The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 76
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Chapter 76
Even after sitting side by side in the carriage.
Lord Claudius still hadn’t said a single word about the earrings.
And I somehow… felt a little disappointed.
‘What’s this? Last time he even asked about the earrings first.’
I went to the trouble of wearing them, but he can’t even notice?
If that’s how it’s going to be, then don’t make a person’s heart flutter in the first place!
Meanwhile, perhaps sensing my intense gaze, Lord Claudius glanced back at me.
“Do you perhaps have something you’d like to say?”
“No, nothing.”
I pretended to act nonchalant for no reason.
At the same time, Lord Claudius smiled gently at me.
“Actually, I have something to tell you.”
“Yes?”
“About those earrings.”
Lord Claudius continued leisurely, as if stating a perfectly obvious fact.
“They seem to have been made for Lady Ansi.”
“Huh, what?”
“They suit you very well.”
It was just a calm tone.
But.
“If I hadn’t given you those earrings as a gift, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life.”
That blue gaze lingering gently on my earlobes.
Those lips curved in a smile.
It was so clearly obvious that he truly thought I was beautiful.
I couldn’t help but notice…
‘Suddenly coming at me like this, isn’t that really too much?’
I found myself stammering without realizing it.
“Oh, you knew?”
“Of course. I noticed the moment I first saw them.”
“Then why didn’t you say anything…”
“Well.”
For a moment, Lord Claudius hesitated slightly.
“I thought Lady Ansi might feel burdened if she knew I was paying that much attention to the earrings.”
Ah.
I blinked my eyes blankly.
So he was deliberately pretending not to notice out of consideration for me?
“Well, anyway.”
Lord Claudius cleared his throat briefly and looked straight at me.
“You promised to show me first, and I was wondering when that promise would be fulfilled…”
His blue gaze brushed past my earlobes.
Then he smiled with his eyes.
It was a refreshing smile like a clear summer sky.
“It was worth the wait. You look very beautiful.”
“…”
At that moment.
I felt my face flush hot.
‘Oh, what should I do.’
If he finds out that I’m conscious of Lord Claudius…!
“A-anyway.”
Trying not to let him see my embarrassment, I hastily changed the subject.
“Lately it seems like you and I have been meeting quite often, what do you think about this, Lord Claudius?”
Well, I am genuinely curious about it.
Setting aside today’s meeting.
Lady Claudius keeps canceling her outings, and Lord Claudius fills that empty space.
Isn’t that strange in many ways?
Then Lord Claudius immediately looked at me with a disappointed expression.
“Do you perhaps dislike meeting with me?”
“Of course not!”
I shook my head frantically in surprise.
“Then why are you asking such a question?”
“Well, you’re a busy person, Lord Claudius. I was wondering if it’s okay for you to spend so much time just on me.”
“It’s fine. It’s something I want to do.”
Huh? Something he wants to do?
I stared at Lord Claudius in bewilderment.
Strangely, the conversation feels like it’s missing the mark…
Along with that, Lord Claudius seemed to furrow his brow slightly.
“…Don’t tell me.”
Lord Claudius asked me urgently.
“Did Evangeline not tell you?”
“What? Tell me what?”
At my question, Lord Claudius looked completely deflated.
“Sigh.”
Lord Claudius let out a long sigh and raised his index finger to press firmly against his temples.
It looked like he was trying hard to suppress an oncoming headache.
Then he opened his mouth with a troubled expression.
“Actually…”
A moment later.
Having heard the whole story, I was shocked.
“What?! Lady Claudius made such a request?!”
“I… thought Evangeline had told you in advance.”
Lord Claudius continued with a sigh mixed in.
“If it made you uncomfortable, I’ll be more careful from now on. I’m truly sorry.”
“No, don’t apologize!”
Flustered, I quickly waved my hands.
Honestly, what woman would find a man like Lord Claudius uncomfortable?
Well, of course there might be some if you looked hard enough!
‘But I’m definitely not one of them!’
I tried to appeal my favorable feelings toward Lord Claudius,
“I wasn’t uncomfortable! I actually liked it…!”
…and ended up making a huge slip of the tongue.
‘Oh no.’
I reflexively shut my mouth tight and watched Lord Claudius’s reaction.
‘What should I do, did he hear what I said?!’
Lord Claudius, who had been silently keeping his mouth shut for a moment, answered calmly.
“I see.”
At the same time, a smile slowly began to spread across Lord Claudius’s handsome face.
Feeling strangely embarrassed, I couldn’t bring myself to look directly into Lord Claudius’s sparkling eyes.
“So Lady Ansi enjoyed the time spent with me.”
“…”
I don’t know….
I bit my lips tightly.
At the same time, Lord Claudius playfully pressed me.
“How enjoyable was it? Could you perhaps tell me in a bit more detail?”
“That’s enough.”
I replied curtly and turned my head sharply to glare out the window.
“Haha!”
Lord Claudius couldn’t hold back any longer and burst into loud laughter.
That laughter sweetly tickled my ears.
My face heated up once again.
Really, laughing like that is cheating!
It’s bad for my heart’s health!
* * *
Wilson University was one of the most prestigious universities in the Empire.
Perhaps because of that, even the end-of-semester party had a somewhat more subdued atmosphere than other parties.
Rather than dancing, the attendees were having various conversations over refreshments and light drinks.
They were also sizing each other up with eagle eyes.
Most were students looking for sponsors and wealthy nobles coveting talented individuals.
However, among them all, there was one person who was exceptionally popular.
“Thank you, Lord Claudius.”
Naturally, it was Lord Claudius.
A student who had approached hesitantly bowed his head respectfully to Lord Claudius.
“If you hadn’t helped me, Lord Claudius, it would have been really difficult to finish writing this thesis.”
“It’s quite alright. Helping talented students is my pleasure.”
Lord Claudius shook his head and gazed at the student with gentle eyes.
“I heard you achieved second place in your department this time?”
At that question, the student’s eyes widened.
“Ah, you knew about that?”
“Of course, you’re a scholarship student directly selected by Claudius. Naturally, I should know.”
His blue eyes curved elegantly.
“I also carefully reviewed the thesis you sent to the ducal house this time. It was quite excellent. The unique perspective on high fever and delirium was particularly interesting.”
“I never imagined you would read that thesis personally.”
The student’s face brightened with color.
“I’m truly moved.”
“Not at all. Rather, I’m the one who feels quite proud. To be able to lend a hand in helping an excellent student like Simon continue his studies.”
Having said that, Lord Claudius casually threw out a question.
“Come to think of it, I heard that Simon will be graduating at the end of this semester.”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
“Then would you consider coming to the Claudius Medical Research Institute?”
Joy instantly spread across the student’s face.
“Th-the Claudius Medical Research Institute?”
“Yes. Of course, I’m not forcing you, but I believe Simon could be of great help to our research institute and the advancement of medicine.”
“Understood! I will definitely come to see you!”
The thoroughly excited student bowed at a ninety-degree angle.
“Th-thank you so much!”
Then he left, filled with joy.
Watching his retreating figure, I was inwardly amazed.
To scout a talented student to the research institute just like that.
‘Wow, his recruitment skills are impressive?’
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