NOVEL NEXT After Resignation, I Refuse the Obsession from the Male Leads
Chapter 30
The world where the BM-RP Department’s gathering took place turned out to be a romance novel world as well.
However, compared to the sight before me now, that place had many shortcomings. A soft bed that seemed more spacious than a king-size bed, curtains draped on three sides. From the gold-patterned wallpaper to the luxurious furniture placed throughout the room. The clothes I was wearing were also soft and pretty nightgowns. ‘There’s no doubt about it. I’ve been possessed by the young lady of a noble family!’ If I’ve been possessed…! I hope I’m cast as the villainess who takes advantage of the outdated era to make a fortune. Just then, a light knock sounded at the door, and I steadied my breath. ‘Alright. When the maid comes in, I’ll have to ask for the date.’ However, before I could even speak, It was a disaster because an elderly, short, and plump grandmother walked in. Because of the Confucian spirit that was ingrained in me, I crawled out of bed semi-automatically… “Hoho. Did you sleep well last night, Miss Lowell?” “Ah, yes. Thanks to you? Hello?” “Please feel free to speak casually. The clothes you were wearing yesterday are over here.” “Ah… t, thank you.” My official uniform… Now that I look, it was neatly folded on the dressing table chair. “Excuse me, where is this?” “This is the capital townhouse of the Lupesque Grand Duchy. You came with the Great Young Master yesterday.” “….” “Are you hungry? Once you’re ready, I’ll escort you to the dining room.” “Ah… yes…” I quietly watched the grandmother, who disappeared after closing the door, with a sense of detachment. And then I collapsed on the floor in frustration. ‘The world, perish!’ I tried to escape from reality as much as possible, but I never thought I’d be dragged back like this! And what I did last night, I, everything! I remember… “Why is the alcohol content so high here!” I buried my face in the vanity chair and cried out in despair. ‘I’ve been working hard at the company for several years, so I don’t get drunk easily!’ However, I forgot that I should have underlined ‘several years’ in bold letters. ‘In this body, I’ve only just started working!’ And the dizzying words, words, words that keep coming to mind. [Then look at this, can I add salt to it?] [Senior, aren’t you grateful to me?] I even remembered laughing at the riverside. Did the male lead rescue me and bring me to this mansion? ‘Should I be thankful he didn’t put me to sleep on a LaXLaX’s bed?’ I desperately want to escape from this situation. But my instincts as a member of society are shouting. This is a situation where no matter how much I shout about destroying the BM-RP Department, I can’t run away! I am a responsible adult! “Ugh, hnng!” I cried as I changed my clothes and left the room. Damn it, maybe because it’s a romance fantasy novel world, the ‘townhouse’ was as grand as the royal palace. But then I heard an urgent voice from the hallway. “Lowell. Lowell!” “Ack, Seni…heuk.” The bangs that were usually swept back were covering his forehead, and he couldn’t even tie his tie. It seemed like he had rushed out, as the top few buttons of his shirt were left undone. However… ‘Oh, even with it undone, he still looks handsome.’ I came to my senses and hurriedly bent my body at a 90-degree angle. “Senior, I’m really sorry about yesterday…” “Let’s run away.” “Huh? Heuk!” In an instant, the male lead pushed my back and made me walk quickly forward. “Why, why…? Isn’t this your place, Senior?” “First, don’t ask questions, just lower your body.” “Y, yes?” “Just reach that statue over there. We need to hurry…” But before we could take even a few steps toward the marble statue… “Carlyle Alfred Justinias Lupesque.” The gruff, low-pitched voice from behind me made the hairs on my spine stand on end. “Where do you think you’re trying to run off to at this hour?” A large man with black hair, accompanied by the old lady I had met earlier, stared at us fiercely. Although he appeared intimidating, I couldn’t help but admire him, as he was a handsome man with eyes that sparkled. ‘Wow, he’s a handsome middle-aged man.’ Would this kind of appearance come out if you mixed the beastly charm of the male lead and added 20 years to his age? ‘Hm? Wait a minute. If he looks that similar, could it be…?” Meanwhile, the male lead ground his teeth. “We have to go now. It’s almost time to leave.” “Ha, so you’re going to leave without even offering breakfast to your guest? The palace is right in front, and yet you’re spouting nonsense!” Why is the image of a dragon and a tiger growling at each other appearing in front of my eyes right now? By the way, the dragon refers to that handsome middle-aged man. “Even if it’s embarrassing to be caught with someone you’re dating, shouldn’t you have lunch?” And the moment I heard that statement, I thought. ‘Ah…’ I want to die again and be reincarnated… * * * He is the father of the male lead and currently the highest-ranking noble among the aristocrats. He was none other than the Grand Duke of Lupesque. As expected of the current Grand Duke of the North, he was one of the strongest in this world, and the second highest after the Emperor. But to me now? ‘He’s just the father of my mentor.’ I was in the situation of eating hangover soup the day after getting drunk. From the tableware to the corners of the windows, everything was adorned with glittering jewels… in this magnificent romance novel mansion… ‘I’m curing my hangover with tomato soup—this is my reality?’ That’s right. This is my reality, and the fact that my mentor’s father is smiling at me from across the table is also real “I told them to prepare something light since you must be in a hurry.” “Thank you, Your Excellency Grand Duke.” “Hoho, why so formal? Please, make yourself comfortable, Miss Lowell.” “Ah, y, yes.” I quietly sipped my tomato soup, stealing glances and gauging the atmosphere. It’s clear that he’s related to the male lead, but unlike his stiff son, he has a hearty and open impression. I felt like I was going to die of embarrassment, but at the same time, I was deeply grateful for such warm hospitality. ‘Oh, wait.’ The spoon froze in my mouth. It was because my head, which had been a mess from the hangover, finally cleared and I realized. ‘That Uncle should be dead in the original story, right?’ Kidnapping case, trafficking case, contamination of the southern resort. It’s not because of these three major incidents, but because he’s entangled in something else. ‘What was it?’ At that moment, the male lead, who was sitting next to me, spoke with a very displeased tone. “I thought you were busy, but since when have you been lounging around the mansion?” “I was curious since the runaway son suddenly ordered ice cream, so I waited to see what you’d do.” …As I was desperately trying to recall the original story, I suddenly wanted to die for a moment. ‘I, I can’t believe it’s ice cream.’ Did the male lead bring this from the Duke’s mansion? Unlike me, who wanted to die right away, the male lead didn’t blush at all. “Don’t I contact you regularly to let you know I’m fine? If nothing’s wrong, then that’s that.” “Contact? Ha! Are you talking about those petty reports from the BM-RP Department?” Bang! The Grand Duke suddenly got angry and lightly slammed the table. ‘Wow, there’s a crack there.’ And at his son’s indifferent reply, a barrage of words erupted. “There’s nothing I like about what you or Edgar Crow do! You try to hide everything with just the word ‘confidential’! Even the prime minister won’t say a word when asked!” “That’s what they call confidential, Father,” “Oh, so you’re smart, huh? If you’re that smart, then you take over the title, you damn heir!” I feel like I’m going to vomit while eating hangover soup. ‘I mean, I should be doing something productive like recalling the original story at this moment…’ But then, the Grand Duke pointed at me with his palm and shouted. “You won’t receive a title, and yet you’re with a young woman? And in the middle of the night!” “Haa, Father.” Tak. It seemed like the male lead was getting heated, as he placed the dishes down on the table. With cracks appearing on this side as well, I quietly lifted my dish. “This isn’t what you think. We were just having a company dinner…” “Carlyle Alfred Justinias Lupesque! Finally, you’ve brought home the lady you’re going to marry!” I would greatly appreciate your continued support by leaving a positive rating on NU so I can continue translating this novel. Thank you. Next chapter will be updated first on this website. Come back and
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