He feels inferior to the duchess, but he doesnt show it. However, hes secretly uncomfortable and self-conscious.

Suddenly, the duchess, who wore a contempt expression, opened her mouth. Scarlett Armand.

The duchess coldly glanced at the duke before saying to Scarlett, You said you dont know how to be ashamed. I guess you werent lying.

Oh, you know. There was some truth to my words.

Inwardly, Scarlett was commemorating the horrible first impression she had left on the tyrant.

She knew he mustve been quite shocked by todays events.

Scarlett, if you wanted to take revenge on the person who trampled on your mother, you shouldve used this method.

Ill call a doctor when you return, so keep that in mind, the duchess coldly said.

What do I need a doctor for?

Im going to let you clear your head.

Oh, my gosh.

At that, Scarlett almost cheered.

Imagine how crazy I must have looked! Am I good at acting?

This was a great success.

This is making me excited.

Scarlett quickly concealed her joy and wore a bored expression.

To make her act extra convincing, she said, No way. Do you think the way I express my affection is crazy?

Yes, Im crazy!

You-You were expressing your affection?

Yes.

The duchesss eyes, cold like ice, trembled with embarrassment.

In other words, Scarlett wouldnt stop behaving rashly. Since her actions were an expression of affection, she would do act insane every time she met the tyrant.

Scarlett shyly gazed at the duchess, who seemed to understand the meaning behind her words perfectly.

I heard His Majesty loves wine, blood, and the color red.

With an elated expression, Scarlett opened her eyes and muttered, Im his fiance, so I wanted to give him something special for his birthday.

S-Special? The duchess blurted. She shook her head and averted her gaze from Scarlett.

Suddenly, Izar, whos gaze was fixated on the window, said, So thats what it was? He covered half of his face with his hands.

His voice trembled.

What, are you scared of me, too?

Scarlett was pleased.

Yes, next time

Next time?

An uneasy feeling settled in Scarletts stomach.

It felt as though Izar was looking forward to something.

Scarlett was uneasy but said, Ill adorn myself in flowers from head to toe. Im sure hell love it.

Uh Izar shrugged and said, Youll die.

No, he didnt kill me today, Scarlett calmly answered.

Its probably embarrassing

No way.

Izar was visibly confused.

Youll see, I assured him, nodding my head in conviction. He liked my present. It means I am his true partner.

Tr-true partner.

Izars face turned white as if he had heard the words he never believed he would hear.

Youre really crazy

What are you talking about? Later, Ill keep a lock of his hair. Ill ask for a strand every time we meet.

What the hell?!

Youre stupid. Ill put it on my pillow and sleep on it. Ill do that until I get married

Im sure well have a happily ever after, I whispered, making Izar tremble.

Jackpot.

What a creepy human being! If I were you, I would turn around and run while I still could.

Where did you hear such a ridiculous superstition?

After Scarlett said a few more discomforting things, Izar took a deep breath and placed his head on the window sill.

He sighed and looked at Scarlett. He seemed to have lots to say.

As Scarlett looked at him, she realized that the other two were oddly silent.

Looking back, she saw the pale faces of the duke and duchess.

The dukes complexion made Scarlett particularly happy.

Scarlett happily smiled.

He must be regretting making his psycho daughter the tyrants fiance, right?

It was obvious.

Scarlett looked out the window and acted oblivious.

They would arrive at the mansion soon.

Only

Ill make you regret it.

The tyrants fiance was bound to end up in a grave.

Marrying him was no different than asking to die.

But the duke didnt know that, did he?

The duke felt inferior to the original duchess in many ways.

I dont know what the hell is making him like that.

After the duchesss death, he forced his feelings of inferiority onto his daughter,

How stupid.