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Peacock’s Lover Chapter 1

Peacock’s Lover Chapter 1

Late one night in 1863, there was a man walking cautiously in a dark hallway with a small lamp and the like.
When he came to a well-groomed door, he stopped and politely turned around.
“Duke, please have a good time.”
The gentleman called the Duke opened the door after receiving the man’s greetings with an annoyed look.
The atmosphere in the room was not to his taste, but it was relatively clean and the smell of freesia was felt.
Staying for one night, this is not bad… … .
The gentleman quietly entered the room, took off his coat, and laid himself on the bed.
Jubel Trevisi, a tall young duke of Ramion, had neatly trimmed dark hair and a tall nose, and her clear lips softened the rather sharp impression, but it was firm because it was tightly shut.

Even though the peacock was lying with his eyes closed, he was exuding his strong and noble elegance at the same time.
Jubel Trevisi did not like the itinerary here. He looked up at the ceiling for a moment with a displeased expression on his face, as he was not at all reluctant to visit, and then went to sleep.
“… … I… … energy.”
Just as consciousness was about to disappear, a faint voice was heard.
Jubel opened her eyes.
“Who are you?”
He quickly got up and sat down. The two sharply raised eyes were sharp.
“I… … .”

Jubel narrowed her brow at the delicate voice heard from the doorway and stared intently at it.
In the dim darkness, the human figure began to become clear.
A terrified, big-eyed girl was crouching on the corner of the floor.
“When did you arrive?”
Jubel, who was asking, did not hide her uncomfortable feelings.
“In this room, the Duke… … I was waiting.”
“Are you waiting for me?”
Jubel thought back a little.
I thought no one was there, but I didn’t know because I was holding my breath at the door.
“Master… … zero… … You told me to see you.”

Lucia looked at the motionless peacock and swallowed her breath. Then he cautiously opened the door.
That’s what it meant too.
Jubel’s lips became crooked, and the vigilance around her eyes was relieved.
“Your master is doing something wrong. All right, go away.”
Jubel didn’t want to mix any more words with the owner’s shallow inner feelings who were guiding him into the room. He turned around coldly.
Lucia looked at her anxiously, as if nervous, and did not know what to do.
“that is… … I can’t… … .”

A pathetic whisper echoed again and again, but Jubel sighed in frustration.
“Can’t you? It’s not that you don’t know what it means to serve me, do you really miss the man’s arms?”
Laughter and ridicule poured out at Jubel, who reluctantly got up.
Lucia flinched with tears in her eyes. Suddenly, a heavy silence engulfed the room.
“Why aren’t you talking?”
“Oh, no. I didn’t mean it that way… … .”
Lucia was trying to say something, but her words were blurry. Her eyes fluttered.
“I can’t, it’s not like that, if you want me to hug you instead of just talking, shouldn’t you be a baby?”
“That, that, black… … .”
The sarcasm that continued like ridicule eventually made Lucia weep.
Jubel didn’t trust women. Moreover, she hated the woman who only moved the man’s arms with her intentions.
“Why are you crying? A woman’s tears make a man weak. But it will never work for me!”

As Jubel’s sharp voice spread coldly, Lucia quickly held her breath. She didn’t want the duke offended.
“sorry. I, I never intended to do that. but… … .”
“but. What is it?”
“I’m afraid I won’t be able to repay Mrs. Marie, so stop… … .”
The answer is… … .
Jubel looked at her for a moment before beckoning.
“Come closer.”
“Yes? Yes… … .”

He had a slightly softened tone.
However, Lucia still had goosebumps because of her hard tone.
She let go of the hem of the dress she was holding, went to her side, and knelt down.
“The reward for Mrs. Marie, for what?”
Lucia had her head bowed, her long hair running down the floor. She calmly answered the question.
“Mrs. Marie took me away as a child, and she has been taking care of my family to this day. So when… … If there was anything I could do, I wanted to repay that kindness, even a little.”
Jubel, who had been listening quietly, suddenly began to become curious about Lucia, who conveyed her will while shaking her body thinly.

In addition, the fact that he was trying to serve himself as a thank you to his wife, rather than the owner of this place who seems to have a plan, also made it interesting.
“good. If your will… … give me a hug Raise your head.”
Lucia was both happy and afraid of the positive answer she had barely elicited.
In fact, Lucia was terrified after hearing the difficult orders of her adoptive father.
To serve a man she didn’t know meant the end of her life as a smooth woman. Because there is no husband who can truly understand his wife’s past. But Lucia had no choice.

I barely made up my mind to repay Mrs. Marie, but I was afraid. He didn’t resent Will, though.
He was the owner before being a father, and he could not deny Will’s words as he was responsible for the livelihood of the family.
Looking at the titles Lucia used to call Will, it was hard to see them as a normal family.
Alone in a dark room, trembling with anxiety, she felt like a chimney, wanting to run away while waiting for the duke.

