I Like Another Man, Not the Male Lead - Chapter 5

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Chapter 5

“This is a gift. It’s nothing special, but since you invited me.”

“You didn’t have to…”

That sparkling thing in the corner of Selena’s eyes, could it be tears? Selena, was this your character? You’re supposed to be a villainess. The disconnect was making my mind collapse.

“Oh, but…”

Selena said with a troubled expression.

“Could Grace… also join us for the meal? Of course, if it makes you uncomfortable, you can refuse, Reina. You’re a guest who came to the mansion, so naturally your opinion is the most important.”

At this point, doesn’t she practically have a tail wagging? She’s completely like a puppy. Where did the cool and elegant villainess sister go?

Besides, if it’s Grace, doesn’t Grace put poison in food…?

But she’s begging so earnestly to eat together with Grace?

“Actually, Grace doesn’t eat well when she’s alone. So I’ve been forcing us to eat together every time…”

Forcing to eat together… That suddenly reminded me of content from the novel.

[Selena couldn’t stand Grace being out of her sight. So even if it was torture, she insisted on eating meals together.

“What, are you planning to steal something from this mansion to sell? I told you not to leave my sight.”

Selena must hate Grace too. Selena wanted to punish Grace even if it meant tormenting herself.]

This… I’m getting a bad feeling.

I’m getting a feeling. A feeling stained with tremendous misunderstandings and misconceptions.

I stared at Selena who was looking at me with a clear face. You’re the type who accumulates karma with your words… Someone with that kind of face couldn’t have put poison in her sister’s food. No matter how I looked at it, she seemed like a sister desperately devoted to her younger sibling.

It seems like there’s something hidden about the poison too. Ah, I was just trying to extract myself and end it. Ugh, but… she’s the first friend I made here. There might be a way to help. If I do nothing and leave things as they are, I’ll probably regret it later! I have no choice. I have to find a way to help.

“Alright, Selena. Let’s eat together.”

Selena’s face brightened even more at my words. Then Selena spoke again with a sighing voice.

“And there’s one uninvited guest too, Reina.”

“Yes?”

“Yesterday Brother brought his Knight Order Junior with him. They were so drunk, completely wasted. Both of them are disgusting to look at. Anyway, that junior still can’t go to work, so he’ll probably have to join us for the meal.”

Well, if it’s a difficult situation for Selena.

“That’s fine too!”

But I should have refused. I should have firmly said absolutely not, that sharing a table with strangers was exactly what I hated most.

If I had known this situation would arise.

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Could the world really be this small even if it’s small? The novel’s law that you encounter someone more when you try to avoid them applied to me too. I was on the verge of shuddering at the contemptuous gaze shooting at me.

“I knew this would happen. Ha. Without even knowing…”

Why are you here, Caesar Prince? I’m the one who’s really flustered!

Caesar Prince glared at me with cold, flashing eyes.

“What method did you use to appear before me this time?”

“No.”

“How did you know I was here? Was it Senior again? Don’t you ever get tired, my lady?”

Of course, I understand it’s a situation that could be misunderstood. There’s the karma that Reina has built up over time. Reina would stop at nothing to meet Caesar Prince. But right now, it really isn’t like that!

“It’s a misunderstanding, Your Highness.”

Please listen to what I’m saying. But Caesar Prince didn’t seem to be listening to my story at all.

“I almost believed those words back then…”

“Ugh!! I said no!! No! Listen to what I’m saying!”

At my shout, everyone including Caesar Prince and the people watching us fell silent. Even to my own ears, it was a voice filled with indignation. My mouth moved without stopping.

“I said I gave up! I said I don’t like you! I said you’re not my type! I said I hate you! I’m going to marry a man who’s more handsome, cute, kind, and lovely than Your Highness! I’m going to meet a man who loves me too! If I said it, then believe it a little! Don’t have such delusions when you’re drinking and imposing on my friend’s house, it’s really annoying!”

Hah, really. What kind of disgraceful behavior is this in someone else’s house.

Wait a minute. What did I just say?

After pouring everything out, my senses slowly returned. As I mulled over what I had said, I could feel my face gradually turning pale.

“Annoying…”

Caesar Prince muttered.

Oh no, damn it. My true feelings came out…

Am I going to be arrested for insulting royalty? I should have been moderately honest, Reina. Are you going to die like this without being able to tell heaven from earth?

I was breathing heavily and rolled my eyes around.

People were looking at me with rabbit-like eyes.

I swallowed my saliva.

“…uninter…esting?”

“You just said annoying.”

Selena muttered. Why are you correcting that? We agreed to be friends. Aren’t friends supposed to help when you’re in trouble! I widened my eyes.

It seemed like it would be better to quickly wrap up the situation. Now that Caesar Prince was too shocked to speak properly was the right time. I quickly moved my mouth.

“Anyway. I won’t trouble Your Highness with past feelings anymore. I only came here because I was invited. So please drop the misunderstanding.”

I really didn’t know you would appear here either.

I glanced at Grace. Her face showed little interest in Caesar Prince. It seemed like it was because the original story hadn’t properly started yet. Caesar Prince, your future girlfriend is right there. Could you please stop being interested in me?

If I handled this wrong, I could be branded by the Female Lead. As the woman who likes her future boyfriend. I need to speak more firmly.

“It was a childhood first love, and I think it was a good memory. But that’s really all it is. Everyone has someone like that, right, Selena?”

Selena looked at me with an amused expression. Quickly say yes.

“…Let’s say that’s right. Caesar Prince, truly Reina only came because I invited her. I hope there won’t be any misunderstandings because of me. Besides, Your Highness is a guest invited by my brother, not me.”

“…I understand what you mean.”

Only then did Caesar Prince reply in a strangely cold tone.

“Still, may I have a meal before leaving? I think I need to get back to work right away.”

“The Hailboard Family is not ungracious to guests.”

With Selena’s permission, Caesar Prince sat down. It seems like the misunderstanding has been cleared up now. I swallowed a sigh and quietly sat down.

Hah, I really don’t know if I’ll be able to swallow this food.

The Female Lead and Male Lead, plus the Villain, and… even the Supporting Character who dies from stalking the Male Lead.

What kind of combination is this supposed to be?

I don’t know where things went wrong. How can even a grain of rice go down in this situation? There probably aren’t many people in this world with the strong heart to eat in this situation. I let out a deep sigh. Ah, really. Life where you can’t see even one step ahead.

But that was just a needless worry. I had overlooked one thing. That there was a taste that transcended all those circumstances. It clings to my mouth, just clings. Before I knew it, I was devouring the food.

“My goodness. Wow, this is really the first time I’ve eaten something this delicious, Selena!”

“I’m so happy to hear you say that, Reina. Eat plenty, Reina. Actually, our Head Chef is quite famous in the Empire.”

“Oh my, oh my. This is really delicious too.”

In front of delicious food, even reason crumbles. I tried not to, but exclamations came out naturally. The umami flavor was amazing and the moderate spiciness was just perfect for a Korean.

Thanks to that, I was able to have a sweet conversation with Selena while eating.

Really, throughout the entire meal, Caesar didn’t even enter my sight.

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