After I Sent the Divorce Letter, My Husband Went Mad - Chapter 103

RP: Haebaragi_syk

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Chapter 52.1

“Why are you telling me this?”

“I’m curious about what the leader of the Hyllan Merchants Guild wants.”

After saying that, Chelias pulled out a piece of paper.

“What’s this?”

“It’s been notarized by the Emperor. An agreement stating that the Eloisa family can no longer interfere with Lady Leilia.”

At his words, Leilia’s eyes wavered.

“Did my husband ask you to do this?”

“Of course.”

“But you’re showing this to me?”

She hadn’t expected Cassel to prepare this. A warmth spread in her chest.

“Now, Lady Leilia, you’re free. My assistant position is open, if you’re interested.”

“I’m busy.”

“Hmmm.”

Chelias looked at Leilia with a regretful expression.

“Anyway, I’ve passed on the message.”

“Thank you. As for the head of the Hyllan Guild’s thoughts… Since His Highness Cassel hasn’t asked, I’m not sure either.”

Leilia thought about her newfound freedom before silently gazing at Chelias.

“But depending on what Lord Chelias decides to do, you might find out.”

Chelias took a deep breath at Leilia’s words. The young lady was looking at him so intently, almost as though she could read his thoughts.

“I like His Highness Cassel.”

“Really?”

At his words, Leilia tilted her head slightly.

“The other princes should be fine too.”

“Those fools?”

Chelias was blunt, then gave a sly smile.

“You’re really being honest.”

“So what?”

Leilia briefly glanced toward the door.

“Things got complicated when Cassel came back to life.”

Her eyes lowered in quiet thought.

“The support from the head of the Hyllan Guild, along with his exceptional skills and character, is attracting people to him. And on top of that, he overlooked His Majesty’s plan to place him under Prince Lisseltz and chose me instead.”

A hint of worry crossed her face.

“The princes probably won’t want to keep Cassel alive.”

She was right.

The previous leaders of the Hyllan Guild had always remained neutral in politics.

But now, that was no longer possible.

“I agree. No matter how little His Highness Cassel desires power, those around him won’t allow it. A conflict is bound to happen soon.”

Chelias’s words were heavy.

Leilia remembered the moment she signed the divorce papers.

She had chosen divorce.

If Cassel had divorced her and married someone else, she might have quietly supported him without stepping forward. However, things were different now. He truly saw her as his wife and had given his heart to her. In return, she had done the same.

Just as he predicted, a conflict would soon break out between the princes. They needed to build their power while the Emperor was still alive.

And to do so, they would need Chelias’s help.

“His Highness Cassel still doesn’t know the head of the Hyllan Guild’s intentions.”

“So, that means…?”

“I know.”

Chelias’s eyes lit up at her soft words. At last, he understood the true intentions of the leader of the Hyllan Merchants Guild.

“They want His Highness Cassel to become Emperor. More specifically, they want him to survive. Though, of course, he isn’t someone who could be easily assassinated.”

The Sword Master’s abilities were unstable. While he could survive on his own, if the thing he valued most were taken from him, he’d risk going on a rampage and self-destructing. If the princes found out, they could target the very purpose of his existence.

“He hopes that he can end his life happily. To make that happen, the princes who pose a threat to him…”

Leilia said that, then gave a small smile.

“We might be getting ready to take them out.”

“You speak as if you’re the one handling it.”

Chelias’s eyes narrowed.

The next moment, Leilia extended her hand to him.

“This is my first time greeting you.”

“Hmm?”

“I’m Leilia Jen Roten, the head of the Hyllan Merchants Guild.”

With that, she revealed her true identity, which she had kept concealed for so long.

“My husband was so remarkable that it’s caused me some headaches, but I’m glad a good person has come to our side. And by the way, the chandelier you gave me was beautiful. Thank you.”

If Chelias’s goal were to make Cassel emperor, it would be best to bring him onto her side.

“Wh, what did you just say?”

“My uncle was my guardian.”

She corrected Chelias’s misunderstanding.

“R-Really?”

“That’s right.”

“G-Goodness gracious!”

Chelias clicked his tongue. Staring blankly for a moment, he shifted his gaze between Leilia and the floor before finally breaking into a laugh.

“Wow, I never thought something like this would happen. I’m actually stunned!”

He was someone who always knew how to read others and was quick to pick up on things. But this… he really didn’t see it coming. To have taken over the guild at such a young age and managed to lead it to such success?