In Place of Losing My Memory, I Remembered That I Was the Fiancée of the Capture Target - Chapter 3.10
“Mr. President.”
Someone called out to Patrick.
“It’s time for the greetings.”
“Ah, sorry, but would you two mind staying with Alexia until I finish my greetings?”
Patrick looked at Liam and Rebecca.
“Yes.”
“Understood.”
“I’ll be back soon, Xia.”
Saying that, Patrick ruffled my hair, took out a flower from my hair, and tucked it into his own chest.
— He lightly kissed the flower.
“Wow, what a charmer.”
As Patrick headed towards the stage, Rebecca muttered in a monotone.
“He can do those kinds of gestures so easily… Truly fitting for an… student council president.”
She seemed like she was going to say “romance target” but remembered Liam was right beside her and hastily changed her words.
“Such a sweet fiancé.”
“…Yes… I suppose.”
I answered, feeling my face flush.
…Being able to do such things so casually…
“—Do you like men who do such things?”
I was surprised by Liam’s sudden words, and when I looked at him, he was staring intently at Rebecca.
An unpleasant expression appeared on his face.
…Could this be jealousy?!
“N-No… It’s not like that…”
Rebecca hastily shook her head.
“…Then, what kind of men do you like?”
I can’t believe that Liam asking so directly!
This means… Rebecca must be…
“Um…”—
“Hey, Alexia, you’re here too.”
As Rebecca struggled to answer, a familiar voice reached us.
“Your Highness.”
“Liam, you’re really standing out.”
The prince stood there with a smile, accompanied by his fiancée Bridget.
“I was just following His Highness’s orders.”
“Orders? That’s harsh, I merely proposed it. Besides, it would be rude to call it an order in front of Miss Stephany.”
Liam suddenly looked at Rebecca.
“Ah, no… It’s just…”
“…No, it’s okay.”
Rebecca smiled at Liam, who was clearly flustered.
Liam’s ears turned red again.
“To make Liam show emotions like this, Miss Stephany is amazing.”
His Highness said that with a smile and looked at me.
“By the way, Alexia. I always ask you to dance with me, but can I ask you again this time?”
“Dance…?”
“At the academy’s parties, you have to dance with at least two people.”
The prince glanced at Bridget behind him.
Bridget, who had been silently lowering her eyes, raised her eyes slightly and looked at me.
There was a clearly unpleasant look in his eyes.
— She probably doesn’t want anyone else but her to dance with the prince… But since it’s mandatory to dance with more than one person, he has to dance with someone other than Bridget.
So, since I am His Highness’s cousin and have a fiancée, I guess I have no choice.
However…
“Um, Your Highness… I… I forgot how to dance along with my memories.”
Feeling embarrassed, I looked down.
It’s dishonorable for a noble not to be able to dance.
“I practiced, but… I kept stepping on Theodore’s feet today… I’m not fit to be your partner…”
“You don’t have to worry about that. Handling such a partner is also part of the study.”
“But…
If I dance with the prince, my poor dancing will stand out.
And if I accidentally step on the prince’s feet in front of everyone…
“Alexia.”
The prince approached me and whispered in my ear.
“If you don’t dance with me, I’ll tell Bridget that I gave you a necklace. …I haven’t given her any jewelry yet.”
I froze at his words.
If she finds out about that… I’ll be facing the wrath of the staircase…
“Hey, Alexia. Dance with me, okay?”
The prince said with a princely smile, stepping back from me.
“…Understood…”
Is this the true nature of the black-hearted prince?
I reluctantly nodded.