Chapter 376 : The wolf’s true color

Chapter 376 : The wolf’s true color

After a few seconds, King Simmond frowned at Prince Fraser. He also whispered some words to the Crown Prince. I stand up and prepare myself. I will need to get out of the venue once Prince Fraser says what he wants to say.

Everyone stares at Prince Fraser and King Simmond, who are now arguing in front. Although no one can hear their conversation, everyone can already deduce that the two are arguing based on their expression. A moment after, Prince Fraser shakes his head. He then takes a step forward and looks at the people in the venue. "I know everyone is waiting for the announcement of my engagement. However, I want to apologize for disappointing everyone here." He paused and looked around. Then his eyes find me. He stares at me for a few seconds before he continues what he wants to say. "There is no engagement that will happen. There will be no engagement between Dame Csille Lauretré and me."

I heard everyone gasp after they heard what Prince Fraser said. While King Simmond looks at Prince Fraser with horror. "Fraser! What are you saying? Take your words back!" His Majesty said to Prince Fraser after recovering from the shock. Prince Fraser looks back at his Father and shakes his head. "I'm sorry, Father, but I cannot take back my words." He then looks at the people again. "I apologize for disappointing everyone, especially the Lauretré Family. I don't want to do this, but I cannot lie to myself anymore. I love someone else, and that is not Dame Csille. And I think it will be unfair for her if I still let this engagement continue."

"Oh my! I didn't expect to hear such big news today. Who would have thought that his highness loves someone else."

"Just because Dame Csille is considered the most beautiful lady among the seven Kingdoms, it doesn't mean that she could have any guy she wants. That's what she gets from thinking too much highly of herself."

"I'm sure the lady that Prince Fraser love is way better than her. Now that the Astalieus won't be making ties with the Lauretré, we don't have to worry about them anymore."

"Hey, why are you saying things like that? Don't you pity, Dame Csille? She dressed up tonight thinking her engagement with Prince Fraser would be announced, but instead she was welcomed by the news that Prince Fraser is breaking his engagement with her?"

I heard people laugh at my suffering. I just smile bitterly at them. I know I will hear those kinds of comments from these hypocritical nobles. I already expected that from them. Cheêck out latest novels at novelhall.com

I look at Prince Fraser, who is still arguing with his majesty before I head out of the event. The two guards, who are guarding the entrance of the venue, look at me with pity while I just walk past them. I don't need their pity. I don't need anyone's pity right now. I walk out of the palace, waiting for the carriage. Not our carriage but someone else carriage. Based on my novel, someone will pick up Csille after Prince Fraser breaks his engagement with her. I look around, pretending to look lost. Csille is supposed to feel lost right now. She doesn't know where to go or what to do after. All she knows is she needs to get out of the Palace as soon as possible. She doesn't want to talk to anyone or to see anyone right now. But she knows she can't go home to the Lauretré residence because she just wants some time alone for now. Returning to the Lauretré residence means she will be constantly disturbed by her family, and she doesn't want that. She doesn't want to worry her family right now.

I walk back and forth, pretending to look preoccupied and disturbed. I was about to take another step when a carriage stopped in front of me. I frown and look around me. Trying to see if there is anyone who will get out of the venue, but I don't see anyone.

"Dame Csille, we have been going around the capital for a couple of times already. Don't you want to go home now? It's already late. Haven't you just got released from the Hospital? I don't think it's a good idea to stay outside this late. Should I send you home now?"

I look at Mister Sewell. If I didn't know his true purpose, I would probably be fooled by the concern he is showing to Csille. But I already have seen through his façade. I pretend to look anxious and shake my head. "I don't want to go home, Mister Sewell. I'm sure if I go home, my parents wouldn't leave me alone, and right now, all I need is time for myself." I look outside and heave a sigh. "Can you just send me to one of the inns here?"

"Inn? That cannot do. How can I let you be alone in the inn? There are a lot of people who are from our nemesis Kingdom. I don't think it's a good idea to do that."

I smile bitterly and look back at Mister Sewell. "And have you forgotten that I am just a Dame now and not the fiancée of the Crown Prince? Why would our enemies try to harm me if I am nothing to his highness?"

Mister Sewell stares at me for a couple of seconds before he shakes his head. "Why don't you stay at my house? The wood cabin you have visited before. Don't worry. I will not stay there for tonight. I will give you the time you want."

And there he is, the wolf has laid out his plans. I just stare at him. I made sure to make him see the doubt in my eyes. Mister Sewell shakes his head after. "If you are worried that someone might know you are staying with me, you can be assured that I will not let that happen. As for who will stay with you, I will just leave a few maids with you and some guards to guard the place. I will also make sure that they will not disturb you, and if you are worried about me, I will not go there unless you want me to."

I didn't respond to what he said and just stared at him. Although Csille should feel safe now, she still couldn't help but be cautious with him. After all, the Saintillevé Family is considered the enemy of the Astalieus, and even if Prince Fraser breaks his ties with Csille, the Lauretré still pledge its loyalty to the royal family.

"Don't you trust me, Csille?"

I heave a sigh and just look at him. I couldn't tell him that I didn't trust him, so I'll just remain quiet. I heard Mister Sewell heave a deep sigh. "I shouldn't have asked that question. I'm sorry. But Dame Csille, I hope you can agree to my request. I couldn't help but worry about your safety if you still choose to stay in one of the inns here."

I pretended that I was still hesitating. I need to make Mister Sewell see that I still don't fully trust him and that I only agree to his request because I don't have a choice. A moment after, I nod my head hesitantly. "If you insist so. I just hope you will do what you have said. I appreciate the concern, but all I need right now is some time for myself."

Mister Sewell nods his head and smiles reassuringly at me. "Don't worry. I will do as I say." He then asks the coachman to maneuver the carriage towards his wooden cabin house. I heave a soft sigh and look outside the window. Things have changed for Csille now, and I know there is no turning back already. The villainous path has started, and soon everything will be in its rightful place.