26 Scene 25 : Her Type

What she given to him was what the man always desire. She gave herself to that supporting cast who said that he loved her with all his heart.

Lilian did not believe Michael's love words because he was a close friend of Arthur. Lilian concluded that Arthur deliberately asked Michael to approach her so that he could control all of her activities. Of course Lilian didn't know that it was only her assumption. She died first and did not have time to find out Michael had followed her step after that.

Lilian stared at Stephen closely. She was not find any description about Stephen, only the family name she knew was in the script and their relationship was briefly described as a mutually beneficial relationship.

Stephen couldn't be compared to Arthur, but he still eye-catching. But for In Ha, who is accustomed to gathering with people with 'clean' faces, Stephen far from her type.

Speaking of type, she was curious, is there no one else like Arthur?

Ah, no, no, she was almost tempted. She must remember that she has Won Ji Hoo. His face was far from Arthur's, but his attitude made her feel warm and he was clean.

Freaking clean!

She did not care whether the person was handsome or not, as long as he likes to maintain his cleanliness. So in this part of Lilian's life, she will get Stephen out of her way.

Lilian could see that Stephen didn't pay attention to his cleanliness even though he was from the marquess family. There was dirt in the folds of his sleeve and he just left it.

Come to think of it, the label of the protagonist should not have been given to Lilian, because this main character destroyed her own life to achieve her desires compared to the antagonist and now In Ha make it worst by judging and ignore people.

...and don't forget about how she made others glare at her.

Since In Ha plays the role of Lilian, she will play it according to her idealism.

Lilian with a stiff smile refused Stephen's invitation.

"Sorry, I won't go around. I have somewhere to go."

"Then I'll accompany you there." Stephen went ahead so Lilian couldn't refuse.

'Huh, an insist child.'

Lilian kept her distance and let Stephen walk ahead. When Stephen slowed down, Lilian did the same thing. When Stephen stopped waiting for her, Lilian pretended to observe the map in her hand.

Stephen patiently waited without caring if Lilian deliberately avoided him.

Lilian reluctantly finally looked up. Lilian's eyes caught the sign of the name 'first division head' behind Stephen's figure.

She quickly waved her hand uncaringly to Stephen who opened his mouth to speak.

Lilian took a deep breath. Somehow she could count one more person again who glared at him.

She entered Arthur's room without knocking first and tucked her body between the door without looking back at Stephen. Lilian breathed a sigh of relief.

Stephen wouldn't dare to do the same thing. If Lilian was caught, she would use their relationship as an excuse, but if Stephen did, he had no compelling reason and would end up with a sentence for trespassing.

Fortunately, there was no one in the room who could judge her actions. Lilian took her time and casually looked around.

Arthur's office room is divided into several sections. Reception room, study room and rest room.

Arthur's office seemed stiff. Not much furniture in it besides the chair and file table piled on it. However, when she entered the study room, Lilian smiled broadly. She could spend two hours in Arthur's very comfortable study room. Lots of books lined up around it.

Aside from being a study room, this apparently was also Arthur's private library. Lilian ran her fingers between the books. Things that she hasn't done for a long time since becoming an actress.

For her, the library was an escape place from the world around.

Suddenly her mind drifted back to the things she wanted the most.

She hoped to jump to the end of this story and get out of here.

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Arthur returned to the room as soon as he had reported everything to Noland. His body was involuntary alert when he felt the presence of other people in the room. Arthur usually told Ian to check his room first, but at this time Ian was not by his side because he was out doing work his errand.

Arthur this time took out his own sword and silently entered his study room. He stopped right when he saw someone lying, sleeping, in his couch, with a book leaning against her chest.

The book went up and down regularly matching the breath of the body underneath.

Arthur looked at the figure on his moss green sofa for a long time. He watched Lilian who slept defenseless.

His brow furrowed.

'Why is she here?'

Lilian, who seemed to realize Arthur was watching her, move. Her eyes slowly open. The next second their eyes met, Lilian jumped on her feet and ran to meet Arthur.

"Brother!"

Arthur reflexively avoided Lilian, yet somehow Lilian was still able to hug him.

Arthur's body stiffened again. He held Lilian's shoulder with his hand and pushed slowly. Unfortunately, Lilian did not budge. Her small hand firmly wrapped around his waist. Arthur could have pushed her roughly and threw her, but he was still trying to keep his emotions stable.

Arthur chanted many times in his mind.

'She's my sister. She's my sister, and I can't be rude!'

Everyone knew Arthur hates women who throw themselves at him. During this time he only interacted as he needed. Go to the ball and socialize only when the person he needs to meet comes there.

Most of Marianne who accompanied him because Arthur did not want to bother thinking about who should be his partner.

That was why when Marianne offered herself, Arthur accepted without thinking.

Arthur looked down at the top of her head which was leaning against his chest.

"Let go."

"Huh?"

Arthur stuck his sword, making a deafening sound. The sharp edge scraped against a shiny hundred-year-old wooden floor,