It wasn't an apple that hit Newton.

Don't you know what's wrong with me?

Anderson inwardly grumbled, but outwardly said with an air of righteousness, "No, it's just that as a nobleman, it's my duty."

Veronie didn't understand, but since the other party was so eager to give her money, she couldn't very well stop them.

So she nodded: "Alright, since the Earl is so enthusiastic, let's go with it."

"That's good."

Anderson immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

However, although both parties were already aware of the situation (he believed so), out of concern for Louise, he couldn't help but ask again, "And what about my matter..."

???

Veronica was a little confused.

No, I asked you a question earlier and you wouldn't answer, but now you're playing riddles. Is that fun?

As a result, the situation on the scene immediately became tense, with the two staring at each other.

Veronie didn't know what to say.

Anderson was afraid of angering the other party, so he dared not say anything more.

Fortunately, at that moment, the maid who entered broke the extremely awkward silence in the reception room.

"Your Highness, there is a letter for you."

"Okay, I understand."

Veronica breathed a sigh of relief.

She should have looked back, but for some reason, when she saw the sender's name 'Albert Lee', Veronica suddenly had a flash of inspiration and vaguely felt that it might be related to him.

"Please wait a moment, Earl."

So she said something, then opened the envelope and stood there reading it.

【Your Highness Veronica】

First and foremost, I must apologize to Your Highness for my impulsiveness.

The incident unfolded as follows: Around noon on September 2nd, I happened to encounter Louise, the daughter of Earl Anderson, who had secretly gone out, along with her etiquette teacher who had come looking for her.

It was originally just a chance encounter, but the etiquette teacher's remarks were truly rude, which made me angry. In a moment of impulsiveness, I helped Louise escape from her pursuit.

But after the initial impulse subsided, the consequences of kidnapping the noblewoman terrified me. In a panic, I told the etiquette teacher that the whole thing was at your behest.

【slightly......】

Finally, please allow me to apologize again for my impulsiveness and recklessness, and I beg Your Highness's forgiveness and pardon.

[In addition, I am enclosing half a copy of my friend's new book with this letter. I hope Your Highness will like it.]

[Your most loyal subordinate: Aber Lee]

......

?

After reading the letter, Veronica slowly typed a question mark.

What happened? He kidnapped Earl Anderson's daughter, implying it was at my behest? Most people wouldn't even encounter something like this. How did he manage to cause so much trouble?

In an instant, she seemed to have figured out a lot.

No wonder, no wonder Earl Anderson came to visit in such a hurry, no wonder the other party suspected that there were problems with the government's finances, no wonder the other party kept speaking in riddles.

But then Veronique seemed to sense that something was amiss.

Veronica believed that although the red-haired young man seemed reckless, he was actually acting after careful consideration and was by no means a reckless brute who acted impulsively without thinking.

It wasn't just because of that personal encounter at Cambridge Auditorium, but also because of Miller's report on the series of measures Li Cheng swiftly implemented after becoming the principal and his efforts to win over numerous professors.

If that's the case, then there must be a reason for this... Hmm, kidnapping a noblewoman's daughter, kidnapping a noblewoman's daughter...

So that's how it is. Is that the reason?

Veronique's lips curled into a smile, a smile unlike her usual coldness, one that was incredibly alluring, even leaving Earl Anderson, who was opposite her, momentarily stunned.

“I understand, Earl.”

Unfortunately, the smile lasted only a moment before Veronica returned to her indifferent demeanor.

Although Anderson was somewhat disappointed, he was still delighted to see that the matter could be resolved for 40,000 pounds and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

"Ah."

Veronica responded, then suddenly added, "By the way, Earl, if I remember correctly, it's your daughter's birthday party at the end of the month, right?"

Anderson was taken aback, not understanding why this matter was brought up.

Veronica didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "I will be bringing a young man I think is very promising with me, but it's not convenient for me to go. I hope the Earl can introduce him to the other nobles on my behalf."

Anderson asked in confusion, "Which young man could earn His Highness's such high regard?"

"Are you curious about who it is?"

As if imagining that scene, Veronica smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, you'll find out soon enough."

