Reborn As Noble

”Liaaaaanaaaaaa!”

Liana jumped in surprise as Javier suddenly appeared beside her, using his invisibility skill. Before she could react, he leaned in and planted a quick kiss on her lips.

”Young master!” Liana hissed, her cheeks turning red. ”You shouldn’t use that invisibility skill so carelessly!”

”Hmm? But there’s no one around,” Javier said with a playful smirk.

”Really?” Liana raised an eyebrow, tilting her head to indicate behind him with her lips.

Javier turned around, and his confident grin froze. Behind him stood Miss Gloria, her calm smile unchanged as she observed the scene.

”Ara, ara… quite the skill you have there, young master,” Gloria said, her tone light but full of amusement.

”Err... umm...” Javier stammered, scratching the back of his head awkwardly. Find more to read on freewebnovel

Before he could find an explanation, Gloria’s figure shifted, and in an instant, she was behind Liana. A slender wooden stick appeared in her hand, its tip resting lightly on Liana’s neck.

”Oh, too careless, Liana,” Gloria gently scolded, though her movements had been anything but slow.

”Miss Gloria…” Liana sighed, clearly frustrated. ”This isn’t a battlefield. Do you have to make everything a test?”

”One should always be ready, my dear,” Gloria replied, retracting the stick with a smooth motion. She looked back at Javier, her smile growing. ”And as for you, young master, such boldness at your age… ara, ara, what will Lady Francesca say if she hears about this?”

Javier crossed his arms and puffed out his chest. ”She’d probably say I’m expressing my feelings clearly. That’s not a bad thing, right?”

Gloria laughed, shaking her head. ”You certainly have your father’s charm.”

Liana groaned softly, rubbing her temple. ”Young master, please don’t encourage her.”

”Fine, fine,” Javier muttered, then glanced mischievously at Liana. ”But I’m still glad I kissed you.”

Liana’s face turned bright red, and Gloria simply laughed again, enjoying the playful moment.

”By the way, young master,” Gloria said with a playful smile, tilting her head as she glanced at Liana. ”It seems like you didn’t ask me for a kiss like you usually do.”

”Ehh... but...” Javier trailed off, scratching his cheek and looking caught off guard.

Before he could finish his sentence, Gloria dramatically fell to the floor, sitting with an exaggerated expression of heartbreak. ”Oh, young master... you’ve already forgotten about me now that you have Liana. How could you do this to me?” She pretended to sob, covering her face with her hands.

”Ehhhh... that’s not true!” Javier stammered, flustered by her theatrics.

Liana crossed her arms, her emerald eyes narrowing as she stared at Javier. ”Young master?” she said, her tone dangerous.

Before he could defend himself, Gloria leaned forward gracefully and kissed him lightly on the lips.

”Don’t forget about me, young master,” she said with a teasing smile, her voice soft yet confident.

Javier blinked a few times before grinning sheepishly. ”Ehehehe…”

Liana let out a long sigh, pinching the bridge of her nose. ”Miss Gloria, please don’t spoil him too much.”

”Ara, ara,” Gloria replied with a knowing smirk. ”You know our young master is going to grow up into quite the handsome man. Just look at his older brothers, Master Marcellus and Master Cedric. Once Javier matures, he’ll charm everyone without even trying.”

Liana shook her head, exasperated. ”Really now, Gloria... sometimes I wonder if you’re helping or just making things harder.”

Gloria chuckled, standing up gracefully and dusting off her skirt. ”Oh, I’m just preparing him for the future. After all, he’ll need practice handling all the attention he’s bound to get.”

Javier looked between the two women, still grinning and clearly enjoying the playful banter. ”I don’t mind the attention if it’s from the two of you.”

”Okay, okay, Miss Gloria,” Liana said, her patience wearing thin. ”You should get back to your own work.”

”Ara, ara,” Gloria replied with a sly smile, clasping her hands together. ”I’m not particularly busy today. Especially since our young master will be going to school in the capital city for such a longggggggg time.” She dragged out the last word dramatically, casting an exaggerated look of longing at Javier.

