Evil Duke, Please Be Gentle!

"The defense was strong! But if you continue to insult everyone then how will you make friends in society!" instead of worry, a bright smile formed on Evan's lips.

Like a kid who was proud of winning the race, she beamed as she turned to look at Eli!

"I did good. Right! I remembered all the data I have read in the files in the ministry and used it! Am I not intelligent!" Eli shook her head with a sigh! She just could not understand the girl.

Evan was looking so elegant and aloof as if she had always been nobles and always handled the situation so wisely but whenever she was with her or Leo, she was like a kid who needed praises or rewards and fought with you over minor things.

"Did you even listen to what i said!" Evan blinked and nodded like a good student when she faced the stern Eli whose eyes had narrowed on her face.

"Of course, I heard that you praised me for my defense!" she nodded as she pulled Eli's hands and forced her to sit behind her.

"And what about the latter part!?" Eli rolled her eyes at how conveniently she had ignored the compliant part while only concentrating on praises but the girl just chuckled!

"Do you think that if I behave nice with them? If I show sweetness and ignore their small tricks, will I be able to make real friends?" she sighed and she turned her head and looked at the girls who were laughing and praising each other for their jewels or clothes.

"It might sound harsh, but for them bloodline is everything. And if i would let them play a few tricks they would take me as an easy target and always repeat it.

It would go to the extent of using me for politics by their families since they would think I am a fool they could manipulate!

And the girls who would act as my so-called friend. They would only be there for the benefits they receive from being the friend of the archduchess!

I can never be vigilant all the time. There would be times I would be emotional and their words would affect me.

There would be times when I would make mistakes and like a hawk they would take its benefit!

So, why do I even try to bring that risk!?? It would only be good that I nip their evil intentions in the bud!

You may think I am cold and aloof, but I really did not want to befriend these nobles." Eli blinked as she stared hard at the smiling and beaming face of Evan!

She had never realized that the girl was that wise! But at the same time it felt like she was being a bit cruel to herself!

"Evan, not everyone is bad among nobles! Maybe you can talk with others and see if you can make others as your friends.

After all, Eve and I have friends too!" Evan finally turned to look at Eli and nodded her head with a beaming smile!

"Of course, I have friends, true friends that I know would never leave me even if I would be mean and cruel to them! You and Eve are my best friends and family.

I am not even afraid to show my real face to both of you. So, stop worrying about me.

And as far as you and Eve making friends, you both have lived with them since childhood, so it is easy to make friends when you are innocent.

But it is not easy to accept them. We have developed a sense of profit and loss and our benefits!" Eli sighed as she knew Evan was right!

It was difficult for her to be accepted but she did not know why she still had hopes that things would improve with time. Maybe when others see how qualified she was, they would change their decision!

"Do not think too much, I do not care about the opinion of others. I am glad that you all have accepted my bloodline and origin and supported me as I was!" without asking for her permission, she pulled Eli in her arms and hugged her like a kid.

"See, can I do this with others? Then why would I need them?" the cold in Eli's eyes completely dissipated and her face turned soft!

It was rare to find a person who knew how to handle the difficult situation and know how to fight back manipulations yet maintain her innocence and love for her family.

When she had learnt the ways of society, her behavior with her family had changed too! But this girl.. If only she had been a noble, she would have been able to win the hearts of all of them.

But even if that was not the case, her eyes turned determined and she swore that she would save her from others and keep her that way only!

"Don't stop acting like a kid and go and talk to others! Olivia is staring at your direction for a long time! She might create another ruckus!" Evan snapped out of her embrace and looked around.

She had thought Olivia would not come or at least not meddle with her after what happened last time but it was only her wishful thinking.

She found the girl staring at them from afar but what surprised her was, Arden, the aide of Leo, brought a glass of juice for her personally.

And she even turned to smile at him. She knew better how much importance Olivia gave to the hierarchy, there was no way that she would behave nicely with just a count!

Or was she wrong! The girl even stopped glaring at her and for a second, her expressions looked genuine!

"What is Arden doing with her?" Evan shook her head when she saw the surprised face of Eli, even though she had no idea about it!

"Did Leo know that he is Olivia's escort today?"

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