30 Regrets

I don't know whether to be happy or not since I was smelling something fishy here.

"On the other hand, to make it up for us, the king would like to engage you to his nephew-in-law, Duke Spade Bloodwort. I know how you like him.." My father paused and sighed. "I just hope it was someone better and closer to you."

Ack! It's him! THIS IS SPADE'S DOING!

Just so you know, here is how Spade ended up being the King's nephew-in-law. Spade's father has a sister and this sister became the queen of this kingdom after marrying the king. Meanwhile, Spade's stepmom is actually from the family of Lindberg. Even if he was not her son, outsiders doesn't know this, making him Dylan's step-cousin.

Anyway, Bloodwort family has the title of Archduke. Since Spade's father is still the master of the family, Spade's title is still a Duke but everyone views him highly like a prince because of his family name.

Archduke and a normal duke is not the same okay? In this game world, Archdukes are higher than a normal duke. They are a member of the house of those who is a direct descendant of the queen, they are of the same social standing as a prince. The Duchess' family would be given a special treatment whenever they were to be married to the royal family and giving the title of an Archduke is the special treatment. A duke is a person not belonging to royalty but to the nobility.

The kingdom of Rosse has four families with the title of Archduke; Bloodwort Family, Wright Family, Fleur Family and Garnelia Family.

"Are you willing to take his engagement proposal, Brielle? It's okay if you don't want to."

As much as I don't want to be held down by another marriage proposal, I don't want to give father any problems. Since I know Spade's character, I know that he won't stop until he gets what he wants.

Besides.. this will be a good way to keep my distance from Luke. I feel guilty for using Spade against Luke but Spade would be staying by my side 24/7 since he still has to destroy the cursed object in the library. Him being with me would give Luke a hard time coming near me and.. I hope it can help him move on..

Thinking that he'll stop loving me.. Ah, my chest is aching again.. I need to put a stop in these feelings! Luke is my brother! He's my brother.. my brother.. ever since the beginning.. I just wanted him as a brother.. I started treating him like my own brother.. and yet.. -Stop Yiren! You can't continue those thoughts!

"Brielle?"

I was snapped back to reality upon hearing my father's voice. "Okay. I will accept his proposal."

I saw the complicated look on my father's face. "Are you sure about this?"

Father is someone precious to me, I can't give him problems that Spade will cause.

I gave him a bright smile. "Yes. I'm sure. I actually like Duke Spade from the start, I am glad to hear that I'm being engaged with a man I like."

If it was the me who was just new to this world, if it was the me who would always be hyped whenever it comes to Spade, saying this would make me so happy.. but right now, I can't feel any happiness inside me.

"Are you sure?" He asked me once again. I know father can see through my fake smile since the look on his face became worried.

"Yes, daddy, I am sure. I will find happiness with Duke Spade."

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When Spade came back, I accepted his confession. Well.. even if I didn't, I was still bound to him since we were already engaged and the news of our engagement spread fast like a wild fire.

Despite our engagement and being Spade's official lover, he didn't forced me to things I didn't want. He gave me enough space and he didn't touched me or kissed me without my permission.. Spade really is my dream guy.

I didn't heard anything from Alyn and he didn't visited me at all, he must be really busy with his work as a prince. I can imagine how dark Alyn's face would be when he learns about this.. or maybe, he already did and he's trying to gain favor from his father but that would be hard for him, especially when his father's wife is around.

Alyn's mother passed away after giving birth to his little brother. After a few years, the king fell in love with Spade's aunt and he married her despite the age gap between them.

Even if Alyn is close with his stepmom, there was still some distance in them.

Anyway, after hearing my engagement with Spade, a lot of the noble families congratulated us, most of them to carry favor.

Because of my father's hard work since he was young, the Trancy family became one of the most famous and respected families. I don't want to ruin my father's hard work that's why I started attending some of the invitations coming from the families my father made great connection with.

I should have realized this when I was young but I was an ignorant little girl.

My mother would help father lessen his work and missions by attending pointless parties. Though it is not pointless, going to these kind of event is one of the ways on how to gain intel. What kind of intel? It depends on what kind of information you want.

This was actually one of what my etiquette teacher taught me during my young age but I regretted not taking it seriously since back then, I thought I was dreaming and that none of these are real.

Right now, I am attending a party that is held by the Intera Family. Of course I was attending this party with Spade since he is my fiance.

Everyone would greet us, well it was mostly because to gain favor of Spade.

"Greetings Lady Trancy, Duke Bloodwort." An elegant blond haired woman greeted us. "I am glad to see that Lady Trancy and Duke Bloodwort were able to come to the party I am holding. It is an honor to have your presence here."

Ah, this must be the Lady of Intera family..

I smiled at her. "The honor is ours, we are happy to come here."

"You look just like your mother." The woman said with a smile.

"Thank you, Lady Intera."

"Of please, just call me your aunt! Sara and I were the bestest of friends, you don't have to be so distant from me." She laughed lightly in such a beautiful manner.

Mother's bestfriend? This is my first time hearing this.. You're an idiot Yiren, if you have been accepting invitations like this during your childhood days, you would have met her earlier!

But I do remembered her once when she attended my five years old birthday.. She was that clingy woman who won't stop giving me compliments after greeting me.

Sigh.. oh how I wish I could go back in time to fix this ignorance of mine!

"Duke Spade, would it be alright if I borrow your fiance? I would like her to meet my friends."

Eek.. does that mean that I would be surrounded by grown women?

.. At least married women are better right? I could see theyoung noble women giving me glares for stealing their Spade. It's better if I don't make any trouble right now.

I turned to Spade and smiled. "I would love to meet auntie's friends, is it okay?"