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Zachary knew better than to recklessly draw his sword. Much less in front of a member of the royal family.
However, despite that fact, Zachary's mood did not calm down and only worsened.
The cause was obvious.
Jacob's look at Bianca!
She stared at Bianca persistently, without hesitation, even in the presence of her husband, Zachary. Fortunately, the darkness covered her face a little. But she didn't know if the torch and the moonlight on Bianca would make her even more of a dreamer.
Zachary fought the urge to cut Jacob's throat right away, thinking of how to avoid this place without much fuss. He really felt like something was going to happen. It's a big problem that he can't handle.
Jacob also felt that Zachary's discomfort had reached its limit. He shouldn't provoke him anymore. But even knowing that, he couldn't take his eyes off Bianca.
He had the confidence to seduce Bianca in his own way. Even Prince Gautier's wife, who distrusted him, blushed when she saw Jacob.
Furthermore, he thought that he could easily hold a young girl who was only 17 years old. But Bianca did not cross the limits. On the contrary, she showed a clear distaste for Jacob.
Maybe that's why he was more obsessed. It's because his high walls increased his desire to win. Every time Bianca pretended not to see him, his stomach burned strangely.
He couldn't compare to the women who ran around with open arms smiling like flowers in full bloom as soon as they saw him.
"Yes. If he acted hastily anyway, it will only increase the vigilance of him. I'll approach her slowly, like she's taming a small animal… Let's use this tournament first. There I will capture her heart…”
Seeing her as nonchalant as if she couldn't even think of having an affair, the pleasure and sense of subjugation he would feel when he knocked her down would be immense. Because the fruit you get after suffering is sweeter.
“If I get rid of Zachary, she will be mine in the end. After losing her husband, she will feel anxious and desperate…. she will cling to the person around her to get out of isolation. And that's when I'll sneak up on her!"
Jacob's lips arched significantly. Jacob's delusional thought seemed plausible at first glance, but the problem was that Bianca was being patronized by Arno and Blanchefort. If Zachary died, the Arno family would belong to the Countess, and if she decided to rule the family alone, Jacob had no choice but to give up.
How should I do it?
Jacob's worries did not last long. If Bianca's relationships are a problem, all she has to do is take away everything that sustains her.
Jacob looked at Viscount Huegh beside him.
He was usually loud and slow in his actions, not very pleased with him because he was cunning enough to take care of himself. But he is Zachary's older brother….
“Yeah, it's not a bad idea to use Huegh… If he kills Zachary and gives him the property, he'll try to kick her out somehow.
Blanchefort could accept her if she is expelled, but if she is branded as shameful and dishonorable it will not be easy. She then she should be expelled for tarnishing the honor of her family. If she takes good care of her, she will be forced to spread her legs for me…”
Bianca didn't know what Jacob was thinking, but a shiver ran down her spine as soon as his gaze met hers. What a nasty man.
Bianca, wanting to get out of this place quickly, said as she tugged on Zachary's sleeve.
“Honey, my head hurts.
Bianca rested her forehead on Zachary's forearm, foolishly. As soon as Bianca moved, Zachary's body stiffened.
Sweetie? She didn't call him darling even when she gave him a horse as a gift. It's good to hear the nickname "Honey", but he was angry that he had to understand the situation rationally instead of enjoying the joy of this situation.
Swallowing all those thoughts, Zachary said goodbye bluntly, as Bianca intended.
“My wife is not feeling well. So, we'll say goodbye first.
But Jacob was not one to back down.
-Oh yeah. She was sick until recently. I will send you a selection of precious medicines that are good for women.
-It is not-…
“There is no need to refuse. Because it is my sincerity.
Jacob said as if he was being nice.
No matter what Zachary said, she felt the will to force him. It was disgusting to see him take care of his wife.
But that wasn't the only annoying thing. How did Jacob know that Bianca had been sick? He must have planted his seeds around Bianca. Or he bought it with money.
As soon as she got back to her bedroom, she would deal with it.
Unable to hide his hostility, he said.
—Everything my wife puts in her mouth is only what I choose, choose and allow. I appreciate her consideration, Prince of hers, but my wife probably won't talk about what she sends. So, I say goodbye.
It was an aggressive goodbye message.
Zachary nodded in greeting, then turned around without hearing Jacob's next words. Turning around, Zachary quickened his pace, holding Bianca's shoulder with one hand.
Bianca also matched his pace. She didn't want to deal with those people anymore. A strong wind blew from behind Zachary and Bianca who walked forward without hesitation.
Viscount Huegh cursed behind them. He didn't even care if he looked angry or pointed a finger.
“H-how dare you…!? His Highness, I apologize for that, he hasn't been able to learn because all this time he was rolling on the battlefield.
