Reincarnated as Napoleon - Chapter 33 Keeping Secrets

... in her chair, her heart pounding.

"I-I didn't mean it that way," Ciela stammered, her voice betraying a mix of fear and concern. "I'm just trying to express that you seem different from the Napoleon I knew..."

Napoleon's eyes narrowed, his gaze penetrating Ciela's. He took a moment to steady himself before responding. "But isn't that akin to suggesting..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Ciela interrupted, her voice trembling. "I apologize if my words came across as disre ...