Siena Dating Agency - Chapter 49

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49.

“…Hah.”

I was so dumbfounded that I stared into empty space and let out a hollow laugh.

I clenched my fists tightly.

“Th-this is really ridiculous.”

I absolutely couldn’t accept it.

‘I still like Johan, damn it.’

I decided to think about it realistically.

Then I remembered Johan looking at Violet with such longing.

‘That’s right. I felt heartbroken seeing Johan like that.’

Because I haven’t gotten over him yet.

‘And how many years have I liked Johan, combining my past and current life.’

I’ve liked him for so long…

‘And what I’ve switched to is just some playboy.’

The same type of person as Chase!

This was something that could never happen in my life.

‘No matter how handsome Lian is, it’s useless.’

My heart only responds to #gentle guys and #devoted guys.

That’s when it happened.

“Excuse me…?”

I heard Johan’s voice.

“Huh?”

“What doesn’t make sense?”

“…What?”

“Center Director, you just said it doesn’t make sense…”

Only then did I realize I had just said “ridiculous” out loud.

“Ah… ahaha. No, it’s nothing. I was talking to myself.”

“…”

“Anyway, there’s nothing for you to apologize for, Marquis. So I’ll return the apology you gave me.”

I cupped both hands together as if holding something.

Then I stretched my arms toward Johan.

Simply put, I threw the apology back to him.

I could see Johan’s gaze wandering between my face and hands.

A moment later, a breath-like laugh escaped from between his lips.

“Haha, Center Director, you really…”

Johan, who had been attacking with his dimples, soon shook his head.

“Ah, right.”

“…”

“I bought some desserts on my way here.”

Johan pointed to the table in the reception room.

There… numerous dessert boxes were stacked up.

‘My goodness, what is all that?’

Following Lian, I was about to receive my second gift in life from Johan.

‘It’s amazing that I’m only now noticing those boxes stacked up like a tower.’

Johan smiled.

“I was wondering what would be good as a visiting gift when I suddenly remembered how deliciously you enjoyed the desserts last time, Center Director.”

“…”

“Your face was so pleasant to watch that I still remember it.”

He said this with a handsome face that should have made me feel pleasant instead.

‘No, Johan…’

Just looking at your beauty makes me full even without tasting the desserts.

I looked around at the desserts.

True to his word, they were all things I had eaten at the Beloster Estate.

‘Johan really is such a thoughtful person.’

He carefully remembers the things I like…

‘And I’m not even Violet.’

That made me think of Lian again.

That guy also… remembered everything.

“The Center Director’s handwriting I know is upright and straight. But today it’s all crooked as if you pressed down your reluctance to write.”

He even knew what my handwriting was like.

“Since joining the Center, I’ve only seen Center Director smile exactly four times.”

He even knew how many times I’d smiled at the Center.

“That’s your problem, Center Director. You’re always sick but don’t even know you’re sick.”

“…?”

“Did you think I wouldn’t know about you hiding in the break room and waiting for your nosebleeds to stop? Even now, you’re exactly the same as back then.”

He even knew what I was doing hiding in the break room…

‘That guy also has… quite a thoughtful side.’

Lian’s smug face floated around in my head.

Then I suddenly snapped back to my senses.

‘This is crazy.’

I’m thinking about that guy again!

It seemed like Lian had hypnotized me without my knowledge.

‘He must have cast a spell to make me constantly think about him.’

Otherwise, there’s no way I’d keep thinking about that guy I don’t even like.

Thump, thump, thump.

I could feel my heart racing wildly as if it was about to go out of control.

‘This is happening because I’m having ridiculous thoughts.’

I’m angry, that’s why this is happening.

To distract myself, I thanked Johan.

“Thank you, Marquis. I’ll enjoy them.”

“I’m relieved to hear you say that, Center Director.”

Just then, a maid’s silhouette appeared at the reception room doorway.

“Um, Miss…”

“Yes. What is it?”

“A guest has come to visit.”

