The Male Lead’s Fake Sister

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Recently, Duke Leontine was unusually kind to Ravia, which made her uncomfortable.

His kind voice, which she never heard in her entire life, and his abrupt change in attitude made her want to vomit.

Fortunately, she wasn’t caught coming out of Tidwell’s room.

She wanted to quickly leave, but she had to ask something first.

“I heard from the maid that Father will return in the evening.”

“I thought I wouldn’t be able to return for a few more days, so I came to pack some things.
There’s a lot to stamp as well.”

“Is it related to your substitute as the head of the house?”

“…How did you know?”

“I didn’t mean to overhear your conversation a little while ago.
But I agree that it is necessary to appoint someone as your substitute.”

It used to be Ravia’s duty to fill the Duke’s position while he was away.
But this position would be given to Tidwell rightfully as the current successor.

“Who are you going to appoint?”

Even though she knew the answer, she just wanted to make sure so she won’t be left in an awkward position.

“You’re quite impatient, I see.”

“I’ll find out anyway, I’m just curious.”

Duke Leontine smiled lightly whether he was quite impressed with Ravia’s attitude.

“I decided to leave it to you.”

In response to the unexpected reply, Ravia smiled bitterly.

Haha.

The instinct of prey kicked in.

In the stifling air of the dusk, Tidwell had warned her before.

Because caution is the habit of prey.

At that time, Ravia understood that it was a warning not to attempt anything useless, but she did not understand exactly what the warning was about.

‘Now I understand.’

Tidwell noticed that things were going in Ravia’s favor, and perhaps, he thought she was actively plotting something.

She kept saying that she wasn’t interested in the successor position, but secretly, she was reluctant to give up her position and was trying to earn the duke’s favor.

Maybe it was natural for him to be suspicious of Ravia, who said that she was getting married but hadn’t even mentioned the name of her groom.

Plus the fact that her father suddenly treated her so nicely….

‘I thought it was Tidwell who made father nice to me all of sudden.’

Was it only speculation?

Indeed, her father had no reason to change so suddenly, so she thought it must be Tidwell’s trick, but then she reconsidered….

If the Duke became more affectionate toward her, his position as the successor would be in danger, and Tidwell didn’t have a reason to do that.

At that time, she guessed whether it was part of Tidwell’s scheme, but judging by the situation….

‘As expected.’

She felt so awful.

The peaceful air at dawn now felt like a blade that could pierce her neck in an instant.

The scent of magnolia that accompanied her while she was sleeping could turn into Dark Flower at any time and kill her.

Looking back at it, when was she ever safe from any danger?

As long as Ravia had a minor role in this book, it was only natural that she would die in Tidwell’s hands.

So, this must be a test from Tidwell.

Tidwell’s attitude toward her would vary depending on how she reacted in this situation.
If she accepted this offer, not even a three-year-old would believe that she wasn’t interested in the successor position.

‘I think it’s only right for me to refuse.’

It was without a doubt the safest option, but somehow her mouth wouldn’t open so easily.

Because she faced the possibility that the rope she was holding, thinking that it was safe, might be a rope that was already severed a long time ago.

If she hadn’t found the earring in Tidwell’s room earlier, the answer would come out so easily.

Unfortunately, Ravia’s head was already filled with doubts.

Herod, who sent a substitute to her, and Tidwell, who possessed the earring worn by Herod’s substitute.

The conviction that she might be falling into an abyss filled her mind.