Refusing Your Ex-Husband’s Obsession: A Guide - Chapter 240

Chapter 240

Translator: Yonnee

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Regardless of how one dances, it’s up to the dancers’ hearts, but in the imperial banquet, it felt awkward to dance freely. She looked down at him with wide eyes as he smiled unabashedly, and her intention to scold vanished instantly.

Both of them burst into laughter, and as Irene’s eyes crinkled with joy, Ciel lifted her again. As she descended, her skirt fluttered like a breeze. The deep blue silk shone with diamonds, twinkling like stars.

The crowd couldn’t take their eyes off them, feeling happiness just from watching.

“…It feels strange to see Rin with a partner.”

David, watching his sister while sipping champagne, commented, to which Luke replied,

“Lieutenant, spring will come for you too.”

“…Did you know how to say such things? It’s a bit embarrassing.”

“Haha, is that so?”

Luke, feeling a bit sheepish, scratched the back of his head and added,

“There’s a saying from our hometown. The family’s fortune is one’s own fortune, and the family’s happiness is one’s own happiness.”

“That’s an obvious saying.”

“There’s a deeper meaning to it, though. Happiness coming to a family means happiness will come to you, too. So, since Her Ladyship has found her match, a partner will appear for you too, Lieutenant.”

“Haha, thanks.”

Feeling shy, Luke downed his champagne in one go. David’s glass was empty, having finished his champagne.

“Lieutenant, please. I’ll get you another.”

“Sure, thanks.”

“Roger!”

Luke responded energetically as if he had received a mission order and walked towards the champagne fountain. David, slightly worried, watched Luke’s back. Due to his significantly larger build than ordinary people, David was concerned he might accidentally push the surrounding nobles.

As if to prove his worries, a woman who hadn’t noticed Luke’s large frame bumped into her as he turned around.

Despite the slight touch, Luke, being a physical Esper, unintentionally exerted force, causing the woman to be harshly pushed away.

“Kyaah!”

“Lady Tania!”

David ran at incredible speed to catch the woman before she hit the ground. Although his cream-colored outfit got dirty, David sighed in relief upon confirming that the woman was safe.

Standing up while holding her, David asked,

“Are you alright?”

“Yes…”

“I-I’m so sorry!”

Luke was also startled and didn’t know what to do.

“Please forgive my subordinate’s mistake.”

“No…”

“I will compensate for the dress and the fright you experienced. So please…”

“No!”

“Then, if there’s anything you desire, please tell me…”

“Yes! I want you!”

“…Pardon me?”

“My name is Violet de Tania. Please remember!”

“Ah… Yes.”

David, who had been worried, listened to her confident introduction and smiled reassuringly.

“Then, I’ll set you down.”

At that, Violet touched her forehead and said,

“Ah! I still feel dizzy…”

She leaned her face against his firm chest and hugged him even tighter. David, feeling awkward, asked,

“Did you come to the palace with a maid? Or maybe a family member…”

Worried that he might go looking for her family, Violet quickly answered,

“I think I just need to rest in the lounge…”

“Then, I will escort you there myself.”

“Ah, thank you… Oh? There’s also a stain left on your clothes, Young Marquis. What should we do?”

“It’s alright. Please don’t worry about it.”

“But I can’t be at ease like this.”

The two left the banquet hall while conversing. Other ladies watching their departure couldn’t hide their irritation and all unfurled their fans.

“Such a sly girl.”

“Typical Violet…”

Ladies who knew her whispered among themselves. Then, one lady cautiously spoke up,

“But didn’t Violet already have him in her heart all this time?”

Her longtime friend, who had observed Violet pining away since she first saw the young marquis at the banquet, spoke out in her defense.

“You all only started to acknowledge him after he became the heir to a Marquisate, but Violet liked him even before that. So, could you please not speak ill of her?”