CH 40.2

She couldn’t say anything to the king, so she responded little, but for her it wasn’t bad for Daniel to ask about her thoughts. This is because there have been no people curious about her thoughts until now.

Of course, there was no such thing as childhood, and Reina and Sid did not ask each other endless questions, perhaps because they met as adults.

It was a tea party culture that only aristocrats usually enjoyed talking about how they were doing while drinking tea. People in the investigation bureau were so busy that it was difficult to meet the time, and no matter how much time they set, they drank alcohol or coffee and did not drink tea leisurely.

So she thought that this time, which she had never done before, seemed to fill her childhood deficiency. If the sisters who alienated her know of her current situation, they will be surprised. Iveca, who was far from any noble young man, drinks tea that the handsome young king himself drops off every other day!

And Daniel’s questions always seemed to focus solely on her. So, in organizing her thoughts and speaking, she was happy to look back on herself. Of course, Daniel’s expression of listening to what she said about herself was also good.

The report delivery schedule, which begins with his question, accumulated time. Despite being busy with their own lives, she and Daniel did not halt their tea time.

“I was so glad to have colleagues from the investigation bureau. When I just joined the company, I couldn’t even talk properly while looking into people’s eyes. But my colleagues helped me succeed in what I could do well, listened to me well, stayed by my side, and cheered me on, so I got a lot better. I will live with gratitude for the rest of my life.”

“You look happy.”

Daniel held his chin and murmured as he looked at her.

“What I like are good colleagues and peaceful daily life. I don’t want to be a queen.”

She thought Daniel’s latter word was sarcastic. He didn’t seem to forget the conversation he overheard at the bar. But Iveca somehow thought it wasn’t bad that Daniel overheard their conversation that day.

Whenever he took a pen with her name engraved on it, she felt strange pride. Repressing the urge to sweep his sparkling blonde once, she smiled softly.

***

“Kayden will be back soon. They suspended him for three months, but I was busy with my work, so I told him to come up a few weeks early. His Highness also said he would meet Kayden as soon as he came up.”

“Yes.”

At Wiles’ indifferent words, Iveca nodded, her heart feeling strange.

“Then, am I assigned to another job?”

“Yeah. Staram side is unusual these days. Strangely, smuggling has increased a lot. There is a lack of manpower there, so it’s better to apply there first. Reina will like it.”

Iveca originally thought the comprehensive report review work for King was very boring and preferred to run on the spot, but this time it was strangely not interesting. Reina followed her next to her, returning to her seat.

“What did the manager say? Will you join our team?”

“Yes. Smuggling is all about it.”

“That’s great. I thought I was going crazy because there weren’t enough people. But why are you so down? Nothing happened, right?

“What? Maybe because I haven’t slept enough?”

Only then did Iveca notice she looked weak. And she knew that disappointment was pouring in from deep inside. You said it was more fun and more enjoyable than Kayden, but eventually, you replaced me with Kaiden as soon as he came up. Then, why did you keep asking about my thoughts, my past, and my characteristics?

Iveca, did you think you became a little closer just because he asked about this and that? Iveca berated herself and became sullen unexpectedly.

“No, you, I think this is a man’s problem. Is it because of the guy you dated?”

“What? Never mind. Nothing happened.”

At Reina’s interrogation, Iveca shook her head.

“I heard he’s handsome and has a good personality. I heard you have a lot of things in common and he’s interested in you.

“I can’t believe Sid said that.”

“You don’t know that he’s working for the investigation department, do you? He thinks it’s Ves Jean from the Royal Band, right?”

“Senior, let’s talk about something else. I don’t want to think about that.”

“Oh, my. I guess you’re okay with him”.

“He doesn’t care about me.”

“Really?”

“I’m sure. I’ve even heard that we won’t see each other in the future.”

It was to return the seat to Kayden, but Iveca grumbled unknowingly. It wasn’t wrong because it felt that way to her.

“Oh?”

Reina lowered her shoulders as if she was disappointed. Then she put her hand on Iveca’s shoulder.

“Then, never talk about him in the future.”