Chapter 58: CH 58

Gabriel was delighted and replied that he was looking forward to the day.

“Ha….”

I can’t believe it’s so hard to protect my husband… Gabriel, I’ve been so nice to you. It’s not like you have a crush on my man.

In times like this, you have to pretend you’re sorry!

But no matter how I felt, time passed and the promised date finally came.

****

Cesare glanced at the vacancy at the table. The owner of that seat has not yet arrived.

“Your Majesty the Crown Prince is late.”

“Right.”

Cesare nodded at Daphne’s words. It’s unlucky to be late for the person who invited first.

There were two reasons Cesare agreed to this meeting.

First, the day Daphne participated in a book club held at the Countess Madrina, Daphne returned from meeting Gabriel.

And when she got home, Daphne said that Gabriel had offered her a meal.

She said that she could do it with Cesare if he wanted to.

‘Cheeky bastard.’

Cesare sharpened his teeth. He dares to wag his tail in front of a woman who has a husband, offering her husband to come if he wants to come.

This was a clear declaration of war against Cesare.

The fact that Gabriel was attending the book club was something Cesare did not know beforehand.

If I had known, I wouldn’t have let Daphne go to such a gathering.

It’s been a long time since I’ve noticed Gabriel’s dark feelings toward Daphne.

‘He’s like a fox. How dare you think you can take over my wife.’

Cesare decided to respond to Gabriel’s declaration of war. In the first place, it did not fit Cesare’s personality to put his tail down on the opponent’s and avoid it.

I will make it clear to Gabriel at this meal.

Daphne is his wife, and she is not someone you can look up to. How dare you covet mine. He is a hundred years too early.

And the second reason.

‘We must find out what the Imperial family is up to now.’

Why did the Emperor call him and his wife to the capital? It is about whether the recent actions of the Crown Prince have any other meaning.

And it was easier to deal with Gabriel, who was still young, than the nobles who were raising squirrels to dig up information.

‘I’ll show you everything.’

Cesare broke the joint, thinking about eating Gabriel off the bone.

“Daphne.”

Finally, the long-awaited person has arrived. Cesare raised his eyebrows in annoyance.

Gabriel was holding a large bouquet of roses in his arms.

“Have you been waiting for a long time? I am so sorry that I am late. Congress ended late.”

“No, Gabriel. I didn’t wait that long.”

“To keep Daphne waiting…. It will never happen again next time.”

What next time? There will be no next time. Because Cesare won’t allow the two of them to meet again.

“This is a gift. I remembered Daphne and prepared it.”

Gabriel handed Daphne a bouquet of pink roses.

Daphne seemed a little surprised, but then smiled and received the bouquet.

“Thank you.”

“Daphne is more beautiful.”

“I think Gabriel is prettier….”

“Cough.”

Cesare coughed. Then Gabriel turned his gaze to Cesare.

Oh, were you there? You didn’t have to come out. You followed her like a dog.

It was that kind of look.

Cesare held out his hand, grinding his teeth slightly.

“You are late, Your Majesty the Crown Prince.”

“Because the congress is long.”

He pretends to be busy with his schedule, who has just started playing the role of the Crown Prince.

As expected, he’s an ungrateful man. Gabriel’s hatred that was accumulated in Cesare’s mind rose further.

*****

“I understand that you are preparing for the conference, but Your Royal Highness.”

“That’s right. It is tomorrow.”

Gabriel smiled brightly. His smiling face was pretty, but it felt like he was hiding something inside.

Cesare smiled coldly.

If a smile has a temperature, it would be warm water for Gabriel and cold water for Cesare.

What’s wrong with you guys?

I should have intervened and Cesare was mine, there was no time to do it. I just rolled my eyes at the sight where the two exchanged.

“When he called me from the Duchy, the Emperor must have had a will.”

“I also don’t know about my father’s will.”

“I was not invited to the congress, Your Majesty the Crown Prince.”