“I’m glad I’m not an old bastard though.”

Anne’s consolation, which had been throwing jokes with a smile on her face, did not leave the house.
Lucia touched only the skirt of her skirt with her hands trembling like an aspen tree.

In the gloomy darkness, as the creaking of the floor gradually became more distinct, her heart raced as if it were about to explode.
After a long wait, I finally met Jubel.
Lucia opened her tightly closed eyes and was checking the peacock without realizing it.
There was a huge halo over him, and I blinked involuntarily. At the same time, she was taken aback by his beautiful appearance.

However, the cold air from the peacock quickly froze her heart, which was trembling as she looked at him.
Lucia slowly raised her head as the Duke had said, but she did not have the courage to look straight at him.
Jubel raised one eyebrow with an expressionless face.
“Get up. Do I have to give orders one by one? If you tell me to hug you, then you have to take care of it.”
He said bluntly, displeased as if it was bothersome. Then, Lucia, who had flinched, stood up haphazardly. Suddenly, Jubel’s eyes frowned.
“for a moment! why so small I have no hobbies like this… … .”

It was a low voice that showed displeasure.
Lucia was nervous and had to calm her twisted breath.
“no. I’m not young. this year… … I have come of age.”
“Really? You’ll know right away tomorrow. It would be better not to tell obvious lies.”
“Yes.”

Lucia wiped her heart, which was startled for fear of ruining things.
A little relieved, she took a few steps closer. Lucia’s height was about the same as that of Jubel sitting on the bed.
Lucia swallowed dry saliva and brought her lips to his face without even looking at him properly.
Jubel closed her eyes tightly and stared at her approaching with her lips gathered in a circle. For a moment, I thought she was cute.

The corners of his lips curled up to one side as if he was absurd.
As he positioned his red lips, Lucia was startled by the touch.
what?
Jubel frowned again.

Jubel was absurd, as she gently touched her lips and repeatedly touched and removed them like a kiss.
“now… … What are you going to do?”
“Key, kiss me… … .”
Surprised by Jubel’s sudden bruise, Lucia took a step back and trembled.
Jubel’s eyes, watching Lucia carefully, became serious. He suddenly stretched out his arm, rolled up her waist, and laid her on the bed.

It happened in an instant, so Lucia couldn’t even scream and just lay there.
“Looks like you are inexperienced.”
Jubel looked down at her and twisted her lips with an unknown expression.
“Sorry, sorry… … do.”
Lucia turned her head to the side and closed her eyes in shame.
“No worries. Because there are men who like the first experience.”

His constant sarcasm tormented her. Lucia was shaking her body, but a hand that touched her involuntarily turned her face to the front.
Lucia opened her eyes involuntarily and looked up at the peacock. However, when he saw his lips approaching, he closed his eyes tightly again, feeling embarrassed about where to put his gaze.
Contrary to her hard tone, Jubel’s lips were soft and warm. But Lucia was perplexed, not knowing what to do.
“you… … Do you really know nothing?”
Jubel stared at her with a suspicious look, even though she couldn’t release her surprising expression. Of course he was convinced it was a lie.

Lucia tried to stay calm, as she was fighting her own fear and brought her to this point. But tears welled up in the embarrassment that penetrated to the heart.
Jubel caused a subtle facial expression change. His face slowly descended and he licked the tears that had pooled at Lucia.
She, who was holding her breath, faced Jubel with her round eyes, startled by the unexpected action.
“Sweet… … .”
His lips, which had been muttering with cold eyes, came over. The kiss, which became increasingly violent, began to shake Lucia’s soul.

……

Jubel got up early as usual and stood in front of the mirror. Finally, he put on his royal blue overcoat and adjusted his outfit.
Then, suddenly, he turned his gaze to Lucia reflected in the mirror and raised one eyebrow.
His bitter eyes stared at her as she fell asleep, and then she turned away.
The shiny wooden floor creaked as Jubel followed her footsteps.
As Jubel passed the hallway and went down the stairs, Will Hidden, the owner of this place, who was waiting for him, greeted him.
Will, in a splendid outfit, was a well-known merchant in Sein-guk and had a considerable fortune.
Although Sein-guk was a small island country made up of several villages, it was a country with free sea routes and well-developed trade for its size. It was also famous as a place where all products from overseas gather.

Will’s position, which dominates a large commercial area in such a sein-guk, was not enviable of any nobleman. Jubel had only known each other through the introduction of His Majesty several years ago.
Jubel would have had breakfast at his next destination had it not been for King Philip’s personal request.
“Oh, my lord. He is also very diligent. Did you wake up this early?”
Jubel nodded with dryness, and Will, who had a smiling face, followed closely.
“Is your bed okay? … .”

