Chapter 15: Chapter 15
"What an amusing sight," Hugo come out from the door behind the cupboard. He hold his laugh when saw Max was blankly stare at the door, "I should've bring a cofee and snack. So, what do you think about her?"
"Nothing special." He said while rubbed his cheeks. Cecilia's slap still feel a bit sting. Still wondering, how come a women with fragile hand is able to slapped him, the Mighty Head of Scorpion?
"So, can I have her?" Hugo's laughed stopped when saw a cold stare from Max. "It's just a joke, Boss. But she is trully aroused my interest."
"Don't you dare to touch her. She is my precious client."
"Yeah, yeah. And why don't you just give her the South Island document? It is ready, right?"
"Tomorrow, I'll delivery it by myself."
Hugo's jaw dropped, "What? Hold on, Boss. I know that you are strong, but Lancia's security is not a joke. I don't want the Scorpion lost it head."
But Max didn't care to his minion's concern, "It is okay. I have a plan."
***
Albert feel like his Lord is weird since yesterday. He look happy when ate the breakfast. And by the meaning with happy is he smiling like insane.
To be honest, he look like a maniac now. It seem like the Duke was planning on to something.
"My Lord, Mr. Hambbel is waiting on the guest room. He said that he have an urgent matter to discuss."
Mr. Hambbel is a middle aged man who work as head of Empire's laboratory. He is so busy with his experiment and rarely seen to go out. So, it's a bit suprising for Albert to saw him wanted to see his Lord without made an appointment. He look like in hurry.
Armano smirked, "Yes, yes. Bring him to this room."
"As you wish, My Lord."
Three minutes later, Mr. Hambbel sit impatiently in his chairs. His blue handkerchief look wet when he (nervously) used it to wipe the sweat which break on his forehead. Albert know that it's not because the heat of summer.
"I received your letter, Lord Lancia. But this is a nonsense! Where did you found that bizarre ideas?"
"And why are you looks so worried about this mere nonsense? The same nonsense which make you left your precious laboratory."
"Well, I'm sorry. But, it is dangerous to bring them out from Cadia. For a God sake, it's a contagious pandemic!"
"I'm sure it's not. But, we can quarantined them in the outskirt of the town if you are afraid. I heard you are make an experiment about side effect of lacking vitamins. It can helped your progress."
"Why are you look so certain, His Grace?"
"Because I believe in my.. underling. They are talented and genious."
Mr. Hambble's eyebrow rised. It's the first time for him to heard the Duke praised someone so highly.
This morning, he got a letter from the Duke who informed that the pandemic in Cadia is because their lack of fruits or to be exact is, vitamin C. That's mean that the disease can be cured.
It was too good to be true. Because like the Duke said he is doing an experiment about the side effect of lacking vitamins.
But, it was delayed because The Emperror pushed him to prioritize the Cadia's pandemic.
"But it is dangerous plan. The Emperror will not allow it."
"Just make a statement that you found the antidote. I'll handle the rest."
Mr. Hambbel's look panicked, "But if this failed, they will hang me!"
Armano's face then turned cold as stone, "If something happened, I will take full responsibility. Or, you don't believe me? I, Armano Lancia, the head of Lancia's family."
"Yes, eh, I mean, no. Not at all. I just wondered where did you found this crazy idea?"
Armano held his chin with left hand and thought about Cecilia who didn't want to take the credit of that marvelous idea. Genious yet humble. She is indeed a true Lancia's.
He can't wait to see her growth but in the other side, he didn't want to see her reach the adulthood and fall in love with another guy.
For Duke Lancia, a man is just a wolf who can take her daughter away.
"My Lord?" Mr. Hambbel eyes widen and he was still waiting for the answer.
"You can just said that I got the idea from the goddess of knowledge herself."
***
It almost midnight, but Cecilia can't sleep. She stood up in the balcony and realize that it was full moon. It shone so brightly, make Cecilia feel amazed.
Today event was tiring for her. Have a meeting with that ruthless mysterious man making her heart flutter. Of course not in a good way.
Cecilia have to admit that Max is a good looking. Even in her past life as Ji Eun, Max looks like idol and can be considered as a Ulzzang (people who get famous because their pretty face)
But Ji Eun, who always got bullied by good looking people, feel that it's useless to only have a good face.
Is this because good looking people feel like they have a priviledge to harrased people?
Or do they think that because their pretty face could saved them from trouble?
Cecilia feel a bit regret although she successfully slapped him. If only she was stronger…
Well, he deserve a lesson to treat women better.
"Good night, My Lady."
She startled when heard that familiar voice. Her eyes widen when she saw Max who was sitting on the edge of balcony. Cecila was so shocked until she unable to speak.
"Here is the document. I'm sorry I can't wait until tomorrow just to see your face." He put a big brown envelope to her hand.
Max's eyes look at her from the top to the bottom and he take off his jacket, "With this flimsy night robe, you may catch a cold."
He carefully put the jacket on her shoulder. Now, he look at her with proud eyes, "Well, it's perfect. But, I think I have to go. Until we meet again, My Lady."
He bowed, (finally!) took her hand to planted a kiss. The wind blows so hard and make Cecilia's eyes closed for a second.
Max was gone when she opened her purple eyes.
Everything seem hazy, Cecilia feels like it just a dream. But the jacket and an envelope are there real proof that Max, that rude delinquent, was here.
"What a vicious man. Next time we met, I'll kick you out of my sight." she murmured to herself.
Cecilia then opened the envelope and found a stack of papers. Something written in red ink catches her attention.
Then she smiled, looks like she will staying up tonight..