Viscount Huegh bowed to Jacob again and again. But his apology was only to slander and demean Zachary.
What the hell did Zachary do to her? Although she was getting tired of listening to him, Bianca, who was curious, gently raised her head to look at Zachary.
His jaw, seen from below, was as strong and firm as ever. As if he was used to such an enemy.
For a moment, Bianca's head went dizzy and it became difficult to control her body. Maybe it was because she inhaled too much disgusting air.
Previously, he pretended to have a headache to get out of the situation, but now it really hurts a lot. Bianca exhaled. Still, it was nice to get out of sight of her.
The first to notice her swaying body was Zachary, who almost hugged her shoulder. When Zachary looked at her in bewilderment, Bianca's face had already turned pale.
"You must be very ill." I thought it was a lie to avoid the place…
“It was definitely a lie before.
“I think you've met too many people today.
“Yeah, and some of them weren't very nice.
Bianca was an introvert and was not used to meeting with anyone, so when she talked to more than a certain number of people, she quickly grew tired.
Viscount Huegh and Jacob, whom she met today, were enough to cross Bianca's threshold. She was that reluctant she felt to them. The thought of meeting them again in the future made Bianca's stomach ache.
Zachary asked concerned by Bianca's wobbly look.
-You can walk?
-Of course.
He spoke boldly, but his head was spinning. As the vertigo increased, her vision darkened and it was difficult to even take a step forward. Zachary looked at Bianca's condition silently and hinted as if she had made up her mind after a while.
-I do not think so…. How about I take you?
“There are many eyes.
Blanche was startled.
No matter how much a noble wife left everything in the hands of others, she always had to keep her back straight and maintain her dignity. Her footsteps had to be as soft as a swan swimming calmly in a lake. If it was awkward to move, she would rather sit in one palanquin than be carried by another. Even if that person was her husband.
Despite Bianca's reluctance, Zachary didn't back down easily. He wanted to grant Bianca most of her wishes, but his health came first.
From Zachary's point of view, Bianca looked like she would collapse after only three steps. Unlike usual, she insisted strongly.
-It's too late. There is no one passing by, and it is dark, no one will see us.
“Even if it's late, it's possible that we'll run into a noble like the one we just dealt with.
"Then pretend you passed out." I'll use you as an excuse to avoid people.
As soon as he said that, Zachary leaned toward Bianca. He then took her in her arms and lifted her up. The process was so easy that Bianca only felt her gaze move, not knowing what had happened. It probably would have been more difficult to hold a cat than to do this.
Her vision suddenly snapped up, and Zachary's face was pressed against her nose. He stared then, his cheekbones as high as his chin, his double eyelids and long lashes as pale as a white deer. These were things he had never seen before.
Standing side by side, the height difference between the two was so great that Bianca's top reached Zachary's chest.
So, except when looking at him from the front, Bianca was always forced to look at his chin. As such, when Zachary's face came closer, she felt embarrassed. Startled, Ella Bianca moved her arms and legs.
But Zachary's arm that held her didn't move. Rather, Bianca might fall, so he gave strength to the hand that held her. To him, Bianca's resistance was nothing compared to the embarrassment of a whimpering puppy.
Why do you hate him so much? Zachary, who was taken aback by Bianca's resistance, looked at Bianca with concern.
However, Zachary also felt his approach.
The wrinkle between the frown. The light green iris that seems to have moved a spring field. In particular, he was struck by her tight lips, as if she was desperately resisting escape.
He immediately raised his head. Her heart began to pound. Pretending to be as calm as possible, Zachary said.
"Don't do that because it's dangerous. I'll take you to your quarters in a minute.
“…You must go quickly. I don't want others to see me.
Realizing there was nothing she could do, Bianca stopped resisting and loosened her limbs.
His weak limbs fell like wet cotton, but Zachary moved forward as if he weighed nothing. He was walking fast.
Bianca's thin legs trembled in midair. With every step Zachary took, her body jerked up and down. Bianca, fearing that she might fall, quickly reached out to reach for Zachary's neck. It wasn't enough to hug her neck tightly, so she buried her face in his neck.
I was afraid that someone else will observe this embarrassing situation. And she didn't have the confidence to control her expression if she was found out.
The scent of Zachary's musk permeated the tip of her nose. He tickled her for no reason, so he let out a sigh. For a moment, Zachary's footsteps stopped.
The moment Bianca slowly raised her head at the sudden stop, Zachary started walking again. Bianca thought it would be no big deal and she buried her face in Zachary's neck again, like a bird hiding its head in the puffy feathers on his chest.
Zachary's steps were faster than Bianca's. The passing scenery was like riding a horse. But obviously, it was a little bit, a little bit slower than before.
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