Revenge Heiress: Bow To My Reborn

If I was asked to describe the Princess of the Cornelius family from what I've heard and seen on the screen, I would say she was likened to a two-edged sword. One being blunt but appearing sharp and the other being sharp nonetheless.

So when she smiled at me right now, my brain was actively trying to figure out which side of the sword was directed towards me.

If I asked ten people about her, eleven would agree she's nothing but trouble on legs, so I had every right to be edgy. She was just that troublesome!

"My Suzy is looking as pretty as ever, should I fight for custody instead? Just let me know if my brother mistreats you, and I'll come to the rescue!"

Suzy only smiles in return, this must mean she doesn't understand sign language.

"Go on, I'm waiting"

I felt my hair stand at Mr. Anthony's words. He was dead serious about knowing that piece of information, even ignoring his daughter and focusing all his attention on me!

I know Sebastian already warned me in advance but I still felt cornered, there was no way I could slip past this!

If the only way was to go through it, then I'd take my chances.

"Actually, Sebastian saved my life. It was a year ago when I entered the road without looking. I could've died that night but he hit the brakes and saved me miraculously. I'm not a sucker for romance but I have to admit, his actions completely blew my mind, not to mention how snowy it was that night"

I ended my response with a bright smile and stared at Sebastian affectionately, even though he still had his stoic expression plastered on his face like a passport!

"So you're telling me my brother, Sebastian Cornelius. This man sitting right across from me, was out on a snowy day, not only that but he saved you?!"

My gaze shifted, why was she so amazed by it? I know he has the worst reputation of being a human but was it this bad?

"…Yes" I replied calmly and watched horror completely consume her delicate features. Truly, the genes in this family were superb!

"That's unbelievable! Brother is this true?- I mean, how is this possible?"

Okay, I think she was exaggerating things at this point.

"You never go out went it snows, much less save a soul"

My frame froze, what? He has a thing with snow? What the hell?! This means his family isn't going to believe a word I said unless he confirms it and from the look on his face, I'm probably going to be made a fool tonight!

He turned his unreadable eyes at me and I could take a wild guess what thoughts were running through his head.

It's very likely that he thinks I'm a pathological liar, Judging from the way I single-handedly cooked up such a story without batting an eyelid, or he thinks I'm a cool actress!

I'm earnestly praying for the latter outcome, elsewise I'm toast!

All eyes now rested on him, including mine which had a pleading emotion hidden where only he could see. My eyes were literally screaming 'Save me some face!'

"It's true"

Those two words were enough to storm all our faces with shock. I was most baffled because I truly thought he'd forsake me but he didn't. A smile graced my lips and for the first time in a long while I was feeling the emotion called 'happiness'

To be honest, It feels nice, really nice. I wish I could feel this often, I wish my heart wouldn't beat like it was about to explode just because I wanted my side to be taken at a round table.

I didn't realize a tear was rolling down my cheek until I felt a cold hand gently rub it. I stared up and saw that expression on his face again. Does it only appear when I cry? Then I have to cry more often!

"Ehem… Okay, fine I believe you. Can you stop the public display of affection now? This is so frustrating…"

His sister, or should I say Princess Camilla? She spoke and we snapped back to reality. His parents didn't seem to be paying us any mind but I have an inkling that things are going to get chaotic pretty soon.

Like I said before, the sudden calmness is only temporary because a storm awaits.

How sad is it that even the calm moments of my life are just countdowns? Ticking time bomb soon to explode. No one hears the sound but I do.

It sounds just like the vital signs machine while I was in a coma. The beeping sound continues despite all you do to avoid it and suddenly one day it all goes off alongside your false sense of security.

"Sister-in-law! Can I call you that? I want to! How did you manage to make him this docile?"

"Huh?" I asked in utter disbelief. What was docile about this heck of a man?!

"You know what I mean. My brother listens to no one, I really thought he'd die alone with that icy heart of his! But the power of love is truly a miraculous gift, it even had the power to make such an iceberg melt"

I really think his sister is overstating things, all Sebastian was doing was merely sitting next to me. What's so special about that?

"Here, let's stay in touch"

She passed me her phone to input my number. That was a move I didn't see coming, nevertheless, I typed my number and passed it back to her.

"S.L: I want that fish" Suzy signed

"This one?" I pointed to a few and she nodded. "Alright, I got you"

I diligently placed a reasonable portion on her plate but she kept staring at me with wild eyes. I'm guessing she wanted me to feed her.

I picked up a portion and she suddenly signed some words.

"S.L: Feed it to uncle, he likes this fish"

My hand hung mid-air and my expression became complex. I should feed Sebastian. Do I have a death wish?!

Then again, I don't think he'd decline, I can use this opportunity.

"Darling"

[What the hell did you just call him?!]

I don't know either! It blurted itself out of my mouth faster than I could control it! But that wasn't the problem!

Everyone else stared at me except for the one person I was calling out. Needless to say, their expressions were born out of pure shock.

"Darling, open up. You'll love it"

He finally spared me a glance and I beamed my finest smile while trying not to cry in the process because why was he looking at me like a robot without moving or making any remarks?!

My stretched hand might break at this point, not to mention my lips were growing weary from forcing this smile!

If he doesn't want it why not just say so?!

I decided to lower my hand in shame, I obviously pushed my luck, the same shitty luck I happen to be in debt of!

"Ah"

He opened his mouth and it was my turn to be stunned. I quickly recollected my senses and fed him the portion of fish, which by the way must've grown cold thanks to somebody!

"This is madness!" Camilla's voice rang out. It sounded like she was upset but she had a bemused expression.

"Are you still my brother, Sebastian? I'm really curious. Are you still the Sebastian with a chronic cleanliness disorder? Wow! I'm speechless… love is a scary thing"

He has OCD? Oh my goodness! That's why he left my hand hanging for that long, that also explains why his parents kept stealing a glance to see his reaction! I should've seen this outcome. Who better to have a cleanliness disorder if not Sebastian the ice king?

I think I outdid myself tonight.

"Sister-in-law, can you give me some tips on how you tamed this monster?"

So I got the blunt edge of her sword. Why does she have to call me that? It's so unsettling.

I didn't know what to reply but she didn't give up.

"Okay, at least just give me one tip -"

The loud sound of cutlery falling on the ceramic dish intruded our eardrums. Anthony was fuming mad, he stared daggers at Camilla and finally rested his gaze on Sebastian and I.

"You had fun, didn't you?"

I didn't know whether to reply or not but seeing Sebastian stare down his father, I decided to sit this one out and enjoy the show. It wasn't my fight anyway, I've done my part.

Sadly, my dreams of being a spectator died the next instant when I found myself as the main character of Anthony's next words.

"You are young and vibrant. Don't waste your youth on someone who is already betrothed. Simply put, I would pay you off so you can have a good life. Think of it as compensation for your wasted years" He waved his hands and a fairly aged man came running with a briefcase. I couldn't tell if he was the butler or Anthony's assistant but he was fully suited.

I'm guessing the briefcase is filled with freshly minted notes. Most people would arrange a secret meeting to get rid of the forbidden love partner of their child… but he didn't find me worthy enough to even do it in private.

I find this really…

[Interesting]