Rose Vesper never wanted to go this far; she deeply despised Qin Chu. However, the fact that Qin Chu didn't choose her but rather chose that despicable Angelica, ignited a competitive spirit in Rose. She was determined to steal Qin Chu back from Angelica's grasp to prove that she was the most charming woman in the Sky Dome Continent!
A smug look flitted across her face as she glanced at Angelica, who looked ashen and bloodless, her soft golden pupils filled with nothing but emptiness and despair.
Such an appearance brought Rose a perverse pleasure, even more thrilling than the times she had previously beaten, humiliated, and tortured Angelica.
Qin Chu was merely watching this woman feigning a pitiful look, delicately trying to sabotage his proposal to Angelica, thereby choosing her as his lover, which brought him a vengeful pleasure.
In the first week, I doted on you like a fool, but what did it bring me in the end? A distant refusal, culminating in severe pain and despair.
Indeed, a woman like Rose Vesper needed to be taught a lesson with such tactics.
However, Qin Chu was no easy man to deal with. In this lifetime, he wouldn't be manipulated by Rose as he had been before; he wanted this woman to endure even greater humiliation. He aimed to take everything from her.
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Qin Chu watched Angelica suspiciously, his gaze making her shudder in fear.
No... please don't look at me like that.
Her gaunt shoulders were trembling slightly, and her face displayed an expression of wanting to cry but having no tears.
"Is that so?" Qin Chu finally spoke after a few seconds.
Rose Vesper quickly nodded, "If you don't believe me, Mr. Brave, you can ask His Holiness the Pope..."
Augustus confirmed this, "Indeed, at that time, during the selection of the Holy Daughter, there were four candidates, among whom Rose and Angelica were outstanding and most likely to succeed."
"But little did anyone expect, Angelica, blinded by desire for power, fell from grace, and cast a wicked curse on the other three candidates. Two died, and only Rose, having discovered it in time, was fortunate enough to be rescued."
Hah...
Angelica wasn't a fool; to curse the other three candidates while remaining unscathed herself would clearly reveal to everyone that she was behind it. This would be like an invitation for others to investigate her.
If Angelica truly wanted to do such a thing, she should have cursed herself and the other two, shifting all suspicions onto Rose.
Angelica just stood there silently, uttering not a word, not even trying to defend herself. She knew her defense would be futile as no one would believe her.
Now that Mr. Brave knew what kind of woman she was, he would probably disdain and distance himself from her like everyone else, for who would want to be close to someone so vile and despicable?
Yet, it was still rather heartbreaking.
"Mr. Brave, Angelica is a criminal, and merely a lowly maid; she truly is not worthy of you. Associating with her would disgrace you."
"It'd be better to choose another lady whose status and position match yours!"
"How about Rose Vesper? She is a Holy Daughter of the Church Court, noble in status, suitable for you, Mr. Brave, and additionally, she is kind-hearted. If it were Rose by your side, we would feel much more reassured..." Augustus cheerfully said.
Rose Vesper kind-hearted?
Qin Chu had already experienced her 'kind-heartedness'.
All eyes around were focused here, everyone eager to see whom Mr. Brave would ultimately choose. Although the final result had not yet appeared, from the current situation, it was almost certain that it would be Rose Vesper.
After all, knowing the true nature of Angelica, only a fool would choose her.
Rose Vesper straightened up, her bright eyes flickering as she looked at Qin Chu, hands pressed to her chest in a pitiable manner that would melt anyone who saw it, making her deep affection for Mr. Brave palpable.
If Qin Chu hadn't already known the true nature of Rose Vesper, he might have also been deceived by her act; the woman was indeed a remarkable actress.
After a brief ponder, Qin Chu's gaze landed on Rose Vesper.
Here it comes!
Blushing, Rose's eyes quickly sneaked a glance at Angelica. That wretch had no right to compete with her. Despite some hiccups, Mr. Brave's final choice was still her. She indeed was still the most charming woman in the Sky Dome Continent!
With things having progressed to this point, she couldn't refuse Qin Chu's proposal any longer. She could only agree to become Mr. Brave's lover for now; pondering marriage and cohabitation could wait until later.
"Rose Vesper..."
Qin Chu's voice pursued her ears, and blushing, Rose gently responded, "I am here..."
"I'm sorry, but I truly prefer her still."
"Hmm, I accept... huh?" Rose was about to automatically agree but suddenly realized that Qin Chu's words were somewhat amiss.
Her previously shy head suddenly lifted in shock.
She saw Qin Chu's gaze had already completely shifted to Angelica, holding Angelica's hand once more: "Beautiful miss, this is my third time asking, will you marry me?"
