Struggling as a Villain

Chapter 216- Come back?

After they finished discussing the plan, Bella and Lena talked about the things related to the Crimson Clan.

Richard decided to leave things related to the clan to his sister. He has already laid down the plan and everyone's role in this. Although they had very few people on their side, and there was no one to back them up, Richard knew they could pull this off.

Although there is an option to bring the people of the Crimson Clan as their backup, considering the large population could bring attention to them, Richard suggested otherwise.

"Are you okay, young master?" Hearing his precious one's voice, Richard turned towards her and nodded.

Extending his hand to her, he found Lilia blushing a little as she held his hand and sat down on his lap.

The familiar warmth of his beloved fiancée made him sigh in relief. His muscles loosened up and he was finally able to expose his melted self.

With his face resting against her bountiful breasts, he found her hand softly running through his hair.

"Was it difficult?" She asked, her voice sounding calm and sweet; the exact tone one wants to be greeted with after returning home.

"Hmm...I was heartbroken...seeing her like that." Richard muttered. In front of others, he let his mask slip away just for a moment and everyone was apprehensive. Richard has learned through his experiences that if people are depending on you, regardless of what you are feeling, you need to maintain a bold and confident front.

Lilia was aware of how stressed her master was when he returned. She saw his expression and knew his state of mind.

"You did well...boosting their spirit and giving them hope." She praised him, feeling quite proud at how her master dealt with the situation brilliantly.

"You know...they will be hurt more if now something goes wrong, right?" After all, from what Richard could see, they all have already assumed that they have succeeded, and just need to snatch Rena away.

Although Richard would do his best to rescue Rena, he knew not everything could go just as planned.

"Yes, but it's still better than mindlessly rushing into the enemy's base and hoping for a miracle to happen."

Richard looked up at his woman before asking, "It's better to die with a plan rather than mindlessly?"

Maybe because he looked adorable she couldn't stop herself from kissing his forehead before she said, "It's better to have hope to survive rather than overwhelming frustration that could lead to demise."

"Look at you, twisting your words to make me feel better."

Lilia raised her brows, a teasing smile on her face as she asked, "Don't you feel better?"

Richard closed his eyes and snuggled more comfortably on his personal pillow as he muttered, "Mm, feels good."

A few moments of comfortable silence descended between them before Lilia asked, "Richard, is that girl trustworthy?"

"Lena?" He asked and heard a hum from the other one.

Heaving a sigh he told Lilia, "She said she has formed a Soul Bond with Bella, but just to be on the safe side, I asked Bella to form another one."

Encircling his hand around her waist, he added, "However, more than the Soul Bond what assured me was that sheer determination in Lena's eyes to serve Bella. The devotion you had once toward me, to serve me in any way possible, I saw it in her eyes."

"I can't promise anything...but yeah, if everything goes fine I will think."

This was the first time Lena smiled visibly with her eyes turning starry in excitement. Just imagining her Queen sitting on the throne made her heart tremble in anticipation.

After that, the duo were involved in the discussion regarding the clan members and those whom Bella remembered. There were a few of those whom she initially met during her wandering days and they still were a part of the clan.

Bella's focus was on the negotiation with which Lena had to deal. She asked the silverhead about what she had in mind.

Lena provided a few points that she would present during the negotiation which would leave Jin with no other option but to accept their demand.

Hearing the conditions, Bella was surprised, "Wow...you are quite brilliant in this."

The other one shyly smiled, "It's your footsteps which I follow."

"..." Bella doesn't remember when was the last time for her being this intelligent.

*Knock*

"Dinner is ready." Appearing at the door was the pink-haired girl as she invited them.

Bellan nodded before she gestured, "Let's go?"

Lena nodded in response before the duo got up and began to follow Laila toward the deck.

En route Bella asked, "What about Brother?"

Laila blushed hearing her question as she shyly responded, "He said he would come a bit late."

Bella paused, her expression darkening as she realized the reason for his delay.

Lena and Laila turned to look at the raven-haired woman in confusion before Bella told them, "You two go ahead. I have something to do."

Her demeanor suggested that it was better if they didn't insist here. As such, Lailia and Lena immediately turned around and walked away.

Clenching her fist Bella remained rooted at her spot. She was aware that her Brother was with Lilia in the room, and despite the tension among the group, they were busy with their own business.

'I won't let you have my Brother all for yourself...' Despite the fear she had of her Brother, she turned around and bolted towards his room.

She would no longer be just his sister anymore.

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A/N:- Wanna see Richard in the big brother mode? Well, I had to address the situation with Bella sooner or later. Although the story isn't anywhere near the end, we are reaching there.

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