Chapter Sixty-Nine: The Way an Idiot Eats

Anderson was very interested in the young man Veronica had mentioned.

But since His Highness didn't say anything, he didn't feel comfortable asking and took his leave.

However, before he left, he didn't notice that a pair of eyes were staring intently at his departing figure, their expressions gloomy.

"Anderson? What's he doing here?"

......

221 Baker Street.

Li Cheng's day begins with excruciating abdominal pain.

He was still sound asleep when he suddenly felt a tremendous force strike his abdomen, waking him from his sleep in an extremely brutal way.

"what!"

Li Cheng couldn't help but scream in agony, then suddenly opened his eyes.

What happened? Was it an earthquake? Or do I have acute appendicitis? No way! Acute appendicitis can be fatal these days! I don't want to die in such a bizarre way!

When he regained consciousness, he discovered there had been no earthquake, nor any appendicitis. All that was there was Newton, barefoot, standing on his bed, having just retrieved his "tools of the crime."

Newton was usually the last one to get up in the family, but because he was determined to make up for the kick he hadn't been able to make the day before, he got up early.

"Finally awake?"

Seeing Li Cheng glaring at him, Newton, without any sense of responsibility as a perpetrator, urged, "Get up quickly if you're awake."

Li Cheng was completely baffled. He sat up in bed and demanded, "What are you doing? Do you know this will hurt a lot???"

"I know, this is your punishment."

Newton raised his chin slightly, adopting a superior posture, perhaps once again embracing some strange role.

punish?

Is it another time for her to play the Countess of Rose? Once wasn't enough, so she's doing it again?

"Punish you my foot!"

A nameless rage rose in Li Cheng's heart. He thought that this little bean sprout was getting more and more arrogant, so he jumped up from his lying position, picked up Newton, and pushed him down onto the bed.

Newton was caught off guard by Li Cheng's sudden counterattack and instinctively began to struggle, shouting as he struggled, "Li Cheng, what are you doing?"

"Before asking me what I did, shouldn't you first ask yourself what you did?"

Li Cheng shouted.

He used his adult weight to press Newton down tightly, making it impossible for her to move. Newton also realized that struggling was useless; it was simply too difficult for her, an ordinary little girl, to break free of her restraints.

So she turned around, glared at Li Cheng, and said, "I only kicked you!"

"Just a kick?"

Even now, Li Cheng's stomach still feels churning from being stepped on like that before. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, and fueled by his morning grumpiness, he couldn't help but raise his hand and slap Newton hard on the buttocks.

"what!"

Newton screamed, feeling the burning sensation on his buttocks, and was filled with shame and indignation: "You, you bastard!"

"Hmph, I only hit it 'lightly'."

Li Cheng snorted coldly, then asked with some puzzlement, "So what's wrong with you? You knew I'd definitely spank you for doing something like this, right? Why did you still do it?"

He exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? Could it be... you actually want me to spank you?"

Li Cheng was shocked after arriving at this conclusion.

What nonsense are you spouting?

Angrily, Newton, who had been falsely accused, exclaimed, "How could anyone possibly enjoy being spanked!"

"That's not necessarily true. I've heard a lot of stories about perverts before... cough cough, stop."

Li Cheng abruptly ended the inappropriate topic, then raised his hand again, raising an eyebrow and saying, "In short, we'll know once we try."

"You live here—"

Li Cheng moved quickly, causing Newton's voice to stop abruptly.

Because it was an experiment, the slap wasn't hard; it was more like a gentle caress. This caused Newton to feel no pain where he was hit, but rather a tingling, electric-like sensation. His initial intention to stop turned into a muffled groan.

"Hmm~"

Newton could hardly describe what this experience was like. This completely new feeling made her originally tense body suddenly feel a little weak and powerless, and her small mouth couldn't help but open slightly.

What? ? ?

Li Cheng was dumbfounded. He had only tried it casually, but he didn't expect it to actually be true.

Newton, now recovered from her daze, blushed and cursed, "You're finished, Li Cheng! I will never forgive you for what you've done!"

Don't forgive?