Will opened his mouth carefully to check the situation last night. But when he saw the expressionless face of the peacock, he was embarrassed and speechless.
what? Could it be that Lucia broke my order?
Nervous, he took a step back from Jubel and hurriedly changed the subject.
“Ah! I will prepare breakfast for you.”
“I’d rather go horseback riding than eating… … Are the horses ready?”
“Yes? Yes, yes! Follow me.”
Will wiped the drops of sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, hurriedly guiding Jubel.

“That kid… … Are you of your age?”
Jubel, who had not said a word until she reached the stable, asked a question.
Wall quickly turned his head. The peacock, entering slowly, was looking around the well-maintained stables.
He was indifferent to the person who asked the question, as if he was not interested in the answer.

Will said, momentarily confused as to whether he had heard something wrong.
“Yes, that’s right. I’m 18, but… … Well, even if it’s uncomfortable… … .”
Jubel still only meticulously inspected the condition of several horses that were prepared for entertainment without any response.
Luckily, when the Duke mentioned Lucia, whom Will had never introduced, he could have guessed that he had spent the night with her.
He was questioning whether the planned annexation could not be accomplished due to the too blunt Jubel.
But Wall watched the young peacock’s movements and felt his spine cool. Jubel Trevisi was, as I heard, a cold-hearted person.
Will was savage when he didn’t respond to all the hard work he had sacrificed for his virginity.

He was stingy in spending money, but his wife wanted him to bring another man’s child, Lucia, but it seemed like a waste of money as the days went by.
Unlike Marie, Will had no affection for his adopted daughter. He didn’t even allow him to be called father.
Still, he had put a lot of effort into raising him, so even in terms of a product, Lucia was precious to him because it was difficult to put a value on it.

This trump card was saved for the right time, so he wanted a strong deal with Ramion.
Although it was not King Philip who constantly invited him, he was looking forward to meeting with the Duke of Trevisi, the royal family.
However, I was greatly disappointed by Jubel’s lukewarm attitude that he actually faced.

Will was confident that he could read a lot of his inner feelings because he had dealt with all the nobles. To be honest, they were there too.
But even though Jubel has been with us since yesterday, we can’t even understand his expression, let alone his inner feelings… … .
“I will say this. I’ll prepare a saddle for you.”
The peacock pulled out a sturdy brown horse.

Wol, who had come to his senses, put on a luxury saddle for guests and looked at Jubel’s complexion with a squint.
“I’ll stay one more day, so you know.”
A dry voice was heard from him, carelessly stroking the horse’s back. It was then that Will’s face, which had been shaded by worries, began to turn red.
“Yes, I understand. It is an honor to have one more day.”
“That kid… … It was too dry. Pay attention to what you eat.”
When the young duke had finished speaking and ran vigorously with a light movement, a sly smile appeared on Will’s lips, who was looking at his back.

…..

“Lucia… … Lucia, wake up.”
Lucia slowly opened her eyes to the careful voice that woke her up. And I saw a friendly face with a tilted head.
Lucia couldn’t hide her surprised expression because it was unexpected. She hurriedly got up and looked into Anne’s eyes as she approached.
Last night, the duke didn’t have himself at all.
Lucia was afraid that this would be known to Will, so she had no choice but to act. I’m sorry, but I had to deceive even Anne to completely hide it.
Lucia furrowed her forehead awkwardly.

“Are you sick?”
“Yes. A little… … .”
Anne supported her with a worried look on her face, and she sat herself on the bed.
“But my sister… … Why are you here?”
“Hey, I came because I was worried because the sun is not rising even though it is at the top of the sky, but in fact, Mrs. Marie sent me. You must have been worried about your wife.”

Lucia burst into tears and burst into tears. Suddenly, I miss Marie very much. Anne, who had tears in her eyes at the same time, continued to speak as if upset.
“Anyway, the master is too much. No matter how important it is, how can I dedicate myself to you, my foster daughter? Mischief, selfish… … . I can’t do this if it was my own daughter! No, she was a real daughter, so she would have promoted her marriage to the duke. To be honest, even Madame Marie couldn’t protect you, did she?”
“Don’t say that, sister. My wife told me… … How many things have you done… … .”

Lucia did not know Anne’s heart. That’s why he smiled bitterly as he listened to the same complaint of consolation that he released on his behalf.
“Still, Lucia, you are not a servant who has to follow these things unconditionally. You are the daughter of this family.”
“Hey, kid, it’s okay. Even my sister knows my situation well… … Anyway, I made the decision.”
She gently wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled softly. Seeing this, Anne let out a sad sigh because of the kind Lucia.
“Well, I saw the Duke a while ago. he was a very handsome man However… … I was amazed at his height! Ah, Lucia must have died. ‘Cause I even thought ho ho ho.”

To change the gloomy mood, Anne smirked and whispered a mischievous word.
“sister-!”

Lucia’s face flushed red in embarrassment and shouted.
“it’s okay. It’s my first time, it’ll get better soon.”

The smile vanished from Anne’s face, who was comforting her with a joke.
Lucia, whose cheeks were blushing, nodded, but her clear eyes were shaking.