Reborn As Noble

Liana’s eyes narrowed as she saw Javier from a distance, relaxing with his head on a maid’s lap. She walked faster, her long silver hair swaying behind her as she tried to see who it was.

Who is that maid? she thought angrily. How dare she let my Young Master act like this with her?

As she got closer, she recognized the maid and stopped, letting out a deep sigh. ”Of course... Gloria,” Liana muttered quietly, feeling irritated but trying to hold it back.

She watched for a moment, seeing Javier’s happy grin and Gloria’s gentle smile as she stroked his hair.

Hmph! Liana thought, crossing her arms. This girl always lets him do whatever he wants. She even lets him kiss her whenever he likes! Isn’t she supposed to set limits as the head maid?

When Liana approached them, she put on a calm face, but her voice had a sarcastic tone. ”Good morning, Gloria. I see you’re… quite busy with our Young Master.”

Gloria looked up with a calm smile, not bothered at all. ”Ara, good morning, Liana. Isn’t it a lovely day? The Young Master wanted to rest here, so I couldn’t say no.”

Liana crossed her arms, her tone sharp but polite. ”You couldn’t say no, or you didn’t want to? Gloria, why do you always let him enjoy your company like this?”

Gloria laughed lightly, still brushing Javier’s hair as she looked down at him. ”Oh, Liana, isn’t it obvious? The Young Master is such a charming boy. And besides,” she added with a teasing sparkle in her eyes, ”he even proposed to me.”

”Proposed?” Liana’s eyebrow twitched, but she quickly hid her surprise with a small, tight smile. ”Oh, really? How… unexpected.”

Javier, sensing the tension, awkwardly scratched his head. ”Uh, Liana, I was just joking, you know? Gloria and I were just—”

Before he could finish, Liana grabbed his wrist. ”Young Master, it’s time for your next lesson. We can’t waste any more time here.”

”Lesson?” Javier blinked, confused. ”I don’t remember—”

Gloria, not wanting to give up, held onto his other arm. ”Now, now, Liana, the Young Master deserves some relaxation. Why don’t you let him stay a bit longer?”

The two women stared at each other, the tension strong.

”Gloria,” Liana said with a polite but firm smile, ”the Young Master has responsibilities. Surely, as the head maid, you know how important discipline is.”

”And surely,” Gloria replied, equally calm, ”as his personal maid, you know how important it is for him to relax.”

Javier, caught in the middle, looked from one to the other, sweat forming on his brow. ”Uh, ladies…”

Ignoring him, both women pulled at his arms, each trying to win.

Finally, Liana huffed and pulled harder. ”Young Master, we’re going. Now.”

Gloria smirked, letting go with a playful shrug. ”Fine, fine. But remember, Young Master, my lap is always available if you need a break.”

Javier laughed nervously as Liana pulled him away, her grip strong and her steps quick.

Inside, Liana silently fumed. This isn’t over, Gloria. Not by a long shot.

Behind them, Gloria watched with a knowing smile, whispering to herself, ”Ara… it seems someone’s a little jealous.”

As they walked away from Gloria, Liana held Javier’s wrist tight, making him yelp.

”Aww… Oww! Eeeek! Liana, that hurts!”

”Hmph!” Liana didn’t loosen her grip, her eyes shining with annoyance. ”How dare you flirt with another girl when you have me!”

Javier blinked, his mouth moving but no words coming out. ”Err… uh… I wasn’t—I mean, I—”

Liana gave him a sharp look, making him stop trying to explain. ”No excuses, Young Master! You’re too young to propose to anyone, especially her!”

”But… but I was joking!” Javier said, but his voice sounded unsure.

”Hmph!” Liana kept walking quickly, pulling him along like a heavy sack.

Javier sighed, trying to keep up. ”Liana, come on! You’re being too harsh!”

She didn’t answer, but her cheeks got a little red.

After a moment, Javier whispered, ”Jeez… why are you so jealous?”

”I heard that!” Liana snapped, gripping his wrist even tighter.

”Ow! Ow! Okay, okay, I’m sorry! Please let go!” Javier begged, waving his arms around.

Liana finally stopped and faced him, looking annoyed and embarrassed. ”Young Master, you need to understand something.”

