17 A moment's choice (2)

In childhood, Flora attended a prestigious academy.

Lawrence's name value and wealth from fertile land had enough power, and every morning shee was looked after by servants to build up her skills as a noble women. My memories of that time were nothing special.

But now.

In a series of situations, a memory suddenly came to mind.

'He was of the Joel family.'

Joel G.

An imaginary family with only a name that makes it doubtful whether it even exists in the northeast region.

In fact, considering the prestige of the family, admission to a prestigious academy should have been impossible, but fortunately, a member of the Joel family attended the academy at the same time as Flora.

Flora didn't look at 'him' with a particularly biased gaze.

As a student, we got along very well, but not everyone thought like her.

prestigious fence.

Joel was a mutant, and in a world where people considered themselves noble, no one would treat him.

One day.

Joel made a minor mistake.

The children of high-ranking nobles had no problem even when they had a big accident, but Joel had a disciplinary committee held even with a trivial task.

expulsion crisis. Seeing the teachers looking at Joel and shouting, a man who appeared to be Joel's father appeared in faded clothes and bowed his head.

I will take good care of my son, Joel's father bowed down and replied again and again

Looking at the middle-aged man who earnestly asks for a favor, Flora indirectly experienced the harsh reality.

She felt sorry for them.

If only the status of the Joel family had been great.

If they had the power.

Did Joel's headmaster bow his head? To show respect

no.

It wouldn't have been a problem in the first place.

He could have taken care of Joel.

However, Joel's father had no choice but to apologize because he lacked the power.

And.

It was no different now.

In the face of Baron Romero's anger, Flora's father was the same as Joel's father.

" As the head of Lawrence, even ten mouths have nothing to say. What Baron Dmitry said is true a hundred times. It was Viscount Lawrence who asked if they wanted to get married in the first place, but he made a big mistake because our daughter his still immature. I should have apologized for that from the beginning,I sincerely apologize for making you angry with the negative comments."Viscount Lawrence bowed his head and said to Baron Romero.

Dmitry's wrath.

Lawrence doesn't have the strength to handle it.

The fact that Dmitry was the way to resolve the dispute with Barco means that they have enough power to show there anger.

Viscount Lawrence faced reality.

Now is the time to apologize.

At the sight of her father bowing his head without adding any excuses, Flora's hot emotions surged inside her.

' It's all because of me.'

Joel.

poor kid

It was pitiful, so I wanted do what I can do.

What was once considered the object of sympathy is now projected into there situation.

It was stupid.

She was pathetic.

The world once showed her warmth outside the greenhouse, but she didn't realize it wasn't the case with the downfall of the Lawrence House.

childhood memories.

As if looking at the situation of the Joel family from a distance, shee did not yet realize what responsibility came with her choice.

'There is no reason for my father to be treated like this because of me alone. It's my fault. If I had taken full responsibility, rather than shifting the blame to Roman Dmitry, I wouldn't have been able to handle Dmitry's wrath. I'm really sorry. Her hasty judged of Roman Dmitry, and her ignoring the reality made this situation in front of her.'

Standing there with her father she clenched her fist.

The starting point of these problems was herself

Then she knew that this situation could not only be resolved by apology of her father, she should also apologies with her father Viscount Lawrence.

Just as she was about to open her mouth and was about to say "Lord Dimitry", a soldier came in and said,

"Master Roman has arrived."

A Moment after, Roman Dimitry enter the office

It felt like the world was turning into a mess.

At the sight of Roman Dmitry entering the office, Flora took a deep breath involuntarily.

' Is this guy Roman Dmitry?'

in front of her

There was a man different from what she remembered.

First meeting with Roman.

It was the worst.

Although some would worse from the start because of public rumors that he was Dmitry's nerd, his unmanaged appearance and dreadful perfume made Flora's face frown.

Of course, it was only later that she found out that perfume was a choice he made for her, but even then, he was stricken with prejudice and did not look good for a person named Roman.

By the way.

Now it was a completely different person.

Roman's gait gave off a fragrant scent that wasn't artificial, and it was completely different from his toes to his head.

tall stature.

His face, which had been stained with trouble, turned white like white jade, and his dark hair and red lips looked particularly prominent because of his skin.

Previously, he had a normal appearance, but now he looks good enough to be called handsome.

But what truly surprised Flora was the unique atmosphere of Roman Dmitry.

'It's like meeting a giant.'

it was fair

He had a atmosphere that looks down on the world and says that there is no reason to shrink.

