I Made a Mistake in my Confession. Can I Cancel it? - Chapter 6

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Episode 6

‘Why?’

Lillian was swept up in confusion. She had definitely thought it was completely over just moments ago. Countless question marks floated around in her head.

‘Could it be that he has a taste for women who act selfishly…?’

Her eyes turned toward Kartan, demanding an explanation, but he proposed the very thing Lillian wanted to avoid most in a dry, emotionless voice.

“Since we’re on the topic, how about next Saturday.”

It was the tone of a boss asking his secretary about scheduling. Lillian just wanted to jump out of the carriage right then and there.

“Ne, next week?”

When she asked back in a flustered voice, Kartan’s expression instantly turned cold.

“Why, do you not have time? As far as I know, gardeners rest on weekends.”

It felt like if she said no, she’d be resting forever. Feeling strong pressure from his menacing gaze, Lillian nodded her creaking head repeatedly.

“It’s, it’s fine, I have time.”

Lillian gripped the hem of her skirt. She couldn’t bring herself to look directly at Kartan and cast her eyes downward.

‘What on earth is going on? I definitely thought his interest had completely cooled off.’

The image of Archduke Kartan’s expression freezing as he watched her pick up and eat the muffin with her hands was still vivid.

‘But another date? Another means… we have to meet again?!’

Lillian screamed internally over and over. It was even more agonizing because she couldn’t understand where things had gone wrong.

Eventually, the carriage that had been running for quite some time came to a stop. Lillian bolted up from her seat and jumped out of the carriage like she was escaping, not giving Kartan a chance to follow.

Bang.

As soon as she closed the gate, Lillian collapsed to the ground. Her legs were trembling from the relief of finally parting ways with the Archduke.

“Ha, but this is a big problem. What should I do?”

Lillian held her head in her hands. She had definitely acted opposite to the behaviors described in the book. Then shouldn’t she have been rejected? Could the Archduke really have such peculiar tastes? Lillian kept pondering, but she only repeated the same questions over and over.

Moreover, the thought that she was doing something terribly wrong as a human being brought waves of anguish.

“This won’t do. I have no choice but to use a more powerful decisive blow!”

She had tried not to use this method. Lillian recalled one thing that the book had forbidden. It was the method of getting dumped by making unreasonable demands of a man.

What kind of demand should she make? As Lillian pondered, she suddenly thought of one thing.

That thing that should absolutely never be done in human relationships, regardless of gender!

“This time for sure, short and decisive! I’ll end it all at once!”

Lillian clenched her fist and steeled her resolve.

* * *

The day of her second date with Kartan dawned. This time, Lillian wore her long hair swept to one side as usual and put on an ordinary plain dress. Despite her modest appearance, her expression showed she had firmly resolved something.

The place Kartan had reserved today wasn’t a restaurant, but a dessert cafe famous for its cream cakes. She didn’t know why they were skipping the meal and going straight to dessert, but she thought it was rather good.

‘Rather than uncomfortably eating a meal, a cafe where things can happen quickly is better.’

The cafe that would normally be packed with people had not a single customer today. It was a bit strange, but she approached Kartan who was sitting in the center of the hall.

“You’re here. Sit down.”

He glanced up at Lillian with dry eyes and then offered her the seat next to him. Why was he specifically offering the seat next to him when there were many other seats? But it was too late. A staff member quickly pulled out the chair for Lillian to sit.

“What would you like to order?”

“I’ll have coffee.”

After saying that, she thought ‘oh no.’ This was a famous cake shop after all. Hearing Lillian’s answer, Kartan added.

“Two coffees and a cream cake.”

For a moment she was about to say she wanted some too, but missed the timing.

Shortly after, their order arrived. Kartan only sipped his coffee and didn’t even touch the cake. Watching this scene intently, Lillian’s gaze naturally flowed like water toward the cake Kartan had ordered.

She swallowed while looking at the cream cake struggling to support a large strawberry, then shook her head.

‘Cake isn’t what’s important right now.’

The moment she spoke the words she had prepared today, there was no telling how Archduke Kartan would react. He might get angry, or he might spout cold harsh words. So no matter how delicious the cake looked, it was better to postpone it.

“I have something to say!”

She had said it with courage, but Kartan didn’t even give her a glance. Instead, he quietly pushed the plate with the cake toward her.

“Eat.”

Suddenly Kartan raised his eyes to look at Lillian. It felt like he was glaring at her, making Lillian’s heart shrink.

“I, I’ll eat it gratefully.”

Still, she was a little happy at the thought of being able to eat the cake she had wanted. Picking up her fork, Lillian mechanically demolished the cake like a soldier following orders.

‘I can see why it’s famous. It’s delicious!’

As the sweetness entered her mouth, her mood naturally improved. Watching such Lillian intently, Kartan asked.

“So what was this thing you had to say?”

“Pardon?”

Focused on eating the cake, Lillian looked up with a slightly flustered face. Then Kartan seemed to furrow his brow and reached out his hand.

“Ah… why…?”

Was this how the body stiffened when death approached? With momentum like a beast charging at her, Lillian froze completely. And at that moment, a hot, firm thumb swept across the corner of her mouth.

“Ah.”

Instantly Lillian’s face burned hot. What did His Grace the Archduke just do to me? Her head was spinning when Kartan’s cold voice was heard.

“I asked what you had to say.”

Why make me repeat myself? It seemed like he was asking that, so Lillian quickly straightened her posture. She placed both hands neatly on her knees and only lowered her gaze.

‘It’s a mountain I have to cross anyway. Hurry up and say it, Lillian!’

The cry in her heart was earnestly urging her on, but the problem was that her mouth wouldn’t open.

Lillian had thought of one method. Asking Archduke Kartan to lend her money! This was the easiest way to get cut off in all of human affairs, even without consulting books.

“We’ve already met twice now, so I think we’ve gotten quite close. So, Your Grace the Archduke. Please lend me some money.”

Instantly Kartan’s expression hardened frighteningly seriously. At this, Lillian finally rejoiced.

‘Yes, this is it! What would His Grace the Archduke trust about me to lend me money? Even I would hate it.’

Lillian recalled all the times many people had asked her to lend them money. How awkward it had been to refuse each time. If even she felt this way, His Grace the Archduke would feel it even more.

Just as a smile was beginning to bloom on Lillian’s lips, Kartan opened his mouth.

“So how much?”

“Pardon?”

Kartan didn’t bat an eye. At this, Lillian was momentarily flustered and only moved her lips. Come to think of it, she hadn’t decided on an exact amount. She had naturally thought he would refuse without even asking!

‘How much should I ask for His Grace the Archduke to be shocked.’

His Grace the Archduke was someone of high status, so he probably wouldn’t be surprised by any ordinary amount. Lillian thought of the highest amount she knew. Then she soon had a brilliant idea.

“Please give me a blank check.”

No matter how much money he had, a blank check would be difficult. No, there was no way he would give one in the first place. Full of confidence, Lillian soon looked at Kartan with a shameless face. At this, the corners of his mouth rose noticeably and he drew a cold smile.

“What. Fine. Let’s do that.”

For a moment, Lillian wondered if she was dreaming. But no matter how much she blinked, Kartan in front of her didn’t disappear.

‘Is he really saying he’ll give me a blank check… No way? Does he know how much I might spend?’

Kartan spoke to the confused Lillian.

“However, there’s one condition.”

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