The Blackened Second Male Lead’s Wife - Chapter 88

The noble woman, who had entered the shop gracefully, stopped in their tracks unconsciously. 

It was because of the beautiful man standing in front of them. 

Which was Lucian. 

Lucian wore a tight black suit and greeted the woman with an elegant gesture. 

“Welcome to Pernia’s Beauty Shop.” 

It was a simple greeting, but the woman’s body staggered. 

Before she could properly judge what a dangerous being he actually was, she followed Lucian inside, as if possessed. 

Several women were already sitting in the space lined with chairs. 

They were all looking at Lucian with enraptured faces. 

“The boss is putting makeup on the guests who came first. I’ll let you know when it’s your turn, so please wait.” 

*Nods* And that’s how a poor customer who lost her soul was added to the collection. 

“Enjoy these while you wait.” 

Lucian put a cup of tea in front of her, and the woman could not help but weep. 

The woman cried, forgetting a noble lady’s dignity. 

“Thank you!” 

There were times she would suddenly be criticized for this rude behavior, but the women sitting around her just nodded as if they understood.

As I walked past the waiting room, I looked at him and thought. 

‘Lucian. What a scary man!’

Lucian became the no. 1 employee of Pernia’s beauty shop that reopened. 

Having no particular designated duties, he took on a simple task of welcoming and guiding guests. 

That was all, but his impact was enormous. 

“Who would have known that Lord Kardien, the best knight of the Empire, would serve me like this?” 

“I know. He was always avoiding people. I thought it would be hard to see him again since he had been subjected to such terrible things by the devil.” 

“But don’t you think his vibe has changed a bit?” 

“Yes, he used to be very kind, but not anymore. His eyes are a little colder, and the slightly raised corners of his mouth makes him look more cocky…” 

The woman continued, exhaling hotly. 

“I think I’m going crazy.” 

So cool! So handsome! Lucian’s performance made the shop’s reopening into a huge success.

Not all the customers were able to come in, so they were huddled around the store. 

When fortune knocks upon the door, open it widely. 

I worked tirelessly not to miss this opportunity from early dawn to sunset.

It was always Lucian who hugged me as I collapsed after sending away the last customer.

Lucian whispered with a smile that he never showed to the guests. 

“Good work, Nia. Let’s go home now.” 

Lucian has been staying at my house ever since we returned to the capital. 

The ostensible reason was to oversee the house on behalf of my absent father, but of course it was not true. 

It was because he could never leave my side. 

Lucian took me to the house, washed me, fed me, and put me to bed. 

As if to relieve the regret of not being able to monopolize me all day. 

I had a big dinner, even a bath, and then laid on the bed like it was a pool of water. 

Lucian said, fumbling with my arm. 

“I feel so sorry for you when I see you struggling with your thin arms. Would it help if I learned how to do makeup?” 

I burst into laughter. 

Women who can’t help but scream when Lucian makes eye contact with them, may faint from being so close to him. 

Above all… 

“From the best knight in the empire to a makeup pro? That’s a huge transition.”

Lucian narrowed his eyes, as if he didn’t think much of it.

I looked at his calm face and smiled with downcast eyes.

A few days ago, the emperor came to the shop.

The emperor looked at Lucian with a surprised look on his face, and said, 

[You look to be doing great. Are you going to come back to the Knights?] 

[I got a job.] 

[I see. Your resignation letter was not processed, but your leave of absence was, so if you want to come back anytime, please tell me.]

Lucian replied with a cold look. 

[You’re quite persistent.] 

At that moment, everything in the shop froze. 

But the emperor was not angry. 

He just continued with a strange smile. 

[One day, you will come back to me.] 

But the emperor thought wrong. Lucian has become the employee with the best customer satisfaction in weeks. 

I was grateful for his help, but I couldn’t depend on it. 

“You’re free to return to your work anytime you’d like”

“You say that, but don’t you want me to stay next to you?”

“You can’t stay with me. You got your position in the Knights through the hard work you put in. It’ll be a waste to give it up now.” 

I smiled and said to Lucian, who had a serious face. 

“Of course I do want you to be with me. But I prefer Lucian to do as he pleases.” 

