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Elia was furious, her own mom didn't even take her side just like her fiancé. She stormed off and Danvy followed her. The marchioness left quietly, she must've felt humiliated.
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I was waiting for the Luvenis carriage for my 50% fortune and Elia's belongings. The duke was also waiting and he kept staring at me.
"My duke, why are you staring?" I looked at him, he gave me a smirk. "So we'll be addressing each other as 'my'? I like it, my duchess" I turned beet red and looked away. "Or do you prefer 'my wife'?" This time I faced him with wide eyes and blushed maybe a little too much.
"My wife surely is cute when blushing" The duke was teasing me, I couldn't help but look down. "Why don't you try to say 'my husband'?" I turned more red, my heart went crazier and crazier. The duke was waiting for my reply, but I just couldn't say it.
"Try to say it or I'll give you a kiss" My head exploded, just like my heart. I gathered some courage and opened my mouth.
"M-My husband..." The duke looked at me and saw my red face. He smiled, he was satisfied. "Just call me that from now on, my wife" He still had his wicked smile on his face, I felt like zipping his lips together.....
"The carriage has arrived!"
The duke and I both didn't get up, we were waiting for them to come. I was more excited to see the marquis' reaction when handing over my prizes. Since the marchioness might try to give me less than 50% and Elia's belongings, I already asked Naralia to teleport and check their net worth papers and check out Elia's room.
"Greetings to the duke and duchess" The marquis bowed, atleast he had some respect compared to the marchioness.
"You have more respect than your wife, marquis" The duke was cold, but something gave some warm vibes. I just kept looking at the carriage, it was really big but the 50% could no way fit in there with them.
Some servants brought the boxes and sacks of money inside, it didn't look like 50% at all. When they brought Elia's stuff, I was sure that they tried to fool me.
"This isn't 50% fortune at all. Elia's things are always divided over 3 rooms of the mansion, how come you only brought me two dresses and a box of jewellery?" The marquis looked troubled and stepped forward.
"Elia brought most of her things to the Royal Palace, so there's not a lot left... This is the 50% fortune, it just looks less when it's packed...!" I glared at the marquis, it must've felt like it pierced through his heart.
'Master, Elia's belongings are still in the mansion. As for the net worth, they should have around two basements full of gold coins and a room filled with gems' Naralia communicated through telepathy. I smirked at the old couple.
"If I'm right, you should have two basements full of gold coins and a room filled with gems. Elia's belongings are definitely still in the mansion" The couple was shocked and couldn't say anything.
"I'll send Perin to collect the other prizes, I'll tell him to add 30% of the gems too. Don't feel wronged, my wife" The marquis' eyes almost popped out of his eye sockets, he had to give even more now. The marchioness was in shock, not by the prizes but by the way the duke addressed me.
"You're too nice, my husband" I grabbed his arm and pouted. He also looked a bit shocked but he acted along with me. He held me tight and put his hand on my cheek. My eyes looking at his blue eyes. The couple looked in shock and left the Florys Estate.
"You-You're a little too close!" I tried to push the duke away but I couldn't, he was too strong. He grabbed my waist and pulled me even closer.
His mouth moved closer to my ear, I could feel his warmth. "You're really cute when you're teased, my wife...." He whispered, making my heart skip a beat.
After trying to break free for so long, I finally broke free and ran to my study. I closed the door and fell on the ground with my hands on my cheeks, they were burning.
"Master, are you sick?" Naralia was sitting on the desk with of course, food. I shook my head and saw a smile on Naralia's face.
"Oh my, you're in loveeee~" I glared at Naralia, there was no way I was going to love that teasing monster. He would definitely put me away as a doll once he got bored of me. I sighed, I don't know why but I felt a bit sad while thinking about it.
I grabbed a novel, this time it's 'Yes, My Lady'. I always liked reading novels and manga's in China, but most novels weren't that focused on romance compared to the ones in Maryvil. I had to hide my collections manga's and novels because my parents thought that I'd become an author instead of a doctor. Although I hated them being protective, it was for the best. I can read novels to my hearts content here!