My Sister-In-Law Is My Mate!?!

"What about a whole set of books on politics that you need once you will start ruling beside this cold man?" asked the man as he bent and picked up a pack of books but before he could throw that, he heard the soft voice that halted his hands.

"Please do not throw the books on me anymore!" He turned only to see that the table was completely filled and the lady was covering her face with the palm of her hands, afraid that the next thing would hurt her directly.

"........" since he had only been surrounded by wolves, he did not realise that he was exerting more power than a human could bear. 

"Ah, that! I do not throw books since I am a literate man too. I was going to bring it to you, my lady!" he replied awkwardly as he moved towards the table and placed the books gently on it.

"Then.. Did you like any gift?" he asked as he picked up the diamond from the table but the girl looked at Richard with an embarrassed face.

Ranold noticed her small actions and shook his head.

"It is already your big heart that you have accepted this oversized dog! How could you be so obedient that you need to ask him what gift you should choose?" he shook his head with disappointment. "You are the one who should order him, not the other way around, my lady!" 

"No one would think that you are mute if you would keep silent for a minute and listen to others first!" came the cold voice of Richard as he glared at his friend who frowned back equally.

"Hazel needs the best dress for our wedding reception party thrown by her father!" he replied casually as he took out the tears of ruby from her pocket.

"I want a red dress for her and want you to make a necklace out of it for her!" The man's eyes finally brightened as he snatched the gem from the hands of Richard.

"Then you should have said so earlier. But why am I not invited if the party is in this empire? Do you only remember me when you have work, you heartless man?" his face filled with grievance as he turned and shuffled for dresses in a closet.

"Hmm, let me see what I have here!" He picked up a few dresses and this time he walked towards the table while holding the dresses instead of throwing them around.

"So! This is a red Alienore's silk dress that is quite famous here but most of them are fake.

Or this! It is pure chiffon with rubies and pearls

And this red dress is best with its frill and lacework!" The last dress was backless with only lace. Though it was beautiful, it was so seductive too.

"I think I would go with the second one!" she replied as she picked up the dress that had many layers and had a lot of rubies and pearls on the neckline and hemline.

"Alright, any you like!" the man shrugged as he picked up everything else on the table and threw it behind him!

"..........." did he really not care if all those rare treasures would be damaged?! Hazel shook her head when she looked at the nonchalance of the man who even dusted his hands as if they had turned dirty by holding them and sat back on his leather chair leisurely and passed her a big smile but when he turned to look at Richard, his face turned grim.

"So! Are you inviting me or not?" he folded his hands and looked at the man with a glare but before Richard could deny him, Hazel held his arms, 

"Of course, how could I forget to invite you brother in law!" Her soft tone was like music in the air that automatically improved the mood of the man.

"Thank you, sister in law. I knew that you would not forget about me like other heartless people. If you ever have any grievances come to me, I am good at breaking the bones of oversized dogs!" a smirk formed on his face as he looked at Richard with mischievous eyes who only rolled his eyes in response.

"Did you have enough?" he asked as he stood up, "I heard that Luna had called him to manage the empire in my absence. Ask your men to keep an eye on him before he gets into any trouble!" Though the voice of Richard was grave, the man turned silent for a few seconds but then laughed while holding his abdomen as if he had heard a great joke!

"I have never thought that Luna could make decisions like that too! Poor soul, may goddess give rest to his soul!" Richard shook his head and sighed but his eyes turned a bit warm too that surprised hazel.

"So, do you need anything else before leaving?" he asked when she did not stand and she nodded awkwardly.

"Your dress is still left and moreover…" she looked at the papers in her hands awkwardly.

"Oh, do not worry about that. Although the man would look fine even in rags, I would still arrange a matching suit for him since it is your special day!" replied Ranold with a smile as he picked up another bag and took out a man's suit that was crumpled like it was rags.

He threw a few and then his eyes sparkled and placed it on the table, 

"This is for you! Here, it will look good on you." he dusted his hand and then looked at the girl who was still staring at her hands.

"What is that?" he asked with a curious face as he took the papers from his hands and then scanned them carefully.

"Eh! Are you worried about the payment? Didn't I say that it is a gift from me?" a frown formed on his face as he returned the papers back to her but she shook her head too.

"I want my father to be a beggar!"

"..............."