When Owen was a little younger, she thought he was just like that face. When she first dreamed, she felt a little like it was Leon, but when she thought about it, it was natural that the two were rich, so they had a somewhat similar atmosphere. And certainly, the character in the dream was closer to Owen than Leon.
Why? That was before I knew the Duke. Did I get influenced by Leon?
âIf youâre tired, you can go in first.â
When Dana was quiet with a serious face, Leon tried to let her in if he thought she was in trouble. But Dana shook her head slowly and looked at Owen.
âCan you tell us a little more about it? I want to hear it. Parents⊠Story.â
Dana carefully brought it up. She was worried about her dream, but she had to know a little more about herself to really play the role of Dana Deniz.
âWhat do you mean? You lost them both early, so you may not know anything.â
Owen nodded as if he understood and began to think about where to start. Of course, he couldnât tell her everything. Here, there were not only Dana but also Leon and the officials of the merchant group, and in the end, there were things that only he knew and had to ask.
Owen felt bitter thinking of Sophia, and another person he should not forget.
âHow long have you been working with Russel?â
âI joined about five years after the top was first created. It was around the time when branches began to appear throughout the continent.â
âThen you probably donât know much about it.â
âYes⊠we didnât really talk about personal things.â
All of those who were close to Russell took control of the top and dismissed them all.
âRussell was originally a knight. He was the most courageous and competent knight in the Order of Tertius.â
As if he had never heard of this story, Leon glanced at Owen. He knew that the predecessor Deniz and his father Owen had some connection, but he heard the details for the first time now.
âHow did the knight become a merchant⊠He was able to make it this big, right?â
Dana focused on his story and asked questions without hesitation. Owen increased his appetite by looking at Dana.
âOf course, it was because of his good business skills. But he had a responsibility and duty to do so. Because he made a promise with me.â
âWhat kind of promiseâŠ?â
âPromise to protect your mother.â
Dana closed her mouth and blinked at his words. Much was omitted, but in any case, Russell Deniz was originally a Tertius knight, and at Owenâs order, he guarded Dana Denizâs mother and made a merchant group and revived.
More than I thought⊠Heâs an amazing person. In addition, he has such a connection, so can I stand in the line for that daughter?
âWhat do you mean by protecting her?â
Leon, who was quietly listening, looked at Owen with calm eyes and asked.
However, Owen only smiled vaguely but did not answer it.
âThen you must be doing a lot of work at the merchant group. Dana, the representative, still lacks experience.â
Harbert looked at Dana with his eyes and answered politely.
âYes, thatâs right. Since Dana Deniz here gave the agent a power of attorney, he and I will pack the top together.â
âYou have an agent? Dana, are you going to let go of the merchant head job?â
Dana, who was a little embarrassed by Owenâs unexpected question, suddenly changed her mind.
âIâll leave it up to them for the time being, but Iâll have to find everything soon. Iâm the representative. I look forward to your kind cooperation, vice president.â
Owen nodded happily at her bold answer, and Harbert couldnât say anything with his mouth half-open.
âIf you donât have anything else to say, just get up, father.â
Leon seemed to be uncomfortable somehow, so he hurriedly tried to leave. Then the other three also got up from their seats.
âI have something to say apart from work, so go back with father first. Iâll catch up with you soon.â
âWhat? Oh⊠Yes, okay.â
Owen was willing to escort Dana and take her out.
As soon as he confirmed that they were completely off the terrace, Leon looked at Harbert with cool eyes.
As soon as Harbert received his gaze, he automatically became wary and stiffened. Leon approached him very slowly.
It felt like a big beast was wandering around, so Harbert was about to break into a cold sweat.
âYou.â
âYeah.â
âLower your voice.â
Leon went close to him and lowered his voice quietly near his ears. Harbert, who was shaking once in a chilling feeling, shut up again at Leonâs warning.
âSo, whereâs the real thing?â
And his heart almost stopped at the following voice.
Grand Duke⊠Do you know sheâs fake? But why?
âTell me. Where and what Dana Deniz is doing right now.â
âWhat are you talking about?â
Whether to say that he knew this or not, Harbert pretended not to know in the face of a lifetime crisis, but of course, it was of little use.
âDo you want to die?â
Leonâs voice, which had only been cold, flowed out as if it were a blade.
âThatâs what I mean, Dana Deniz isâŠ!â
âI told you to lower your voice.â
âHa⊠Haah!â
Leon grabbed his neck with a big hand. Even though he didnât use much strength, his threatening gesture made Harbert feel suffocated and blank.
âWhat does that mean? Say it properly. What do you mean sheâs gone?â
Harbert squeezed his brain as hard as he could. What would be advantageous for oneâs life? Why didnât the Grand Duke raise any questions when he knew she was fake?
âYou just like the fake thing thatâs here, right?â
Harbert, who concluded that way, lowered his voice on his own.
âItâs completely gone⊠sheâs dead.â
Leon was not particularly surprised to hear that Dana Deniz was dead. It was one of the things he expected. Building a band means thereâs a problem.
He stared at Harbert with his eyes that he needed more explanation.
âOne day, she disappeared, so I looked for a long time⊠She was found dead.â
âSuicide? Killing?â
âProbably⊠Su⊠SideâŠâ
There was no end to lying. But it was true that she died. Canât he just say that Rian Felice strangled her to death?
When asked why she committed suicide, what should he say? Harbert was thinking again.
Leon dropped himself from his arm and spoke calmly.
âAnyway, if one day the real thing suddenly appears, there is no reason to make the Grand Duchy difficult in the future.â
Leonâs mind was resolved anyway, so he wasnât interested in why she committed suicide. Even if it was suicide or murder, it wasnât really interesting.
If itâs âkillingâ, itâs something that someone can aim for again.
âOf course, that wonât happen.â
In response to the definite answer, Leon nodded and walked out in the direction of Danaâs disappearance without even paying attention to Harbert.