The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 57
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57.
The Count’s mouth gaped open and closed.
Had he really just heard what he thought he heard?
“G-grandson…?”
“Is the term grandson-in-law incorrect, grandfather?”
The respectful tone was actually more chilling.
He’d rather this guy just be normally weird.
Contrary to Duke Tillard’s thoughts, Evren continued to smile cheerfully.
“I may not look it, but I’m quite fond of Lillian.”
“What…!?”
“It would be nice if we could form an engagement with your blessing.”
Lillian had been so loyal even to Karkin, who was bound to her through the institution of engagement.
However, he probably hadn’t completely eliminated her fiancé from Lillian’s heart yet.
She said she’d liked him for 10 years…
Hmm, that really is quite long…
‘I’ll have to find a way to shorten that.’
For now, he wanted to quickly get rid of these clingy people.
Every time Lillian restrained him, his desire to be alone with just the two of them became more desperate.
“But grandfather, the more you hear me say this, the more uncomfortable it becomes for you, doesn’t it?”
“Ugh…!”
“Surely that’s not the case, grandfather.”
The faces of the Tillard Family turned pale.
The family was entangled with the Pavil Family through far too many business dealings.
“Please give me an answer, grandfather.”
As Evren asked with a smile, veins bulged at the Count’s temple.
* * *
In a world with ability users, anything is possible.
Still, if he’s going to suddenly eliminate sound, he could at least give a warning.
Lillian maintained her expressionless face while clicking her tongue inwardly.
‘At least air is still moving around my ears.’
So he didn’t create a vacuum. That would have been really bad.
The pressure would have made her deaf.
Can this phenomenon be explained rationally?
Then she could stay calm.
‘Did he just erase the surrounding sounds?’
When did he become able to handle his ability to this extent?
‘More importantly, what on earth are they all saying?’
The Villain is talking from above her head, so she can’t see him.
Grandfather, Kuern, and Iris were turning pale and then red every second…
What could they have heard to make them look like their blood pressure was spiking?
‘Is he cursing?’
This Villain is like a warm iced americano, but he doesn’t usually swear much.
But then why…?
At that moment.
“—I’m leaving now!”
Sound returned in an instant.
Her furious grandfather shot to his feet.
“Don’t you dare call me by such a horrible title, Crown Prince!”
What could he have heard to make him reject it so vehemently with his whole body?
“Oh dear.”
The Villain clicked his tongue.
“I was suggesting we get along well, but he’s getting so angry.”
Was that really what he said?
“And Lillian!”
This time grandfather turned to grind his teeth at Lillian.
“I understand the situation very well now. Do you think everything will go your way?”
“What?”
“You’re disowned!”
Grandfather shouted as if making a tremendous threat.
“You’re no longer a Tillard. Now go ahead and live however you want, do whatever you please!”
Was she… grateful…?
Grandfather left without even being asked to leave.
Kuern followed after him, his face drained of color.
The last to stand was Iris.
Iris turned around. Her face was red and twisted.
What on earth had she heard?
“Sister, congratulations.”
“What?”
“On being treated like a princess.”
Iris smiled while gritting her teeth.
“Enjoy it. When will sister ever have another day like this in her life?”
“…?”
What kind of conversation had taken place to lead to that conclusion?
But when an attack comes, you can’t just let it slide. She mustn’t forget.
Life is much more comfortable when you live acting a little crazy.
Lillian smiled brightly and cupped one cheek.
“Thanks, Iris! But it’ll be much longer than the days you’ll enjoy ahead!”
“…!”
“Good luck with the welcome banquet for Tenebrin’s princess!”
Iris bit her lip.
And walked out the door.
Lillian slowly turned around.
The Villain blinked as if nothing had happened.
“Your Highness.”
“Mm?”
What was said while the sound was gone?
She actually wanted to ask.
But Lillian wasn’t foolish.
You should never whine when a villain is angry. Regardless of genre, don’t such tactless characters get punished immediately?
Lillian thought she wasn’t that type.
‘Let’s not touch dangerous elements.’
No need to.
“Don’t startle people like that suddenly. My heart nearly fell out.”
“I’ll give you a signal next time.”
“Yes.”
Lillian shook her head.
“Anyway, it worked out well. I saved energy from having to talk.”
The first money discussion had taken longer than expected.
She still had to mention the second condition: ‘being disowned from the family.’
‘I was actually worried about this part since it was the trickiest.’
And yet they’re throwing me away on their own, well.
‘Actually, that’s better.’
And I could clearly predict the next logic they would think of.
‘If they abandon me, it would become a marriage between noble and commoner, so they’d think it’s actually better.’
Not knowing there’s a trap.
Lillian looked across the empty drawing room.
Just as the process of dying may be grand, but death itself is nothing special.
The relationship with blood relatives just ended like this.
* * *
The Tillard family in the carriage kept their mouths shut with indignation and shame.
Iris only looked out the window, quietly fuming.
‘Disgusting.’
How could she think of using a honey trap as a shield?
How…!
‘His Highness Kail isn’t like that!’
Kail, Evren’s younger brother.
Kail didn’t cling like the Crown Prince had done earlier.
‘Ah, so annoying…!’
The Crown Prince was a man as graceful as a winter god, though people pointed fingers saying he was dangerous.
Such a man treated Lillian gently like a glass flower in his palm.
To witness him showing off how he couldn’t help but adore her beauty!
That scene made her stomach ache terribly.
“Kuern. Iris.”
“…! Yes, Grandfather.”
“Yes…”
“Lillian is expelled as I said earlier.”
The Count sneered.
“That fool must have been trying to marry the prince. But now it’s impossible.”
If the family abandons Lillian?
Lillian becomes a commoner just like that.
No matter how hard an incompetent commoner tries, could she become more than the prince’s mistress?
Not a chance!
‘And adoption into another noble family is impossible.’
Perniers prohibited adoption procedures.
Long ago, it was because of nobles who disguised ability users and Controllers as their own blood.
‘With this, if we cut ties first, we’ll save face with the Second Empress.’
However, instead.
“Kuern, you fool!”
Kuern shrank his shoulders.
“G-Grandfather.”
“If it weren’t for you, would we have needed to agree to Lillian’s deal!”
“That’s-.”
“To think we have to give that huge sum to that wench for your honor. Ramio’s going to be removed from the Knights too!”
Kuern’s face turned red.
He didn’t want to show himself being scolded like this in front of young Iris.
Not even caring about the dignity of a young duke.
The Count turned his head toward Iris.
“Now you’re the only one I can trust, Iris.”
“Oh my, Grandfather. What are you saying.”
Iris lowered her eyebrows as if embarrassed.
“But as much as sister has caused trouble for our family, I’ll work hard…”
I’ll never let sister have a good time.
‘Welcome banquet? I’ll prepare it well for you.’
Very splendidly,
Then everyone will realize anew, won’t they?
What a dud the card the Crown Prince picked is!
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