Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 93. Fiancée of Byun Gyeongbaek of Oberde (2)

Translator: Atlas / Editor: Regan

The day for negotiations had arrived. The morning sky was clear.

As it was only the first round of negotiations, they agreed to send three representatives from Estia and three from the Kurkans to attend. Leah represented on behalf of the royal family, with Count Valtein and Finance Minister Laurent to assist her. They arrived first, scanning the empty meeting room before they sat down. The Finance Minister was nervous and trying to hide it; he was already afraid of the Kurkans, and he knew what Leah was about to attempt. Stiff as statues, they were nearly holding their breaths as the doors open. Leah stood as a sign of respect.

“I welcome the King of the Kurkans,” Leah greeted them.

“May light fall upon Estia.” Ishakan smiled in response. “It has been a long time, Princess.”

The sight of him sent a wave of emotion through Leah. She felt a tingling nervousness, and though she tried to keep a serene expression on her face, she was sure her expression was giving her away. Count Valtein kept sending her glances, but she kept her eyes on the Kurkan representatives and pretended not to notice.

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She hadnt expected Ishakan to bring Genin and Haban, but there they were, bowing. Strictly speaking, the two could not help Ishakan in diplomatic matters, but she was grateful for their presence anyway. The fact that she knew them calmed her, and this business would have been more difficult with strangers.

Though Ishakan had continually disturbed her and shaken her heart since the day she met him, she couldnt help feeling bitter. She knew what the Kurkans thought of these negotiations. No matter what Estia did, they would approve the peace treaty.

Ishakan seemed to be in a good mood. Despite Leahs aloofness, he took his seat beside her comfortably.