I Was Tricked Into A Fraudulent Marriage By The Obsessive Villain - Chapter 6.4 - Invitation

Iona inwardly marveled as she turned the cover.

The book was indeed R-rated as Iona had expected. No, it seemed to have risen beyond R-rated to a level of triple-X.

They’re going to read this out loud?

Iona raised her head and looked around.

Thinking that the people gathered here might actually be much more lecherous than herself.

Soon, the book club began, and the ladies started to stand up in turn to read passages from the book.

“Ah! Gosieukeo.”

“……”

Yes. This book was R-rated because of the male lead’s name. Iona pinched her thigh to keep from laughing.

“On days when the wind blew and brushed against the skin, tears couldn’t be hidden. Ah, Gosieukeo. Why is your name Gosieukeo.”

“She called out the man’s name and tore at her chest……”

So far, it was just that the male lead’s name was suggestive, the passages weren’t particularly R-rated.

Soon, it was Iona’s turn.

“Hmm…?”

Only then did Iona realize what might be the purpose of this book club.

It seemed they were trying to break her spirit.

The passage Iona was to read was full of content so suggestive that it went beyond R-rated or even triple-X, to the point where one might say, ‘This absolutely shouldn’t be read before you’re 99 years old!’

If they thought she’d run away crying after reading this, they were sorely mistaken.

On the contrary, I like it!

How do you think I got this far! I’ve dealt with the obsessive male lead cookie, beaten up the scheming male lead cash, and conquered even the virile male leads! The R-rated content in my collection is in the triple digits, I tell you!

Iona, who had spent all her salary on complete editions of adult websites in her past life, opened her mouth with a knowing smile.

‘Surely this time she’ll tuck her tail and run away?’

‘Let’s see if that brazen face can remain calm this time…!’

All the ladies’ attention focused on Iona’s lips.

And, contrary to the ladies’ expectations, Iona read the text with a calm face.

“Gosieukeo lowered his hand to her. His XX her XXXX. She let out a moan and his XXXXXX……”

“Oh my, how obscene……”

“Ahem, hem.”

Even as the listening ladies’ ears turned red, Iona’s expression didn’t change one bit.

Seeing this, the ladies let out a hollow laugh in disbelief.

‘Where on earth did she come from?’

‘Is it possible that Duke Hardin pulled some trick and sent someone in her place?’

‘To think such a person is a newcomer to high society. Anyone can see she’s a veteran!’

‘Is it true that she only stayed in the mansion……?’

“He XXXX. His soft tongue sucked deeply. XXX, XXXXX….. Shall I read the next paragraph as well?”

Even as the Second Empress let out a fake cough and covered her face with a fan, Iona remained calm.

When she showed no sign of embarrassment or shame, one of the ladies spoke up.

“Ahem, ahem! I say, Your Highness. Are you not ashamed?”

“What do you mean?”

You tell me to read it and then ask if I’m not ashamed.

Iona stared at the lady with her hair piled high as if to ask what the problem was.

The lady took a deep breath to calm her reddened face for a moment before speaking.

“To read such a lascivious part without any change in expression….. It’s utterly disgraceful. How can you expect to be loved by your husband like this?”

What nonsense is this?

Iona tilted her head to the side.

“As you know, the highest virtue of a lady is modesty. You must behave modestly to be loved by your husband, Your Highness. Seeing your behavior today…… I’m afraid another woman will soon enter the Grand Duke’s bedchamber!”

“……”

It was utterly contemptible how they urged her to read, and now they were trying to corner and lecture her for not being modest.

Moreover, the suggestion that Carvain would soon take a mistress if she continued to behave this way further provoked Iona’s anger.

From her recent experiences at numerous social gatherings, she knew well that in such situations, it was best to just ignore them.

But something kept boiling up inside her.

Unable to contain what had risen to the tip of her chin, Iona opened her mouth.

“No, I’m not ashamed. It’s what I do with my husband every night, so why should I be ashamed?”

“Wh-what did you say? How utterly disgraceful…!”

“Why is it disgraceful for a married couple to have marital relations? Oh, my… Is that why you still don’t have an heir despite being married for quite some time? How about… I give you this book?”

You should take it home and study it thoroughly.

Iona was so busy shooting back retorts due to the rising heat that she didn’t even notice someone approaching from behind.

“Your Highness. There’s a limit to rudeness. This is utterly disgraceful…!”

The lady who had stood up and was pointing at Iona while shouting suddenly froze.

“Y-Your Grace.”

‘Your Grace?’

Who else here could be called ‘Your Grace’ besides herself? Iona followed the lady’s gaze.

The lady’s gaze was directed not at Iona, but above her.

…Above?

As Iona turned her head following the lady’s gaze.

“Doing it every night, you say……”

Carvain was standing there with narrowed eyes.

“How did you……”

Iona’s eyes widened.

As busy as she had been attending social gatherings, Carvain had also been extremely busy lately.

To the point where they hadn’t even crossed paths at mealtimes for the past few days.

“I came to escort my wife. I apologize for coming without notice, Your Majesty the Empress.”

“…No. The Grand Duke is always welcome.”

Despite both the Second Empress and Carvain wearing smiling faces, there was a frosty edge to their tones.

Soon, Carvain’s gaze turned to the book Iona was holding.

As his eyes scanned the book, Iona felt as if she had committed a grave mistake.

“No, this… this is……”

“Your Majesty the Empress. My wife seems to be looking unwell, so I’ll take her home now.”

Just as she opened her mouth to make some excuse.

Carvain cut off Iona’s words.

“Very well. Grand Duchess. You may withdraw now. Today was enjoyable.”

With Carvain’s sudden appearance, the Second Empress let Iona go without further comment.

Leaving behind the frozen ladies, Iona was led out of the glass greenhouse by Carvain’s hand.

‘Tch…!’

‘She’s not someone to be taken lightly…!’

The ladies gritted their teeth in frustration.

The Second Empress watched Iona’s retreating figure with sunken eyes.

“Um… Carvain. It’s not what you think.”

“What isn’t, may I ask?”

As soon as they returned to the mansion, Carvain dragged Iona straight to the bedroom.

Before she knew it, Carvain had laid Iona on the bed and was slowly unbuttoning his clothes.

“Why are you taking off your clothes……!?”

Iona asked, startled, but Carvain just curved his eyes without saying a word.

“So. What was the order again?”