Chapter 20

“C-Caesar-kun…tsk…”

Perhaps he didn’t think there would be anyone, Chief put down the hand that was going to hit me.

“Why don’t you let go of Lord Louie for now.”

Chief let go of my white coat, and Caesar stood in front of me.

He came to help me…

I gradually felt happier.

I felt a sense of security when I thought about the knight protecting me.

Ah, but I got found out…

When I peeked at Chief, he was ghastly pale and he looked really nervous.

How much did he hear? After arguing so much, he won’t be able to make up an excuse…

“When you said…the person who tried to steal your thesis was…So that was a lie.”

“T-That’s…!”

“Stop with your lies. I can look it up if I want to.”

Chief’s complexion became increasingly pale and he lost his voice.

That’s right, this man is a nobleman who is blood-related to the Prince. He’s in a different position than me.

There should be various ways to look into this, such as asking a third-party audit firm.

…But to be exposed like this…

“…Uh, Lord Caesar, I don’t really…”

“It’ll become really complicated so Lord Louie should stay silent.”

“Ehh…”

I was unintentionally interrupted by Caesar and wasn’t able to finish my sentence.

“…It’s not something I can condemn right here and now. I’d like to make a report at the suitable place and make a decision later.”

“W-wrong, you’re wrong, Caesar-kun…”

“You should return to your room tonight. I’ll send you.”

His words were gentle, but his face looked scary.

Caesar rushed Chief to his room as if to not let him run away.

The moment the door of his room was going to close, Chief looked at him as if he wanted to say something, but Caesar shut the door to prevent him from saying anything.

He silently grabbed my hand and pulled me back to our room.

Uhh…

As I stood still after entering the room, Caesar looked tired as he sat on the sofa.

“Lord Louie, when I was talking to you about it, why didn’t you tell me?”

“…”

Because it was a bolt from the blue, and I didn’t know what to do…

“The person who saved me when I was hurt, was you, not him…Towards that, I…”

I was surprised to see Caesar snort.

“Was that man important?”

“No, uh, it’s not like that.”

I was at a loss with how I’m supposed to tell him, I heard a loud sigh.

“…He said he would ‘spoil’ you again…You… slept with that man?”

Geh…!

The thing I didn’t want him to know the most…!!

It’s inevitable that I would be suspected of having slept with such a terrible man.

But Chief has talent, so that point is something I can make up for…

No, whatever I say will only become an excuse.

The fact that I was careless isn’t wrong.

How do I say this…It’s embarrassing to be seen as a person who is easy to deceive and use…

“U-uh…”

“…It’s fine, don’t say it…Please don’t say it.”

“Uh, it was something that happened before that incident happened…”

“I said not to say it!!”

My body jolted and trembled from the sudden loud voice.

“Stop. I don’t want to hear it.”

Caesar covered his face with his hands, and sighed deeply.

I had no choice but to stand still.

“You let that man do whatever he wanted to your body…Just imagining it makes me want to die. Don’t say it.”

Eh. Eh.

I didn’t let him do much, and you’re the one who does what he likes…?

I thought so but it feels like I would add oil to fire, so I won’t say it out loud for now.

My heart was pounding when I heard his words that sounded like he was jealous.

As I thought, Caesar…has come to like me a little?

Right?

“No, sorry…I’m also doing the same thing, as that man…”

“Eh?”

What?

As I looked up, Caesar grabbed my arm and pulled me in.