Chapter 55: Let Us Be Just That. Friends.

Chapter 55: Let Us Be Just That. Friends.

We spent the night at a nearby inn. As soon as the sun rose the next morning, I immediately headed for Damians mansion.

Miss, youre really going there again?

Miss Aren, thats too dangerous.

Though Sasha and Tuule tried to stop me, asking why I was bothering to go again.

Its alright.

I repeatedly reassured them that it would be okay. The two expressed doubt at my insistent behavior but were soon surprised by Damians sudden change of attitude.

Youve come as promised. Im deeply touched.

He was wearing a neat black uniform, greeting us properly. And unlike yesterday, when he had not allowed Sasha to even set foot in the mansion, he had guided her personally to a designated room.

It was to the point where I was questioning whether the person in front of me really was the man who tried to kill me last night and not another person pretending to be Damian.

Damian had even ordered a servant to guide Tuule to a room to rest in. And unable to hide the shock on his face, Tuule glanced at me for permission.

M-Miss Aren.

When I nodded, telling him it was alright, Tuule hesitated for another moment before following the servant.

Once Tuule was completely out of sight, Damian escorted me to a room that was much more extravagant compared to the drawing room last night.

This living room was several times larger than the room from yesterday.

Inside the room were cushioned red velvet sofas and tables made of pure silver, with a sparkling chandelier on the ceiling that could only usually be found in banquet rooms.

Right next to the velvet sofa was a large square glass case, a collection of valuable jewels, including an expensive red diamond necklace, displayed inside.

It was so easy to enter the room that I had not been given permission to enter in my past life.

Seeing me silently stare at the accessories, Damian spoke up next to me,

Have you perhaps taken a liking to one of these?

Pardon?

I looked up at him, surprised. Then I saw his eyes curve into arches.

If you wish to have these accessories, then feel free to ask me. It seems that these have also found their true owner.

I would ask for you to accept these as an apology for my rudeness last night.

This was all so comical. The reason why Damian was acting so kindly to me was because his greed was longing for my healing abilities that could cure his heart disease.

Just like how he would have been in my past life.

He recognized that I had fallen in love with him and used that to his advantage right away.

On the other hand, how was he now? He was instead showing more enthusiasm toward me because he was certain that I had feelings for him. But now or then, his original nature of treating others as mere tools was the same.

Which was why he wouldnt feel a single bit of guilt when he would push me off the cliff to my downfall.

With my thoughts now organized, my feelings were no longer shaken. I could feel my heart calmer than ever. The useless emotions were gone, and all I had left was my cold, sharp mind.Visit no(v)eLb(i)n.com for the best novel reading experience

Feeling the temperature drop instantly, I smiled kindly at Damian and opened my mouth.

Its alright, Your Grace. We have already reconciled.

Taking my gaze off the accessories, I sat down on the velvet sofa. Seeing that I had sat down, Damian also followed and sat on the sofa across from me.

When Damian rang the bell on the table, his servants immediately entered the room, pushing in a cart full of desserts.

The warm milk tea and cookies, macarons, cake, chocolate eclairs, and other sweets that made ones mouth water just looking at them, filled the table to the brim.

Please call us any time, Madam.

For some reason, likely because of Damians orders, the servants bowed deeply to me several times as they left the room.

When Damian saw that I wasnt touching the food, his eyes gently folded into a smile as he brought a lemon macaron to his mouth.

After consuming the macaron, Damian wiped the edges of his mouth with a napkin before opening his mouth.

As you can see, there is no poison in these dishes. Please be rest assured, Milady.

And when I picked up the warm cup of milk tea after hearing that, Damian smiled contentedly.

Its smell is quite aromatic.

With a compliment, I took a sip of the milk tea.

Clack.

I had just put the teacup back on the table when Damian started to give an unasked explanation about the milk tea.

How does it taste? I had ordered a servant to buy a fresh batch yesterday night, especially for Milady.

.

In that sense, may I call Milady by her name?

Damian leaned down and pecked his lips against the back of my hand. And it didnt take long for me to think of the answer to that request.

It would be my honor.

Would it be alright for me to visit Miladys home next time?

No. I couldnt dare bother Your Grace with such a cumbersome ride when you are already so busy. Wouldnt it also be better for Your Grace physically and emotionally that I come here?

As if I would let you into my house when only God knows what you might do.

Seemingly displeased with my answer, Damian raised an eyebrow.

Is that so?

Though his expression seemed unsatisfied, he couldnt rashly say otherwise.

Because I could see the gears rolling in his mind every time he spat out a word, and taking in the fact that I was his only lead to curing his heart disease into consideration,

Your Grace, do you perhaps like any other books from Philosopher Eliah?

In fact, I do.

Then next time I visit, I will come with books for Your Grace. I was also so deeply fascinated by the Boundary of Good and Evil that I read every single book that Eliah has written.

I spoke to him with a bright smile on my face. And in return, Damians expression softened, as if he had never been displeased.

Well, youve got me excited now, Milady.

With a content smile, Damian continued,

The Founding Day is coming up soon.

Ah, it is already the Founding Day. Occasions like them make me feel as though time passes so quickly.

Well, in return, I will show you something interesting on that day.

Interesting? Just what did he want to show me? When I cocked my head with a confused expression, Damians eyes curled into crescents as he spoke,

It wont be fun if I tell you in advance, so just wait and enjoy the shows of that day.

That is only making me even more curious about what Your Grace has planned.

I promise that it will be incredibly entertaining. So I ask of you to please attend the Founding Day festival.

Are you referring to the twentieth day of the tenth month?

Damian nodded his head.

Yes. The Founding Day festival is open every year at the capital, so it will be close to Miladys home.

That is true.

I sincerely ask you to come see.

Just what did he plan on showing me that made him ask me this much? With eyes narrowed, I asked him,

But there will be so many people at the festival. How will I be able to find Your Grace?

I will send a trusted servant of mine, so all Milady has to do is follow them.

Then Damian just continued to ramble on about things I couldnt understand. Thinking that he might be planning to harm me, I carefully inspected his face.

But suddenly, Damian called out my name.

Aren.

Yes.

The Boundary of Good and Evil. Do you know what chapter 4, verse 4 says?

Damian asked a question to figure out my intention. Thankfully, I had every single scripture memorized,

While thou must not give ones heart easily, a heart that was given through much effort shall not be questioned.

When I recited the scripture perfectly, word for word, Damian smiled as if he were happy.

If my memory didnt serve me wrong, I believe I saw Damians smile more on just this single day than I had in my entire life in my past life.

I will no longer question you, who cured my heart condition.

So, Aren.

His emerald irises located under his ebony hair glinted sharply.

I wish for you to trust me as well.