ore than her welfare. Oriana was stung by the injustice of what had happene

four in the morning. The Grand party was done, everyone was exhausted. Her eyes are still wide awake, hoping that they will not lock her forever. She leaped to her feet as she rem

was successfully out. She tried to run but flinched when the door banged close. She opened her eyes and saw a fist cr

ied this

ow that I will try to ru

trouble.” Oriana gulped in fear. She could feel little trickles of panic runni

Didn’t your senior taught you how to escape properly

t will happen if I

? Is that what you are trying to say?” Oriana stopped. Leon’s wor

o escape again. We will not kill you.” His cold eyes looked at her serio

*

zable. Oriana opened her eyes. She examined the place, hoping that she was dreaming the whole time. It was past

Come, everyone is waiting at the dining room." That's right

ana almost lost her breath. The vast dining room is adorned with gold and precious stones. The long dining table is f

stomach's growling!" A man sitting at the ch

an engraved red panda. The table was all set, chairs occupied except the three at the edge and one in front of her. When they started

opped when the heavy door opened. A man wearing a grey jumper and sweatpants with tired dark brow

u. Come, fix yourself and dine with us." Perplexi

chair - in front of Oriana. Oriana's eyes widened, and her

eyebrows furrowed when he saw Oriana. She gulped, wanting to h

slowly chews her fresh

fixed his glasses and spr

aith winked at Oriana and smiled. Kate,

you really d

t you watch over her yourself?" He added, sipping his favorite matcha green tea. Leon's eyebrow furr

i, a buttered baguette, and a glass of orange juice. Taking no

d and crystal blue eyes and her natural red hair. The way others interact with Ashriel amused her the

Venice smiled and gave Oriana a bowl of ber

nk Nobles, so you know how hard you

re about it. "I would rather die than stay in that place and live with thos

," Natsuki whispered.

nt to live?

ve you an

group, be loyal to our law, be loyal to me." Ashriel's words came like a bolt from the

to do what I want. I will adopt you to the First Rank Nobles in exchange f

s filled her heart as she stood up. Kate

envy you and try hard to pull you down. Can you handle

w on. Worry not. You are safe." Natsuki smiled at

*

t, Oriana walked back to he

er backpack. "Follow me. I'll lead you to your official

loor, bumped at the back of Leon, who

ep bumping t

ut new clothes and various stuff on your bed. Worry

ce your left hand is injured…." She transferred her gaze from Oriana's left hand t

t so tightly that your blood will flow out of your hand, and your arm will rot and fall off." Oriana's eyes widened as her hand began to tremble. He then took her face with his right

oms away from Oriana. As she entered her new space that was triple the size of her previous room, she almost lost her breath for the second

e outfit Venice gave, Kate walked inside. She f

of Colonel Leon?" Ka

." She tilted her head. Kat

n you haven't had a proper chat alone with him,

ut a portion is secured. Knowing that the Highest Leader protects her. Wh

you will n

tarted to pound like a hammer. Fear struck her again. She refused to face him and look at Kate until she vanished from her sight. Leon inspected her from the head down to the t

are we

me? Or will h

Boss Zi assure me of my safety? Are those acts sign of re

th different models. "Hey, I said get in." Leon was already pi

h Members?" She changed the top

ed at him. Irritated by her actions, Leon closed his door, walked towards Oriana, tossed

he eyes. Assuring her that what he is saying is true. His face is only three inches awa

tere City. "Boss Zi owned this mall, in fact, the whole Kingdom. I'm aware that you know that. You can choose anything that you want but fi

r eyes widened by the slip of her tongue. She

Stop being car

'grumpy man'?" His words came out more as a statement than a question. He took another step. She stepped back, but

he stammered. Leon stopped.

t him straight in the eyes. For a moment Leon did not move. Then he bent down to flick her forehead.

is old and nasty. Or the vegetables are withered. So, I simply decided to have you come along

ng here is expensive." Leon's lips

art of the First Rank Nobles and will be living with us. So, act your level and be

nent solution for a