ore than her welfare. Oriana was stung by the injustice of what had happene
four in the morning. The Grand party was done, everyone was exhausted. Her eyes are still wide awake, hoping that they will not lock her forever. She leaped to her feet as she rem
was successfully out. She tried to run but flinched when the door banged close. She opened her eyes and saw a fist cr
ied this
ow that I will try to ru
trouble." Oriana gulped in fear. She could feel little trickles of panic runni
Didn't your senior taught you how to escape properly
t will happen if I
? Is that what you are trying to say?" Oriana stopped. Leon's wor
o escape again. We will not kill you." His cold eyes looked at her serio
*
zable. Oriana opened her eyes. She examined the place, hoping that she was dreaming the whole time. It was past
Come, everyone is waiting at the dining room." That's right
ana almost lost her breath. The vast dining room is adorned with gold and precious stones. The long dining table is f
stomach's growling!" A man sitting at the ch
an engraved red panda. The table was all set, chairs occupied except the three at the edge and one in front of her. When they started
opped when the heavy door opened. A man wearing a grey jumper and sweatpants with tired dark brow
u. Come, fix yourself and dine with us." Perplexi
chair - in front of Oriana. Oriana's eyes widened, and her
eyebrows furrowed when he saw Oriana. She gulped, wanting to h
slowly chews her fresh
fixed his glasses and spr
aith winked at Oriana and smiled. Kate,
. you really
t you watch over her yourself?" He added, sipping his favorite matcha green tea. Leon's eyebrow furr
i, a buttered baguette, and a glass of orange juice. Taking no
d and crystal blue eyes and her natural red hair. The way others interact with Ashriel amused her the
Venice smiled and gave Oriana a bowl of ber
nk Nobles, so you know how hard you
re about it. "I would rather die than stay in that place and live with thos
," Natsuki whispered.
nt to live?
ve you an
group, be loyal to our law, be loyal to me." Ashriel's words came like a bolt from the
to do what I want. I will adopt you to the First Rank Nobles in exchange f
s filled her heart as she stood up. Kate
envy you and try hard to pull you down. Can you handle
w on. Worry not. You are safe." Natsuki smiled at
*
t, Oriana walked back to he
er backpack. "Follow me. I'll lead you to your official
loor, bumped at the back of Leon, who
ep bumping t
ut new clothes and various stuff on your bed. Worry
ce your left hand is injured...." She transferred her gaze from Oriana's left hand
t so tightly that your blood will flow out of your hand, and your arm will rot and fall off." Oriana's eyes widened as her hand began to tremble. He then took her face with his right
oms away from Oriana. As she entered her new space that was triple the size of her previous room, she almost lost her breath for the second
e outfit Venice gave, Kate walked inside. She f
of Colonel Leon?" Ka
s." She tilted her head. Kat
n you haven't had a proper chat alone with him,
ut a portion is secured. Knowing that the Highest Leader protects her. Wh
you will n
tarted to pound like a hammer. Fear struck her again. She refused to face him and look at Kate until she vanished from her sight. Leon inspected her from the head down to the t
are we
me? Or will h
Boss Zi assure me of my safety? Are those acts sign of re
th different models. "Hey, I said get in." Leon was already pi
h Members?" She changed the top
ed at him. Irritated by her actions, Leon closed his door, walked towards Oriana, tossed
he eyes. Assuring her that what he is saying is true. His face is only three inches awa
tere City. "Boss Zi owned this mall, in fact, the whole Kingdom. I'm aware that you know that. You can choose anything that you want but fi
r eyes widened by the slip of her tongue. She
Stop being car
'grumpy man'?" His words came out more as a statement than a question. He took another step. She stepped back, but
he stammered. Leon stopped.
t him straight in the eyes. For a moment Leon did not move. Then he bent down to flick her forehead.
is old and nasty. Or the vegetables are withered. So, I simply decided to have you come along
ng here is expensive." Leon's lips
art of the First Rank Nobles and will be living with us. So, act your level and be
nent solution for a