Becoming the Villain's Family

Chapter 6

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His tall figure, his method of slaughter, his overwhelming power, and murderous intent. Even with his hood on, Aria could easily recognize this man as Lloyd's father.

'The way they ruthlessly kill people... it's similar.'

She observed him intently. He looked just like Lloyd.

Their hair was jet-black and coiffed to perfection. Furthermore, they had the same shape of eyes.

But they also had their own differences. Lloyd's hair was short, and it stopped right above his nape. On the other hand, his father had hair that flowed right up till his chest. They rested on his shoulders, straight yet soft, swaying like prairie grass in the breeze.

"Hmm."

The Grand Duke stared back at Aria, not avoiding her gaze.

He had eyes like a pool of pure crimson blood. As Aria peered into his eyes, she felt as if he was searching deep into her very soul.

But for the Grand Duke, her gaze was different. It was a curious gaze that he had never received except from his children.

"You're a strange kid. Haven't you heard rumors of me feeding humans to my dogs?"

"......"

"I even tried to kill you.'"

Aria, of course, was prepared to die, so she nodded and grabbed the Grand Duke's cuff.

His eyes widened, and he was at a loss for words. He seemed genuinely surprised.

'Huh? Why...?'

Aria was also confused. She didn't expect him to react that way.

The Grand Duke glanced down at the little girl holding his sleeve.

"I will deposit the down payment immediately. William, handle all the procedures." He beckoned the butler, ordering him as per usual.

"Your Grace is very impulsive sometimes..." The butler sighed, tired of the Grand Duke's spontaneous decisions.

"Are you dissatisfied with my decision?"

"Not at all, I am actually quite fond of the young lady here. One who is loved by animals could never be evil."

'I'm not so sure about that...' Aria thought.

After that, William ordered the rest of the servants to prepare the money.

"As Count Cortez had affirmed previously, you are not to set foot in this mansion ever again. The butler will erase your memories, and you will forget about today's events." The Grand Duke said in a cold tone.

"If you were ever to break your promise, I will not hesitate to erase the Cortez Family name from the face of this country. Think wisely, for your family is at stake."

Despite his outrageous remarks to erase the genius maestro, Cortez, from all history, no one doubted his words.

For he was the infamous Grand Duke of Valentine.

"W-wait, I have one more condition!" Count Cortez spoke, holding his twisted arm.

"What more do you have to say?"

The Grand Duke's tone was full of malice and hatred. He seemed offended by the Count, who dared to ask for more.

The Count was terrified, but he still managed to muster his courage and spoke, "When Aria gives birth, you must give the child to me."