“A guest…?”

Another guest came?

‘What kind of day is today.’

I don’t understand why there are so many visitors to Willow Manor on a weekend morning.

Upon hearing that a guest had arrived, Johan picked up the coat he had draped over the sofa.

“Ah, then I should take my leave now.”

My gaze was fixed on Johan’s outerwear.

‘Wearing a coat in this summer weather…’

He really doesn’t feel the heat.

I suddenly remembered myself soaked in sweat in front of the clothing store a few days ago.

And Lian’s see-through shirt too.

“Cold?”

His hands that were a bit cool.

“Siena, look at me.”

Those eyes that drooped like a puppy’s.

“Center Director.”

“….”

“…Center Director?”

While I was reminiscing about Lian, Johan’s voice pierced through my thoughts.

I startled and faced him.

“Uh…. Yes, Marquis.”

“Since you have a visitor, I’ll take my leave now.”

Johan smiled warmly at me despite seeing my foolish expression.

‘Seriously, really.’

To keep spacing out in front of my favorite while thinking about that butter boy.

‘My pride is hurt….’

I lowered my head while gripping the hem of my dress.

“Take your time getting ready and come out. I’ll go greet the guest first.”

I followed the maid to the manor entrance.

The large door was slightly ajar.

‘Who on earth came?’

Without thinking, I poked my head through the open door gap.

There was….

“…?”

An unfamiliar man standing there.

Shorter than Lian but still much taller than me.

A sleek physique that showed good maintenance.

And bright red hair with intense green eyes.

In short, a man with a flashy appearance.

‘Who is this person?’

He doesn’t seem to be a male lead….

In my memory, there was no red-haired, green-eyed male lead among the 30 million-seller works.

“….”

I stared at the man intently, forgetting to greet him.

He was rummaging through a bag slung over his shoulder.

It was so modest in size that I couldn’t tell if it was just a fashion bag or a travel bag.

Then the man suddenly looked up.

“…Oh!”

He pointed at me and let out an exclamation.

For some reason…, from his reaction, he seemed to know me.

As if answering my thoughts, the man grinned.

“Hello, Siena!”

My brow furrowed involuntarily.

‘What the hell, who is this guy?’

How does he know my name?

‘This is the first time I’m seeing you though.’

My grip tightened on the door handle, and my shoulders hunched.

This flashy man who suddenly visited our home seemed suspicious.

‘Red-haired guy, who are you?’

Not only does he know my name, but he’s speaking casually from the start….

Naturally, my first meeting with Lian flashed through my mind.

“Hello, Center Director. Please take care of me. I’ll be looking forward to the Center Director’s consideration for me from now on, okay?”

…I don’t know why there are so many people in this world who don’t know how to speak respectfully.

After blinking several times, I spoke up.

“Who are you?”

“You’re Siena, right? I think that’s right?”

“My name is correct…, I suppose.”

“Right! You’re Chase hyung’s little sister.”

The man’s green eyes sparkled brightly.

‘Chase hyung?’

This guy…, is he my brother’s friend?

Then, the man offered a handshake.

“Nice to meet you, I’m Chase hyung’s close friend.”

“….”

“Roderick de Vicelle. Just call me Rik!”

The man’s hand that suddenly approached was quite large.

His well-tanned skin looked healthy.

“Ah…, yes. Nice to meet you.”

After hesitating, I took his hand.

‘Since he says he’s my brother’s friend, it would be awkward to refuse a handshake.’

The man shook our joined hands vigorously while flashing a bright smile.

“I’ve always only heard stories about you from Chase hyung, but now I’m actually seeing you, Siena. How fascinating! Chwahhahha!”

Along with that strange laughter.

‘Why does he laugh like that…?’

It was an unrealistic laugh that would only appear in webtoons.

‘…Huh?’

Come to think of it.

“Roderick de Vicelle. Just call me Rik!”

This person… said ‘de Vicelle’?

He has the exact same surname as Lian?

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