I Thought a Villainess' Divorce Would Be Easy

In a countess’ family full of love, this kind of hugging or touching was normal, but in a Duke’s household, it was unacceptable behavior. Even in a typical noble family, Anthea’s immature behavior was not something an adult woman would do. So what was it like? Anthea had no intention of hiding her joy for Nathan. He had come a long way and she didn’t want to do anything that would make Nathan upset with her. If Anthea’s free-spirited way of thinking paved the way for her to become a villainess, it would be a great welcome.

 

Anthea, who had already stopped crying, stretched out her hands towards Nathan again.

 

“Come on, brother.”

 

He was willing to give her a ride, but Nathan hesitated, carefully stroking Anne’s wet hair.

 

“Brother?”

 

“It would put your situation in trouble, so you should refuse.”

 

At the same time, Anthea unconsciously gave strength to her hand as she felt the soft warmth touching her forehead. Her maids also held their breath and couldn’t bear to leave, unable to take their eyes off her.

 

“My Anne, my promise to listen to anything you say will remain in effect forever.”

 

‘Ah, it’s my side that he saved.’

 

Really, where did she get such a faithful dog? Saving Nathan’s life was the best thing Anthea did in her original work. Nathan, skillfully carrying Anthea on his back, instructed Julie, who was nearby, to show him to her room. As the gathered workers retreated to clear the way, their eyes were fixed on Nathan and Anthea. Even though the gaze was so intense that even Anthea, who was receiving the attention of everyone in the countess’s home, slightly flinched, Nathan remained calm. No one blocked Nathan’s path. Only the maid, Rosa, who followed behind her, raised her voice in disbelief.

 

“Oh my god, I never thought I would witness something like this at the Duke’s house.”

 

Rosa’s usually arrogant voice mixed with her fuss as if she was genuinely surprised.

 

“A Duchess running out with her wet hair to meet her man from outside her. I’m so glad the master isn’t here.”

 

Nathan, sensing the obvious ridicule and hostility, immediately stopped and turned around. 

Rosa appeared at the right moment. She had her servants and knights behind her, and she looked triumphant as if she were the owner of this mansion. Her production was so dramatic that Anthea, who dreams of becoming a villainess, wanted to at least clap her hands. She would go to such lengths just to annoy a Duchess she didn’t like.

 

Anthea was inwardly impressed.

 

Although no one showed hostility other than Rosa, the pressure from her number was enormous. Nathan took Anthea down from her piggyback and handed it to Julie, who was close to her. Nathan, walking towards Rosa without hesitation, stood behind her maid, standing proudly as if the knights were not even in his eyes.

 

“Tell me about your family name.”

 

Rosa was taken aback by Nathan’s unexpected question.

 

“I am the head maid of Duke Gwynted. Why are you suddenly asking that?”

 

“Even if you have the power of a Duke on your back, you can’t be this arrogant. If you’re going to be so proud of me, who will inherit the Countdom of Leslie, you should at least be able to proudly say your family name.”

 

“I think there is a misunderstanding. I was blaming my lady for her shortcomings, not insulting Count Leslie, who had come a long way.”

 

“Anthea is like my younger sister. When you insult Anne, you insult me and the Count Leslie.”

 

“Ha, she’s your younger sister… It’s different from what I know, but I guess so.”

 

Anthea honestly doubted whether Rosa was crazy. She was worried about what she believed and what she did in front of Count Nathan.

 

“It must be difficult for young Count to let go of his beloved child. Even so, she is not of count blood.”

 

Rosa’s attitude toward Nathan was quite strong, perhaps because she was under a lot of stress due to Anthea’s presence. Even so, Rosa, the head maid, was not in a position to lightly use her tongue against the count’s family.

 

“Your family’s boastful advice still doesn’t reach my ears.”

 

“Now that she is married to a Duke, you have to let her go.”

 

Instead of answering Nathan’s question, Rosa continued to complain. A small sound came from Anthea’s maid, who was probably frustrated by the sight.

 

“I understand that she is Baron Mile’s second child.”

 

Anthea decided to give her gift to Ellie for showing her courage in a moment like this. Nathan, who heard Ellie’s words clearly, shook his head in bewilderment.

