The Predator’s Contract Partner - Chapter 18.2
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Chapter 18.2

This this Youre the one who cant say anything in front of the Lord? Where is this. Uh.

Lucerne glared silently at Jacob.

Where.

As Jacob and Lucerne seemed to be fighting, Carola raised her voice, not forgetting to shake as if she were frightened to death.

Lord! Carola is so scared! The High General isnt that kind of person. Theres already a dispute in the house because of the wrong type of woman entering the house in a chaotic way. Dont you agree, Ariane?

Indeed. She should endure it, but shes not careful, and instead, she stirred up a fight!

Ariane added.

Gaju was already annoyed. He didnt care for his in-laws quarrel. But he didnt bother stopping them because he was quite curious about how Elisha would react.

Elisha did not budge again this time.

Why is this a family dispute? Im the wife of a High General, and youre an imperial noble, so isnt it just a conflict?

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There was nothing to say. No one would dare argue that Lucerne was an enemy of the family.

In addition, Lucerne was the highest-ranking general with command over all soldiers in the Empire. No matter how prominent of an aristocrat one was, they had to pay tribute to the general.

Carola quickly realized she was rude to the High Generals wife, realising the trap of logic she had missed, and became even more indignant. Ariane promptly shut her mouth.

Ill give you a piece of advice because you seem to enjoy meddling in other peoples affairs, Elisha said tenderly.

I think youd better beg the Lord for forgiveness.

Carolas eyes got bigger.

Even though Carola was a little loud, she was always like that.

I dont care what kind of woman Carola is,

Elisha interrupted and stopped talking gently. Carolas expression went blank.

I advise you to apologize for saying something you shouldnt have said in front of the Lord.

What do you mean? Carola never made a mistake! [t1v: Carola speaks in 3rd person]

The most important thing between a couple is affection. You have disturbed the Lord by saying such stupid words.

What?

Everyones expressions reflected their surprise at her words. It was natural to say, as an idiom, that affection between a couple was important.

Carola, you are the wife of the eldest son of the great Cartier family. So you have to be the model to the ladies. A woman crying because of her spouses love doesnt suit this family. You are a person of such high status; why are you poking your nose at other peoples love affairs? Such weakness.

Elisha spoke with calm eyes.

I think its a sin. There are many crimes in the world, but weakness is the biggest sin.

The Lords eyes changed. He tilted his head.

Gaju first wondered if Elisha was a trained actress.

(PR: From here its heads POV)

A woman who was cold, detached and clever in everything. Such a womans image that he thought was perfect. Elisha was a granddaughter-in-law who was precisely his taste. He was strangely pleased.

The next question was if it was not really acting.

Where was she hiding, and how did Lucerne get her?

(PR: Here the POV ends)

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(PR: Flashback of previous timeline)

Elisha was able to describe the Cartier family and pick them out with her eyes closed. She had spent her last life quivering between them. She even knew a certain extent about the Head.

One day in her former life, Jacob had loaned Elisha to Gaju for several months.

Theres a woman under you whos good at making double ledgers like a ghost. Let me borrow her a little.

It was as if he was lending a dog. So Elisha was sold and became the Lords servant for several months.

During those months, Elisha took care of the Head. Gaju was a suspicious person, so he made Elisha inspect jobs and checked her work frequently. Elisha learned to please Gaju. The Lord loved Elishas ability so much that he sometimes lavishly praised her.

It was the first time I was recognized for my abilities.

Even when she worked to death, she was kicked and abused like a dog every day. Elisha, who had no self-esteem at the time, had truly thought she was incompetent.

Then, Elishas heart melted when the Head, a god-like creature, praised her. It was not long before she held him in reverence.

As you know, its our family tradition that the butlers do double ledger-making. My butler is old and sick. Would you like to learn how to do the work?

Gaju even offered Elisha a side job. Elisha believed in the Heads generosity. So he pleaded before the Lord.

Jacob is holding me in debt. Please save me. Have mercy on me. I live like a slave.

Now that she thought about it, it was such a foolish plea.

Elisha, your sin is weakness. He who tramples on others is innocent. But your strength has kept you alive so far, so theres nothing wrong with that either. Youre living in your way.

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Remember. Weakness is the greatest sin,

the Head said as if it was annoying.

Then, Gaju stopped paying all attention to Elisha just because she appealed to him emotionally.

He was that kind of person. Elisha then felt despair and gave up all hope for others.

Now I know what kind of person the Gaju is.

So, in reverse, Elisha said what the Lord liked most.-