Chapter 247: Dragon's Lair and Tiger's Den
Chapter 247: Dragon's Lair and Tiger's Den (Part )
This is……
Looking at the hand-painted ticket with a watercolor painting of a misty starry sky and a small rose mark on the corner, Leon asked in confusion:
"You mean... the princess invited me to watch a play?"
"Yes."
After taking a curious look at the sheep's head on Yanang's desk, the maid sent by the princess to deliver the ticket bowed slightly and said respectfully:
“Master Oscar Wilde’s Morning Star Theatre will be performing his most classic play at the Central Cross Theatre today. This is a rare opportunity.
Her Highness Veronica likes the works of Master Wilde very much, and when she heard the news, she thought of you first, so she hopes that you can spare some time this afternoon to accompany her to enjoy the performance of the Morning Star Theater. "
"..."
I believe you!
Recalling how he was fooled when he broke off the engagement, Leon's face suddenly darkened and he became alert instinctively.
How could a super workaholic who uses his bedroom as an office and whose bookshelves are filled with nothing but documents and not even a single book be a drama lover?
But pull it down!
Anyone who is not a fool can see that this invitation is obviously for a purpose other than the wine. She is 100% coming for him!
With his extraordinary vigilance, Lyon keenly identified the "murderous intent" behind the ticket. He simply shook his head and returned the ticket.
"Please tell her that I plan to work overtime today."
I had suddenly gone to her house to break off the engagement when she was not prepared, which must have caught her off guard. But even so, she still tricked me into almost getting the marriage certificate on the spot.
This time she was obviously well prepared. If I dared to accompany her to watch the drama, we would probably have dinner, go shopping, buy clothes, walk around, and see the scenery... Oh, it’s so late, why don’t you not go home today, etc., etc., and then I would be completely trapped by her!
If you watch this drama, you will probably never come back!
……
"Your Excellency the Duke, please do not rush to refuse."
As if she had known what would happen, the maid who delivered the ticket was not surprised by Leon's refusal. Instead, she smiled and whispered:
"Although your sister, Miss Anna, has recovered, she has been ill for so many years, so her body is not particularly healthy. She still needs to be carefully recuperated. Your Highness Veronica can just find the best pharmacist in the entire capital..."
After hearing the maid's words, Leon couldn't help but frowned and said:
"So, what she means is that if I want to help Anna recuperate, then in exchange, I must accompany her to watch today's play?"
"No! No! Please don't misunderstand me!"
The maid shook her head and said:
"Her Highness Veronica said that she had made a similar mistake in front of you once before, and she would never make this mistake again. She will treat you with sincerity in the future and will not play tricks on you again.
Whether you go to watch the play today or not, Miss Anna's health will be well taken care of. Miss Anna's matter has nothing to do with her invitation to you. Her Highness Veronica has already sent someone to invite the pharmacist this morning."
"..."
“Also, in addition to taking care of Miss Anna’s health, she is asking people to contact several senior teachers to ensure that your brother and sister can get the best education possible without having to transfer schools.
In addition to this, the budget for the Cleanup Bureau next year will be increased to the maximum extent, etc. Her Highness Veronica told me that these are not gifts or flattery, but an apology to you for what happened before.
At that time, she was in a hurry and played some bad tricks with you. She feels very guilty about it, so she wants to do something for you to make up for her mistakes. I hope you will not refuse and give her a chance to make it up to you. "
"..."
Is she compensating me? She just welded the ticket to my hand!
After listening to the maid's "retelling", Leon couldn't help but sigh, knowing that he would have to watch the drama this afternoon. It was only one night, and the princess had already done so many things. In order not to stimulate her self-esteem, she refused to admit that she was "favoring" or even "showing goodwill", and insisted that she was making up for the mistake last time, hoping that he would give her a chance to make up for it...
She has done so much, and even been so humble, how could I still have the nerve to not even watch a show with her?
"All right……"
She started with her family, the people she cared about the most, and showed her utmost sincerity right from the start, and then lowered her posture to show her kindness without asking for anything in return... I felt like my weaknesses had been completely seen through by her...
Under the fierce attack of the princess, Leon, who was not thick-skinned enough, had to quietly collect the tickets on the table and prepare to brave this dangerous place.
"Actually, it's nice to watch a play... Where can I find her?"
Seeing him accept the ticket reluctantly, the maid who delivered the ticket couldn't help but smile, then stood up and saluted, raised her hand and pointed to the door, and replied in a gentle voice:
"Her Highness Veronica's carriage is now parked on the main road outside the police department. You can go directly there. Her Highness should be waiting for you in the carriage."
"..."
Wow, they actually came straight to the door... So she knew from the beginning that after I took the benefits, I would be embarrassed and agree to accompany her to the theater, right?
This woman is really... She may not be that smart, but she really understands human nature. After only meeting me a few times, she has found a way to control me.
……
Since he couldn't resist, he could only enjoy it. Lyon, who was clearly arranged by the princess, had to take the "Dragon's Lair Pass" to leave the Cleanup Bureau, and under the guidance of the maid, he found the carriage parked at the intersection.
"Here! Here!"
After seeing Leon, the princess in a velvet dress leaned out of the car window and waved at him vigorously. Then she took the initiative to open the door and made way for the carriage, saying happily:
"I thought you would be angry with me and refuse to go to the theater with me...Leon, you are so nice!"
"..."
It's so nice of you to return it to me... Stop making trouble, okay? This is obviously all planned by you. Considering how busy you are at work, if you were not sure that I would definitely come, why would you spend time waiting here?
However, although he saw through the princess's tricks at a glance, looking at the bright smile on that pretty face that showed joy and anger because of his arrival, Leon's slight depression caused by being "forced" to come here still disappeared uncontrollably in an instant.
How to say it... For some people, you know that she is most likely pretending, and even this smile may not be completely real, but you just can't be angry with her because of this.
Even when you think about how much she has put in and how much effort she has put in just to win your favor, you will feel a little touched. Even if you know it is probably fake, you are willing to be a fool who doesn't understand anything and accompany her to continue acting like this...
Hiss! Leon, Leon, wake up! You can't be a fool!
After taking a deep breath of the cold air and suppressing the throbbing in his heart, Leon silently boarded the carriage and asked as calmly as possible:
"Your Highness, today..."
"Call me Veronica."
After sniffing her nose, which was a little red from waiting on the roadside, Princess Veronica took the initiative to hold Leon's arm, leaning her plump and soft body slightly towards him, and said in a pleading voice:
"It's really cold today, Leon, can you let me lean on you for a while? Just for a little while!"
"..."
(End of this chapter)