Chapter 29 (1/2)
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“How could naive, young, aristocratic ladies who grew up preciously as their household's gem be able to handle me?”
“It..it happened!”
“Hurry up and bring some water over!”
Aidan leisurely pa.s.sed over the chaos he had created, and brought up another topic: ''Marriage with me? Don't you find those young ladies pitiful?'' he added. The detestable face underneath his eyelashes was the final nail to the coffin.
Julian let out a sigh as he watched Aidan hold a cigarette between his lips.
A few months ago, Julian had decided to use a hard-line policy against Aidan, who wouldn't respond no matter how many marriage offers he sent him.
He sent Count Simmar and his third daughter to the Valentine Estate without notice. The excuse was that Lady Simmar was inherently weak, but the goal was clear.
It was for the couple to fall in love with each other. Even if they didn't have any interest in each other, since the Emperor's intent was so definite, they were expected to pretend they couldn't win against his wishes and marry each other.
However, Aidan didn't lose to the silent threat and even disappeared abruptly without a trace before Lady Simmar had even reached the Valentine Estate.
Overnight, Lady Simmar was left to enjoy her sanatorium. She wasn't even to say a single word to the Grand Duke as she spent her days alone and it was said she had returned to her estate immediately.
But afterward, Aidan, whom they'd lost all contact of, had shown up as if to taunt them. At this point, the Emperor started to grow obstinate.
“Did Lady Simmar not satisfy you?”
“Unfortunately, I've never seen her before.”
“If there's anyone, whom my dear brother likes, we will proactively push ahead for a marriage.”
“I have no interest in anyone.”
“If it's really that difficult, didn't I request that you at least date a gentle lady previously? It doesn't matter who it is.”
“I don't wish to.”
Aidan was a person whose emotions and ambitions were rather dull. To the point that an ordinary love life was unimaginable.