Cursed Daughter Looking for a Mate
Chapter 21 Plan

Julliane's eyes twitched at the gift she returned instead returning to the living room.

Should I throw or burn these gifts in front of Lionel's eyes?

"So this is a gift from Lionel Crowley? You should have returned it." Ian appeared suddenly beside Julliane.

Julliane forced a smile on him while revealing the necklace Ian had given her. Ian replied with a nod. Ian's gift was well taken care of.

Julliane grunted in annoyance. "The gift I returned was here again."

"What's just thrown away?"

Julliane. "If it's thrown away, it'll send it."

True Lioney will not know if the gift is thrown away or burned. He thought Julliane had received a gift. The only way is to show the gift Lioney was thrown away by Julliane, with her own eyes.

However, despite being asked to come to the palace, Lionel remained in his home. Julliane clucked in annoyance, holding both of her temples.

How do I show him that he's not here himself? Looks like I have to go to his residence.

Julliane's efforts were in vain. Lionel was not at his residence instead vacationing elsewhere. Coming home with a defeat made Julliane even more upset.

Unknowingly the day of Ellaine's tea minun event has arrived. Julliane prepares herself early in the morning to get dressed. He looked at his tattoo.

It seems to be widening or just my feelings, huh?

Julliane's hand felt the tattoo under her eyes that almost half filled her cheeks. He immediately shook his head, thinking that the thought was just his feelings. He quickly covered up his tattoo as the tea show was about to begin.

Julliane set foot into the garden of the main palace. Ellaine who was waiting alone smiled towards her brother. Julliane immediately put herself in, breathing a sigh of relief because she was not late.

Not long after the noble girls arrived. Julliane is excited because her human friend is not just Ian. They immediately started a tea show with a chat and an occasional sip of tea.

"Prince Beckett and Duke Orsin have no shame" chirped the red-haired girl.

"Truely, they dared to approach Princess Julliane while hiding bad intentions" the brunette said.

Julliane and Ellaine did not reply to them. Ellaine smiled as her friends tried to get her brother's heart. Unlike Ellaine, the reason Julliane kept quiet was to study their nature. Living longer makes him know human nature. Man who licks the feet of others for success, man who is angry because it holds many wounds, and other humans who cannot be mentioned.

I don't know why I don't like this conversation. They vilify others for my support.

"They are not at all worthy of being with Princess Julliane. By the way who's approaching you now, Princess Julliane?" said the black haired girl.

"Too many to the point of not being able to be mentioned," replied Julliane flatly. He was not interested in this conversation at all.

"Particularly the son of Count Crowley. He has a lot of money," replied the black-haired girl.

Julliane did not want to respond to them. All those noble girls thought about was money, fame, and men. It makes him want to get out of here.

"But Young Master Crowley just gave a gift of never meeting the person near her," Ellaine replied as she glanced at Julliane. He felt his brother was starting to get uncomfortable with their conversation.

"Maybe he's too shy, Ellaine. That's how Young Master Crowley shows his care" the red-haired girl said.

The way to show everyone's love is different. Some are with speech, giving gifts, often helping, spending time together, and touch. But the gift Lionel gave did not imply a sense of caring.

"Unfortunately, such a man is not the one we're looking for, is it Elle?" Julliane put down her teacup staring at her sister. Ellaine nodded. "True Sister Juli."

Ellaine's friends started to let out a pushy-sounding laugh. They are not sincere at all. Making friends with people like them is not the right choice. Julliane will tell Ellaine to stay away from them immediately and find another friend

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Feeling no other choice, Julliane opened Lionel's gifts. He was in the middle room all day. Ian arrived until he was not aware.

Ian frowned seeing Julliane open gifts that were not from him. He tried to quell his frustration by approaching Julliane without saying just observing her. He was afraid if he started saying something, which there were even words that should not be spoken even made the situation more runyam.

"It turns out you're here Ian. Choose one of these gifts that you like" Julliane said as she realized Ian standing next to her

Ian's brows were linked not out of anger but confusion with Julliane's attitude. "Nothing I like."

Julliane's hand pulled Ian to the ground before her. The other hand took one of the brooches and put it on Ian's shirt. Not expecting this, Ian gasped with a touch from Julliane. He only noticed Julliane's wiggly fingers, stuffing the brooch needle into his shirt.

"I'll choose this." Julliane patted Ian's chest and tidied up.

Ian was still shaking. Julliane's entire act was imprinted on her head. He still felt Julliane's hand touching him even though it was blocked by cloth.

After realizing Ian asked what Julliane was doing. "Why are you doing this, Juli?"

"Lionel will be home tomorrow. He's coming to the palace. I want to show my gifts to others" said Julliane, who was busy struggling with the gifts.

Ian's worries disappeared upon hearing Julliane's explanation. He was previously afraid that Julliane would put her heart on Lionel. Allegedly wrong.

"I'll help you unlock Lionel's gifts."

Ian sat down beside Julliane picking up the presents that were still neatly wrapped up. He occasionally glanced at the necklace coiled around Julliane's neck. Her eyes turned back to the gift she had in hand when Julliane began to notice her gaze. He smiled as he could spend time with Julliane. His smile slowly dissipated, he remembered that it was time to stay a little. He had to return to his kingdom, keep his promise to his parents.