The Male Lead’s Father Refuses to Break Off Our Engagement

Chapter 84

 

Evelia was impressed by the strange potion Annie had brought. It was the same potion Cassis had been making since the hunting tournament.

‘I think I can stop eating it now…’

Evelia complained like a child.

“Do I have to eat this?”

“Of course, madam. It’s a medicine that the Duke specially ordered because he was worried about his wife.”

“But I’m really fine…”

“But that doesn’t work.”

Evelia had no choice but to pick up the bowl at Annie’s firm words. Annie looked at her with wide eyes.

It looked like he would watch until Evelia drink the medicine completely.

Evelia stopped eating and grunted at Annie.

“Why don’t you at least bring me some candy.”

“Oh right.”

Annie rushed to the living room attached to the bedroom. Meanwhile, Evelia put the purple medicine she had hidden under her pillow into the tonic.

It was the medicine Erin gave me, saying she finished it this morning.

As soon as Evelia dropped the empty bottle under the bed, Annie came back. Annie smiled as she showed the red candy.

“Well, I brought some candy too. Now eat it quickly.”

“Yes.”

Evelia closed her eyes and swallowed the medicine in one gulp. Is it because of the medicine Erin gave me? It felt like the medicine was more bitter today.

“Now, here’s some candy.”

Evelia put the candy in her mouth and rolled it gently with her tongue. The sweet taste made me feel good.

“I have to tell Cassis that he can stop the medicine now. It’s too much.”

“Isn’t that good? The Duke thinks so much about it.”

“That’s true, but…”

Evelia felt embarrassed for no reason and scratched her cheek.

‘It’s not bad.’

Although I grumbled that it was an unusual situation, I honestly felt good. It seems like Cassis is paying that much attention.

Annie chattered after seeing her expression.

“I definitely think the Duke has changed since the hunting competition.”

“Really?”

“Yes. It seems like he’ve become kinder to madam, and the mood is less sharp than before. Not only me, but other maids also felt that way.”

“I see.”

It was time for the two people to have a wild conversation about the changed Cassis. About 30 minutes have passed.

“……!”

Suddenly, my vision began to blur and my eyelids become heavy. Evelia clutched her chest and exhaled heavily.

“Madam, are you okay?”

Annie, who noticed her, checked Evelia’s condition and then went outside in surprise.

“Doctor! Quickly call the doctor! Madam complexion is not good!”

Annie’s voice rang in my ears.

“Madam! Come to your senses!”

With those words, Evelia collapse.

 

*****

 

When Evelia opened her eyes again, the first thing she saw was Cassis.

He was looking down at her with a face full of worry. There was no one around.

Evelia stood up and asked.

“How long have I been lying down?”

“It’s been about 30 minutes since you collapsed.”

“It hasn’t been long.”

Cassis spoke in a slightly angry voice.

“It hasn’t been that long. How much did I feel in those 30 minutes?”

Cassis, who was raising his voice, closed his eyes and took a deep breath to control the rising emotions.

Only after his emotions calmed down to some extent did he speak again in a calmer voice.

“Are you really okay?”

“Yes, I’m fine.”

In fact, my body was so good that it was meaningless to say I was fine. Although I only slept for 30 minutes, my body felt refreshed as if I had slept well for several days.

Evelia, who was smiling awkwardly, whispered to Cassis.

“Did you do what I asked?”

“Yes. I spread the rumor that you had an allergic reaction.”

“Good.”

A few days ago, Evelia told the maid who had received instructions from Count Venion not to show that she had been caught and to act as usual.

 

-You will be punished, but your family will be safe. I promise. But if you don’t follow me, Count Venion will not let your family go.

At those words, the maid moved as Evelia instructed.

She went to Count Venion and told him that the plan was successful and that she would give Evelia poison.

However, Evelia really had no intention of taking poison. Instead, I had to fall down in a way that looked good to others. So I went to Erin and told her.

 

―Is there a drug that can make you temporarily collapse?

I was asking this question after thinking about the sleeping anesthetic I had seen in my previous life. Fortunately, Erin said she had such a medicine and said she would make it for me.

And as planned, Evelia drank the medicine Erin gave her.

She even acted out of breath to make it look like she had consumed poison prepared by Count Venion before losing consciousness.

Of course Cassis knew all this. Still, it seemed like he wasn’t relieved and waited by Evelia’s side for 30 minutes for her to wake up.

Cassis hugged Evelia’s shoulder.

“I thought something went wrong, wife.”

“I told you. Nothing will happen.”

“But even when I moved you to bed or called you, you didn’t wake up… Even the doctor was surprised.”

“That’s because Erin’s skills are so outstanding….”

Evelia was speechless. It was because Cassis buried his face in her shoulder.

His fine hair tickled my neck.

“I’m sorry for causing you worry.”

“No. As long as wife is okay.”

“Then don’t worry. I’m really okay.”

Evelia gently stroked Cassis’ hair and whispered quietly.

“Then I guess we’ll just have to wait for Count Venion to take the bait.”

 

*****

 

“Hahaha!”

Count Venion burst out laughing in satisfaction. A little while ago, he received a call from the maid who was planted at Duke Adelhard’s residence.

He gave Evelia ‘that medicine’ and headache medicine, and the effect caused Evelia to collapse.

It is even said that not only Cassis but also everyone in the Adelhard mansion was shocked by that incident.

‘It’s a shame I couldn’t deal with that kid.’

Unfortunately, Lucius Adelhard had left for the duchy a few days ago and could not be given the medicine.

But it didn’t matter. If we deal with Evelia and make Catherine a duchess, we will have another chance to deal with Ruth.

Count Venion smiled wickedly as he grabbed the antidote brought directly from the Kingdom of Cesia along with the poison.

In any case, Evelia will not survive even if she takes this antidote now. Even if you survive, you won’t be able to live well.

So, in exchange for this medicine, you can ask for the Duchess’ position back.

Count Venion immediately finished preparing and headed to the Adelhard mansion.

 

*****

 

Cassis looked with an expressionless face at Count Venion, who had come to visit without contacting him.

‘You are triumphant.’

Count Venion tried to hide it, but his emotions continued to flow from his face. A look of triumph.

He must be doing this because he thinks Evelia is in the wrong. I didn’t like it.

In my heart, I wanted to strangle Count Venion right here and now. But you can’t mess things up with a moment’s emotion.

Cassis suppressed his anger by recalling his father’s words that a head of a family should always kill his emotions.

“What’s going on?”

“I came after hearing the news about my daughter.”

The Count continued speaking, shedding tears.

“I am truly sorry that Evelia has not been able to fulfill her role as a Duchess.”

Cassis’ eyebrows twitched.

“The Duchess’ role?”

“Yes. You must be so heartbroken to have ended up like this without being able to produce an heir.”

Cassis was shocked. When I heard that Count Venion had planned all of this, his words were truly heinous.

No, it would have been the same even if I had heard it without knowing.

Cassis asked in a voice full of anger without even realizing it.

“Is that more important to you than your daughter’s safety?”

However, Count Venion did not seem to know what made Cassis angry. He answered in a calm voice.

“Something like that? Isn’t succession important in a noble family?”

Cassis clenched his fists. While he was silent, the Count continued speaking.

“The terms of the deal I told you before still stand. Why don’t you take Catherine as your wife in exchange for me telling you about the young master’s biological father?”

Cassis’ fist trembled.

“So what do you plan to do with your daughter?”

“Luckily, I have allergy medication that my daughter was taking. I will take the child to Venion and get her recovered.”

“……”

“Of course, the child will no longer be able to be Adelhard’s family, now that she’s defective.”