Chapter 57: Could Aetherinra Actually Like Me?

“Young Master Ian, look, Miss Aetherinra herself has said it. You have no more reason to object, do you?”

Anke stared at Ian with a smile, as if he were already a victor.

Upon hearing Aetherinra’s words, Ian felt his head swell to twice its size.

He absolutely could not let Aetherinra agree to this condition, but what identity could he use now to prevent this from happening?

“Miss Aetherinra, please tell them your wish. We will all respect your wish.”

Anke urged Aetherinra hastily, as if victory was within reach.

“Hold on, who said this has nothing to do with me?”

Ian interrupted again before Aetherinra could speak.

“Oh, Ian, what could this have to do with you?”

Anke questioned with suppressed anger.

“Of course it’s because I also like Aetherinra and want to marry her!”

Ian said loudly, clearly heard by everyone present.

Actually, Ian didn’t want to do this, but he needed to provide an identity for stopping this marriage proposal.

After thinking it over, only a secret admirer of Aetherinra would have a reason to stop this proposal.

And upon hearing Ian’s words, everyone present opened their mouths wide in disbelief.

Ian likes Aetherinra?

Upon hearing Ian’s words, Deere first couldn’t believe it, given that Ian and Aetherinra had often been at odds before.

But thinking of Ian’s recent changes and how he had known Aetherinra’s whereabouts simply by guesswork, Deere found it very possible that Ian really liked Aetherinra.

Maybe this was the legendary archrival couple?

As for the feelings between Ian and Aetherinra, Deere naturally gave his full support.

Although he regarded Aetherinra as his own daughter, Aetherinra was after all his comrade’s daughter, and it was acceptable for her to marry Ian.

If they really got married, that would be for the best.

And when Elise heard Ian’s words, she was also very shocked.

So the young master likes the young lady?

If the two people she currently liked most could get married, she should be happy, right?

But why did she feel a hint of loneliness in her heart now?

As if something important had been taken away.

And when Aetherinra heard Ian’s words, her face instantly turned bright red.

What is Ian saying?

How could he like her?

They barely even spoke when they were children.

If there was any interaction, it was only after Ian rescued her from the Demon Race, right?

Suddenly, Aetherinra realized that it seemed Ian had always come to her rescue whenever she was in danger.

Could it be that Ian really liked her, and that’s why he saved her?

Recalling the scenes of Ian saving her, Aetherinra’s face grew even redder.

She turned her gaze to Ian and noticed he seemed to have become more handsome.

She had never paid much attention to Ian before; was he always this handsome?

A head of beautiful short black hair, a handsome face with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes.

Aetherinra felt her heart beating faster.

Could this be the feeling of falling for Ian?

Aetherinra asked herself in her heart.

She admitted that when she heard Ian say he liked her, there was a little joy in her heart.

No, no, she couldn’t marry Ian now; at least they should get to know each other better first, right?

They hadn’t even done the things couples do yet; Aetherinra didn’t want to get married now.

“You… Do you know what you’re saying, Ian?”

When Anke heard Ian’s words, he was furious.

This guy had taken away Lord Angel, and now he was coming for his things too?

“Of course I know what I’m saying. I like Aetherinra, I want to marry her, so I’m stopping you. Now I have a reason to interfere, don’t I?”

Ian said to Anke.

“What you say doesn’t count; only what Miss Aetherinra says counts.”

Anke was exasperated; he hadn’t expected Ian to be so shameless.

“Miss Aetherinra, state your wish. We will all respect your wish.”

“Ian, you don’t have to do this. I won’t accept this condition.”

After composing herself, Aetherinra said to Ian.

“What?”

Anke was stunned by Aetherinra’s words.

What did she mean she wouldn’t accept this condition?

“Miss Aetherinra, you need to think clearly. Only our Leimande Family can solve Far East City’s food crisis for you.”

“Say no more. Our Far East City will solve its own crisis. There’s no need to trouble your Leimande Family.”

Upon hearing Anke’s somewhat threatening words, Aetherinra replied firmly.

In fact, when she stopped Deere from issuing the order to show them out, she had already intended to reject Anke’s condition.

Although she believed the food crisis in Far East City was her fault, that didn’t mean she had to accept this condition.

As she had said herself, she had other ways to solve Far East City’s food crisis.

“Fine. I hope you won’t regret this.”

After throwing down that threat, Anke left the Duke’s mansion.

“Who would regret it, you cross-dressing pervert.”

After Anke left, Elise spoke up.

Then she walked over to Aetherinra and said, “Miss, I knew you wouldn’t agree to his condition.”

Actually, Elise had been a bit panicked just now; she was also afraid that Aetherinra would accept Anke’s condition.

“Hmm, don’t worry. I would never agree to that condition.”

Aetherinra gently patted Elise’s head to reassure her.

“Then if you, miss, don’t agree to that pervert’s proposal, then you and the young master…”

Upon hearing Elise’s words, Ian and Aetherinra both averted their faces at the same time.

Why did this girl have to bring that up again?

Ian complained wildly in his heart upon hearing Elise’s words.

He had only said that in the heat of the moment; normally he could never say something so cheesy.

Although he did have feelings for Aetherinra—after all, she was a beautiful girl, and Ian couldn’t say he was completely unaffected—but in the end, this was a Lily Game.

Not to mention that he would eventually return to Blue Star, making it impossible for him to marry any girl on the Faloran Continent.

Even Veronica would absolutely never allow him to marry Aetherinra, right?

Though Aetherinra probably wouldn’t agree either, right?

After thinking this, Ian glanced at Aetherinra.

He saw her face was bright red, the firm attitude she had shown toward Anke completely gone, as if she were a shy maiden.

Seeing this, Ian was dumbfounded.

What expression is that on Aetherinra’s face?

Why does she look like a girl in love?

Could it be that Aetherinra actually likes me?