Chapter 1
“Melénique! Worthless beings like you have no place in our family.”
I agree.
This woman, Meldenique Vaveloa, whom I possessed a while ago, has already spent over 100 billion becquails with these hands of hers.
100 billion becquails.
That’s the yearly income of an average commoner household of four, which is 30 million becquails. Of course, it’s completely understandable why the Duke is furious.
Meldenique had no talent for business.
Of course, the family’s circumstances, like a thick bean paste, played a role in her lack of business skills.
Because Lady Hildegart, who became her stepmother, constantly interfered with everything Meldenique did.
But there’s no way Duke Vaveloa, who became my father, would consider those circumstances.
“He dislikes me.”
I stared intently at the face of the Duke Vaveloa, who was sitting across from me in the reception room. Sure enough, his face was more red and swollen than a ripe tomato.
Seeing his eyes filled with venom, I could already predict what he was going to say next.
“Take this money and leave. I never want to see you again!”
He threw a big bundle of money at me.
Maybe he wanted to throw it at my face? But luckily, my reflexes were quite good.
I silently smiled triumphantly and deftly caught the bundle he threw towards my face.
Nice catch!
“Yes. I hope I never see you again, either.”
While saying that, I meticulously put the thick bundle of money in the pocket I had prepared.
‘I thought he would throw me out while giving me the money.’
I’ve been waiting for this day since the possession!
During the few minutes it took for me to catch the bundle of money and put it in my pocket, Duke Vaveloa, who was looking at me in dismay, stuttered and asked,
“You… where did you… No, are you daring to challenge my authority?”
Perhaps due to his anger, his green eyes shook uncontrollably, and his almost blonde hair trembled like wind-blown flower petals.
“Someone like you?”
I shrugged my shoulders and tilted my head.
“It’s not like that.”
You must be wondering.
Usually, in this situation, the daughter who cries and apologizes, turning the floor into a sea of tears, would never dare to say such things and confidently leave the family. That’s the reality.
“I will do as you wish, Your Grace.”
If it were the usual Meldenique, she would have resisted and fought back so as not to be driven out of the family.
But all this time, I had been eagerly waiting for an opportunity to leave this family.
I felt the weight of the bundle of money in my arms.
“The burden of not being able to lead a business properly is severe for me…”
Actually, there was no great burden.
I think Lady Hildegart, who ruined my business, was responsible for that.
“Anyway, since you told me to get lost, I’ll leave now!”
I turned my back on him and walked away.
It’s best not to appear in front of him until his anger subsides, considering that Duke Vaveloa, who values money more than family ties, has swallowed 10 billion becquails.
Since I had planned to completely leave this household.
I didn’t want to live a life bickering over the succession battle in this dusty house.
Besides, I had something I wanted to do.
‘Goodbye, Duke Vaveloa.’
After sulking for a while, he suddenly came to his senses and shouted loudly behind me.
“You’re saying such ridiculous things. Even if you come back and beg for money, I won’t give it to you!”
I turned back and stared at him intently.
‘Begging? How ridiculous.’
I waved my hand with the brightest smile Duke Vaveloa had ever seen.
“Yes! Goodbye!”
I had no intention of begging. I smiled and quickly slipped through the open door.
Now I am completely isolated from this family!
I hummed a tune, confident that Duke Vaveloa would immediately write a wanted notice for me once he calms down.
I received money from Duke Vaveloa, about 20 billion becquails, but I had to leave this family as soon as possible.
Duke Vaveloa could say, “I shouldn’t give you that money no matter how much I think about it!” And Lady Hildegart, who is both his wife and my stepmother, could come running after me to snatch the money and slap me.
When I returned to my room, I changed into a light dress suitable for going out.
The dresses in this world were extravagant and elegant, making it difficult to wear them without a maid. But I could manage to put on a light, airy dress without a petticoat by myself.
I put my arms through the long-sleeved, sky blue muslin dress and buttoned the neckline before looking at myself in the mirror.
In front of the mirror stood a modestly beautiful woman with a tense expression.
Golden wavy hair flowing down to the waist, fair skin, big eyes whose thoughts were unreadable, and emerald irises.
It had been several months since the possession, but my face still hadn’t adapted well.
After wiping my face a few times, I focused on packing my belongings.
I packed the bundle of money I received from Duke Vaveloa, around 2 billion becquails, the small building sales certificate left by my deceased birth mother, a few pieces of jewelry and accessories, and a few dresses into the magically spelled luggage bag.
It was enough to sustain my daily life for a while.
“Now, I really have to leave!”
But as soon as I finished all the preparations and was about to leave, I ran into an unexpected obstacle.
“Oh, Miss! Where are you going on such a cold day…?”
Looking at me, who was ready to leave with a bag full of luggage, the maid, Rozaline, frowned.
Rozaline had been the only woman who liked me by my side since childhood.
Without thinking, I whispered softly into her ear as if revealing the most confidential secret.
“It’s not cold now. It’s March, when flowers bloom. It’s spring, you know?”
“T-then… w-where are you going?”
“To achieve my dream.”
It didn’t take long for Rozaline’s expression to change with astonishment.
‘No, why does she have such a negative expression about me achieving my dream?’
Rozaline hesitantly clung to my dress as I looked down at her gray hair.
“Are you…are you going to see Duke Hessmann? Are you going to…propose…?”
Ah, right.
Now that I think about it, people know my dream as “to marry Duke Hessmann and become the Duchess.” How naive.
I absentmindedly thought of my fiancé, Lennox Hessmann, while heaving a sigh.
“I wondered if you had given up since you haven’t sent a letter to Duke Hessmann… I mean, propose…”
I looked down at Rozaline, who was grabbing my dress.
“But I’m not interested in Duke Hessmann anymore.”
I casually replied, and Rozaline’s face became puzzled.
“Really…?”
I glanced at the maid in quick succession.
Although I had been indifferent all along, I couldn’t hide the fluttering heart while thinking about “what I really wanted to do.”
The web novel, “Lovers Enchanted by Magic.” No one knows why the novel’s title is “Lovers Enchanted by Magic.” It had nothing to do with the contents either.
The novel was a typical romantic fantasy in Harlequin style.
A story about Hesmann, the cold but perfect male protagonist, and Sheria, the beautiful and beloved noblewoman, falling in love with a forbidden love.
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