I’ll Be the Heroine’s Competent Divorce Partner - Chapter 106

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Chapter 106

 

“….”

 

After a moment of silence, I called out to the Crown Prince.

 

“Your Highness.”

 

“….”

 

“Are you angry?”

 

As soon as that question fell, the Crown Prince let out a short sigh.

 

“Ha, I’m sorry. I was being a bit sensitive.”

 

The Crown Prince irritably ran his hand over his face.

 

Then he looked at me intently with a sunken gaze.

 

“Still, you’re not an object, Princess. Talking about your own worth like that….”

 

Just then.

 

The Crown Prince hesitated.

 

He bit his lips tightly, then muttered quietly.

 

“I’m sorry. I spoke as if I was lecturing you.”

 

“No, you’re saying that because you’re worried about me.”

 

I shook my head and answered with a smile.

 

The Crown Prince’s expression softened somewhat upon hearing my response.

 

“Do you have somewhere to go from here?”

 

“Of course. I’ve already secured a place.”

 

“That’s fortunate, at least.”

 

With those words, silence fell for a moment.

 

The Crown Prince had a face lost in deep thought.

 

And I, worried about disturbing such a Crown Prince, didn’t dare open my mouth.

 

How much time had passed like that?

 

“Princess.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“This might be somewhat presumptuous, but I really want to tell you this.”

 

The Crown Prince glanced back at me.

 

Clear and upright eyes gazed straight at me.

 

“You were not born to enter the marriage market, Princess.”

 

“…Your Highness.”

 

“So, I hope you won’t speak about yourself in that way.”

 

Purple eyes that contained only me.

 

A gentle voice that felt sorry for me.

 

The tenderness the Crown Prince showed me was excessively sweet.

 

As if I had a large candy filling my mouth, my tongue tip ached from the sweetness….

 

“Yes, I will.”

 

I nodded as if entranced.

 

Only then did the Crown Prince gently lift the corners of his lips.

 

It was his usual refreshing smile.

 

“There’s at least one good thing about this.”

 

“What’s that?”

 

“Now we can meet alone together without having to worry about the Duke’s watchful eyes.”

 

The Crown Prince saying this was truly smiling so cheerfully.

 

It was hard to dare think that the Crown Prince harbored romantic feelings for me.

 

‘What on earth does that statement mean?’

 

Somehow feeling my face flush hot, I tightly gripped the hem of my dress.

 

But that was only for a moment.

 

‘Ah, forget it.’

 

How should I put it, I felt impure for trying to probe the Crown Prince’s intentions…

 

Just then, the Crown Prince changed the subject.

 

“By the way, I heard that Viscount Scofield’s daughter came forward as a witness for Count Delaney’s side this time.”

 

His violet eyes looked at me filled with curiosity.

 

“How did you persuade her? I heard the young lady was passionately in love with the Duke.”

 

“That’s simple.”

 

I lightly shrugged my shoulders.

 

“The greater one’s affection for someone, the greater the sorrow when betrayed.”

 

When I filed for divorce this time.

 

I secretly arranged a meeting with Catherine.

 

‘Are you going to stay abandoned by Elder Brother like this?’

 

‘…Princess.’

 

‘Why don’t you speak out refreshingly? Elder Brother should hurt as much as you’ve been hurt, shouldn’t he?’

 

Catherine who heard my proposal seemed quite tempted.

 

There I added one more condition.

 

‘Elder Brother has put you in debt, hasn’t he? I can pay off that much for you.’

 

At those words, Catherine finally accepted my proposal and conducted the interview with all her heart and soul.

 

Perhaps because the seasoning of revenge was added, a quite stimulating, interesting, and substantial interview was completed.

 

However, I placed an embargo until the day of the trial.

 

Because it would be troublesome if the story leaked out and David interfered in the middle.

 

So, do I feel guilty about shrewdly using Catherine? Not at all.

 

‘How much mental anguish has Catherine caused Isabel until now?’

 

Well, still, the Crown Prince’s thoughts might be a bit different.

 

I glanced at the Crown Prince from the corner of my eye.

 

“About bringing Viscount Scofield’s daughter to our side. Does Your Highness think it’s rather unsavory?”

 

“What on earth are you talking about?”

 

The Crown Prince looked at me with a bewildered expression.

 

“This isn’t some child’s game, it’s a lawsuit.”

 

“That’s…”

 

“The Lady simply did everything she could. And she achieved victory, setting a good precedent for the Empire.”

 

“A good precedent?”

 

“Yes. A precedent that women can also fight for their own rights.”

 

I was momentarily speechless.

 

The Crown Prince continued calmly.

 

“Until now, cases of women succeeding in divorce trials have been extremely rare. Especially when it’s due to persecution from a spouse and family rather than financial damages.”

 

“…You think so?”

 

“Of course. Also, it seems the Lady has many misunderstandings about me, so let me say this.”

 

The Crown Prince smiled with his eyes.

 

It was a bright smile without a shadow of doubt.

 

“I like people who are proactive. Such people change the world for the better.”

 

“…”

 

Somehow my heart felt touched.

 

I see.

 

That man isn’t saying that Isabel and I were wrong.

 

I tried to act nonchalant as I asked a question.

 

“But what brings Your Highness here?”

 

Hmm, now that I’ve asked, I am curious.

 

Right?

 

The Crown Prince described in the original work had a very ‘romance novel male lead’ type personality.

 

He was only interested in Isabel and state affairs.

 

He had no interest whatsoever in other trivial matters.

 

Naturally, I thought he wouldn’t pay much attention to gossip like adultery or divorce.

 

Meanwhile, upon hearing my words, the Crown Prince seemed to hesitate for just a moment.

 

“The Laventess Ducal House is one of the most prestigious noble families in the Empire.”

 

He answered very smoothly.

 

“Since such turmoil has occurred in such a family, naturally I had to come and assess the situation.”

 

…Is that so?

 

As I stared intently at the Crown Prince, I suddenly asked a question.

 

“Is that all there is to it?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“I thought Your Highness came because you were worried about me.”

 

“…”

 

The Crown Prince suddenly looked speechless.

 

He moved his lips a couple of times, rolled his eyes not knowing what to do.

 

Then he suddenly bowed his head deeply, avoiding my gaze.

 

“Yes, that’s correct.”

 

In the end, he affirmed my words in a very small voice.

 

“I only heard about it after the trial had started. That the Princess had appeared as a witness for Count Delainey.”

 

At the same time, I saw it.

 

The Crown Prince’s ears were tinged with a reddish hue.

 

The color was so bright red that it seemed like red paint would come off if I touched it.

 

“Then surely Duke Laventess would be furious.”

 

And the moment I faced the Crown Prince who was restless while dealing with me.

 

I somehow… couldn’t bear it anymore.

 

“Since Your Highness the Crown Prince has spoken honestly, I’ll tell you a secret too.”

 

“A secret?”

 

The Crown Prince, who had been keeping his gaze fixed on his shoe tips the whole time, slowly raised his head.

 

I whispered softly in a low voice.

 

“I’m happy that Your Highness worries about me.”

 

“…”

 

The Crown Prince stared at me blankly.

 

And I suddenly came to my senses.

 

‘Wait, what did I just say?’

 

What I just said… couldn’t it be interpreted in various ways?!

 

I hurriedly added more words.

 

“I mean, how could I dislike Your Highness worrying about me? Everyone likes receiving attention, don’t they?”

 

“…Princess?”

 

“Well then, I’ll be going now.”

 

After adding those words while trying to act nonchalant, I turned around.

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