The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Using His Power

Oriana didn’t know what to say and heard him speak some more, his eyes staring at her as if trying to see through her soul.

"I won’t mind if we spend a few more nights together like that again. I will make sure to compensate you well."

’Pervert! I was right. A perverted swine who is into pretty boys!’

Arlan enjoyed that panicked look on her face as this was precisely what he wished to see.

’You dared question my...’ he inwardly sighed. ’Since you think I like pretty boys, then so be it. Let’s see how long you can keep up with me.’ His gaze was silently challenging her.

"Y-Young master, thank you so much for this. I...I need to leave now." She was trembling so much, she looked like she could flee as soon as he nodded.

"So soon? Since you came early, I thought you would like to spend the rest of the afternoon with me. How about you accompany me to go hunting in the forest and then might like to spend another night with me. I might pay you gold this time—"

’Another night?’ she gulped and started working her brain on making an excuses, "Ah, Young Master, I just realized I have to meet a merchant in the city. Please excuse me today. I will make sure to visit you some other day."

"Some other day? You dare reject a noble for some little merchant?"

"Please forgive me, Young Master! I hope your generous heart will understand. It’s really important for my business. Please allow me to go..."

Her expression turned pitiful, as if at any second, tears would pool on her eyes.

"Alright. Don’t just start crying here. Leave."

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Oriana immediately turned around, and the moment she did, the corner of her lips lifted into a triumphant smile. She didn’t know that the man staring at her retreating back was well aware she was lying.

Arlan smirked. ’Such an actress.’

Oriana left the garden through the side gate where the horse she rode on earlier was waiting. However, there was no Rafal to lead her this time. She sighed.

’I guess that means I should walk...’

After a couple steps, she paused. _{freewёbnoνel.com}