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Chapter 52 - Bringing Something Good

Countess Reese Aria widened her eyes as if it was ridiculous.

It was none other than because of Ian’s request.

“Don’t talk nonsense! You think I would do such a stupid thing?”

But Ian smiled nonchalantly.

“You have a lot of money, so you should lend me some.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. Our Aria family is a merchant family. I don’t have a single penny to lend you with an uncertain future. Much less…”

It almost sounded like a threat.

However.

“Really? Then I’m in trouble.”

Ian propped his chin and stared at Reese. 

Of course, he didn’t look like he was in any trouble. Getting anxious at the sight, Reese narrowed her brow.

“I am in trouble, so give me back my power!”

It went without saying.

How did he get the power, and how could she lose it in such a place?

‘That power is necessary for revenge.’

She couldn’t even give him a single penny.

That’s right, her family was supporting the Third Prince, but externally, she was supporting the faction that followed the First Princess.

In other words, if she were to lend money to the Seventh Prince…

‘The First Princess’s faction may find out that I am supporting the Third Prince while investigating me. I will be in trouble if I get caught.’

She could have been attacked by the faction of the First Princess and Third Prince on both sides.

As Reese moistened her lips in dilemma.

Ian smiled softly as if there was nothing he could do.

“Alright, then I can’t help it. Let’s just forget about the money. I will give back your power.”

“Is that true?”

Reese’s face brightened. 

She truly didn’t expect things to work out this easily.

However, Ian’s gentle smile soon turned into a meaningful one.

“If you could answer one of my questions, that is.”

“!”

At Ian’s words, Reese chewed her lips.

As expected, it seemed that she could not just get it. But it was okay. Because it was only one question.