Vantablack
Chapter five.
"Why? What do you think? You could not give me anything anymore."
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"I-is that it?" he whispered incredulously.
"Yes," Lars grabbed a pen and signed one of the papers that required it, "it was that simple."
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He continued, "One day I was approached by an Earl. I was offered to see their Japanese step-daughter. He did not offer anything more than meeting her. I remember he said I 'looked good enough' to impress him. I understood she was going to move with the rest of her family to Europe soon. Apparently she was looking for good-looking prospects and marriage proposals were open."
"You were with me when you did that."
"I did not do anything, but I did meet her. however yes, it was while I was with you that I set the plan in my head."
"…How could you do that to me… with someone you did not know?"
"It was worth it. That someone is now my wife."
A heavy pang stirred Rakuen's chest and his free arm reached up to cover his forehead and then his sore eyes.
"I told you Nakura. I was offered more than you could give. Without her, I wouldn't be where I am now."
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