The Obsessive Male Lead Wants To Become My Husband

Chapter 26

However, I am different.

"Call the best jewelers and dress designers in the capital. I have been wandering around, and it is too much of a hassle to go out these days."

"I will call them right away."

If you think it will only end with clothes and jewelry, you are mistaken...

"And, I need a villa of my own to store my clothes and jewelry. Hmm... One in the capital and one on the island would be fine?"

After all, property is real estate.

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It took less than a day from the engagement ceremony for the otherwise ill-reputed Evelyn Garneid to be photographed at the Duke's residence.

"They said she is a crazy lady, she must be really crazy..."

Frequently, the servants and maids used to gossip, but as soon as they saw Cassius, they would immediately shut their mouths.

It was because they knew very well how much their little master fell in love with that grotesque and extravagant lady.

However, there were also people who were happy with Evelyn's new side among the servants of the Duchess.

It was the informants of Cassius.

They, too, were not satisfied with Evelyn's move to take away their employer's property in the beginning, but Cassius' words immediately changed their minds.

"Young Lady of Count Garneid said she likes luxury, though it was not effective at all. So, I thought I should have changed it..."

Cassius had a voice that seemed somewhat happy.

"You do not have to do that."

The informants were genuinely glad that Evelyn Garneid was extravagant.

If it was not for her, they were sure half of their heads would have dropped to the ground.
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* * *

Despite the pouring eyes, I did not stop at a one-shot luxury.

Every day, I buy new dresses and jewelry, order furniture to decorate the villa, ask for a dozen maids from noble families, and so on.

All the luxuries that a noble girl can enjoy have been in my hands.

Naturally, the Duke of Brudenell granted all my requests.

There was only one reason.

Because Cassius has ordered him to listen to me.

Still, there are limits to how much money I can spend. Of course, I could spend more money if I had to burn the dress and buy a new one, although even I could not afford to waste it like that.

'Should I buy a horse?'

Fortunately, I have learned to ride horses to some extent.

If I buy a famous horse and tame it well, it will be useful when I leave this disgusting town in the future.

'...If I could leave.'

I thought of the sea, the huge ship, and Gabriel.

Before leaving with Cassius, I had to apologize to him. Since I got a job at a souvenir shop after being introduced to him, but I quit the job not long after I just started.

So, I briefly explained the situation to Cassius, and then went with him to see Gabriel.

Obviously, I did not want to go with him.

I have tact, too.

I did not want to be accompanied by a threatening man on my way to apologize. Nevertheless, what if Cassius will not leave my side?

I also had a history of running away, so I could not refuse. Moreover, the thought that 'rejection' is Ophelia's main skill in the original story caught my ankle.

Finding Gabriel was not that difficult since I knew all the places he liked.

I remembered the disastrous apology attempt.

* * *

"Eve!"

Gabriel looked at me and smiled brightly.

"Gabriel"

I swallowed dry saliva.

I could not figure out how to explain it.

Unfortunately or not, Gabriel looked at Cassius and me in turn, and seemed to quickly get the sense of the situation.

"...Your family came to pick you up?"

"Not a family."

I did not say anything more after that.

It was true. In fact, Cassius was not even my fiancé.

At least until then.

Thankfully, Gabriel did not ask me anything.

"Congratulations, Eve."

"Congratulations...?"

"Yes. Seeing that he came all the way to find Eve... He must be a good person."

Why?

Every word he said pierced my heart.
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"...No."

That was probably why... For a moment, I forgot even the existence of Cassius and denied Gabriel's words.

"No?"

It was only after Gabriel's eyes widened with astonishment that I realized my mistake.

"That... They did not come to find me. It was just a coincidence that they met me."

I spoke gibberish, but it was already too late.

Gabriel's eyes had already sunk into a dark atmosphere that seemed to know everything. At that, I had to turn my gaze because I could not stand the sympathy that flashed in his eyes.

"...I am sorry."

Surprised by the unexpected apology, I suddenly raised his head and peered at him.

At that moment, I knew.

I was mistaken.

Gabriel was not sympathizing with me.

I was blaming myself for attaching myself to this situation where I did not want to be in.

A hot emotion sprouted from my chest.

"It is okay."

I shook my head and finished my words.

"This is my problem."

"...."

Silence passed.

The silence became unbearable. As I remembered the purpose of visiting Gabriel, I opened my mouth again.

"...Sorry."
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"...What are you sorry for, Eve?"

"You gave me a lot of help and even introduced me to the store, but I quit so quickly..."

"It was not Eve's will."

Gabriel's words were too loud and too determined.

But, I did not deny him.

Okay.

This is not what I meant. It was only because what Cassius Brudenell wants and what I want never match!

That was then.

Cassius, who had been silently watching, pulled me in.

"Evelyn, it is time to go."

At that, I followed him without saying anything. Meanwhile, Gabriel did not even say a word.
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I had to suppress the urge to look back.

Cassius Brudenell asked in a low voice.

"What was your relationship with him?"

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