Refusing Your Ex-Husband's Obsession: A Guide - Chapter 186
Chapter 186
Translator: Yonnee
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“I will heed your command, Your Highness.”
“And Lady Closch, I would like a word with you separately.”
At the crown prince’s command, Ciel sharply raised his head, which had been bowed. Their eyes met for a moment, but he quickly turned away, aware of everyone watching.
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Then, everyone, please leave us for a moment.”
Aiden, Lacie, and the chief attendant quickly vacated the room, leaving Ciel standing still, unmoving.
“Duke, don’t test my patience too much.”
“…Then, I will take my leave.”
At the crown prince’s stern warning, Ciel reluctantly exited the office.
“There’s something I need to ask you.”
As soon as everyone was out, the Crown Prince spoke.
“Yes, Your Highness. Ask away.”
“How did you find the other Espers, including Aiden?”
“I apologize, but…”
“Stop apologizing. Speak freely.”
Jace’s tone had softened, now showing a slight smile, contrasting his earlier anger.
So, I answered honestly.
“They just seemed to appear on their own?”
“What?”
“To be precise, I never sought them out, Your Highness. They appeared before me.”
“Huh…”
His disbelief was evident, so I emphasized again.
“How could I search for Espers? I hardly ever leave our territory. I did meet Lady Clausent recently in a neighboring territory, but before that, I had always stayed within my family’s domain.”
He still seemed skeptical, so I added more.
“You’ve met my parents, Your Highness.”
“Ah…”
Jace finally looked convinced, almost amusingly. What does he really think of my parents?
“It’s truly a mystery. How could they have appeared before you as if waiting? And Ciel too, wasn’t it the same case?”
“…I truly do not know.”
Now that I think about it, why did Ciel come to my family’s domain? No, how did he find me exactly?
He didn’t even know I was Seohyun at that time.
“Lady.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“I have a favor to ask.”
“Please, tell me.”
“Could you provide me your guiding right now?”
“Isn’t the Saintess doing that for Your Highness?”
“The Saintess has temporarily left the capital. I’m not sure when she will return, so I was hoping you could offer some guiding while you are here.”
“Of course, Your Highness.”
It wasn’t a difficult request, so I readily agreed. The crown prince looked at me with a slightly anxious expression. I stepped closer and removed one of my gloves, careful to hide the hand with burn scars.
As I extended my hand, he reached out as if enchanted. Gently grasping his hand, I began to channel energy towards him. I started softly and then gradually increased the intensity, and soon, his expression turned dreamy.
But surely, he must have been guided by Seoyun frequently…
His expression, as though it was his first time, made me doubtful, but I moderated the energy flow and released his hand.
Hmm, it seems my compatibility with the crown prince was just average. Guiding him was neither too hard nor too easy.
“Your Highness, are you alright?”
He remained still, hand in the same position even after I let go.
“Your Highness?”
“…I’m alright.”
“Was it satisfactory?”
“…Very much so.”
“That’s a relief.”
“Thank you.”
“It’s nothing.”
The crown prince continued to gaze at me with a dreamy expression. I hesitated for a moment. Should I leave now or wait for his permission?
Noticing my hesitation, the crown prince spoke up.
“I’ll arrange for you to stay within the palace for the time being.”
“I apologize, but the Young Duke has already extended an invitation to me…”
At my words, the crown prince chuckled lightly.
“Lady, you apologize yet say everything you need to.”
“…I apologize.”
“No need. It’s probably better for you to not be alone in the palace.”
“Thank you for your understanding, Your Highness.”
“But since the palace isn’t far, come immediately if I call.”
“…Yes.”
I answered after a beat, and the crown prince quickly added, as if justifying,
“I have a feeling I’ll need your help to resolve this matter.”
“Understood, Your Highness.”
Direct observation was always easier, wasn’t it?
It might be physically exhausting, but it’s better for peace of mind.
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