However, the bubbles on her head were:

Who wants to sit next to you? Let me sit next to the Cold Emerald Duke!

[It was because I wasn't home that he even considered someone as useless as you.]

Li Aili calmly extended two fingers to her.

"This is the second time, you brat."

Wendy Nice didn't understand what 'brat' meant.

She didn't care about that, assuming it was just a term of endearment Li Aili used for her.

She kept whining and insisted on sitting next to Duke Cold Jade.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Catherine walked over directly and forcefully moved the chair closest to Li Ai Li's side, saying, "Miss Nice, it would be more polite for you to sit here."

Her icy gaze, peering through her half-moon glasses, seemed to strip away Wendy Nix's facade.

Wendy Nice's smile looked a little stiff.

"Ah~ that's good, I haven't seen my sister in a long time either."

As she sat down, bubbles like ink were rising wildly from above her head:

[That wretched old woman! Why did she have to ruin everything!]

Once I become the mistress of this castle, the first thing I'll do is kick you out!

[Then you can go and fight with the homeless for trash cans!]

On the surface, she also stirred up trouble with her sweet voice, "Brother-in-law, do you know that there are many fantasies created based on my sister?"

"What a down-on-his-luck noble knight, meeting a stunningly beautiful duchess who is feeling empty and lonely, and having a passionate night together~"

"You absolutely must keep a close eye on your sister!"

Wendy Nice has an adorable appearance, and when she casually says things like that, people feel that she really has no bad intentions.

Li Aili burst out laughing.

Everyone looked at her.

Wendy Nice immediately adopted a pitiful, deer-like expression.

Li Aili raised her hand, startling Wendy Niss, who immediately dodged.

Li Aili's hand simply rested lightly on Wendy's shoulder.

This embarrassed Wendy Nice.

Li Aili said to Conrad, "Conrad, you see, 'this kid needs a lesson.'"

Conrad: "..."

Duke: "..."

Wendy Nice looked completely bewildered, but still tried her best to act like close sisters.

"Oh dear~ Sister, really~ I'm all grown up now, still studying at St. Nicholas Imperial Academy, why are you still targeting me like you did when we were little? So annoying~"

Conrad silently turned around and quickly left the restaurant.

Wendy Nice turned and craned her neck, saying to the Duke at the other end of the long table, "Brother-in-law, you know what? My sister was quite the boss at home when we were little!"

"Is she still like that? I heard she forbids you from speaking to any women in social situations."

"Is this really a good idea? Won't the other nobles secretly laugh at you behind your back?"

Duke: "..."

Finally, he spoke, uttering his first words to Wendy Nice that evening: "Your sister is doing well."

"But if you don't shut up soon, things might get really bad."

Wendy Nice turned pale.

This was the first time a man had ever said that to her face.

But Wendy Nice won't be defeated by this little setback.

She seemed to be challenging the Duke.

The more the Duke ignored her, the more agitated she became, and the more reckless she became.

Then, Li Aili's smile became even more 'gentle' as she looked at her.

When the Duke looked at Wendy Nice again, there was a genuine hint of pity in his eyes.

Then, he received a warning from his girlfriend.

Looking again? Looking again will result in your 'physical exorcism' as well.

Li Aili conveyed a warning to him with her eyes.

The Duke immediately lowered his eyes, staring at the wine glass in front of him as if a flower had bloomed inside.

Before long, the male servants brought out a sumptuous and delicious meal.

A variety of luxurious desserts from the fairy forest.

The main course features magical monster meat.

Fresh fruits from all over the world...

The blue-purple striped melon, also known as the 'Platinum Melon,' is worth hundreds of gold coins per slice. Even in Clark Palace, the king and queen rarely get to enjoy it.

A table laden with a dazzling array of delicacies is not only a symbol of immense wealth but also a manifestation of overwhelming power.

Wendy Nice was so jealous of Ellie's extravagant lifestyle that her eyes turned red.

At that moment, Conrad brought over a glass of juice and personally handed it to Wendy Nice.

Wendy Nice, who had been talking non-stop for a while, was already thirsty, so she picked up her cup and drank it all in one gulp.

After putting down the cup, she wanted to cause trouble again.

"Sister~~~" Her voice was so sweet it was almost cloying, then, unexpectedly, it plummeted, transforming into a deep, gruff roar, "Husband—"

The Duke's hand trembled, and the red wine spilled directly onto the tablecloth.

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