Liana sighed, rubbing her temple. ”That’s true…”

Gloria’s expression brightened immediately. ”Now, now, young master,” she said, clasping her hands behind her back and leaning toward him, ”how about you lie down on my lap today? It might be your last chance for a while!”

Javier’s eyes widened, and a mischievous grin spread across his face. ”Ehh? Really? Ehehehehe…”

Liana let out a long, exasperated sigh. ”Haaaa... fine. But do it in his room while I’m packing up his things for tomorrow.”

”Yes!” Javier cheered, already rushing toward his room, his excitement palpable.

Gloria chuckled softly and followed him at a leisurely pace. ”Ara, ara, what an adorable young master we have.”

Liana shook her head, muttering to herself as she began sorting through Javier’s belongings. ”These two are impossible…” Despite her words, a soft smile tugged at the corners of her lips.

Inside Javier’s room, Gloria sat gracefully on the long couch, her legs crossed as Javier lay comfortably on her lap. He hugged her waist tightly, giggling like a child while inhaling her soothing scent. Gloria smiled warmly, gently caressing his hair with delicate fingers.

From the open window, Buddy and Pikko, their vibrant Pekko birds, peeked in curiously. They let out soft squawks, their heads bobbing as if trying to understand the peculiar scene.

Liana, busy packing Javier’s clothes into a travel bag, hummed a calming tune. The sight of Javier clinging to Gloria while acting so carefree made her roll her eyes, though a small, affectionate smile lingered on her face.

”Lianaaa,” Javier whined, turning his head slightly while still clutching Gloria. ”We don’t need a lot. Just a small bag is enough. We can buy more clothes in the capital city, right?”

Gloria chuckled, her hand moving to ruffle his hair playfully. ”Ara, ara, our young master is so thoughtful, isn’t he?”

Liana sighed, folding another tunic neatly. ”Fine,” she said with a resigned tone, ”I’ll pack a small bag. Something we can carry easily while riding them.” She pointed toward the window at the two Pekkos waiting outside.

Buddy squawked loudly, flapping his wings in excitement, as if thrilled to be mentioned.

Javier laughed at the reaction, still sprawled across Gloria’s lap. ”See, even Buddy agrees! Let’s keep it simple, Liana!”

”Simple,” Liana muttered under her breath, shaking her head with a wry smile. ”As if anything about you, young master, is ever simple…”

A sudden knock at the door broke the cozy atmosphere.

”Miss Gloria, Mrs. Errinette is calling for you,” a maid announced from the hallway.

Gloria sighed softly, brushing Javier’s cheek one last time. ”Hmm? Alright, I’ll be there shortly.”

She turned her gaze to Javier, who was still reluctant to let her go. ”Sorry, young master, I have to leave now.”

”Ehhhh... fine,” Javier mumbled, sitting up reluctantly.

Before leaving, Gloria leaned down and planted a light kiss on his lips, her usual playful smile lighting up her face. ”Don’t forget about me, young master,” she teased before heading out of the room gracefully.

The door had barely closed before Javier sprang up and rushed over to Liana, who was sitting on the floor, neatly folding his clothes into a small bag. Without hesitation, he plopped himself down and lay across her lap, making himself comfortable.

”Ehehehe... you’re still the best, Liana. My number one!” he declared with a cheeky grin.

Liana raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a teasing smile. ”Oh? So, does that make Miss Gloria your number two?”

”Maybe...” Javier said with mock thoughtfulness, tapping his chin.

”Second wife, then?” Liana asked, her tone light and playful as she gently stroked his hair.

”Maybe...” Javier repeated, his grin widening as he closed his eyes, enjoying the moment.

Liana simply smiled and shook her head. ”Haaa... young master, you truly are impossible sometimes.”

Javier chuckled softly, snuggling closer. ”But you wouldn’t have me any other way, right?”

Liana didn’t respond, but her smile grew warmer as she resumed her task, her hand still gently caressing his hair.

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