Isabel’s heart raced as she watched the scene unfold before her. The tension in the air and the intimate exchange between her parents were almost overwhelming.
She could feel the heat rising in her cheeks realizing the depths of what was happening.
She glanced at Julian who was by her side. Her mind continued to spin with conflicting thoughts.
Duke Hans suddenly stood and walked to the drawers. His movements were slow and deliberate as he ran through his belongings.
The sound of his hands shifting through papers and objects filled the room, adding an air of anticipation to the scene.
Duke Hans took out a fabric from the drawer and returned to the bed. He held it up and slightly revealed it to Lisa.
With a knowing grin and a lewd tone, he said, “How about this?”
Lisa gave a shy smile and replied, “You always know how to make things interesting.”
Isabel’s hands tightened around Julian’s as she realized what the fabric was — a blindfold.
Her gaze shifted to Julian, and she saw the grin on his face. The mischievous look in his eyes only deepened her unease.
Just then, the tension in the room seemed to dissipate as Lisa calmly spoke, “Not today, maybe tomorrow. We just arrived in the Easvil family, so let’s rest and energize ourselves.”
Duke Hans chuckled and nodded in agreement, “Tomorrow then.”
The words were a promise to lisa that sent a wave of excitement and thrill through her body.
They both settled back into the bed as they prepared to end their evening.
The atmosphere lightened, and Isabel who was still clutching Julian’s hand, exhaled a deep breath of relief.
They then quietly made their way out of the room. Julian kept his hand firmly on Isabel’s, sensing her racing pulse.
Despite the risky action, Julian couldn’t help but smile at how things were unfolding. Isabel, on the other hand, was lost in her thoughts, trying to steady her breath and calm her nerves after the near exposure.
The weight of what they had just witnessed lingered in the air as they carefully made their way back to the safety of their own quarters.
Isabel breathed a sigh of relief as she closed the door behind them. She looked at Julian, who was grinning in a way that only made her more nervous.
Just as she was about to say something, Julian chuckled, breaking the tension. “Wasn’t that fun?” he asked, his tone light, though there was an unmistakable mischief in his eyes.
Isabel blinked, still processing everything that had happened. She nodded slowly, a mix of emotions flooding through her.
“It was… certainly unexpected,” she replied, her voice shaky but trying to play it off as calm. “But we need to be careful next time, Julian.”
Julian leaned in closer. “So, they are about to use a blindfold, huh?” He raised an eyebrow, watching as Isabel’s face flushed with embarrassment.
Isabel quickly looked away, her cheeks turning bright red. “Julian, stop,” she muttered, trying to maintain her composure.
Julian chuckled softly, his grin widening. “I wonder what they are planning for tomorrow,” he mused, not letting her off the hook just yet. “Looks like it’s going to be an interesting few days.”
Isabel was still trying to hide her blush, but couldn’t help the small laugh that escaped her lips. “You’re impossible,” she said.
Isabel looked at Julian with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. “I know you’re planning something,” she said, her voice tinged with uncertainty. “Tell me, what are you planning?”
Julian flashed her a confident smile. “You know me too well, Isabel,” he replied smoothly, his tone teasing. “But I’m not one to reveal my plans so easily.”
Isabel’s mind raced, trying to piece together what he could be thinking. But she couldn’t figure out what.
“Come on, Julian,” she urged, her voice barely above a whisper. “What are you scheming?”
Julian gave Isabel one last teasing glance before saying, “You’ll see tomorrow,” and with that, he activated the cloak and vanished from her sight.
Isabel stood frozen, her thoughts a whirlwind. What could he possibly have planned?
As the silence settled, Isabel sank into the bed as her mind still raced. She couldn’t help but wonder what Julian had up his sleeve and how far he was willing to go to achieve his goals. Tomorrow would reveal all, but for now, she was left in suspense.
Julian walked back to his room with a grin spreading across his face. “Life really is good after the system introduced me to this path,” he muttered to himself.
He laughed softly, feeling a deep sense of gratitude toward the system that had empowered him with such incredible abilities.
Although he was walking in this path out of his own free will, he clearly knew that it was all possible through the system’s guidance.
With his mind at ease, he settled into his bed and quickly drifted off to sleep, eager for the next day and whatever it would bring.
Julian woke up the next day, and unlike the usual calm mornings, the atmosphere felt different. The castle was filled with energy.
He went near the window and saw, Alden and Regina taking the lead as they showed the Hans family around, with Duke Frederick and Duchess Lisa following closely behind.
Julian stretched, observing the lively scene outside his window, his mind already racing with thoughts of what his next moves would be. It was a day that promised much, and he was ready for it.
Julian walked down the hallway and noticed Eleanor, Isabel, and Eva gathered in the same room, deep in conversation. The three women were huddled together, speaking in hushed tones, but they immediately stopped talking as Julian entered.
Eleanor noticed his arrival first and gave him a quick smile, while Isabel looked at him with a more reserved expression, her thoughts seemingly still on the events of the previous night.
Eva, as usual, observed quietly, though her eyes lingered on him for a moment longer than usual.
“What are you all discussing?” Julian asked, his voice smooth and confident, as he leaned against the doorframe, waiting for a response.
