Is that possible?!
Rowena had already distanced herself from the family and was thinking about what to do with the Adelia family.
From Paulâs reaction, it was clear that the idiot, Matthias, would do things alone even if Paul objected. To save the family.
Thereâs a way! Butâ¦
The way was to accuse Matthias before it got too big. He was drawing a line, saying the situation had nothing to do with Matthias and the Adelia family.
Then the family and the rest would be safe, and the crown prince would take Rowenaâs position and handle the matter quietly.
But Theo did not believe Paul.
If he said this, Paul, who cared about Matthias, would lay the blame on Theo, not his beloved eldest son, and take him out.
That was the only way for the family.
Heâd like to think it wasnât, but Theo knew what Paul had done to him so far. That he would eventually take the blame for Matthias.
To get out of this, Theo had no choice but to visit the crown prince alone and accuse the family.
âFather, I know you think Rowena is a foolish girl, but Rowena will never forgive the Adelia family and will surely seek revenge.â
âRevenge? What kind of revenge can she get? The way Matthias says weâre going to take advantage of her weaknessâ¦â
âThe weakness will not be Rowenaâs, but the weakness of the whole Adeliaad family! Donât you know? I mean, it will be the family that takes the fall!â
Theoâs words gave Paul a thunderous epiphany. He had no such doubts just because he thought he had to catch Rowenaâs weakness.
âW-what do you mean? What power does she haveâ¦?â
âNow she has no power. But look. They say now that Matthias is the owner of the family, but in the end, he will act as if he doesnât!â
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Matthias, Iâm gonna kill this bastard, too. Louis thought with a quivering fist.
He was really evil-hearted, but he still saw him as an older brother. He always thought of killing him, but he didnât really want him to die.
He also felt deep-rooted disillusionment with his father, who had not beaten Matthias to death on the spot.
What did Rowena do wrong?
Rowena did not harm the family. Even if the crown prince did not do anything to the Adelia Family, Rowena did a great job for the family just by marrying the royal family.
Nevertheless, they were telling her to give them more.
It seemed as if he was trying to sell away the chance for the family to prosper.
Louis recalled Rowenaâs appearance.
Rowena wearing an old-fashioned dress on one side of the ballroom, Rowena lying on the floor of the hallway after being hit by her father or Matthias, and Rowena smiling watching him eat.
Grit.
He gritted his teeth. Louis wanted to jump into the office right away and argue, but he was just listening to Paul and Theo fighting.
But Theo will stop this. Theo dissuaded Matthias whenever he seemed to be hitting Rowena.
He knew that, but Louis thought it was miserable. The fact that he couldnât go in and say what he meant or that he couldnât help his sister even though he knew this situation.
âNo.â
Louis fell off the office door and stepped back. Now Rowena was not the old Rowena. She wonât get hurt by such a mean trick if he lets her know.
But will you believe me?
It was an ugly thing that his father Paul and his brother Matthias could not have planned. Even if she didnât believe it, he had to make her believe it.
Louis, who intended to ride out of the family carriage without Paulâs permission, distorted his face at the sight of a big man standing in front of him.
âMatthiasâ¦â
âWhat are you eavesdropping on like a rat? Louis.â
The mere mention of Matthias calling his name made him feel disgusted. Louis clenched his fists tightly.
âWhat is it?â
It was common for Louis to stare at him, but it was the first time he had this look.
It bothered him, but he couldnât get angry right away. Because he has to coax his father one more time.
But eventually, heâll do what I want. Because itâs always been like that!
Then Rowena would never again have a cheeky face in front of him. She would look like a gutter rat as sheâs supposed to and sheâd lower her head.
Matthias grinned at the mere imagination. The laugh got on Louisâ nerves.
He was disgusted by the face, which seemed nonchalant at the thought of such a despicable act. Louis burst into laughter as if something had happened.
âYou son of an ass!â
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