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Chapter 12 The Duke cast a leisurely gaze out the window. Outside, the scenery had already changed. Instead of vast fields, deep blue sea waves rolled gently—apparently, the train had entered his territory. You’re going to have a hard time of it. Recalling Marien’s resolute expression, the Duke let out a sigh-like murmur and quietly narrowed his eyes. Failure, too, was a gate through which every Schneider heir must pass. Better to break early than to crumble at a crucial…-
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Chapter 11 Christoph twitched his lips and rubbed his face with his dry hands. He was clearly flustered—or perhaps anxious. “I don’t know anything about Marien.” “…My lord.” “I…” Christoph finally buried his face in his palms. Martin, fearing he might be crying, unconsciously took a step forward. But he wasn’t. A voice utterly desolate slipped through his palms. “If not the capital, then where could Marien be?” The murmur sounded so heartbreakingly forlorn…
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Chapter 10 “Yes, he was arrogant. Arrogantly so—he had been utterly convinced that Marien would forever remain by his side, gazing at him with tender eyes and calling his name in that sweet voice. So he made no effort at all. After all, Marien would surely love him. He never even considered the possibility that she might not love him. But now she wasn’t beside Christoph. Damn it! He clenched his fists and muttered a low curse. Why hadn’t he listened to her words? Why hadn’t he comforted…
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Chapter 9 “…….” A brief silence fell over the room. It was not a comfortable silence. Nicholas stared intently with sharp eyes at Simon, then Marien, and back at Simon again. The moment he thought his mouth twisted in displeasure, a rough, sandpaper-like voice burst out. “Chief, this is…….” “Times are changing. The capital police department already has ten female officers on duty. We can’t afford to lag behind forever, can we, Nicholas?” Simon explained in a gentle,…
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Chapter 8 Still, it’s my first day on the job, so I should look neat, right? Yes, I’ve decided on you.” With a look of resolve, she pulled out the plainest navy-blue dress. The fabric felt rough against her fingertips, but its lack of fussy embellishments made it comfortable to move in. “Good. Not bad at all.” Marien smiled contentedly at her reflection in the mirror. The coarse fabric against her skin wasn’t particularly uncomfortable—in fact, it felt more like wearing clothes that truly…
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Chapter 7 Ena let out a sigh-like murmur. Christoph slowly turned only his eyes to look at her. Ena, pale as a sheet, closed her eyes with a look of utter despair. “If Marien ran away of her own will and doesn’t want anyone to find her, she’ll never contact us. She knows you’d be the first person she’d come to. My daughter, Marien… is a clever girl.” “…….” Ena was right. Marien was the cleverest child of them all. When she had enrolled in law school, how proudly Fabian had walked…
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Chapter 6 “Yes, Mrs. Clozier.” The steward’s assistant, nodding vigorously, pointed toward the two-story red-brick house before them. It was a cozy-looking home, its entire wall covered in ivy. “I heard from Mr. Bolin, the head steward, that you were looking for a boarding house. There’s likely no place in Blauberg more satisfying than this.” He gave an awkward chuckle and quietly added, “It’s the boarding house my mother runs.” “Is that so?” At Marien’s vague reply, he…
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Chapter 5 “When I enrolled in law school, the sanctuary had already begun to crumble. Your Grace surely knows that women are now attempting to enter professions once considered exclusively male.” “But the reality isn’t so simple, Marien. The police department is more hostile to women than any other field. Across the entire kingdom, there aren’t even twenty female officers. And I’d wager there isn’t a single woman in the Blauburg Police Department.” “That’s precisely why I need Your…
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Chapter 4 The gatekeeper furrowed his brow sharply. You’ve come to collect a debt from the Marquis? The woman before him didn’t seem wealthier than Marquis Schneider. To lend money to him, one would need to be at least of royal blood. Hesitating with a troubled expression, he finally said, “I’ll go ask. Please wait here a moment.” For some reason, he couldn’t simply dismiss her words. Marien slowly nodded. Creak. The side door closed in front of her. As Marien listened to the…
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Chapter 3 If one were to name the most famous figure currently in the capital’s courts, it would undoubtedly be Christoph Schneider. A lawyer with a miraculous record—boasting a 100% win rate. His fees were beyond imagination, and his every move drew public attention. After each trial, newspaper front pages were plastered entirely with his name. The fact that jokes openly circulated claiming even death row inmates would be released if Christoph took their case clearly illustrated the extent of his…
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