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Even though I tried to imagine a more handsome appearance than Etienne’s, my weak imagination made it difficult.

It’s okay even if I can’t imagine it. I’ll meet him soon.

The thought of seeing his handsome appearance made me excited.

“And Master Etienne asked me to deliver this to you.”

Lisa handed me a piece of paper. On it was neatly written handwriting that instantly brought to mind its owner.

‘Don’t think of messing around there and just sit quietly with your mouth shut.’

I could almost hear Etienne’s stern voice coming from the paper.

“Huh, tch, Why would I be messing around? I’m not a child.”

I grumbled, but deep down, I felt a pang of guilt because just moments ago, I was eagerly anticipating seeing the handsome man.

That’s right. It’s not just about admiring faces.

Versus was not only the person whom Dahlia had loved all her life but also the one holding the fate of me and Etienne in his hands.

I gently patted my cheeks a couple of times.

“Snap out of it! Get yourself together!”

Penny had dolled me up for the day we were expecting guests.

Although my wardrobe consisted of modest and dark-colored clothes, the result wasn’t too bad after passing through her hands.

My dull, short hair was elegantly styled.

Hehe, do I like it? Well, Penny has quite the talent ever since she cut my burnt hair last time.

“It would be better if I had some more accessories.”

There wasn’t a single common ring in my room’s display cabinet.

Well, what can I expect from a crime subject?

I quickly resigned myself and hurriedly stepped out of the room.

I roamed the corridors, examining them from every angle. The lanterns lined up like well-trained soldiers illuminated the path.

In between, there were large paintings hanging on the walls. It felt eerie, as if the portraits’ gazes were solely focused on me.

Hold on a moment… Those frames, are they…?

“Penny, is that frame all gold?”

“Yes.”

Wow, if I ever get divorced, I could just steal one of those. How much would it worth?

With a very Dahlia-like thought in mind, I arrived at the parlor.

The red velvet-covered door swung open, revealing the parlor.

This was also my first time here. A large chandelier and antique-looking furniture were placed around the room. Two men were seated there.

The servants bowed their heads towards me. Etienne and the unfamiliar guest turned their heads.

The guest with silver hair similar to Etienne’s glanced at me discreetly.

Oops, it’s dazzling. A halo effect!

“Dahlia.”

His gentle eyes curved softly, and his lips spread into a refreshing smile.

“Have you been well?”

How should I respond?

Dahlia loved him. It was serious enough that she even tried to stab the female lead, Sophie, to death. So not only was it serious, it was very serious.

Should I pretend that I still like him naturally? Or should I behave like I’ve moved on?

“Yeah, and what about you?”

“I’ve been well.”

I carefully chose my words and slowly walked over to sit next to Etienne. I was nervous, wondering if I should initiate more conversation, but fortunately, Etienne brought up a topic first.

“What brings you all the way here?”

His tone was curt. No matter how much I tried to see it in a positive light, it wasn’t a welcoming tone towards a guest.

However, Versus, seemingly familiar with his manner of speaking, burst into a wide smile, his eyes sparkling.

“I came because I wanted to see you.”

Wow, even Etienne’s retort was covered with his smile. A charismatic man. He’s a male lead, indeed. His heart is as broad as his face.

Even in the novel, he had showered the female lead with infinite love. Well, he was a bit obsessive, so it’s understandable…

It may have been a bit excessive, but obsession is a given for romance novel protagonists.

“You’re still the same.”

Etienne replied, his gaze lowered, and he smiled.

Huh? He smiled? Etienne smiled?

His smile wasn’t the eerie smirk that he used to give me; it was a genuine smile.

The sight of these two handsome men smiling at each other warmed my heart, and for a moment, I was lost in the scene.

Hmm, what a feast for the eyes.

They both had silver hair, but they exuded slightly different vibes.

How should I put it… If Versus had a warm-toned silver hair like spring, then Etienne had a cool-toned silver hair like winter! A warm gentleman and a cold gentleman!

Kyaaa, I wish I could capture this scene in a painting and proudly display it for generations to come…

This grandmother actually witnessed it in real life. Since that day after witnessing those brilliant two men, the grandmother got a serious illness as every man looked like a squid to her. But even so, this grandmother has no regrets. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest…

I blinked my eyes a few times, feeling a mix of emotions.

This wasn’t the time for daydreaming. It’s true that good looks can be dangerous. They can steal your attention in an instant.

I gathered my thoughts and focused again on reading the atmosphere between the two.

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