Chapter 301: Mary Sue's "Dream-Come-True Moment" Whips Are a No-Go (1)
Shia's expression remained indifferent, as if he hadn't done anything at all.
Once the first lie was spoken, the rest were easy to fabricate.
"He was teaching me a special... uh, martial art! I heard it's good for beauty and skincare. It's quite effective."
"If you don't believe me, I can demonstrate."
As Lilith spoke, she began performing a series of movements.
Her breathing grew heavier.
Yet she continued explaining to Tia.
"This helps promote blood circulation, reduce bruising, and expel accumulated toxins from the body."
Tia's eyes had lost their light.
The sadness in her gaze deepened.
Yet, she still smiled and nodded.
"Oh, I see."
"That really does sound like a good fitness method."
Hearing Tia's words, Lilith felt a sense of pride.
See? She was quite persuasive!
So easy to fool.
Tia's eyes darkened, devoid of any brilliance.
Her gaze shifted to Shia, locking onto him.
How could she not understand why her lady had ended up like this?
How could she not recognize the marks on her body?
But if she had to pretend, then she would play along with Lilith.
Pretending to be ignorant did not mean she truly was.
As their eyes met, Shia saw something else in Tia's gaze.
A silent message—
"You want to take her? Let me help you."
"With my assistance, you can achieve your goal even faster."
Shia's brow arched slightly.
Have you made up your mind?
Of course, she had.
Tia gave a slight nod.
His warm and refined smile deepened.
The two shared a silent understanding, reaching a tacit agreement without a single word.
Tia's decision was not made in a single moment of impulse.
She knew exactly what she was doing.
At the beginning, she never wanted this.
She had overestimated her importance in Lilith's heart.
At first, she had only wished to stay by her side.
But over time, she saw the truth—Lilith wasn't worth it.
She had struggled so hard to save her, yet Lilith chose to trust this villain in front of her.
She had tried her best to protect her, yet Lilith walked step by step into depravity.
Since this was the outcome Lilith desired, she might as well fulfill it.
After all, wasn't this what both of them wanted?
Tia's lips curved slightly.
Lilith was still feeling smug about how easily she could fool her maid, unaware that she was the one being deceived.
Shia was very pleased with the current outcome.
Originally, he had just wanted to discipline his golden retriever, but he ended up with an unexpected bonus.
Tia quickly regained control of her expression.
Mary Sue's fiancée's "offering herself up" had officially begun.
She was still blissfully unaware that her most trusted maid had already betrayed her.
Lilith only knew that now, Tia was more understanding of her wishes.
Before, Tia had often spoken ill of Shia because of their scheming against him.
But after Lilith had taught her a lesson, she had finally come around, understanding what was best for her.
Not only did she stop trying to badmouth Shia to gain favor, but she also joined their plan, helping to recruit more beautiful girls.
Tia stood behind Lilith, watching her reflection in the mirror.
At this moment, Lilith wore a gentle pale-yellow dress. Her golden hair had been braided and draped over her shoulder.
Her flat leather shoes added a soft touch to her appearance.
Her makeup was light yet flawless.
Lilith had always been energetic and lively, yet there was always a bit of mischief in her demeanor.
But now, she was more refined and elegant, standing there like a serene painting.
"Will she like me more like this?"
Lilith twirled a strand of hair around her finger, examining her reflection from different angles.
She rarely dressed like this, and it felt rather novel.
"Aren't you planning to act in front of her with Shia? This look is more appealing to boys."
"The goal now is to make her believe you love Shia."
"That way, she won't reject you anymore."
Tia's voice was slow, carrying a faint chill.
But Lilith didn't notice it.
Her maid was naturally cold—wasn't that normal?
Lilith nodded, agreeing with Tia's logic.
That made sense.
"So now I just have to act close and affectionate with him?"
Just thinking about their previous interactions made Lilith's legs tremble slightly.
It felt dangerous.
"No, girls who truly like someone at your age usually don't dare to admit it. They need to be ambiguous, to hesitate between rejection and acceptance."
"A girl your age wouldn't want their crush to notice their feelings outright."
"It has to be an obscure kind of affection, one that is hidden yet visible."
"At the same time, it must be shown just enough for others to notice, letting them see the unspoken emotions between you two."
"People believe what they see more than what they're told."
Lilith's eyes gleamed with understanding.
She had previously acted like she was into girls. If she suddenly changed her behavior and showed obvious affection for Shia, others wouldn't believe it. They'd think she was putting on an act.
So she had to display it as an "unspoken crush."
A crush wasn't declared outright.
But it couldn't be completely hidden either. Besides, she preferred a variety of beautiful girls—if she fully played the role of a silent admirer, others might not even notice.
So this "secret love" had to be obvious enough to be noticed.
Wasn't White afraid of her because she thought she was a pervert?
If she showed signs of "pining for her childhood friend," White would let her guard down.
After hearing Lilith's thoughts, Tia was completely speechless.
She had only been helping Shia manipulate Lilith and had casually made up an excuse.
But Lilith had actually reasoned everything out on her own?
She really was beyond saving.
There was no way to pull her back from this abyss.
So, I was wrong all along.
To think I once revered you like a goddess, and yet this is what you truly are.
You should have become like me.
A shadowed emotion flickered in Tia's eyes.
She laughed.
"Yes, my lady is very smart."
Lilith immediately perked up.
"Alright, let's start training now!"
All of this was for a brighter future!
For the sake of getting her hands on the beautiful girls she desired, she would endure any hardship.
Isn't it just acting?
She could do it!
To achieve her ambition, she even took the initiative to learn.
"A secret crush means secretly watching him, but not letting him notice, right?"
Tia nodded with a smile.
Guilt weighed heavily on her heart, pressing down until she could barely breathe.
What she was doing now was personally pushing her lady into another man's arms.
And she even had to gently guide her on how to do it.
"Steal a glance, make your gaze softer."
"Yes, just like that."
"Then, quickly look away when he turns his head."
"When you like someone, you can't help but collect things related to them. That's a natural extension of affection."
"You have to be kind to him, but you need to pretend it's not because you like him. Find an excuse."
"But the excuse has to be obvious enough that people can tell you're actually in love."
Tia carefully adjusted Lilith's actions, as if she were manipulating a large doll.
Eventually, she wasn't even sure anymore—was she teaching Lilith, or was she speaking about herself?
Because all these things were what she had done for her lady before.
She just couldn't see herself.
But Shia had said he could make her the same as herself.
At that time, would she finally have the courage to claim her?
Yet, the price was personally handing her lady over to Shia.
The guilt was unbearable.
But the results were gratifying.