I Became the Male Lead’s Adopted Daughter

"......Acting Duke Voreoti."

The young heir of Marquis Pardus belatedly stepped in.

He, too, had been caught off guard by Leonia’s sharp and ruthless sarcasm. Because of that, he missed the timing to help Count Erbanu.

"Why behave this way on such a good day?"

"Because it’s such a good day, that’s exactly why."

Leonia emphasized the fact that today’s banquet was being held in celebration of the First Prince’s sixteenth birthday.

At those words, the count’s face turned even paler. Varia thought her father might just collapse right then and there.

She only thought it though—she had no intention of helping him.

"The Acting Duke’s deeper meaning must be understood by everyone present."

At the marquis heir’s suggestion, the nobles who had been holding their breath finally began to move, however awkwardly.

And so, the suffocating silence that had kept everyone’s mouths shut finally vanished.

"Let us understand with generous hearts."