That’s Not What Kissing Means! - Chapter 31
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That’s not what kissing means!
Episode 31
While Evelyn was unknowingly on her first date with Theo.
The quiet main manor soon became bustling with Vanessa’s arrival.
“Robert, I want to discuss something related to our lord! Let me take the lead in finding ways to make him happy!”
The master’s happiness? The head butler hurriedly rushed out to the main hall.
“What’s the matter, Sir Vanessa.”
“You must already know, Robert, about the person our lord has been paying attention to lately.”
Their gazes met. As people who boasted the best intuition within the Duke’s mansion, they immediately understood each other.
“You mean Lady Evelyn. How may I assist you.”
“As expected of Robert!”
Vanessa clapped her hands and continued.
“Lady Evelyn is a tougher opponent than we thought. We need to help our lord with his romantic endeavors.”
Of course, she winked, claiming she had the Duke’s permission.
“I want to gather people close to our lord and discuss this together.”
“Should I bring Julian?”
“Yes! That guy… I mean, that person will obviously ignore what I say. I’ll bring the rest of them!”
“How about my office as the location?”
“Perfect! You’re so quick to act!”
After a brief moment of admiration, the two quickly scattered to fetch their respective people.
* * *
“So… the reason we’re gathered now is just because of the Duke’s romance…”
Julian, having heard Vanessa’s story, couldn’t finish his sentence and let out a sigh. His face showed how disgusted he was at wasting time here.
“Just? This is about our lord’s life!”
Victor shouted indignantly. Then Whittaker, the captain, stopped him.
“That’s enough, Victor.”
There were five people gathered in Robert’s office. The butler, the aide, the captain, the vice-captain, and Victor.
The only person who could stop the battle-loving and aggressive Vanessa was the always calm Whittaker.
That’s why Theo appointed Whittaker as captain and Vanessa as vice-captain to balance the Knights.
Whittaker had a calm temperament unlike a typical magic swordsman. Because of this, he always mediated disputes within the Knights.
Theo also trusted Whittaker, entrusting him with guarding the manor whenever he led the Knights on expeditions.
Victor, who followed Whittaker well, soon caught his breath and sat down obediently. Everyone was seated at the table, drinking tea that Robert had served.
Victor asked Vanessa with a puzzled expression.
“So our lord has liked Evelyn since the last business trip?”
“Watch your words. Treat Lady Evelyn with respect.”
“I never spoke carelessly!”
“Honorifics! She’s the prospective Duchess.”
At those words, Victor’s eyes sparkled. When his thick hands cutely covered his mouth, Julian turned his head away as if he’d seen something he shouldn’t have.
Vanessa, having moistened her throat with warm tea, announced to everyone.
“It’s still only our lord’s feelings. That’s why we need to help him.”
“Of course we should help! First, let me give my opinion…”
“Shut up, Victor.”
He pouted as if sulking. Julian was horrified by his childish behavior.
“First, don’t let Lady Evelyn notice. Our lord’s feelings. And just do as I tell you.”
“Are you telling us to follow your orders?”
This time it was Julian who got indignant. For someone claiming to be uninterested, he seemed quite eager to interfere.
Everyone seemed to feel the same way, showing displeased expressions. Only Robert smiled kindly.
Vanessa looked around at the three men and asked indifferently.
“Anyone here with romantic experience, raise your hand.”
“…”
“…”
“…”
In the instantly solemn atmosphere, she smiled with satisfaction.
“I’m leaving.”
Julian stood up from his seat and straightened his clothes.
“This is pointless. I came here to assist the Duke with his work in the first place. I have no desire whatsoever to interfere in his private life.”
Before he could leave, Vanessa spoke up.
“What if our lord can’t concentrate on work and only thinks about Lady Evelyn?”
“He’s not that type of person.”
“He’s not? He postponed work today and went to Ramona Street.”
At those words, Julian sat back down in his chair with a shocked expression.
