Chapter 66

At that moment, Alejandro was heading to the mansion where Evelina was staying. He had thought she would return home quietly after their meeting in the morning, but Evelina had slapped him in the face by doing the opposite.

Alejandro coldly surveyed the empty mansion. What kind of power did Evelina possess that even Rebecca was following her around, acting foolishly?

“Emil.”

“Yes.”

“Keep a close watch and deploy people in the streets until Evelina returns.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Emil left with a tense expression.

He had sent the woman named Viviana, who had brought the ghost, back home with a knight. According to Viviana, Rebecca was leading Lady Millane and Evelina in pursuit of the witch.

Alejandro slowly brushed his hair back.

Of course, Rebecca might have judged that keeping Evelina close was the safest option. He knew that could be the right choice.

With Lucifer also sticking to her, Evelina would return just fine. Despite knowing all this, Alejandro’s heart was not at peace.

Why?

Alejandro bit his lip. Would his heart be at ease once he killed her? He was not accustomed to being swayed by someone else.

Alejandro had never lost himself. Everything had always gone according to his will. He was his own master.

But Evelina always unsettled him. It was the same this time. If it weren’t for Evelina, there would be no reason for him to be so agitated.

Rebecca was simply doing what she needed to do. And could Illiana not even protect herself? That woman would rather die than rely on others.

Alejandro smirked crookedly as he gazed into the darkness.

The expressions of the servants, who had come to check on their master radiating a sharp atmosphere after a long time, turned grim.

“Has something happened to the Countess?”

“That might be the case. Look at His Highness’s expression.”

“Oh my God…”

The servants, not knowing what was happening, turned to God for help.

A calm, cool, and sharp time passed. Just as the servants were about to suffocate, Evelina returned. With a perfectly fine face, she smiled brightly.

“Wasn’t it fun?”

“I thought my ears were going to burst from your screams.”

Evelina turned her head and widened her eyes.

“Oh, Lehan! You’re here?”

“Evelina.”

Alejandro slowly called out to Evelina. He rose slowly from where he was sitting on the stairs.

“It seems you had a good time.”

“Just a bit… I didn’t think I would end up doing something like this. Lehan, I got to know the essence of the ghost… and also learned about the poison gas.”

Evelina excitedly recounted her achievements from today. The young boy she saved wouldn’t fall ill.

Tomorrow would surely be just like today.

Evelina had saved a person. Her chest swelled with pride. Moreover, what happened today would undoubtedly help Lehan.

Lost in her sense of fulfillment, Evelina did not notice the strange atmosphere lingering in the mansion. With a glowing face, she asked Lehan,

“Surely what I did today will help you, right? Of course, I think it will.”

“Helpful to me?”

“Of course! If it weren’t for that, why would I go through all this trouble?”

Alejandro let out a hollow laugh. He pressed his forehead. He had never expected to hear such words.

“I protected Lehan!”

No one ever says such things. Alejandro was not weak enough to need someone’s protection. Ever since awakening his powers after losing his mother, he had always protected himself.

But Evelina casually blurted out such a statement.

What kind of mindset does that woman have?

It was incomprehensible.

Yet, what was even more absurd was that he didn’t feel bad about it. Despite being treated as weak, he found himself smiling foolishly.

“I see. That’s right, Evelina. You protected me. So, what kind of reward should I give you?”

“There’s no need for that.”

Evelina giggled. Her playful face, with its striking golden eyes, sparkled beautifully. It was as if her eyes were embracing all the light around them.

“Of course, there is something I would like your help with.”

“Anything you say, I will listen to it all.”

“Oh, really? You know how dangerous that statement is.”

Evelina narrowed her eyes.

You.

Just the fact that Evelina uttered such a presumptuous word made him feel so sweet. Alejandro slowly smiled.

“I will keep my word.”

“Alright, Lehan.”

Evelina took a deep breath.

It seemed the time had come to resolve the matter she hadn’t finished earlier. The timing was right, and the atmosphere was suitable. Moreover, hadn’t Lehan just said he would do anything?

“Please get Madame Ponicha to move. I heard that only Lehan can move Madame Ponicha.”

Alejandro’s eyebrows twitched. Madame Ponicha, in this kind of atmosphere? Alejandro’s gaze briefly landed on Rebecca. She smiled awkwardly.

Evelina wasn’t clueless, but…

“Madame Ponicha?”

“Yes!”

“Anyway, it’s a promise. If Evelina wants it, I will do it. Emil.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Make an appointment with Madame Ponicha.”

“Yes!”

Evelina’s expression brightened a bit more. Alejandro reached out his hand to Evelina. She looked at his hand with a puzzled expression.

“You want… money?”

Is that what it is?

Everyone watching that scene inwardly screamed. Sometimes, Evelina’s points were truly baffling. She seemed smart, yet she said such disconnected things. So casually.

“Hand.”

Evelina gasped and grabbed Alejandro’s hand. His hand was bigger and warmer than she expected. Evelina blinked.

“Where are we going?”

“To your bedroom.”

“Wh-why?”

Alejandro’s red eyes gleamed in the darkness.

“Because I want to finish what we were doing?”

“What were we doing…? Ugh, Lehan! Wait, wait! Wait a minute, hold on! Why are you suddenly rushing like this?”

Evelina struggled. As she was lifted by Alejandro and taken upstairs, everyone prayed together.

Please, don’t let that guy come out of that room.

It was 11:20 PM, the time when everyone wanted to stop looking at their annoying boss’s face.

☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓 ☪︎ ִ ࣪𖤐 𐦍 ☾𖤓

Really, I thought something was going to happen yesterday. I curled up in bed and suddenly sat up. I remembered falling asleep with Alejandro, but there was no one beside me.

“…Ugh.”

I pressed my forehead hard. What suddenly pressed the switch? I spent an hour bathing, frantically running away from Alejandro.

I thought he would have left by now, but Lehan was waiting in my bed after finishing his bath.

“Not leaving?”

“This is my mansion.”

How sad for someone without a home.

Having lost the right to kick him out, I tightly closed my mouth and lay down beside him quietly. Since this was happening, let’s wrap it up quickly, Evelina. You’re an adult, right? Why are you acting like you’ve never been in a relationship?

I had braced myself, but Alejandro didn’t do anything. He left me hanging. I was disappointed… no, not at all. Evelina, can’t you focus your brain? How can you let your guard down for just a moment and think such things?

Think carefully. If you really did something with Alejandro, it would be obvious, right? You would become a woman who might have the crown prince’s child.

That is definitely not a good thing.

Separately from considering Alejandro as my favorite character, I wasn’t sure if I liked him. Moreover.

“…I don’t even know Lehan’s feelings.”

It was really unacceptable to act recklessly in such an ambiguous situation.

I sighed and buried my head in the pillow. Perhaps because Alejandro had stayed in this bedroom all day yesterday, his scent lingered.

When did Alejandro leave?

I slowly closed my eyes.

“…Do I really like him…? It’s hard to say.”