Chapter 20: A Heavenly Match
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Before the words could fully leave his mouth, a boisterous laugh resounded from nearby. The group turned to see Sylvester approaching. Alexa, Suzuka, and Mark immediately bowed deeply, greeting him with, "Your Highness."
Sylvester casually waved his hand, signaling them to rise, and then swiftly stepped up to Eleanor, taunting her, "I never expected you, a woman, to be such a sought - after commodity. You've already caught the attention of the Black Dog so quickly. It's rare for Vesper to go searching for you personally. Knowing you're engaged to the Black Dog, he must be devastated, right?"
With that, he pressed his finger firmly against Eleanor's swollen lips and asked, "Does this little mouth hurt?"
Alexa and Suzuka stared at Eleanor in shock, then cast perplexed glances at Vesper, trying to gauge his reaction.
Vesper's expression darkened instantly. "How is it, Your Highness, that you seem to be so well - informed about the affairs of this magical creature?"
Sylvester laughed heartily. "In the past, there were often promiscuous maidservants who secretly made engagements with Black Dogs. When they were branded with a contract mark, they gave off this exact scent. I could smell it from a hundred meters away—it's quite pungent!" He deliberately brought his face closer, his breath gently caressing Eleanor's cheek.
Eleanor glared at him irritably. This guy was clearly relishing in the chaos! Promiscuous? That was a blatant injustice if applied to her. She hadn't even kissed another woman without getting poisoned, let alone had any dalliances with canines! Besides... she turned away, vigorously sniffing herself. There was no smell on her body—where on earth was this hundred - meter - away fishy stench coming from?!
Seeing Eleanor's actions, Sylvester couldn't help but burst out laughing, and Vesper's lips twitched slightly as well.
Suzuka stepped forward and said, "Leader, the envoys and everyone else have already had their meals in the main hall. It's late now, and the cooks have retired. I've prepared some light dishes. How about you come to my room for a meal?"
Vesper came to his senses, gently caressed her cheek twice, and said, "Alright."
He twirled a strand of her hair around his finger, the warmth of his fingertips causing Suzuka to blush profusely as she quickly lowered her head.
Vesper's gaze softened affectionately. "You truly are a sight to behold."
Ugh! They were such a perfect couple that it was almost unbearable to watch. Their natural chemistry was dazzling! Eleanor bashfully turned her head away, only for Sylvester's arm to casually drape over her shoulder.
"Since that's the case, let's go find something to do."
Eleanor tensed up, but before she could respond, Vesper coldly interjected, "No, my wife should stay with me. I don't want her to be snatched away by a dog in the blink of an eye."
Suzuka was taken aback, her clear, watery eyes clouding over with disappointment.
"What? Is the leader worried about me?" Sylvester laughed teasingly.
"It's not that I don't trust you. I'm just cautious. I'll take care of my own wife, thank you very much," Vesper said, his gaze shifting to Eleanor. She shuddered and quickly slipped out of Sylvester's embrace.
"I appreciate the offer, but..." Eleanor clasped her hands together, feigning an apologetic look.
Sylvester smiled slyly. "You're not coming to my room anymore? We agreed on it during the day."
Eleanor was stunned and raised her voice in protest, "When did we agree on that? You can't just make that up!"
Sylvester shrugged nonchalantly. "During the day. What a letdown. I was really looking forward to it."
Eleanor opened her mouth but was at a loss for words. Vesper grabbed her from behind and pulled her to his side, pinching her chin and saying, "I'm afraid that's not going to happen. I've spoiled the fun for both of you." His grip tightened slightly.
And so, Eleanor was rather wretchedly dragged to Suzuka's room by Vesper.
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