[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke novel Chapter 131

Chapter 131: Lady Rosiele and Allen’s Marriage?

There are times when people find themselves in trouble no matter how careful they are. Fate, after all, has a way of playing cruel tricks.

Xion was no exception. In fact, trouble seemed drawn to him, as if he carried a magnet for misfortune.

One moment, he was speaking with Nikolai, casually sipping the floral pink drink, and the next, his gaze caught sight of Allen in the distance.

In an instant, he knew that something was wrong.

Allen’s usual composed demeanor was nowhere to be seen. His shoulders were stiff, his movements a little too controlled and his always calm face was tense.

It was like a man trying to hold his anger not making a scene.

Xion lowered his glass. "I’ll be back."

He did not even spare Nikolai a glance before making his way toward the other side.

Nikolai was instantly swarmed by people who had been waiting just for the perfect moment.

And so, he played the role of the charming prince, flashing polite smiles, all while helplessly watching Xion slip away.

Can you at least stay with me for now?

But Xion wasn’t aware of his thoughts, and even if he had been, his answer would still be the same. A big no.

By the time Xion reached Allen, the words he overheard nearly made him laugh in anger.

"This is Lady Rosiele. She is the one we chose for you."

Allen’s father had a proud smile stretched across his face as he introduced a young woman to Allen.

If someone dared to tell him that this wasn’t a blatant attempt to force Allen into submission, he would personally make sure they never spoke nonsense again.

This wasn’t just a simple introduction. It was a carefully laid trap.

No one would discuss something as serious as a marriage arrangement at an event like this. Especially if it was the first time introduction.

Not unless they wanted to corner the other party.

Allen’s father had intentionally chosen this moment, this setting, where every word spoken would be witnessed by influential eyes and ears.

By bringing it up here, he left Allen with no room to refuse.

If Allen outright rejected the proposal, it would be seen as a public insult to Baron Orion and his daughter.

A direct humiliation of a powerful businessman like Baron Orion would only force Allen under the heavy scrutiny of many others who benefitted from Baron’s business.

If he tried to evade the topic or remain silent, it wouldn’t matter. The mere association of two families would be enough for the rumor mill to start spinning.

By tomorrow, whispers of an engagement would already be spreading everywhere, and even if Allen later denied it, his reputation would take the blow.

A man who didn’t uphold his promises. A man of questionable character.

And once that stain settled, it wouldn’t just affect Allen.

It would inevitably drag Darius into the mess.

Allen was known as Darius’ alchemist. His personal expert, someone closely tied to the archduke’s name.

Any scandal surrounding him would reflect poorly on Darius himself.

But this wasn’t merely about forcing Allen into marriage. His father was playing a far more calculated game.

By making this arrangement public, he was forcing his disobedient son into submission while also making the connection with Baron who had enough riches to push even the marquis to bow.

And beyond that, the most insidious part was that he was forging an association with the archduke.

After all, Allen was Darius’ person. No matter how distant it was, having Allen as a son-in-law meant gaining a path toward the archduke.

Allen’s father had so much greed, so much desire to covet fortunes, that he did not care how it was affecting his son.

And Xion hated that.

So, he took a step forward and stood in front of Allen.

Then an embarrassing scene happened.

What Xion wanted to do was hide Allen behind him from those greedy eyes.

But... But!

His height was too short!

Xion forgot that he was not an adult yet. Nonetheless, even if he were, with Allen’s frame which was even taller than Ray’s, how could he hide him?

Soon his ears turned red. Due to his blunder, his anger rose to another level.

He glared at the culprit of it all. "Enough." His voice was not loud, but it was not suppressed either.

"This lady," Xion looked at the young girl who was presented like a gift to please others, "Do you like my brother?"

Now how could she answer that?

If she admitted it directly, would that not make her shameless? And if she said no, that would be against her father’s orders.

"He is my person now. If he is a spy, then I’ll take full responsibility."