It was like a sharp sword.

The first meeting was unexpected, the second meeting was shocking, but the third meeting was mesmerizing.

now.

I knew this thought was pathetic.

However.

Roman's figure was very similar to the silhouette she once thought was her ideal type.

stopped walking.

Roman, who was not shaken even while receiving the gaze of every body, looked up at Baron Romero and spoke calmly.

"Father called me"

one week.

The results of the closing practice were enough to shock the people in this position.

Baron Romero was equally embarrassed.

His son's appearance has changed.

There were a lot of things I wanted to ask, but now that he had a eye on him, he try to show a calm face.

"Did you finish your training well?"

Yes.

"We'll talk about that separately later, and the reason I called you here is because the Lawrence family wants the break up marriage to proceed with the arranged marriage again. As a father, he has no desire to continue the relationship with the Lawrence family, who took the couple's ties lightly, but this problem stemmed from his son decision in the first place. Whatever choice you make, this father will follow your choice."

If it was a month ago.

Baron Romero may have proposed marriage to the Barco family with the intention of breaking the marriage and outright retaliation.

But.

Now I trusted my son.

He believed that he would make the right choice for himself if he was a son who cleared the life of Blood Fang.

" I know what you mean."

Atmosphere turned around situation was seen through

Although they weren't together from the beginning, it was presumed that Baron Romero had a fight based on the rigid expression of Viscount Lawrence.

The Dmitry family, which Roman recognized, has enough power.

He doesn't like to campaign, so he doesn't reveal it, but Dmitry is by no means a weak family.

A strong force in the northeast area.

Whatever choice he makes, Dmitry can handle it.

said Roman.

"I know what the union of Dmitry and Lawrence means. When the Lawrence family thought of me as their marriage partner, they didn't even want a man named Roman Dmitry, but they needed Dmitry's wealth. With the Barco family threatening Lawrence's safety, Dmitry's wealth will ensure Lawrence's safety.

" Did you want to get married even though you knew that?"

Yes. At the time, I thought it was worth it."

Roman's words.

Baron Romero showed an expression of surprise.

He thought that his immature son had thoughtlessly wished to marry Flora.

Although he never explained the situation around him, he did not know that he was grasping the complicated relationship with the Barco family.

just before.

It was like what Baron Romero had said to Viscount Lawrence.

Roman was already aware of the surrounding situation through a short investigation, so he knew the correct answer he had to give.

"The union with Lawrence comes at the expense of Dmitry. As long as the Barco family has been approved by the central government, Dmitry's participation in the war will not cause him to resign. Then the woman I will marry, Flora, must be worth it. Whether this Roman Dmitry is worth devoting his life to, beyond simply the family's profit or loss. Once called Lawrence's Flower, Flora found its value in her appearance. But the day I first met her, I changed my mind when I saw Flora talking to me about breaking up."

We don't know each other in the first place.

Nevertheless.

Flora made a hasty decision.

She thought that the perfume he sprayed for consideration was proof of his enjoyment, and She thought that the troubles on his face were also suitable for Dmitry's jerk.

Flora was premature.

You believed in information you didn't verify, and even if you were, you ruined the relationship with an unwise attitude.

"What was Flora thinking before deciding to break up the marriage? You must have heard rumors that he was Dmitry's nerd, and you must have come to the conclusion that you cannot marry such a person. The problem is the process. In dealing with the family's critical issues, Flora was unwise, judging people she had never experienced firsthand by word of mouth. Marriage is about finding a lifelong partner. You cannot live a happy life with your partner simply because you are pretty or your family is great. What matters is wisdom. How you deal with the various problems you will face in your life will ultimately give up the confidence to make a promise for the rest of your life."

Roman's words were unstoppable.

Every time he sayed a word.

Flora's face turned red, and she couldn't look straight at Roman's face.

still young

It was a mistake she made because she had no experience, but as it was a serious problem, she could not be free from responsibility.

"I am proud of the Dmitry family. He started as a blacksmith and built the skeleton of the family, crossing over the wall of status that others would not dare to cross. And in the process, I wish for a woman like my mother, who was always proud of her father. No matter how the world judges Roman Dmitry, I hope that you will find someone who believes in what you see and judges and follows you as your companion."

The answer came.

Roman looked at Flora.

As Flora had unilaterally notified in the first meeting, Roman left no room for compromise.

"I want the divorce to proceed as promised."

Water spilled.

That's it.

Water scattered on the floor left only traces of it, and ther was no way to pick it up back