Chapter 86
Jessica was completely stunned. This was not part of her plan.
I just that briel monent of shock, Leon’s tall figure had suddenly thrown himself on top of her, heavily pinning her down.
Monica screamed, utterly terrified, and rushed forward to help her mistress.
peing crushed under a man like this in front of so many people was humiliating.
All the young ladies around were blushing huribusly in shock and enibarratainer
The men, on the other hand, all stared with wide eyes, linwardly cursing with jealousy, If only they were the ones who had fallen like that, how wonderful it would be
On the stage.
Waldo’s eyes turned blood–red with rage:His sword trembled in his grip. He wished nothing more than to drive it straight into the man lying atop Jessica.
Even if it were his brother, he would kill him.
Leon was still lying on Jessica, and he still hadn’t gotten up. It seemed he had no consideration for Jessica at all
Then, Waldo’s hand suddenly went numb. With a whoosh, the sword flow from his grasp and landed with a thunk, embedding itself in the ground not far from Leon and Jessica.
The sword wobbled violently
The entire arena fell into dead silence.
Waldo had lost hold of his sword. He had lost
“Jessica!” Only now did Garbisch react, quickly pulling Leon away from Jessica.
Leon’s tall body still swayed slightly, as if drunk. With one tug, Garbisch managed to boss him back into his seat.
Then Leon reclined lazily in his chair, half–lidded eyes glinting, voice slightly hoarse as he said, “Apologies…I felt a little dizzy just now. I hope you two won’t take offense.”
Garbisch was upset, but since he and his sister had initiated the toast, he couldn’t rightly accuse Leon of taking advantage. After all, that would seem unreasonable. He could only respond politely and help the now disheveled Jessica back to their seats.
Jessica looked as though she’d been frightened. Her face was pale, and her limbs went weak.
Supported by Garbisch and Monica as she sat down again. She sipped her drink. In the moment her head dipped, the sharp gleam in her eyes was completely hidden,
Leon had indeed helped her in a big way.
She had originally planned to “accidentally fall in his arms to try and throw off Waldo’s focus on the stage.
Of course, this would lead to gossip. She’d be branded a shameless woman throwing herself at Leon,
Still, she would rather ruin her reputation than marry Waldo and drag her family down
However, Jessica didn’t expect Lean would take it further. He toppled right onto her, in full view of the entire audience.
Even if it looked like a drunken stumble, someone as shrewd as Adele would surely spin it, painting Leon as a lustful rake
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Chapter 86
Leon had helped Jessica, But at the cost of his own
She didn’t know how to repay this favor.
On the stage, Waldo’s hands clenched tightly as he stared at the sword that had fallen to the ground. He couldn’t come to his senses.
Adele’s face darkened. She knew Jessica had done it on purpose.
Jessica had staged the entire scene to disturb Waldo’s concentration. Otherwise, he never would’ve lost with his skitt
Even the King’s face looked grim. He shot a glare at Adele, brinsming with suppressed fury.
The legendary warrior of Novigrad had lost in such disgrace.
Adele felt a chill run through her body and no longer dared look the King in the eyes.
Andrew, how in charge of smoothing things over, helped the defeated Waldo offstage and wiped the sweat from his brow, forcing a smile. “This match…..
“Hold on!” A voice came from the stage. It was Malik. He was still standing and smiling faintly. “I still wish to challenge one more person.”
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