Wow...
Instantly, the surroundings once again erupted in murmurs.
A pair of eyes looking at Rose suddenly had a hint of mockery.
"Tch, to think someone got dumped, how sad is that?"
"The mighty Holy Daughter, outshone by a mere maid."
"Relying on her status as the Holy Daughter, she previously monopolized Lord Jie Luo. Several times I tried to seduce—ahem, I mean, get acquainted with Lord Jie Luo, but Rose Vesper always blocked me, never thought she'd see this day."
Those lousy men couldn't see it, but the daughters of noble families, all battle-hardened, knew all too well. Rose Vesper, the little bitch, was already seducing the Hero. The mighty Holy Daughter disregarding her own dignity, and still, she got dumped in the end.
Pfft... that really is quite pathetic.
Rose Vesper's body trembled continuously, another resounding slap, her first time losing face in front of so many people.
The pitying and mocking gazes all around only made her feel as though her body was being pierced by countless swords, the whispering voices making Rose Vesper nearly go mad with rage.
The venom in her heart fermented wildly, Rose Vesper had never hated someone as much as she did now.
Qin Chu, that jerk, despite her grovelling, he still chose Angelica, daring to humiliate her again and again.
Revenge, she must viciously revenge this man, let him realize how erroneous his decision was today.
On the other side, Augustus wore a weird look, this was not part of his plan at all, he wanted to use Rose Vesper to tie down Qin Chu, thereby bringing greater benefits to the Holy Court.
Although Angelica was once a Saintess Candidate, she was stripped of her status, almost burned at the stake, certainly harboring resentment towards the Church, manipulating her wasn't going to be easy.
Seeing his plan about to fall apart, Augustus couldn't help speaking out, "Mr. Brave, could you reconsider..."
Wozworth laughed loudly, interrupting Augustus, "Since Mr. Brave has made up his mind about Angelica, let it be. I, Wozworth, agree to this marriage, though I did quite fancy the idea of marrying my daughter to you, haha... Augustus, the melon that is twisted off the vine isn't sweet, although Miss Rose Vesper is outstanding, we still need to respect Mr. Brave's wishes, right?"
Although Wozworth, Augustus, and Saint Monica appeared harmonious, their hidden dealings were incessant.
Everyone wanted to pull the Hero to their side, but whether it was the Princess of the Royal Family or the nuns of the Earth Mother Goddess Church, it was hard to find a woman more charming than Rose Vesper. The First Generation Brave, Jie Luo, was also bewitched by Rose Vesper, allowing the prestige of the Holy Court to climb steadily.
Now, although Qin Chu chose neither the Princess nor the nuns, but Angelica, it was already a huge victory for Wozworth and Saint Monica.
Wozworth and Saint Monica would not give Augustus another chance to tempt the Hero.
"Although Angelica is a sinner, I believe Mr. Brave can surely reform her, why should we oppose such a good thing?" Saint Monica also said smilingly, "But of course, that depends on Miss Angelica's wishes..."
Qin Chu smiled at Angelica, waiting for her response.
Angelica's body shivered, she couldn't believe that Qin Chu would choose her even after knowing the rumors about her, she didn't know how to feel, only sensing a warmth in her chest, a warmth she hadn't felt in a long time.
She wanted to take the hand of the Hero to escape from her cage, but now Angelica hesitated, could this happiness be real?
"I, I..." Angelica's voice trembled, "I do not deserve the Hero..."
"I don't mind."
"I'm a sinner..."
"I don't care!"
"I am just a lowly maid..."
"That's just perfect, I have a thing for maids..."
Hiss... At those words, everyone was shocked.
Good heavens, this Hero really was bold, revealing his personal preferences in public like this, truly fitting of a Hero.
No wonder he chose Angelica. Some of the ladies present started musing whether to go home and borrow a maid costume to wear.
Angelica's trembling form made her green hair gently sway, her soft golden eyes filled with tears. After a long time, Angelica took a deep breath, raised her head, her face beaming with a joyful smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Brave, for your favor, but... sorry, I cannot... no, I don't deserve to be your lover, the one who deserves you should be a more outstanding girl, not me..."
"However, if Mr. Brave doesn't mind, I am willing to stay by your side as your personal maid, to serve you forever."
A personal maid, huh?
That sounds quite good.
After all, the important thing is the word 'personal'.
Wozworth heartily patted Qin Chu's shoulder, congratulating him for winning a beauty, other Nobles also offered their blessings.
Only Rose Vesper quietly stood behind Qin Chu and Angelica, fiercely suppressing the rage overflowing in her chest, her slender body trembling.
Those golden eyes unknowingly turned somewhat blood red.