The Obsessive Male Lead Is Jealous Of My Doll - Chapter 42
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When Stella wrinkled her nose, Gemma rolled her eyes as she replied.
“Young Lady Karentina hasn’t debuted in society yet due to circumstances. After this expedition ends, she’ll need to go to the capital with the Duke and host a splendid debutante ball. Also, she’ll choose an excellent groom.”
“D-Debutante ball? Groom?”
Gemma added explanations gently as she looked at Stella, who seemed incredulous with her mouth agape.
“She’s the only daughter of a duke in the Empire. Being such an exceptional beauty, she’ll probably receive countless marriage proposals.”
At Gemma’s confident words, dark clouds began to form on the child’s face.
“Then, if Karentina gets married, she might not be able to see her anymore?”
Stella, worrying about a future that hasn’t even happened yet, muttered in a subdued voice.
“I don’t have any plans for marriage for the time being, Your Highness.”
For Karentina, finding her magic and surviving were her priorities over marriage. She reassured Stella and gently stroked her cheek, but the worry on the little girl’s face didn’t fade easily. Seeing the child, who looked like she had lost her favorite doll, she suppressed a laugh.
“Now that everything’s ready, shall we head to the dining room?”
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As they descended to the dining room holding Stella’s hand, Zion, who was already there, politely opened the door. Ignis, who had been looking at documents, slowly raised his head as he heard the door open.
‘Wow. As expected of a male lead.’
Unlike yesterday, when he was dressed in black robes, Ignis today was the epitome of a perfect crown prince.
He was dressed in a sharp black suit with crisp angles, with the edges of his jacket elegantly embroidered in gold. In his tailored white shirt, perfectly matched with a cravat wrapped around his neck, he looked strangely stoic and dangerous that Karentina swallowed dryly.
His restrained and dignified movements unmistakably embodied the demeanor of a crown prince to anyone who saw him.
‘He’s quite the sight.’
Unlike Karentina, who admired his handsome appearance, Zion muttered cynically.
[ He looks just like me. ]
Of course, they looked like twins on the outside, but their atmospheres were strangely different.
Zion was like a cute teddy bear, while Ignis, how should she put it… dangerous and wild. Even though they looked the same, they could emit such a different atmosphere. She found it so difficult to put into words that she tightly pressed her lips together.
Ignis, who had quietly risen from his chair, approached Karentina and Stella.
‘Wow, he’s really tall.’
Karentina stared up at Ignis for a moment, forgetting etiquette and swallowing nervously.
His ruby-red eyes sparkled like the finest rubies, complementing his fair skin beautifully. Even the shadow created by long, dense golden eyelashes every time he blinked was seductive. The well-groomed eyebrows, a high and sharp nose bridge, and moist, flushed lips all perfectly matched his appearance. He seemed crafted as if from pure gold.
She admired his flawless appearance inwardly, suppressing an internal scream of awe. However, Ignis lowered himself without even glancing at her and hugged Stella.
“I was worried.”
“Hmph.”
Stella puffed up her cheeks like a squirrel. Still, she didn’t push him away, perhaps because she didn’t dislike it.
“I’m glad you’re safe, Stella.”
Ignis let out a long breath as he felt her warmth.
Karentina, who was mesmerized by the picturesque sight of the beautiful siblings, barely suppressed the exclamation that was about to burst out and smiled like a mother.
‘I’m so glad it’s different from the original.’
As she happily watched them, her eyes locked with Ignis.
‘Huh?’
His handsome brow furrowed slightly. His eyes narrowed coldly as if he had seen something unpleasant.
For a moment, she felt puzzled. Ignis quickly erased his expression and straightened his posture before he gracefully extended his right hand.
‘Should I take it or not?’
Karentina was well versed in all the noble manners, but her body didn’t move easily due to the unfamiliarity.
“Karen, quickly.”
Encouraged by Stella’s sparkling eyes, she summoned the courage to reach out her hand. As Ignis gently kissed her glove, Karentina’s face flushed red, and she hastily lifted her skirt hem and curtsied.
“I greet the little sun of the Empire.”
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Princess Lorraine.”
Karentina, who unexpectedly moved to her seat while being escorted by the crown prince, was flustered. She was slightly moved by Ignis’s delicacy, who personally pulled out the chair for her without summoning a servant.
‘Yeah. Let’s just continue on the normal path like this. No obsession or confinement.’
Seemingly not over his anger towards Ignis, Zion muttered under his breath.
[ Is that man into obsession and confinement? He’s a scary person. ]
Zion closed his mouth when he saw that she smiled and rolled her eyes. On the other hand, Ignis kept his gaze fixed on Stella as he smiled softly.
“Stella, I missed you so much.”
“I’m still angry. Apologize to Karen quickly.”
Ignis let out a somewhat exaggerated sigh.
“I’ll apologize properly to Young Lady Karentina, so stop being so angry.”
“I’ll consider it after seeing what you do, Brother.”
Ignis, who was gazing fondly at Stella, smiled softly.
Karentina relaxed and leaned back on the chair while listening to the friendly conversation between her siblings.
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