’t want to hide things unnecessarily.”

Come to think of it, hiding and concealing things didn’t really suit Aiden. Sonnet was newly grateful that Aiden seemed to follow her opinions well.

“After breaking off the engagement with the Princess, we don’t necessarily have to wait a full year…”

Aiden looked up.

“Were you seriously planning to marry after a year?”

“I thought waiting a year would prevent strange rumors from spreading.”

Aiden let out a hollow laugh as if incredulous.

“Honestly, those kinds of rumors don’t bother you at all.”

Sonnet’s eyes widened. It was as if he remembered her from Rosefield.

Aiden gently curved his lips upward as he faced Sonnet.

“You said you’re selfish.”

Her widened eyes gradually settled. That Sonnet was selfish was something she had already told Aiden.

“Since you only think of yourself, you don’t care what others say.”

Aiden knew Sonnet exactly. She had only said she was selfish.

Considering that Aiden had been quick-witted before, it wasn’t unlike him to say such things.

“That’s true.”

Aiden smiled and slowly embraced Sonnet. His body touching hers gently was unusually warm today.

“If you change your mind, tell me anytime. We can get married right away.”

“Still, I need to break off the engagement with the Princess first.”

In fact, riding in the carriage today was also for the banquet that evening. They had decided to enter the banquet separately.

Sonnet was attending as someone who received a special visitor’s pass from the First Kingdom Army, as a researcher and his acquaintance.

In fact, if it weren’t for Aiden, she wouldn’t have been able to attend the royal banquet at all.

Aiden had told Sonnet they could go together, but Sonnet wanted to go separately. With the Princess there and important figures attending, she didn’t want to attract attention by arriving side by side.

Aiden held Sonnet with increasing strength. His arms completely covered Sonnet’s back, and she was buried in his broad embrace.

“If it weren’t for Father, it would have been broken off long ago.”

His tone, as if grinding his teeth, was quite fierce. She could feel it directly in the strength of his embrace. Sonnet felt stifled and moved slightly.

Only then did Aiden release Sonnet and examine her face. He brushed away her tangled hair and smiled faintly.

Sonnet somehow felt relieved by that smile.

The carriage soon stopped at a high-end dress shop. Sonnet looked at dresses first, and due to her unconscious instincts, she examined black dresses from various angles.

Aiden came right next to Sonnet and said.

“Don’t wear black dresses to royal palace banquets.”

“Why?”

“Because it’s a celebratory occasion.”

It seemed like a ceremonial matter in Aiden’s world. As Sonnet lowered her hand, Aiden called a salesperson.

“Don’t you have any popular dresses these days?”

The salesperson led Sonnet to the inner part of the store as if they had been waiting.

Aiden quietly followed behind Sonnet, and strangely, Sonnet was reminded of their time at Rosefield.

Back then, she had also chosen dresses together with Aiden.

The salesperson kindly explained everything in detail, from dress colors to designs. They even mentioned who had bought which dresses.

Aiden came right next to Sonnet and listened even more intently than she did. When the salesperson finished explaining, Aiden picked up a green dress.

“I think this would suit you well.”

As he lightly held the dress up to Sonnet, she suddenly felt strange. She looked at him wondering if his memory had perhaps returned, but his expression was serious.

“Is it too flashy?”

He particularly chose the green dress and handed it to the salesperson.

Sonnet found choosing dresses tiresome and had no interest in it, so she just stayed still and let Aiden pick as he pleased.

Soon the salesperson’s arms were overflowing with dresses. Sonnet grabbed Aiden’s arm as he was busily selecting dresses.

“I think we’ve chosen enough.”

Aiden turned to look at the salesperson, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly.

“It doesn’t seem like there’s anything that suits you perfectly.”

“It doesn’t have to be that perfect.”

“Still, this is your first time going to a Royal Palace banquet, so you should stand out more than others.”

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