~Prologue~
My Fiancé Is Interfering With My Love Life
It was clearly a perfectly flawless day.
She had successfully delivered the speech as the representative of the graduates, and the academy graduation ceremony had ended without issue.
After finishing a meal with her parents, the Duke Valentino couple, and a man no better than an enemy.
She had been on her way home after passing the time appropriately……………….
“Isn’t this a bit strange?”
Evelyn slightly frowned at the scene unfolding before her eyes.
The place where the carriage had stopped was neither a marquis estate nor a ducal residence, but a secluded mansion.
Where on earth is this.
As Evelyn glanced around, a shallow sigh slipped through her lips.
Meanwhile, she didn’t like how calm and composed her fiancé appeared.
When she shot him a sharp glare, he asked with his usual languid smile.
“What is?”
“This isn’t the marquis estate.”
Even though it had been over ten years since their engagement, Evelyn still couldn’t understand what her fiancé was thinking.
Is this some new kind of harassment again?
As she rubbed her throbbing forehead, his low and mellow voice brushed against her ears.
“Of course not.”
Before she could even react to how much closer he had gotten, the deep dimple on one side of his cheek became clear.
“This is our newlywed house.”
At those words, Evelyn’s expression crumpled in an instant.
The words that had lingered countless times in her mouth over the years slipped out naturally.
“You’re insane.”
“That’s right, I’m insane.”
Aksion lazily curled up the corners of his lips.
The moment their eyes met, his slightly dangerous and deranged red eyes made Evelyn’s heart pound precariously.
Why is he looking at me like that………………!
That obsessive gaze should have been directed at the original female protagonist.
Swallowing dryly, Evelyn took a step back from her fiancé.
Then, steadying her trembling voice, she asked.
“What on earth are you talking about?”
“You know better than anyone, Evelyn.”
She had tried to pretend she didn’t know, but perhaps it was time to admit it.
Who his obsession had turned toward.
“Don’t tell me……………… you’re not trying to do something with me now, are you?”
“Well, what do you think?”
As his firm arm gently wrapped around her waist, a faint scent tickled her nose.
Evelyn, who had been darting her eyes around, slowly looked up at him.
His crimson eyes gleamed vividly, like a predator staring at its prey.
“Don’t worry. I don’t want you to hate me.”
Before she could even think whether to believe those words, his warm breath brushed against the back of her neck and then pulled away.
“But I think that’s already gone wrong.”
“…What do you mean?”
The red eyes that had been gazing at her like a beast soon curved gently.
Moistening his lips with his tongue, he added in a softened voice.
“Because I’ve started wanting to lock you up like this.”
Why are you trying to lock me up, you lunatic!
<CHAPTER 01>
Will You……………… Break Off the Engagement With Me?
Inside a café bathed in warm sunlight.
Evelyn looked at the man sitting across from her with an indifferent expression.
Jet-black hair like the night sky, red eyes like pomegranates, a sharp nose, and a defined jawline overflowing with elegance.
Ha, seriously annoying.
Those who didn’t know Aksion’s true nature would easily be captivated by his appearance.
“Doesn’t it look like there’s a halo shining from somewhere?”
“The Young Duke’s looks are truly……………….”
They’re all being fooled by that face!
Perhaps noticing her displeased gaze, Aksion set down his teacup and spoke in a dry tone.
“If you have something to say, say it.”
Every Sunday at three in the afternoon.
It had already been ten years since they started having tea time at the recommendation of both families.
No matter how long they had known each other, it would be hard to find a more distant relationship than this.
I think he used to have some cute sides when we were young.
Now nearing adulthood, Aksion had nothing that pleased Evelyn.
Even now, it was obvious.
He looked like he wanted to leave this place immediately.
Of course, she didn’t care at all.
The problem was that his indifferent attitude was the same toward the female protagonist.
Is that why he’s the regretful second male lead? And one beyond saving at that.
Letting out an annoyed sigh, Evelyn glared at her fiancé and spoke.
“I hate you. I really, really hate you.”
As if that was nothing new, Aksion pulled one corner of his lips.
“That’s good. I hate you too.”
Crackle-
An invisible spark flew between them.
It was always like this.
Whenever they met, they constantly clashed over everything.
Yeah, what does it matter now!
Starting today, Evelyn Inevassel would break free from this dreadful engagement.
Firming her resolve, she spoke in a determined voice.
“Aksion, you know the coming-of-age ceremony is soon, right?”
As if he already knew what she was going to say, he nodded calmly.
“Is it about the brooch? I’ll send it to the marquis estate soon.”
In the Valtian Empire’s coming-of-age ceremony, it was customary for women to make accessories using a brooch received from their male partner.
But Evelyn had no interest in such traditions.
Perhaps in the past, when she cared about honor.
“No, there’s no need for that.”
“Alright, I’ll send it soon……………… what?”
Caught off guard by her unexpected response, Aksion slightly furrowed his brows.
Ignoring his suspicious gaze, Evelyn spoke shyly.
“I’ve been thinking about our relationship.”
For a brief moment, her fiancé’s expression became unusually serious.
After all, he hated this engagement just as much as she did.
An unusual silence flowed between them.
Soon, Evelyn’s clear green eyes sparkled as she asked with a bright smile.
“Will you……………… break off the engagement with me?”
At that moment, the soft sound of the violin abruptly stopped.
The bright sunlight disappeared behind dark clouds.
As she lightly shrugged, Aksion raised one eyebrow.
“Why are you suddenly doing something you never did before?”
Well, she had never once mentioned breaking off the engagement before, so it was understandable.
But that was only because Evelyn valued her life and had been waiting for the right time.
Once the original story began, she would only be an obstacle and would be the first to die by Aksion’s hand.
Now that she had gathered enough funds for independence, there was no reason to stay by his side anymore.
“Well, we both don’t want to get married anyway, right?”
For some reason, a chilling aura surrounded Aksion.
“Relax your expression. I’ll explain everything well to the Duke Valentino couple.”
When Evelyn spoke brightly as if it were no big deal, he slightly lifted one corner of his lips.
“No, I’ll tell them.”
“Really? Then I’ll leave it to you.”
Thinking that they were unusually on the same page, she smiled brighter than ever.
Perhaps, after ten years, this was the first time their interests aligned.
At least, that’s what she thought.
“Miss, please wake up quickly!”
Early in the morning, Evelyn was half-asleep as she sat up at the urgent voice of her personal maid.
“Yawn- what’s going on?”
She blinked slowly and looked up at Rarie.
The maid, looking excited, suddenly held out a newspaper.
“You should have told me in advance!”
The newspaper, which seemed freshly printed, was crumpled from being held too tightly.
What on earth is this about?
The moment she read the large headline, Evelyn’s green eyes widened noticeably.
[Breaking News] Young Duke Valentino and Lady Inevassel to Marry Immediately After Graduation!
“What is this supposed to mean?”
She woke up, only to find a breaking news report about her marriage overnight.
And that too, with Aksion Valentino, who was no different from her mortal enemy.
