She looked at the only person, Summer Flower, who was looking directly at her, and walked up to her in a few steps.

But then she saw the other person reveal a gentle, radiant smile, as always, and speak.

"Greetings, elder sister."

"It's a beautiful day today."

However, Natsumi Rin felt inexplicably annoyed by the smile, as if it wasn't Natsumi Hanae's true expression.

Although she has been obedient and gentle since she was a child, Natsumi Hanae has always been so obedient and gentle.

But this unfounded premonition felt all the more real.

"Hua Hui, I hope you are well too."

Then, after thinking for a moment, Natsumi Rinrei continued.

"Don't you really have any thoughts of resisting this arranged marriage?"

"We're marrying that old man from the Kujo family, that damned old man!"

"A man in his sixties wanting to marry two of us who aren't even sixteen yet? It's absolutely disgusting!"

"So, how about joining me in the rebellion?"

"What if you resist and awaken your superpowers too?"

Upon hearing this, Natsumi Hanae shook her head, maintaining her smile.

"The Natsumi family and the Kujo family are a perfect match."

"Moreover, this is Father's decision, and I should obey it."

Natsumi Rin took a deep breath, feeling helpless. Her younger sister was just too weak and gentle, and had no opinions of her own at all.

Once I have enough power, I'll try to persuade the other party to rescue my sister.

Regardless, the two grew up together and are true sisters.

She didn't continue speaking, but turned and walked into her room.

As Natsumi Hanae watched Natsumi Rinrei's departing figure, she pursed her cherry lips, and her bright red eyes, as clear as glass, shone with light.

Then, she looked at Kujo Asano, who was limping and staggering as she was about to disappear through the gate.

He couldn't help but whisper.

"Butler Chikari."

"Mr. Kujo had a difficult journey."

"Could you please see Mr. Kujo out?"

She pursed her cherry lips slightly, the curve of her lips becoming even more pronounced, and spoke with profound meaning.

"Deliver it a little further away..."

"Make it cleaner."

Chikuriya Tsukasa lowered his head and spoke succinctly.

"Yes."

……

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Chapter Four: Red Roses in White Porcelain

Kujo Asano is dead.

He died at the hands of a strange being.

At the scene, his mangled, bloodied, and torn body was found, along with a bizarre creature he had killed with his life.

……

……

A vibrant, bright red rose is placed in a beautiful white porcelain vase by a summer floral painting.

The colors are glaring and the contrast is strong.

She wore a pure white and exquisite kimono, elegantly and gracefully tucking a strand of hair that had fallen over her eyebrows behind her ear, her movements gentle and her posture graceful, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Upon seeing this, the flower arranging teacher standing nearby couldn't help but speak up.

"It's unusual for Miss Er to use red roses for flower arranging today."

Upon hearing this, Summer Flower Lightly Pursed Her Cherry Lips.

"Today is a good day."

"Therefore, we should use a festive, bright red color as the theme for decoration."

Her beautiful eyes continued to search among the myriad colors of flowers: the simple jasmine, the elegant gardenia, and the delicate white lily.

They were placed one by one into the white porcelain vase.

The single red rose appears even more vibrant and intensely red, as rich as fresh blood.

"Knock knock—"

There was a knock on the door.

The flower arrangement teacher glanced at the time, bowed, and took her leave.

"Second Miss, that concludes today's lesson. See you next week."

The flower arrangement teacher then remained silent.

He walked towards the door as usual.

As soon as the door opened, Tsukasa Chikuriya appeared there. The two nodded to each other, and then the flower arrangement teacher disappeared.

Summer Flower picked up the white porcelain and walked to the door to hand it to Chikuriya Tsukasa.

"Just put it in my storage room, in a corner."

"Yes."

So, Natsumi Hanae continued walking in front, and Chikuriya Tsukasa followed behind, just like before, the two of them continuing to move forward at a leisurely pace.

Today's lessons are all over.

Summer Flower Painting gazes out the window; the sun has already set, casting a golden glow across the earth, like a thin veil of shimmering gold.

She stared blankly into space.

Then, he suddenly asked.

"Alright, Steward Qianshou, you don't need to worry about me anymore. Report my schedule for today to the head of the family."

"Yes."

After speaking, Chikuriya Tsukasa turned and left, his movements swift and decisive.

On the surface, Chikuriya Tsukasa was just the butler who accompanied Natsumi Hanae on her day's itinerary, but in reality, she was the butler sent by the head of the Natsumi family to monitor her.

She would report her every move to the head of the household every day.

Of course, secretly, the Chikari butler, no, the Chikari lineage, has been completely controlled by Natsumi Hanae, and Chikari Tsukasa is the head of the Chikari lineage.

In fact, Tsukasa Chikuriya was not initially chosen by the head of the family to monitor Natsumi Hanae.

Instead, summer flower paintings incorporate them through certain techniques.

It is convenient for one's own use.

For example, the handling of Kujo Asano was done very efficiently and cleanly.

Although Natsumi Rinrei is not stupid, and is even quite clever, his various methods of resistance have indeed had a counter-effect on the Natsumi Zaibatsu. However, he is still too young and inevitably impetuous, and cannot consider things thoroughly.

If Kujo Asano is truly seriously injured, or even dies at the Natsumi residence.

So, after the head of the Kujo family's rant and pressure, the head of the Natsumi family will definitely put some light pressure on Natsumi Rinrei.

But what if the other party hadn't died at the Xia family's house?

Without a reason, the Summer Zaibatsu, though trading partners with the Kujo Zaibatsu, are essentially two wolves who wish the other dead.

If one tycoon suddenly disappears without a trace, the other tycoon won't be upset at all; they might even applaud, jump around on the other's grave, and then try to swallow up all of the other's assets.

Even if the Kujo Zaibatsu were to hold Kujo Asano accountable for dying on her way back, the Natsumi Zaibatsu would at most conduct a superficial investigation, putting on a show, and would not actually investigate in depth.

They would even eliminate all the servants who witnessed Natsumi Rinri injuring Kujo Asano to prevent the matter from spreading.

Of course, the most important reason is...

The doorway to Rinrei's room was a place she passed by every day.

If Kujo Asano dies here.

It will get dirty.

Looking out the window, Natsumi Hanae blinked.

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