Chapter 195 Goodbye!

And just like that, three days passed. A servant from the Celeste family would pick us up for the banquet.

Livie and I had done what we could to prepare. We were now ready to face any obstacle that would be on our way.

"Good day to you, Ms. Solaris."

The servant from the Celeste family greeted me when she arrived. She then looked at Livie for a while and was in a state of shock.

"Is there something wrong with my friend?"

"Ahem... No, there is no problem."

Dismissing what she was doing, we rode to the carriage with the servant arriving at our yard. Does the servant know Livie?

Both Livie and I were quiet. We were preparing for the worst mentally. Two hours passed, and we reached a building from Celeste's family.

"Ms. Solaris, we have arrived."

"Lead the way."

While walking in the estate, I could feel the servant observing every move from Livie. It was a good thing. Livie wasn't aware. I don't want her to be too nervous.

With the servant leading the way, it was pretty easy to enter. There were people already at the banquet.

My body froze when I saw someone familiar. My mother, Selene, was with the matriarch of the Celeste family.

"Charlie, what's wrong?"

Livie saw me freeze and asked me what was wrong. Looking at my mother, I wanted to leave immediately.

It looks like my body still fears her. Even with my current strength, it wasn't enough for the head of the family.

My mother, who felt my gaze, had turned her head to me. Fuck! I wish she didn't notice me. Curse you, Charlie. His fear had gotten me stiff.

"Charlie, come over. We need to talk."

Selene's voice was quiet but was audio for everyone to hear. I couldn't help but sweat. I went to my "mother" without wasting time.

"Follow me. We will talk somewhere more private."

I then looked at Livie one last time before I walked away. What does my mother want with me? Was she someone who had to do with Livie's death?

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[Olivia's POV]

Why was Hubby frozen in fear? I then looked at where he was looking at. What he was looking at was a beautiful woman.

Did she do something to him? This was the first time I saw him scared of someone.

"Charlie, come over. We need to talk."

The woman's voice was quiet but commanding. Was this his mother? I heard that she was intimidating. But I didn't think she would be this scary.

Charlie, without being able to do anything, silently walked over. I was worried that appearance would have caused a problem.

I'm scared. Now that Charlie wasn't here, I felt our plan had derailed. He followed her and looked at me for one last time before disappearing.

Remembering what he said, if any problem arises, I will use the item of what we planned. But deep inside, I'm still afraid.

[Charlie's POV]

We sat down on a chair when we arrived at a private room. A servant coming from my family side had served us some tea.

"It's been eight months."

In eight months, I accomplished many things. That was the day I left the Solaris house. I wish I could escape right now.

"Yes, it has."

We were both stiff. Anyone who saw us talk could tell we weren't on good terms even though we shared the same blood.

"I would like to congratulate you on your endeavor in the tournament."

"Thank you."

Our relationship was strained. The servant here found this conversation hard to listen to. But that is just how it is.

"After today, you won't be attending the academy."

I was shocked by what I heard. What does my mother want with me?  I tried my best to stay calm. Getting agitated here wouldn't do me any good.

"May I ask why?"

I then questioned her, which wasn't unreasonable. After all, what would I be doing if I was going to drop out?

"You'll be our family breeder."

My eyes couldn't help but twitch. I'm surprised it was this late for her to make this judgment. I didn't like the people at my house, but I couldn't say anything against her.

"Could I bring my lover with me?"

I would accept it if Livie were allowed to be with me. We would be guaranteed safety, and no problems would arise if I accepted.

There was a frown on my mother's face. When I mentioned Livie, I wasn't going to like this.

"Is your lover the child with black hair?"

"Yes."

"Then I'm afraid that's not possible."

Selene, my mother, had rejected the proposal. If I get back to Livie, we're going to escape.

"Could I know why?"

"That child is under the care of the Celeste Family."

The Celeste family? I see, but what do they want from her? Was her death from my escape, or did the Celeste family plan it?

"Could I leave after today's banquet?"

I did my best to stall for time. I have decided we're leaving no matter what. If I don't, I will be stuck at my family house as a breeding horse for the rest of my life.

"You have today to say your goodbyes."

And with that said, we left the private room. Going back to the main party, I went up to Livie. Livie was worried that something terrible had happened.

"Livie, we're going to leave right away."

Finding a situation to whisper into her ear, I told her our plan. She nodded, and the both of us went to the bathroom.

With us alone in the bathroom, we began to change. I had Serena buy me an artifact to change our look.

And with that, we were ready to leave. Grabbing a teleport scroll, we disappeared from the banquet.

I should have told Serena this plan. But it would be hard for her to choose between her family and me. So I will save her the trouble of doing so.

Well, it doesn't matter. Goodbye, everyone! Take care!