The Predator’s Contract Partner
chapter-254

Elisha was speechless.

“You didn’t expect me to be bewitched by you and turn a blind eye, did you?”

Lucerne whispered.

“You were too drunk on my favoritism, weren’t you?”

She felt like all the blood was draining from her body.

“When I sign a contract with someone below me, I always make deals that benefit me. So I can do it. If I just break the contract, I can have you whenever I want.”

“. . . . . . .”

“So, it was predestined that you would end up like this. From the beginning.”

Lucerne gently stroked her hair affectionately.

“It’s just that your behavior wasn’t good enough to hasten that moment. Ah, right. For one, congratulations. You satisfied me at night to the point where I wanted to ‘protect’ you nicely here.”

“. . . . . . .”

“I warned you. From the beginning.”

Lucerne whispered in Elisha’s ear.

“So you should have stimulated me in moderation, with restraint.”

Elisha wanted to close her eyes. Of all the futures she could have imagined, the worst came all too quickly. One gesture from Lucerne was enough.

She fell into the abyss he had prepared for her. So easy.

* * *

Elisha was burying her face in her knees. She needed time to find her usual calm coolness.

‘Emotions are poison.’

Honestly, she thought he let his guard down a little. Recently, he had been extra special towards Elisha. There were times when the two of them were a little mischievous and playful together. However, in front of people, he always stood up for her. So, with that halo on her back, no one could ignore her.

‘Even the head of the family only complimented me.’

As expected, Lucerne was also Elisha’s weakness.

‘I did my best.’

It was always like that, even in her past life. She did her best in the given circumstances. She struggled to survive. But it always amounted to nothing. Elisha was a slave and would always be of the slave class.

‘If this happens, I might really get divorced.’

Elisha wanted to laugh bitterly. Due to Lucerne’s inclination, there would probably be no divorce. But what if there was another partner? What if that opponent presents a better ‘contract’ to Lucerne? If so, she would get divorced. That case was not favorable for Elisha. Even if she were divorced, she would still be stuck here.

If, and when, Lucerne got tired of her– if he was fickle or indulged in a whim. . . . . . . would she be able to protect her life then?

‘No matter how much I do for you, it will never change. Okay then.’

Because of her, Lucerne gained a lot. The Head’s trust, Marco’s fall. And Jacob’s power weakened, and both men lost their wives. Now Lucerne even had Elisha. He could keep her locked up and use her to his heart’s content.

‘I was a fool for believing him even for a moment. Why didn’t I know?’

No. It wasn’t that she didn’t know.

There were too many hints.

‘That may be true, but then the general will take it and share it with you, Madam! Because the general cherishes his wife. Married couples share half of everything.’

She actually knew. Members of the Cartier family do not share anything with anyone.

If Lucerne had to share the power he gained with Elisha. Then, it was obvious that she would end up like this.

‘If you give me a grandchild, a lot of things will change. Your child will be different. It depends on your choice. The fate of this duchy may also change.’

The patriarch’s words may also have been a trap. What if Elisha gave birth to Lucerne’s child? The usefulness of Lucerne and Jacob to the Head would be virtually gone. Would that really be a blessing for Lucerne?

‘No. Probably not.’

So, it was best for Lucerne to get rid of Elisha now. He was just acting rationally. . . . . . .

‘I was a fool.’

She knew it but overlooked it. She was intoxicated by the sweet feelings she had for him. It was her grave she had dug herself. Elisha wanted to scream, cry, and suffer.

Her anger and resentment accumulated over two lives tormented her heart.

But the most painful thing was something else. There was still a foolish and useless feeling left in her heart.

Her heart, captivated by a single flower, ached by that insignificant thing.

‘This is the worst, heartbreak.’

Elisha thought. As expected, Lucerne was good at breaking Elisha. Her hopes, which he had raised as he pleased, were trampled.

And now her unrequited love was over. Just because it was the second time didn’t mean it didn’t hurt.