“Ramona Street… no, why would he go there…”
“Obviously to buy Lady Evelyn a dress as a gift! And to have a date while he’s at it!”
“He postponed his schedule for that?”
“You don’t think I’d lie about our lord, do you? I value my life too.”
The superior Julian knew seemed free-spirited but was someone who never wavered when it came to work. That’s why he followed him too.
Vanessa drove the final nail for Julian.
“Wouldn’t it be more efficient to connect them quickly? If he keeps courting her like this, it’ll lead nowhere.”
She knew the word that would move Julian. It was ‘efficiency.’
Fortunately, he was quick to grasp situations. He couldn’t waste time being consumed by emotions.
Julian pressed his temples as if he had a headache and muttered.
“Still, I don’t want to follow your orders. I’m reading romance books too, so I’ll think of methods.”
“…Romance books?”
Everyone doubted their hearing. Could those words really have come from Julian…?
Whittaker was the first to come to his senses.
“Romance books… why are you reading those? Is it related to administration?”
Julian frowned as if asking what kind of nonsense that was.
“For my future wife, of course.”
“You’re going to have a love marriage?”
“Of course. I’m not even the eldest son, so I planned to marry someone I want.”
The knights immediately started murmuring.
“How unexpected!”
“That’s really surprising…”
“Ugh, that really doesn’t suit you!”
The continuous jeering made Julian uncomfortable. Among them, Victor seemed genuinely nauseous.
Vanessa smiled brightly at him.
“How romantic!”
Provoked by the pure admiration, Julian said coldly.
“Unlike someone, I’m confident I can look at only one person.”
“I can’t stand it!”
Victor quickly covered his mouth and ran to the restroom.
Vanessa, having lost interest in Julian, warned the other two excluding Robert.
“Anyway, pretend you don’t know. Don’t interfere.”
“Okay.”
“When I tell you to back off, back off, and don’t butt in. That’s why I called everyone together.”
“Alright.”
Whittaker, with his gentle nature, nodded repeatedly. Julian crossed his arms looking displeased.
A look of satisfaction spread across Robert’s face as he watched everyone.
He was someone who had witnessed the tragedy during the previous Duke’s time.
Theo, the current head of the family, was a master deserving of loyalty, but also someone who made his heart ache.
‘Finally, someone has appeared who can make my master open his heart…!’
He was so moved that his throat felt tight with emotion. Robert was prepared to do anything for Theo’s happiness.
* * *
Evelyn in her light blue dress was beautiful as expected.
Designer Charlotte was genuinely amazed and showered her with praise.
“It suits you perfectly! I’ll prepare matching shoes and a bag for you.”
“Oh, no! That’s really not necessary…!”
Ho ho! Ho ho ho ho!
The assistants laughed as they quickly dressed up Evelyn.
“Are your feet comfortable?”
“Have you been to the new tea house that opened nearby?”
A barrage of questions poured out. It was a method learned through long experience to completely drain customers’ energy.
Since Duke Ashford had already given his permission, there was no need to hesitate further.
After all, businesspeople follow the opinions of those who spend money.
Theo smiled as he looked at Evelyn, who had been transformed into perfect attire in an instant.
“How is it?”
Charlotte asked. She was actually nervous, unable to read the Duke’s mind.
Nobles were people who hid blades behind smiling faces, after all.
Evelyn also found herself unconsciously focusing on Theo’s lips.
Why was she curious about his reaction? Anyway, Theo and herself were…
Lost in thought, Evelyn raised her head. At that moment, she was swept by a sensation as if her heart had stopped.
At some point, she had met those violet eyes that were looking directly at her.
“…”
When Evelyn couldn’t say anything and could only stare at him.
Finally, Theo opened his mouth. Along with a languid smile.
“Beautiful.”
“…”
“Indescribably so.”
Whether he was talking about the dress, or perhaps…
His intense gaze made Evelyn confused.
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