Chapter 31:

Chapter 31:

I didnt do that on purpose just now. Its just that, seeing you again like this, I was so happy

Juliet, who was clutching her head and moaning, barely came to her senses.

Happy?

Today she saw his face for the first time.

She didnt understand what could make someone happy about it.

It was still a face she didnt recognize.

Juliet couldnt possibly forget such a handsome man.

If he happened to brush past on the street, he would be a beauty that would be hard to forget for at least ten years.

Even by Juliets strict standards, which had become higher since she became Lennox Carlyles lover, he was undeniably handsome.

But she would like him to stop soon.

Juliet glanced around carefully.

The skirmish on the train seemed to have been somewhat resolved.

Roy!

Youre safe. Thank goodness!

Most of the people who had come to rescue him, including the big middle-aged man, had gathered around him.

And most of them were glaring at Juliet with displeasure.

It seemed that the person they came to find, Roy, was this man.

And they didnt seem pleased with the situation where their rescuer was kneeling before a strange woman and apologizing. Then what was that wolf from earlier?

That wolf wasnt Roy?

That was what she thought for sure.

Juliet looked around briefly. However, the wolf was nowhere to be seen or heard.

Strange. Even though its a train with ten cars, if a wolf of that size, that presence, had gone to another car, it wouldnt be this quiet.

Juliet raised her head with a puzzled expression.

Im sorry. Did you get hurt anywhere?

As soon as the mans eyes met Juliets, he immediately apologized reflexively.

If she didnt respond appropriately, he seemed like he would continue like this all day.

Moreover, with a face that didnt match his size, he was handsome and kind, so he was someone difficult to get angry with.

Juliet didnt know where to look, so she quietly sighed.

Okay, now put some clothes on.

Pardon?

Cough.

The middle-aged man standing behind them cleared his throat and draped a long coat over the mans shoulders.

The middle-aged man was the same burly man whom Juliet had glimpsed with admiration in the restaurant booth.

The silver-grey haired young man seemed unsure of what the problem was and tilted his head, but as Juliet pointed out, he accepted the coat and draped it over his shoulders.

His gentle golden eyes turned towards Juliet once again.

Before an apology could escape his lips once again, Juliet quickly cut in.

Do you know me?

Yes?

You said you were happy to see me earlier.

Oh, that um

The man blinked his eyes, slightly flustered.

But I dont think I know someone like you.

Oh.

The man blinked his eyes a few times and suddenly smiled. It was a surprising and charming smile, as if he was amazed by her presence.

I apologize for the late introduction, miss.

With one knee on the ground, the man naturally held Juliets fingertips and lightly kissed the back of her hand.

Juliet was slightly taken aback by the smooth and natural gesture.

But in the next moment, when she heard the mans name, Juliet couldnt help but be stunned.

My name is Romeo Romulus Pascal. Just call me Roy.

A moment later.

Laughter echoed through the quiet train.

Juliet found herself laughing uncontrollably.

Romeo and Juliet. Werent those the names of the characters from the romantic novel her nanny used to tell her about?

Before the aftermath of the New Years ball had fully settled, a tense atmosphere enveloped the palace.

Uninvited guests armed with weapons had come to the palace. The man who dared to challenge the Emperor was the Duke from the North.

Duke Carlyle, what did you just say?

Im getting married.

Emperor Maximilian II was a suspicious man who knew how to weigh his interests.

The Carlyle family was like a double-edged sword to the Empire and the royal family.

While the powerful army led by the Duke could be intimidating, as long as they didnt threaten the royal family or leave the northern territories, they could be a reliable weapon.

As soon as the lake turned red, a sign of impending disaster, Duke Carlyle was the first to be summoned for that very reason.

If the upcoming catastrophe involved an invasion of their lands, the military power of the Duke would be needed.

However, contrary to the Emperors expectations, Lennox Carlyles visit to the palace was not in response to the Emperors summons.

The Emperor stared sharply at Lennox Carlyle, who was sitting across from him.

This time, the Duke of the North was a young man, even younger than his youngest son, with a vibrant, pale complexion.

Congratulations. Which noble family does the bride come from?

The Emperor grew tense.

As soon as he heard the purpose of the Dukes visit, his concerns about omens were pushed far away.

Duke Carlyle standing before him right now was a more fearsome presence than the uncertain future disasters that could strike at any time.

The Emperor quickly recalled the names of the high noble families who could be potential marriage partners for Duke Carlyle.

If the Duke were to form a marital alliance with foreign royalty or a powerful influential family, it would be troublesome.

Of course, the list of candidate families didnt include the name of Lady Monad, who was currently known as his lover.

The Duke was famous for his beautiful lovers.

And it was widely known that the Duke didnt take those relationships seriously.

The Emperor, too, was one of those who didnt believe that Juliet Monad would become the Duchess.

The imperial family and its close aides secretly frowned upon the Dukes casual and unpredictable relationships.

But suddenly, marriage? And that too, overnight?

However, for some reason, Lennox Carlyle stared at the Emperor with an expressionless and cold gaze.

And then he answered abruptly.

She is Your Majestys adopted daughter.

?

The Emperor was momentarily taken aback by the overly nonchalant attitude of Duke Carlyle, to the point where he questioned if he really had a daughter.

But the truth was that the Emperor didnt have a daughter, let alone any daughters. He was known to have only three sons.

No, where could I have a daughter?

From today, Juliet Monad is Your Majestys daughter.

The Emperor was dumbfounded, his mouth hanging open.

He realized the audacity of this guys scheme.

Lennox Carlyle had caused a stir in the northern temples, causing them to be closed down. As a result, he was in a state of conflict with the temples.

Therefore, he couldnt have a formal wedding ceremony conducted in the temple.

Even if he was to marry and have a child, that child wouldnt be officially recognized as the heir.

However, if the marriage partner was a representative of the imperial religion, it would change the situation.

The temples had an implicit obligation to solemnly bless any wedding ceremony conducted by the imperial family.

So, this audacious young Duke had planned to use the imperial family to orchestrate a flawless and impeccable wedding ceremony.

Have you ever seen such an arrogant guy?

Not only that, but he also intended to elevate his lover, who had become an abandoned orphan, to an impeccable status.

No matter how prestigious the position of Duke Carlyle may be, to openly exploit the imperial family for the sake of a mere woman was audacious and beyond conceited.

The Emperor thought it was the perfect time to express his anger.

It would be strange if he didnt get furious.

But

Please sign.

Before the Emperor could say anything, Lennox Carlyle nonchalantly pushed a prepared document in front of him.

As a result, the Emperor missed the timing to express his anger.

In a moment of surprise, the Emperor glanced at the document before him and was astonished.

[Juliet Rosemary Monad, the sole heir of the loyal Count Monad and the Monad family, enters the imperial family, considering the friendship and loyalty between the imperial family and the Monad family.]

The perfect document began with such a crazy sentence and ended with the content that the Duke Carlyle would present the imperial family with the sapphire mine he owned as an engagement gift.

The Emperor was completely dumbfounded.