Cesare sat cross-legged. He looked arrogant and elegant. It was different because he didn’t show me that much.

Gabriel too.

Seeing him accept Cesare without losing, it seemed like he was a natural born Prince. He didn’t budge at all.

“There must be your father’s will, too.”

“The Crown Prince seems to have been excluded from His Majesty’s will.”

Cesare shot gracefully.

I thought I knew what it meant. Seeing that you don’t know everything, you don’t have much knowledge either, do you? I think that’s what it means.

Gabriel let out a laugh.

“Hey, I’m still just a new Crown Prince, so what can I do?”

“Right. His Majesty the Crown Prince seems to be still clumsy in politics. As you said, you are still new.”

Cesare…?

“What do you want to say?”

Gabriel…?

Are you guys fighting?

I felt like I was looking at what had only been described in the novel. Even in the novel, there was a part where Gabriel said that he would take revenge on Cesare.

In the original novel, there was no one in the middle… I got stuck, Ouch, my…

“Burstoad has expressed his will to support His Majesty the Crown Prince. In that sense, Daphne.”

Cesare looked at me. Then Gabriel’s gaze turned to me.

Just the two of you talk. You don’t have to let me in.

Cesare spoke again.

“She attended the book club of the Countess Madrina. Do you really not know what that means?”

“I don’t know why you’re saying that now.”

“I’m telling you, Your Majesty seems to regard Burstoad as an enemy.”

“Is that possible? Now that we are eating together like this.”

In the end, Gabriel didn’t say anything.

“Stop talking like this. Daphne looks uncomfortable.”

That’s right, I think I’m going to pretend.

I thought I would wear something a little more comfortable.

The fact that I was meeting Gabriel was kept secret, so they talked about going out on a date with Cesare, but that actually stimulated the maids.

It’s such a sacred painting that you have to decorate it beautifully and go out and capture the Duke. Still, I like the fact that Cesare and my clothes are a set.

“Daphne, try this.”

Gabriel placed a plate in front of me and offered food. It’s my favorite food, but I’m not in the mood to eat it.

It seemed that Gabriel was doing this to provoke Cesare.

I was determined to show Gabriel that Cesare was my man, but Gabriel was using me to stimulate Cesare.

My stomach is stuffy, but I was wondering if this would go into my mouth!

I politely declined.

“Yes, I will eat slowly.”

“Daphne. This is your favorite food.”

This time Cesare offered me food. Then he snorted at Gabriel.

“You like light food more than fatty food, don’t you?”

It was intentional, as if to listen.

No, I like greasy food. I really like meat.

But I stayed still for now because I was a quick-witted woman. Then Gabriel responded.

“It seems that the Duke doesn’t really know Daphne’s tastes.”

“I think the correct title for the Crown Prince to call my wife should be Duchess.”

“To call each other by name is Daphne’s own permission.”

Of course it was. But if it’s a minor issue that it’s what Gabriel promised when he was a slave, it would be a problem.

Gabriel smirked.

“You seem to be unable to live without meddling with my wife’s every move.”

In an instant, Cesare’s mood changed to be ferocious. Thanks to you, I felt like I was going to pretend even more.

Whatever it is, the nerve war between Cesare and Gabriel is making me even more uncomfortable.

Please do it in moderation. He seems like he will explode!

It’s crazy, really.

Still, should I consider myself lucky that I don’t see Gabriel seducing Cesare?

No, you shouldn’t push their boundaries. Because Gabriel still has some very good weapons.

“The distribution of Duke is smaller than expected.”

That shining beauty!

How can you look beautiful even when you’re just making loud noises about people’s temper?

In the original story, Daphne was jealous of Gabriel and did the same thing, but only the description was left as vicious.

After all, all appearance buffs in the world must be on Gabriel.

Good. Let’s eat quickly and get over it. We’d better just get the game over with.

Today my plans are ruined. From the moment we started meeting on a heavy topic.

I clapped my hands and focused their attention.

“Shall we eat our dessert soon?”