If asked to name the most famous person in the current capital’s court, it would undoubtedly be Christoph Schneider.
A lawyer with astonishing achievements, boasting a 100 percent success rate.
His worth was incalculable, and his every move attracted the attention of the world. After a trial, the front page of the newspaper would be plastered with his name.
Such was his reputation that jokes spread openly that if Christoph took up the defense, even a deathrow prisoner would be released.
What was frightening was that it wasn’t just a joke. He had a record of leading a nobleman accused of murder to a not guilty verdict. Of course, only God would know whether the nobleman was truly a murderer or not.
But everything in the world had its duality. Just as there were shadows where there was light, there were those who revered him and those who restrained him.
A reliable ally but an undesirable enemy. Coldblooded to the extent that not a drop of blood would come out if pricked with a needle. A predatory shark of the sea that never lets go once it bites. The merciless lawyer.
That was the phrase that qualified Christoph. His argument was thorough without any gaps, and his attack was as sharp as a knife.
Sometimes he crushed his opponents with cold logic and reason, sometimes he provoked them with insulting words, and sometimes he manipulated crowd psychology.
No matter how skilled the prosecutor or lawyer, they could only taste defeat in front of him. Now, it was said that lawyers even gave up their commission upon hearing they were opposing Christoph, confusing whether it was fame or infamy.
Moreover, not only was his ability exceptional, but his family lineage was also excellent. When his grandfather, Count Schneider, died, Christoph, the only grandson, would inherit the title.
Considering the power and wealth he would possess, it was clear that he was a troublesome character. His life was set on a smooth path, and nothing stood in his way.
“Shall I take you to the mansion?”
Christoph merely nodded at the chauffeur’s question and sank into the back seat. He rubbed his temple as if tired, his eyes closed.
His head throbbed from a migraine. It must have been because he had been on edge while talking to Botenstein. Or perhaps he was still not used to the car.
―Divorce me, us.
Only now did Marianne’s words from before leaving the mansion come to mind. He clicked his tongue in annoyance, a low sound. The driver glanced at him through the rearview mirror.
Christoph sighed briefly, resting his head on the seat. Marianne’s bombshell was clearly meant to scare him.
It was merely a scare tactic. Her attack could not harm him. There was no doubt that Marianne loved Christoph.
Christoph did not believe in love. He thought it foolish to entrust oneself to an intangible emotion.
Tsk, he clicked his tongue quietly. Against his will, his memory traveled back to the past.
「Schneider Count’s heir survives tragic accident!」
When Christoph was four years old, a terrible accident occurred where the car heading to Count Schneider’s castle fell off a cliff.
His father in the driver’s seat and mother in the passenger’s seat died, and young Christoph barely survived.
Everyone mourned the tragic accident. They consoled Christoph, saying it was fortunate that he survived.
At the last moment, his father turned the steering wheel to save young Christoph, and his mother hugged him, shedding tears for their noble sacrifice.
But the only person who knew the truth of that day was Christoph. A repugnant secret unknown even to Count Schneider.
How could Christoph believe in love, having witnessed the very bottom of humanity? That emotion, decaying faster than a fish out of water.
Nevertheless, Marianne believed that he loved her. In Christoph’s turquoise eyes, he seemed more affectionate than ever, and his name, sweetly laced in her voice, sounded more melodious than ever.
Marianne loved Christoph. It was as inevitable a fact as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west.
The more so, Christoph immersed himself in his work. Her status also rose in proportion to his reputation.
He wanted to remove the tag of Mrs. Schneider, born of commoners. He wanted to bestow her with powerful influence so that no one could speak of her lightly.
That’s what he could do for her. Or, perhaps, what he had to do.
So this time, a modest jewel and a romantic dinner would soothe Marianne’s angry heart. As it always had.
“We have arrived, master.”
The car had stopped unexpectedly. It seemed he had dozed off. The chauffeur hurried to the back seat to open the door, and Christoph, rubbing his eyes, got out of the car.
Smirking, he glanced at his watch and then straightened his back to start walking.
I’ll have to tell Oliver to make reservations for dinner tomorrow. No, tomorrow there’s a dinner scheduled with a client, so the day after tomorrow will be better.
Hearing the sound of the car, the butler opened the door to welcome him. Christoph faintly furrowed his brows, seeing the butler’s face turn pale.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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