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• Contract Between Us   CHAPTER 11

  Heolstor remained in his office for more than three hours. After a fight and locked Cecilia in a room. He did not get up from his seat and continued to think very hard.I kept thinking and it made my head hurt. I already suspected someone. But, something was missing. Looks like I have to plan everything from start....Empress work room.Finally the pile of paper was finished. I can relax now. My hands are sore, I can't move my hands anymore."Empress Cecilia?.""Arthur?, What's wrong?""Your Majesty, want to meet you right now"."Heolstor?."I followed Arthur from behind. We headed for a part of the palace that I had never been to before. Arthur pointed out a room in the hallway. I asked him and he said he could only get me here.Cecilia walked down the quiet hallway. The hallway only contained objects she had neve

• Contract Between Us   CHAPTER 10

  A few days ago, I was instructed by Empress Cecilia to find out the meaning of this sentence. I will not disappoint him. I am currently in a small village on the outskirts of the city."Is anyone in there?."Aidan knocked on an old hut. There was no reply, he knocked once more and finally an old man opened the door."What's wrong sir?.""I want to talk to you."The old man held his glasses and looked at Aidan from top to bottom."What business do you have with me? I don't have anything to give you. You should go now.""Wait a minute, I want to show you something."Aidan stopped the old man and handed him a paper. He read it and asked Aidan back."Where did you get this?.""I can't say here.""All right, come in."Aidan entered the hut and saw a room filled with papers. Aidan looks a

• Contract Between Us   CHAPTER 9

  I couldn't sleep all night. I keep thinking about Heolstor, what's wrong with me?. Just want to sleep today. May my soul and heart return to normal.Today Cecilia is off from work. Heolstor granted Cecilia's request for a day off and today she is just in her room. All day Cecilia was only in bed wearing her nightgown. In fact she forbade the servants to wake him up.I can finally rest today. I can escape from the pile of paper. At times like these, all I can do is sleep and relax.Knock Knock Knock.Eh? I just said to sleep and relax. Why is someone bothering me?. Wasn't it ordered not to disturb my time?.Cecilia walked towards the door and saw a servant. The servant saluted."Didn't I tell you, not to bother me today?.""Forgive me, Empress Cecilia. But Your Majesty asked you to be prepared.""Get ready for what?.""I wasn't told

• Contract Between Us   CHAPTER 8

  Winter has come. The entire palace was covered in thick snow and it made the air extremely cold. Cecilia, who was working as usual, always thought of the contents of that sentence. Make it unfocused and comfortable with it.If I think about it, the contents of the letter were like this. Luckily I have a strong memory. So, I can remember it well. Heolstor to behave like that, what does this mean?.Cecilia scribbled a small piece of paper. The paper contains the sentences in the letter. She hid the letter, so that Heolstor wouldn't know it."Empress Cecilia?.""Yes, Aidan?.""Is there anything I can help?.""What do you mean?."Aidan approached Cecilia and pointed at the drawer. The drawer was where Cecilia had placed the letter she had hidden."do you really can help me?.""I can help you, without being noticed by Your Majesty."

• Contract Between Us   CHAPTER 7

  All day Cecilia had been sleeping in her bed. Everyone forbids her to do activities. Even though she was awake, her body felt heavy to walk.All this must be Heolstor's orders. How about my job?. Will everything be under control? I must have bothered Briana.Knock Knock Knock"Cecilia?.""Heolstor?.""How are you?."Heolstor opened the door and headed towards me. While sitting next to me, he checked my temperature."I am fine.""Cecilia ...""Yes?.""Nothing."Heolstor looked away from me. He seemed to think something very deeply. What is he thinking?. Is it because of yesterday's incident?"Heolstor, how about my job?.""Don't worry about it. Now get some rest today."After saying so, Heolstor immediately left the room. Is it because he's busy?. It

• Contract Between Us   CHAPTER 6

  "Your Majesty?.""Yes..Briana?."Cecilia's face looked tired and pale.Spending time in the office, must be very tiring for her. Briana, who kept looking at her face, was worried about Cecilia's state."What if you get some rest?.""No need, I'm not tired."Cecilia got up from her chair and walked toward the door."I'll be back, see you later Briana."She closed the door and walked down the large deserted hallway. Cecilia kept thinking about something. Her beautiful face turned into vain because of her reverie. Look at the window wet with rain."I don't have much time."...Emperor and Empress Chamber.I waited for Cecilia in the room as usual. She came back too long today. Is it because of her job? I should have told Briana to reduce her work portion. It's raining hard outside, I hope he's no