Javier gulped, staring at her with wide eyes. ”W-What’s that?”

Liana leaned in closer, her expression softening a bit. ”You’re not just any boy. You’re special… to this household, to everyone who knows you…” Her voice became very quiet. ”And to me.”

Javier looked at her, surprised by how her tone changed.

Then, just as fast as her soft side showed up, it went away. Liana stood up straight, her usual calm self back again. ”So stop causing trouble and making silly proposals.”

Javier smiled shyly. ”Got it. No more proposing to anyone but you, Liana.”

Her face turned pink, and she quickly looked away. ”Hmph! You’re impossible, Young Master.”

As they entered the manor, Javier couldn’t help but laugh. ”You’re cute when you’re mad, you know that?”

”Silence!” Liana shouted, her voice echoing in the hall as she pulled him toward his next lesson.

When they arrived at Javier’s study room, Liana didn’t waste any time. She pushed him onto the couch with a firm shove and stood over him with her arms crossed.

”You stay here!” she commanded, her eyes narrowing dangerously. ”If you dare to flirt again, Young Master, I’ll make sure you regret it!”

Before Javier could say anything, Liana turned around and marched out of the room, her long silver hair swaying behind her.

As soon as the door closed, Javier leaned back on the couch, a sly grin on his face. ”She’s so cute when she’s mad,” he murmured to himself. Continue reading stories on freewebnovel

His amber eyes sparkled with mischief as he stretched out, putting his arms behind his head. ”Hehe… Those reactions are exactly what I want to see. She’s always so calm and elegant, but when she gets flustered like that…” He chuckled softly, his grin getting bigger. ”It’s absolutely priceless.”

Javier closed his eyes for a moment, thinking about how she looked. The way her cheeks turned red, the slight pout on her lips, and the fire in her eyes—it was perfect.

”Of course,” he added to himself, ”her serious face is really hot, but teasing her is way more fun.”

He smirked, already planning his next playful move. ”I wonder how far I can push her next time… Eheh, Liana, my beautiful future bride, you’re making this way too entertaining.”

A sudden knock on the door interrupted Javier’s thoughts.

”Come in,” he called, sitting up a bit.

The door creaked open, and Gloria walked in, carrying a tray filled with tea and biscuits.

”Young masterrrr…” she said with a warm smile.

Javier’s face brightened. ”Ohhhh!! Gloria!!” Without hesitation, he leaned forward, and she responded with a soft, lingering kiss on his lips, her movements calm and gentle.

After the kiss, she carefully placed the tray on the table and smoothed her apron. ”There, there…” she said, brushing his hair affectionately.

Javier grinned, still feeling mischievous.

”Now, young master,” Gloria said, her tone gentle but firm, ”sit and relax. Enjoy your tea.”

He gave her a playful salute. ”Okay, Gloria!”

A moment later, the door swung open again. Liana stepped inside, carefully carrying her own tray filled with milk, tea, and roasted meat. Her cheerful expression froze instantly.

Right in front of her was Gloria, sitting on the couch with Javier casually sprawled across her lap, his head resting comfortably against her chest. Gloria was gently stroking his hair while he grinned up at her.

Liana’s eye twitched. Gununu~! She felt her frustration rising as she thought, Really, young master?! I was gone for just a minute, and she’s already here stealing my place?!

Her grip on the tray tightened slightly, but she tried to stay calm. ”Young master,” she said, her voice steady but sharp, ”I see you’re... comfortable.”

Javier, sensing the tension, sat up quickly and flashed a sheepish grin. ”Oh, Liana! You’re back! Look, Gloria brought me tea too!”

Gloria, always composed, smiled sweetly at Liana. ”Just helping our young master relax. Would you like to join us?”

Liana’s eyes narrowed slightly. Oh, I see how it is, Gloria... But she just walked over, set her tray on the table with a decisive thud, and put her hands on her hips.

”Well, young master,” she said with a pointed smile, ”since you’re so well taken care of, I suppose you don’t need this roasted meat I prepared with care?”

”W-Wait, Liana! Don’t take it away! I was waiting for that!” Javier protested, quickly reaching for the tray.

Liana huffed, casting a triumphant glance at Gloria. You might win a few battles, but this war is mine.

Gloria simply chuckled, amused by the whole situation.

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