I Became the Male Lead’s Adopted Daughter

A cold gaze pierced the young Lady of House Hieina.

Her hands, which had been tightly clenched near her navel, had turned stark white. She had no words to offer, burdened by guilt.

“What would you do if we chose not to hire you because of what happened back then?”

“There’s no excuse.”

After a brief hesitation, Lady Hieina confessed honestly.

“Actually... this interview was originally the suggestion of Lady Voreoti. She asked me if I’d like to give it a try.”

Ferio had already figured as much.

For someone who had once stalked the infamous Voreoti, Lady Hieina seemed to have remarkably low self-esteem and lacked conviction in herself.

“To be honest, I know full well that I’m not skilled enough to pass. But I came here, swallowing my pride, thinking this would be my last chance.”

“What do you mean, ‘last chance’?”

“I’ve decided to stop admiring you, Your Grace.”

When she slowly lifted her head, her face looked visibly lighter than before.