 

“What a baron I’ve never heard of. Why would a low-ranking noble who only inherited a castle say such nonsense to me?”

 

Rosa, embarrassed by Nathan’s persistent insistence, even bit her lip. Here again, if we look at Anthea’s bloodline, in terms of her rank, the Duchess was higher. Rosa, who ignored superior-subordinate relationships and stood superior only through blood, could not ignore the existence of Nathan, the count’s only heir. Rosa’s lips twitched as if she didn’t want to overturn my argument, but didn’t want to keep quiet like this. Nathan’s gaze darkened as he looked at Rosa. How cruel must she have been to Anthea, since she was such an idiot even in front of himself, the future count. Just that thought sparked a spark in Nathan’s dark eyes.

 

“Looking at your might, you look like a fox wearing bear skin. Would you like me to take that porridge off?”

 

Rosa was not discouraged even in the face of the rough-tempered knights of the North. Although it was the head of the house’s job, Rosa, the head maid, took care of their salaries and supplies, so it was always possible because she had the upper hand. Therefore, the threat of the handsome heir of the count, who looked like a literary young man, was not that scary.

 

“The Count’s bravado doesn’t work in the North.”

 

“Whether it will work or not. I guess you can ask in front of my sword.”

 

Familiarity was of no help to Nathan’s clear hostility toward Rosa. Rosa’s hesitation and retreat, and Nathan’s actions of reaching out to his waist as if he would pull out his sword at Rosa’s actions were dangerously close to crossing a line.

 

‘Nathan, what’s wrong with you? Why did the character change?’

 

Also, had he received any sword training? When Nathan took a step forward, Rosa, embarrassed, stepped backwards and fell on the hem of Nathan’s skirt. He let out a short scream and fell, but unexpectedly the knight who was standing by his side did not react.

 

“If you pull out your sword carelessly within the Duchy, you will be held accountable!”

 

Even when she sat down, Rosa said everything she had to say. If she really pulls out her sword, the attitude of the knights standing indifferently behind Rosa will change. Anthea quickly hugged Nathan’s arm and rubbed her head.

 

“Brother. I’m cold.”

 

His gentle hand gently stroked Anthea’s wet hair, as if he had lost his ferocious aura at some point.

 

“My, I’m sorry, Anne. A fox has settled into the noble house of Duke Gwynted and is now the king, so I ended up having a little fun with him.”

 

After feeding Rosa one, two, and three shots in succession, Nathan leisurely picked Anthea up. He walked into the hallway with great strides without Anthea having time to panic as he was hugging a princess instead of a fisherman’s bar. Rosa’s nervous voice could be heard from behind, but what was heard more clearly was the maids’ exclamation.

 

“Oh my god. I thought he was just being friendly, but his spirit was amazing.”

 

“Isn’t that the power of love?”

 

“Did you see him hiding his wife behind him?

 

Wow~! It’s so romantic.”

 

‘You belong to the Duke family. Isn’t it okay to take this side?’

 

Anthea was now a Duchess. In this situation, if Nathan, who was rumored to be her fiancé, came to see her, it would have been enough to reveal her hostility and spread malicious rumors about her. Contrary to the indifferent expression typical of northerners, was it just that everyone was thirsty for a love story? Anthea was confused as her mood went differently than she expected the whole time she was being held by Nathan.

 

In order to catch it, Anthea innocently suggested. Maybe she should use this as an opportunity to face Rosa’s malicious interrogation, but it was something she welcomed as long as Nathan wasn’t the only one harming her. Rosa seemed so surprised that Anthea’s shameless attitude was beyond her imagination.

 

Nathan looked at Anthea with sweet eyes, as if her honey would fall out.

 

“I can’t believe that the gift I had prepared for Anne caused she to shed tears and cling to me because she was so happy to see her former fiancé, who was like her ex-boyfriend.”

 

After she cools off, there will be a lot of talk about how big of a scandal this will be. Even if Nathan stayed like this for a few days, it would be easy to achieve the goal of being certified as a villain. In particular, Rosa’s face was contorted as if she was extremely disgusted, so I wonder how much of a fuss she will make after Nathan returns.

 

Anthea arrived in front of her room in Nathan’s arms and smiled brightly at the situation that was finally going her way even though she didn’t make any effort.

 

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