Chapter 117

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Marie was a useless informant. Adrian had felt that fact to the bone over the past week.

“Ah, oppa~! Really, with so little faith in people, how are you going to survive in this harsh world? Really, just trust me once, will you?”

“Drag her out.”

At Adrian’s command, Diano glanced around, then grabbed Marie’s arm.

“Let go of me! I’m a princess!”

“Your Highness, please forgive me.”

“Aaaagh!”

Marie was carried out in Diano’s arms.

Marie tore at Diano’s hair, hit him, and made a fuss to avoid being dragged out, but Diano stood firm.

“Do you know how great a sin it is to lay hands on a princess’s body?!”

“I know.”

“And you’re still doing this?!”

“Because I follow His Highness the Crown Prince’s orders…….”

“Fine! If you obey my orders, I’ll grant you what you want!”

“What I want is something only His…