Then Lucian’s face relaxed.

He smiled and began to gently caress my body again. 

As if this is what he wanted most at this moment. 

* * *

My work with Lucian was resolved, but Estelle had not yet returned to Kingdom Sebran. 

This is because there was a lot of work to be done in the Empire. 

Among them, she was particularly concerned with the Flower Grass House. 

Estelle took good care of the sick, as she had not been able to take care of them for a long time. Carlix was with her. 

Estelle tried not to show her relationship with Carlix. 

But Carlix made no effort to hide it.

“I’m Estelle’s prisoner of love!” He not only shouted that in the open, but he expressed that he was in love with Estelle in various ways. 

“Estelle, why are you carrying such a heavy load by yourself again? Didn’t you say you were worried that your soft fingers might get hurt? Give it to me now.”

“Estelle, you have such a beautiful hair color, complexion, and lip shape. And even your heart is kind. How can I not love such a woman?” 

Half of the people who were being treated at the Flower Grass House were discharged early due to the endless display of affection from Carlix. 

Patients who could not be discharged from the hospital due to their poor condition covered their ears and looked outside the window with a look of resignation or recited the Bible every time Carlix said something. 

With this, everyone knew that the two had a special relationship. 

Naturally, the news reached the empress dowager’s ear. 

When the empress dowager heard of the news for the first time, she strongly denied it. 

“Who dares to spread such a ridiculous rumor? The only reason Carlix maintains a close relationship with the saint is to help the poor. Does it make sense for the noble crown prince to associate with a commoner?”

Soon, however, the empress dowager had no choice but to acknowledge their relationship. 

This is because the servants, whom she had planted to spy on them just in case, testified that Carlix and Estelle were definitely lovers. 

The empress dowager was furious. 

She immediately went to the Flower Grass House. 

Just in time as Carlix, who had been glued to Estelle like gum, was away. 

The empress dowager asked Estelle with a furious expression. 

“Is it true that you are in a relationship with the Crown Prince?” 

Estelle nodded with a calm face. 

“That’s right.” 

The empress dowager’s eyes widened. 

“You filthy!” 

Her hands turned fiercely toward Estelle. 

But her hands did not reach Estelle. 

“Are you doing what I think you’re doing, grandmother?” 

Because Carlix appeared with exquisite timing. 

The Empress looked at her grandson in disbelief and cried out.

“Carlix Vercena Franz! Get a hold of yourself! You are the crown prince of the highest blood in the empire. The reason I haven’t paired you with another woman until now is so I can choose the one that suits you the most, but a commoner?! Do you want to disgrace the name of the royal family?” 

Carlix’s answer was very simple.

“Yes.” 

“…..!”

“No matter what you say, I won’t listen to you. So feel free to think whatever you want. But don’t interfere with our relationship.” 

If you interfere, you’ll see. I’ll show you how frightening a teenager who is blinded by love can be.

The empress dowager opened her mouth wide at her grandson’s harsh words, and Carlix mercilessly drove her away.

I wish she’d end it there, but the empress dowager did not give up. 

She went to the Flower Grass House, yelled at them, grabbed and begged Carlix, and even went to Estelle to threaten her. 

Of course, none of her tactics worked. 

Eventually, the empress dowager chose the most effective method she could do. 

“The Empress Dowager collapsed?” 

I asked with a puzzled face. Estelle nodded with a worried look. 

“Yes. They said she refuses to see a doctor, and she hasn’t eaten or taken a step out of her room. Because of her age, His Majesty the Emperor and many people in the imperial city are getting worried.” 

I let out a sigh of frustration. 

‘This old lady is really… For a moment, I had hoped she would come to accept them as she did with me and Lucian.’ 

Her personality never changes.

The empress dowager is still the old villain who wanted to separate the burning love between the male and female lead. 

In the original, the empress dowager had an easier time separating the two.

Since Carlix kept denying his feelings for Estelle. 

But not this time.

The empress dowager can cry and scream ‘I’m going to die’ all she wants, Carlix will not blink an eye. 

…..But Estelle could not stay still.

“I hear she’s showing no signs of improvement so I worry she might actually be in critical condition.” 

Hahh. The ever so benevolent Estelle.