The Maid In The Reverse Harem Game Wants To Quit - Chapter 60

Chapter 60

The problem was that there was no match between income and expenses and balance. The reason for the inconsistency was apparent. They must have escaped filling the interests of these corrupted people in front of him.

The faces of some of the executives who checked the thrown ledger turned pale.

It was obvious without waiting to see what their well-being would be like as they left the meeting room. So, Ahibalt purged some after the meeting and brought some to his side. After using Area Seven as bait, everyone was so easily drawn in that the laughter was almost gone.

It was all the more so because he thought of a person who could not be conciliated with any jewels.

Irene Casimere.

…The only person Ahibalt trusted more than himself. And, the only person he could not conciliate.

‘It would have been better if she had been a monarchist.’

If it had been, he would not have had to worry so much.

After the incident in the studio, Ahibalt realized that Irene had been avoiding him. How could he not know when she was avoiding her so diligently…?

Even if they had to meet face to face because of work, he could see that she was struggling not to be put in a situation where only the two of them would be together.

In fact, in the first place, Irene was a person who had no talent for hiding anything. He does know what she thought of herself, though Irene has such a dry disposition. So, even if she paid attention a little, it would quickly become obvious.

‘Even so, my eyes keep moving to her and I am going crazy…’

How could he look away when she ran away like a rabbit? Ahibalt thought about putting Irene in front of him by order, but he came to the conclusion that that was not what he wanted.

As much as he trusted her and talked to her, he hoped she would, too.

So, Ahibalt persevered.

If it had not been for a rumor that the mansion had been heating up for a few days, his patience would have been still there.

Ahibalt’s index finger tapped the desk with a uniform beat.

“Otis. I’ve no intention of sanctioning what you are doing, although did you really need to make a fuss in the mansion?”

“Haha. Since when did we start arguing about that?”

However, Otis was calm.

“Lavrenti is the most noble in the eyes of others. In a place where blood is a daily routine, are you admonishing people with just a rumor?”

“The timing is not good. You know that nobles are easily swept away by rumors, don’t you? From my marriage to your mother throwing you into the social circles, did you have to do that in a time of frequent outings?”

“Are you really concerned about the outside world, or is it because Irene is avoiding you?”

Bang!

Slamming the desk between them and cutting him off, Ahibalt’s murderous gaze turned to Otis, and a threatening low-pitched sound came out as if scratching his neck.

“Otis. Be careful with your words.”

The usual neat expression on his face was now very disheveled.

That is the bull’s eye.

Seeing that, Otis did not have to think more. In the meantime, Ahibalt, who took a deep breath and cleaned up his expression, continued the conversation with his gaze still filled with anger.

“I must have said it when I returned to Lavrenti, Otis. Don’t make a target.”

“Of course, I remember. That’s what father said, don’t desire anything.”

“Yes. We have a lot of enemies, so he told us not to reveal that much desire.”

Desire soon becomes a weakness. It was because the easiest way to wield a person is to control their desires. Was there anything more absolute than the words of a man with food in his hand to a starving man…?

Desire — The moment they found out what you wanted the most, it was no different from giving the opponent a leash.

‘So, do not spare anything. Do not yearn for anything.’

These were Ahibalt’s words just before returning to Lavrenti after the death of the former Head of Lavrenti. It was also a word borrowed from the predecessor.

Otis recalled that fact and smirked.

“He was the one who told me. It’s amazing to think that he was a father and someone who could give advice.”

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“It must have been a warning rather than advice… A warning that if we showed such an appearance, we would be mercilessly cut off.”

“But, the fact that you’re saying that again…”

Then, Otis straightened his upper body, which had been leaning on the sofa, before continuing his words, “Can I understand this as a warning that brother will cut me off mercilessly if I show myself like that?”

“…That’s a terrible leap. Are you late for puberty?”

“I’m just asking because it’s unfamiliar to me that you’re reacting so sensitively to a scandal with a maid, for someone who doesn’t really care about what’s going on in the mansion.”

Ahibalt’s brow furrowed at the remark.

“Because the other person is Irene. Isn’t it natural?”

“Of course not. What is she to you, brother?”

Upon hearing the question, Ahibalt’s expression hardened to the point that he could not hide it.

The reason was simple. It was because Otis’ question was to bring to the surface what was going on between the three of them as tacit and open secrets… A secret buried in the ancestor’s teachings to spare nothing and not desire anything.

It was the fact that, for them, Irene was more special than a trusted servant.

Fortunately, the Lavrenti were good at acting and hiding their secrets, so it may not have been revealed to others. Still, they both knew it implicitly.

…Ahibalt’s terrifying trust in Irene, Otis shared distrust with Irene, and Rodion found warmth in Irene.

Of course, there was a reason they had connived with each other.

The first part was that they share similar pains through the barren environment of Knox without proper parents…

…And, the second was because they knew they would not cross the line.

Everyone nodded at the command to hide their desires, and that in itself became a promise to them. A promise that if they kept the line—everyone would not lose Irene if no one dared to be particularly greedy for her.

That promise was solid for three years.

Except for once, the day when everyone was shaken by Irene’s declaration of resignation. Nonetheless, even with that in mind, Otis’ scandal and this question clearly crossed the line.

Ahibalt answered with a smile on his face.

“I don’t think you’re asking because you suddenly don’t know about it now. Or, did you abruptly become senseless that I have to tell you about the promise?”

“Oh, promise.”

Otis snapped his fingertips as if he had just remembered. As always, his face was still playful and infinitely light as well, but strangely, it seemed remorseful at the same time.

“That promise. I’ve been thinking about it these days.”

“What?”

“We almost lost Irene recently, on such an unfamiliar concern no less.”

Irene became a target for Veronica because she caught the leak that she was going to quit.

Recalling the emptiness of that time, Otis smiled bitterly and continued.

“Although I don’t know what brother would think, I had thought about it since then. I think it’s proof that I can’t keep her around just because I’m not greedy.”

If they had not caught her, Irene would have left immediately. Could he be reassured that she would be by their side just because they held onto her…?

In addition, they had many enemies. That meant that Irene could be a target at any time, like this time.

“Brother. You can’t turn your mind away forever, you know.”

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“…So, you’re going to make her more targeted? Don’t you think it’ll endanger Irene?”

“Of course, it would be dangerous if Irene was involved a little more deeply with Lavrenti. But, on the contrary, isn’t it a good thing that she won’t even think about leaving here?”

‘…Or, are you going to let Irene leave her job like this?

At Otis’s response, Ahibalt made an impression as if he did not like it at all.

“If you’re going to use that method to hold onto her, I’d use it before as well. Most of all, don’t you know that she has someone in her heart?”

“Do you believe that, brother?”