I Ran Away And The Reverse Harem Started

Chapter 32 Lucas passed out after a couple of glasses of champagne and a stretched out puppy, but he’d be in trouble if he were left alone. A drunken handsome man lying pitifully on a chair can easily become prey! “It’s obnoxious, but I can’t abandoned him. I can’t do it. I have no choice but to call Colin…” Daniel would be busy talking about business right now, and the only person I could ask for help was Colin. Because I can’t move Lucas, who has grown so big, by myself. “Even though 10 years have passed, I still have to take care of him, ugh. This brat!” So what? You’re an adult now? You can’t even handle champagne! I sighed and got up from my seat. I was about to enter the ballroom through the door Lucas and I had walked through, which led to the corridor, when the door opened and some men came out. They were leaving. I looked up at three or four men and stepped to the right, but a man blocked my path. I twisted to the left, and he moved to the left again. “……?” What. I frowned and looked at the man, and they smiled. “Hello. You are Miss Rose, Count Drunia’s partner, right?” A sly smile and a shiny face. Anyone who sees it will understand behind that meaningful smile. “Ah, yes. I’m Rose… What’s going on?” “My name is Bill Lewister. If you don’t mind, would you like to hang out with us for a while?” “What? Why do I….” Whether I answered nervously or not, they looked down at me with fake smiles. “Isn’t it rude to leave a beautiful lady alone? and as it seems that Count Drunia is busy and alone, we promise you that if you will give us some time, we will allow you to enjoy our company without regret.” The words flowed as smoothly as if they had been coated with something. I looked at them, a little puzzled. Why are they throwing their partners and play this trick on me… Rationally, I guessed that he was interested in Daniel’s background rather than being interested in me. I smiled awkwardly and tried to push them away. “I’m sorry, but I have to wait for Count Drunia. I’m his partner, right? The Count will not like it if I leave for too long, and I’m sure he’s almost done with his conversation.” “Last time I checked, the Count was still in the middle of a business conversation. I’m sure you’re bored as well, and I think you’ll enjoy spending some time with us.” “I heard that this is Lady’s first time at the party, so we will treat you with the utmost hospitality. That’s what a gentleman does!” “Would you mind telling us your family name, so we can make a connection, and may I ask what kind of family you are, noble or gentry? And how did you become acquainted with Count Drunia?” Another young master next to me smiled brightly and helped. What a nauseous. The champagne I drank seemed to be bubbling inside, but I tried to smile. ‘No, thanks. I don’t really want to hang out with you guys, and I need to find Colin right now!’ If this was Lynne’s restaurant, I would have kicked these guys between their legs, but this was the banquet hall of the royal palace. The opponent was probably a noble. ‘Be patient, be patient. Let’s not do anything that will cause gossip.’ I was wondering if I should just smile and turn him down. “No, young master Lewister, you don’t have to.” With a soft bass sound falling over my head, someone grabbed my shoulder and pulled me. I cried out loud and was hugged into someone’s strong chest. It was then that I smelled a soft forest. When I looked up, what I saw was Colin smiling brightly. I suddenly leaned against Colin’s chest and looked at Colin and young masters alternately. Colin was about a hand taller than them. Moreover, although he looks slim from a distance, I realized that his upper body was particularly thick when he was close to me. Slightly intimidated by the size difference, the young masters shrank back. Colin said smiling at them. “Miss Rose is a member of our group. Thank you for your consideration, but Miss Rose will be staying with us.” Somehow that meant they should just go back. “Ah, well. I see….” The young master Lewister said with a slight frown. Somehow it seemed like he was mocking me. “I thought it would be fun to spend time together. It’s very unfortunate.” “It could have been a great opportunity for Miss Rosie.” Phew. The young master Lewister and his goup looked at me with disappointment and left. At the same time, he muttered something lowly, and unfortunately, the words fell into my ears one after another. “To think commoners show off…” “Let’s leave it alone. How many years will it take to trust Holden? They run wild without even knowing the subject, so we should feel sorry for them.” Is it because it is a world in a novel? I could clearly hear them laughing and whispering in front of this noisy banquet hall. ‘Those extra characters with no personality with their eyes, nose, mouth….’ I narrowed my eyes and glared at them. It was an added bonus that I sincerely hoped they would lose their hair before they became lords. Regardless of family history. As I was shooting glares at them until they disappeared, Colin looked at me questioningly.. “Rose, are you okay?” “Yes, I’m okay, I survived thanks to you stopping them.” I said, shrugging my shoulders. Colin said he was glad he found me. “You better be careful. It may not seem like it, but those people are famous for having a bad reputation.” “Yes, it looked exactly like that. Colin.” He also have a good eye for people. I smiled slightly and nodded, and Colin looked at my complexion. “Is it worth coming to such party? Isn’t it too noisy or difficult?” “It’s worth it, because all I have to do is stand around, and I’m not Daniel.” It’s a good thing that I don’t have to talk about business or get called around like Daniel. ‘When other nobles tried to show interest in me, Daniel appropriately dismissed them.’ Compared to how nervous and worried I was, the party was more bearable than I thought. “But Colin, Lucas drank two glasses of champagne and passed out in the hallway? I’m sorry, but can you please take care of him for me?” “So that’s why I couldn’t see that child. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of Lucas.” “I’ll go with you too.” I was about to follow Colin, but at that moment the heel of my shoe sprained. “Ouch.” Is it because I stood in high heels for too long? I almost collapsed for a moment because my legs didn’t have enough strength. At that time, Colin grabbed my waist as if to hug me. Thanks to this, I avoided collapsing in the middle of the corridor. Suddenly, I found myself being hugged by Colin again… “Thank you, Colin.” “Be careful. I think your legs hurt. Let’s go to the banquet hall and rest. There will be a sofa.” “… Is that so?” I stood upright with Colin’s support. I looked up at Colin with a grimace and he grinned so wide I could see his teeth. “As expected, you should have worn lower heels. Thank you for your hard work, Rose.” “But it’s still worth it, really.” “I see.” Colin brushed a stray strand of hair off my forehead and waved as he left. I have to go get Lucas before he becomes truly homeless. After cooling my burning cheeks for no reason, I entered the banquet hall and turned my attention to where Daniel was. Daniel was still busy chatting while surrounded by nobles and merchant owners. It seemed like there needed to be more time for the conversation to end. I guess those stinking bastards weren’t lying. ‘It’s a bit hot in here, maybe I should get some air outside, Daniel seems to be busy…’ I looked around and drank a glass of fruit wine handed to me by an attendant. When I turned my gaze back to Daniel, I caught his eye from a distance. ‘Hey, I’ll be there.’ When I pointed toward the balcony with my finger and opened my mouth, he nodded as if he understood. Then, behind everyone’s back, he covered his mouth and opened it at an angle that only I could see the shape of his mouth. ‘I’ll be there soon. Go get some rest.’ And with that, Daniel smiled, the corners of his mouth curling upward. Maybe it was the rarity of his smile, or maybe it was the bright light from the chandelier, but he seemed gentler and more relaxed than usual. For some reason, I felt like we were a secret couple secretly exchanging words… “Another useless thought.” I headed to the balcony feeling a little embarrassed. As I pulled back the curtain and opened the door, a cool night breeze blew in along with the dark night sky. “Ha, I can breathe now.” Taking advantage of the fact that no one was looking, I munched on the snacks I’d brought with me and stretched my arms wide to warm up. There was much more delicious food in the ballroom, but for some reason the air was stifling and I couldn’t get into it. The best I could manage was this snack and a glass of fruit wine. “I guess fruit wine has a low alcohol, right?” Daniel told me to refrain from drinking, but a glass of champagne and a glass of fruit wine would be fine. I’m not as strong as Uncle Hans, but I’m not that weak either. I leaned over the railing of the balcony and sipped the thick, rich fruit wine. The night breeze made it taste even sweeter. Over the railing, I could see the Black Forest stretching into the distance and the people beyond. Because it was close to the royal palace, there were many luxurious town houses built by wealthy nobles. “Being nobles must be nice. They throw parties like this all the time, live in a huge house, and run a business.” The alcohol served at the palace was excellent. It can’t even be compared to the beer I used to serve all day at a restaurant. “Anyway, the princess play ends tonight.” It’s not a midsummer night’s dream. I just sighed, wondering how I ended up like this. If I’m going to be possessed, I’d rather be possessed by Deborah, or some fictional princess. Isn’t there a villainess too! Who has a lot of money. No, if I keep lamenting about my situation like this, my heart will only become tattered. All I have to think about is the 2.7 million billings I owe Daniel. But it’s hard to stay positive. It was when I was sighing and lamenting while leaning my arm on the balcony railing. Bang- The balcony door opened, and someone walked in with their back to the light. Because of the backlight, I couldn’t immediately see who the other person was. “Who…?” I thought it was Daniel, but it wasn’t. The physiques looked similar, but the other person had neatly slicked-back wine-colored hair. I opened my eyes wide and looked at the unexpected man who appeared in front of me.