My Husband Hates Me, But He Lost His Memories - Chapter 91.2
Translator: Effe
Editor: Yonnee
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There was a guard standing guard at the small entrance to the main building where servants mainly entered and exited, but thanks to us wearing the guise of servants, we were not detected.
—‘It’s easier than you think, right? What floor did you say Owen’s room was on?’
Zen asked just with his mouth. I glanced at him and mouthed back.
—‘The third floor. We have to stop by here before then.’
The place I took Zen to was none other than the storage room for cleaning tools.
After getting a bucket of water and handing it to Zen, I grabbed a broom and a few mops.
—‘We have to pretend we’re going to clean so they don’t get suspicious.’
—’Oh, I see.’
Owen doesn’t let anyone clean his room. And these two servants whom we borrowed their appearance today were people who were trusted by Owen. So, if other people see us heading towards Owen’s room, they won’t be particularly suspicious…
‘The problem is that if we run into someone who knows that these servants are somewhere else… or we either run into the people themselves, or…’
My mouth felt dry as I headed to the third floor with cleaning supplies. The moment I get caught, it’s over. There would be no choice but to capture the witnesses. Still, Father and Owen would soon notice something suspicious…
‘So I must never get caught. This has to be a perfect crime…’
It was the moment we finally reached the third floor hallway where Owen’s room was.
“Huh? What are you doing here? Didn’t you do all the cleaning this morning already?”
As it happened, I ran into someone who knew these servants. I could feel Zen stiffening as he stood next to me. On the other hand, I spoke calmly and without any agitation.
“I thought I’d have to do it one more time today. Lord Owen doesn’t like even a speck of dust accumulating. Especially on days when he returns from going out, his mysophobia gets worse.”
“Ah… That’s right.”
The other person shook his head as if he understood what I said. Fortunately, we seemed to pass without any major problems. Soon after, he passed us by and spoke playfully.
“You always take a nap at this time. So I’m just going to lock myself in the room and sleep again! Then, finish cleaning quickly and get a good rest! I’ll get going.”
“…Ah, right.”
He grinned and walked down the stairs at a brisk pace. When he could no longer be seen, Zen finally relaxed. I, who wasn’t very nervous to begin with, calmly patted Zen on the back.
—‘Come on, let’s go. ‘We have to hurry.’
—’Yes.’
After this, we headed to Owen’s room. The good news is that these servants are currently taking a nap in their own rooms. So there was no need to worry about being caught. Still, we’ll have to be careful.
‘Now fourteen minutes…’
There wasn’t much time. Owen’s room had to be inspected within a short period of time. To get solid evidence.
‘Now that Owen is tied up in Valentino Castle, this is our chance.’
If it were any other time, we wouldn’t have even tried. So we shouldn’t miss this opportunity. I opened the door and went into Owen’s room.
‘…It’s still to his taste.’
That was exactly what I thought as soon as I saw the scene in the room. I hated Owen’s tastes as much as I hated him, and I was realizing that now.
As expected, Owen’s taste was the worst.
“Wow, it’s all black…”
Zen also seemed surprised, looking around the room and muttering to himself. I nodded expressionlessly.
“It’s been like this since he was young.”
“Since he was young?!”
Owen was now twenty-four years old, only three years older than me and the same age as Theodore, but he had been unusual since childhood.
He was a creepy person in many ways. At a young age, he was not scared even when he saw the carcasses of animals that had died… It was the same when he saw a dead person. He was generally emotionless and seemed completely unable to empathize with others.
Father who was proud of Owen, calling him an adult, wasn’t normal either.
‘Hessen still looks more like a human being.’
I said, looking closely at the room covered in all black.
“First, let’s divide into two zones and investigate each. I’ll take care of everything from here to there, and Zen will take care of the remaining space.”
“Yes, got it!”
There’s no way Owen would have left something important lying around… Still, we have to make sure that something gets done here.
If we can find solid physical evidence, it will definitely help our side secure the victory.
I took a deep breath, concentrated my mind, and began to thoroughly inspect the area I was assigned to.
* * *
“Do you think Lily is doing a good job as the mistress of this household?”
Lily and Zen left and the three of them are left alone in the parlor.
Owen’s languid voice mingled with the chilly air.
“She is doing enough.”
Theodore answered expressionlessly, not showing any flaws. His face looked as if he would remain calm even if the knife came in. Owen smiled at Theodore and extended his hand to the chessboard that was placed between them.
Then, he swept his palm across the chessboard, ruining the game.
Theodore’s eyebrows twitched and he frowned at Owen as he glared at him.
“What are you doing?”
Owen responded to his sharp question with a relaxed attitude, lighting a cigarette.
“Lily Everett. When she reaches the last row, she can become Queen, but until then she is the weakest pawn.”
He picked up the white pawn and placed it on the chessboard and continued. Hessen, who was watching the situation, muttered, “That guy is talking nonsense again…”
“I’ve known that for a long time.”
“…….”
“And you, Duke Valentino, have only known Lily for about two years.”
Theodore’s eyes suddenly became fierce. With perhaps the same intuition of a male animal, it was as if he had sensed something in Owen’s words and attitude.
“You don’t really know what kind of person Lily Everett is.”
“Why are you so sure?”
“I’m Lily’s older brother. I raised and created that child.”
Owen’s voice was filled with explicit possessiveness. Theodore clenched his hand, which was on the table.
“I think you are out of your mind. She is your sister.”
“Then are you in your right mind?”
Smiling, Owen slowly got up from his seat. His relaxed appearance made him look like a well-fed beast. He loosened her body with a simple movement, and he suddenly made an offer to Theodore.
“Shall we have a spar? Duke Valentino.”
“What?”
“Let’s warm up before the meal.”
For someone who made an unexpected suggestion, he had a very natural smile.
But that smile also looked incredibly dangerous.
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