Reborn As Noble

Chapter 195 Pranks and Promises ( 195 )

Javier leaned against the doorframe, a sly grin on his lips. ”Liana?”

”Yes, Young Master?”

”Can you call Meira and Lithia here for me?”

Liana tilted her head slightly, curious. ”Hmm? What for, Young Master?”

”Oh, nothing important. Just call them,” Javier replied, his grin widening.

”Haaa... fine,” Liana said, though she felt suspicious. She briefly left the room and returned with Meira, who looked half-asleep, and Lithia, who had clearly been getting ready for bed.

”Young Master, weʼre here...” Meira mumbled, rubbing her eyes, while Lithia adjusted her hair, looking slightly annoyed.

”Liana,” Javier said casually but firmly, ”can you wait in your room?”

”Hmm?” Liana blinked, confused. ”Why?”

”Just for now. Please?”

”Haaa... okay, Young Master,” Liana replied reluctantly, glancing between him and the two maids before leaving.

As soon as she was gone, Meira and Lithia turned to Javier, their expressions a mix of confusion and curiosity. ”Young Master, what is this about?” Lithia asked.

Javier smirked, crossing his arms. ”This is an order from Lady Francesca,” he began, his tone dripping with mock seriousness. ”You both are to stay with my brothers in their room tonight and... sleep with them.”

”W-what!?” Meiraʼs drowsiness disappeared as she stared at Javier in shock.

”Pardon!?” Lithia added, her eyes narrowing. ”What exactly are you saying, Young Master?” Stay tuned to

”Oh, nothing suspicious,” Javier said, waving a hand dismissively. ”Mother said theyʼve been sneaking out of their rooms, and she wants you two to make sure they stay put.”

”That... doesnʼt sound right,” Lithia muttered, crossing her arms and glaring at Javier.

”Yeah,” Meira added, looking unconvinced. ”Lady Francesca would have told us directly...”

”Well, sheʼs busy preparing for tomorrowʼs trip, so she asked me to relay the message,” Javier said with a grin, completely unbothered by their skepticism. ”Now go on. You donʼt want to disobey Mother, do you?”

Meira and Lithia exchanged hesitant glances, unsure whether to believe him but also wary of ignoring a potential order from Lady Francesca. Finally, with resigned sighs, they both turned toward the door.

”Haaa... fine. But if this is a trick, Young Master, youʼll regret it,” Lithia warned, shooting him a pointed look before leaving with Meira.

As the door closed behind them, Javier chuckled to himself, clearly pleased with his little prank. ”Ehehehe... letʼs see how those two handle this.”

Javier leaned closer to the door, pressing his ear against it, straining to catch the conversation inside.

”Ehhh!! Mother said that!!?” Marcellusʼs startled voice echoed faintly through the door.

”Ugh! Seriously?” Cedric groaned. ”What if something happens while we sleep?”

”Huh?” came Meiraʼs voice, sharp and direct. ”You take responsibility and marry us if you do that.”

”Thatʼs right,” Lithia added matter-of-factly. ”Weʼre not going to let you off easily if anything happens.”

”Fine!” Marcellus grumbled, clearly flustered. ”Ugh... why now, Mother?”

Outside the door, Javierʼs sly grin widened as he stifled a laugh. ”Ehehehe... this is too good,” he whispered to himself.

Inside the room, Marcellus crossed his arms and let out a resigned sigh, glancing at Lithia. ”You better sleep a bit farther from me,” he muttered, clearly uncomfortable.

”Yes, Master Marcellus,” Lithia replied calmly, moving to the edge of the bed while keeping her professional demeanor.

On the other side of the room, Cedric was already lying down, his usual stoic expression softened by fatigue. Meira quietly joined him, lying next to him and carefully adjusting the blanket to cover him properly.

”Thank you, Meira,” Cedric said, his voice low and sincere.

”Itʼs my duty, Master Cedric,” Meira replied softly, her tone warm and respectful as she settled in, her movements precise and practiced.

The room fell into an awkward but calm silence as everyone adjusted to the unusual arrangement. Meanwhile, faint sounds of muffled laughter echoed from the hallway where Javier had been listening.

Javier grinned mischievously as he walked down the hall, muttering to himself. ”Hehehe... this is what you both get for messing with me. How dare you tease me about kissing Liana... eheheh. I wonder what Mother would say if she found out...about this.. Ehehehe.”

Satisfied with his prank, he reached the room where Liana was waiting. He opened the door quietly, a cheeky grin still on his face. ”Lianaaaa...” he called softly.

Liana, already preparing the bed, glanced at him with her usual calm smile. ”Young Master, now now... letʼs sleep,” she said, gesturing for him to come over.

”Okay, Liana... ehehe,” Javier replied, quickly climbing into bed beside her.

Once settled, he turned to her with a sly smile. ”Liana?”

”Hmm?” she responded, already anticipating his next request.

”The usual kiss?” he asked, his eyes sparkling with playful mischief.

Liana sighed softly but smiled. Leaning closer, she pressed a gentle kiss to his lips. ”There, happy now, Young Master?”

”Ehehe, very,” Javier murmured, his smirk softening as he relaxed against her.

”Now, sleep,” Liana said gently, pulling Javierʼs head to rest on her chest. She began humming a soft lullaby, her fingers running through his hair as his eyelids grew heavy.

Javierʼs mischievous grin faded into a peaceful smile as he drifted off, comforted by her presence. ”Goodnight, Liana,” he mumbled sleepily.

”Goodnight, Young Master,” Liana whispered, her heart filled with warmth as she continued to hum, watching over him as he slept.

Liana gazed at Javierʼs peaceful sleeping face, a tender smile on her lips. The gentle rise and fall of his chest and the relaxed expression replacing his usual mischievous grin filled her heart with quiet happiness.

Being by his side like this, knowing he trusted her so deeply, made all her worries feel distant.

Her thoughts briefly strayed to Gloria, now officially assigned as Javierʼs second personal maid. While Liana was initially hesitant about sharing her duties, she couldnʼt deny that Gloriaʼs presence brought her some relief. With both of them protecting Javier, he would undoubtedly be safer, especially with the increasing threats she had sensed lately.

”With Gloria by my side, I can focus more on ensuring his well-being without spreading myself too thin,” she thought, gently brushing a stray strand of hair from Javierʼs face.

”My precious Young Master...” she murmured softly, her eyes filled with warmth. ”Iʼll always stay by your side and keep you safe.”

As she continued to watch over him, the calmness of the night wrapped around them, and Lianaʼs resolve to protect and support Javier grew stronger.

”Sleep tight, Young Master. Donʼt worry about anything. I love you,” Liana whispered softly, a tender smile on her lips as she gazed at Javierʼs peaceful sleeping face.

She let out a quiet sigh of contentment, feeling the weight of the day melt away. Slowly, her eyelids grew heavy, and she drifted into sleep, still holding Javier close.

The room was silent and serene, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight filtering through the curtains. The door creaked open slightly, and a figure stepped inside, moving quietly.

Gloria approached the bed where Liana and Javier lay, her expression unusually soft. She gently adjusted the blanket over them both before slipping in beside Javier with care.

Wrapping her arms around him, she whispered, ”Young Master... finally, Iʼve been officially assigned as your personal maid. Iʼm happy,” her voice warm and affectionate.

She nestled closer, a faint blush coloring her cheeks as she closed her eyes, a serene smile on her lips. The three of them lay there, wrapped in a rare, quiet harmony as the night embraced them all.

( End of Chapter )