They're not even human anymore; those wicked women can cry even more miserably.

It was so wonderful that it was hard for her not to yearn for it.

But in reality, it's the complete opposite of the beautiful illusion.

She was the one who was brought before them and bullied.

Tia felt completely weak.

A glaring mark was inadvertently left on the door frame.

She didn't want to.

She didn't want this situation.

How could she succumb to reality?

Even if she's at a disadvantage for a while, she's still the same Tia she always was... right?

Yes!

However, the peach shape under the girl's eyes is gradually taking shape.

……

The next day was another sunny and crisp autumn day.

After the rising sun awakened the city, Char and his group left their temporary residence from the previous day and headed to the Gunn family's teleportation array to wait for the portal to open.

The teleportation array requires constant maintenance and repair, and necessitates manual operation.

Building a bridge between the two places using spatial traction every day would take a very long time.

The waiting time was boring.

Lilith glanced at Tia, but sensed something was off.

Her gaze slowly shifted back to Tia, and she looked her up and down with a strange look in her eyes.

Tia felt a little nervous being stared at by Lilith.

The naked feet were exposed to the air, feeling slightly cool.

She didn't want to go barefoot either.

My stockings broke last night and I can't wear them anymore.

Since she was only staying in Bonn for one night, she didn't bring any spare stockings.

Lilith lowered her eyes and finally focused her gaze on Tia's legs.

Lilith wasn't particularly bothered by the fact that she was barefoot.

What she found strange was...

Why are your knees all red?

Lilith's voice sounded somewhat surprised.

Tia shifted her legs back awkwardly, becoming increasingly uncomfortable in the face of the young lady's concern.

She recalled what happened last night.

In the next instant, she forcefully banished those memories from her mind.

After pursing her lips slightly, Tia could only make up an excuse to brush it off.

"When I wasn't feeling well, I tripped and fell while walking."

It was just a somewhat perfunctory excuse that came to mind, and Tia was still on edge after she finished speaking.

Will the young lady suspect anything?

But it's too late to be suspicious now.

If she had been concerned about me last night, none of this might have happened.

Now that it has already happened, it's all over.

What good would verbally expressing concern do, other than giving her the trouble of making excuses?

Unfortunately, Tia's worries were unnecessary.

Lilith asked the question casually and didn't take the answer too seriously.

She just wanted to find a topic to start a conversation.

They didn't care about the red marks on her knees at all, just as they didn't care why she was bare-legged.

What Lilith really wanted to do was discuss with the maid how to keep Char's loyalty at max level.

“The favor I showed him last night worked very well; I could feel that he was more loyal to me.”

"Now that we're back in the territory, how can I make him love me more, appreciate me more, and be more loyal to me?"

Tia couldn't help but glance at her.

Does the young lady seem to have some misunderstanding about her own charm?

last night?

Good effect?

The NTR effect must be pretty good!

"What do you think about me letting him stay in the outer room of my room?"

"Or perhaps you would stand up for him when others bully him?"

"Hmm... I remember that my cousin A Luo has always disliked him. We need to find a way to make the two of them run into each other."

Lilith rambled on about her plans.

She could almost see Char becoming more and more loyal to her.

When that time comes, everything that belongs to him will become mine!

Lilith thought of the group of older and younger women she had seen off last night, and her eyes lit up with excitement.

"I can't wait to take all the women around him!"

Lilith lowered her voice slightly, her eyes flashing with excitement.

Tia didn't interrupt, but listened quietly.

Upon hearing this, she finally couldn't help but secretly roll her eyes.

I really don't know where this young lady's inexplicable confidence comes from.

Trying to win someone's favor?

You've almost been maxed out by other people, you idiot!

Despite feeling speechless, Tia remained completely silent.

The truth is, after so many unsuccessful attempts to persuade her, she had lost all will to fight.

Fine, if Miss wants to be fooled, then so be it.

She has already said everything she could to persuade her.

But the young lady wouldn't listen!

Let her experience the consequences for herself.

Only then will she realize how much good intentions I had before.

Only then will they regret it and realize how much they should cherish me, their only true love.

Besides, just like Char said, when that day comes, maybe I can do it myself...

Tia thought to herself in despair, her gaze subtly sweeping over Lilith.

"Miss, doing this might backfire."

Tia spoke up.

Lilith, who was envisioning the future, paused, looking at Tia with some suspicion in her eyes.

With a faint smile on her face, Tia slowly and methodically analyzed the situation.

"Xia Ya has always lacked face in the Gunn family because of his identity."

"But he's a man, and men care about their pride."

"If the young lady acts more affectionate and subservient to him in front of him, wouldn't he feel more proud?"

"Wouldn't he be even more grateful to the young lady that way?"

“If he were to be bullied by the other young masters and ladies in the clan, Xia Ya might be more obedient to the young lady, but those people are also the young lady’s family and friends.”

"Who knows if, while he's expressing his gratitude to the young lady, he might harbor resentment towards his family?"

"But what I'm about to say will make him feel a stronger sense of belonging to his family."

"And aren't you the one who benefits from all of this, Miss?"

Lilith's eyes showed a thoughtful expression.

She was completely unaware of Tia's subtle and gradual taming.