The two guards imdiately bow their heads. "Your highness!"
Prince Fraser walks towards while the guard, who stops us earlier, is helping him walk. Prince Fraser has a few bruises on his face. I also noticed that he has trouble using his left foot. It looks like he sustains injuries on it. Probably the reason why he needs so help when walking.
Prince Fraser stares at coldly before he offers his arms to . I didn't imdiately take his arm and just stared at him. It's the first ti I have seen him after what happened to him, and I didn't expect I would see him the mont I stepped inside the palace. But I don't understand what he is doing here. Csille is supposed to co here with her family. While he is supposed to be busy himself talking to other people. So, why is he here? Prince Fraser stared at when he noticed I didn't cling my arm to his. "Do you want to put your arm on mine?"
I imdiately shake my head and cling to him. Prince Fraser then looks at the guard, who is announcing the arrival of the guests. The guard imdiately stands up straight and clears his throat.
"His highness, Prince Fraser Astalieu, with his fiancée, Da Csille Lauretré. The current Founder of the Hope Foundation and the first appointed Da in the Vrawyth Kingdom."
After the guard finished speaking, the door was opened, and the two of us walked our way inside the venue. The mont the door opens, all eyes are on us. I even heard gasps everywhere. I just don't know if it's because of Prince Fraser or because of . Then a mont after, we heard murmurs everywhere. So are too loud that I am not sure if it's still considered a murmur.
"These two are definitely match made by heaven. Look how gorgeously they fit it each other and look at their clothes. Both of them are wearing matching clothes."
I almost made a face when I heard the word match made by heaven? More like hell because hello, I am the villainess here. I simply glanced at Prince Fraser's clothes, and that is when I realized that what they said was true. Our clothing really matches. Prince Fraser is wearing a dark blue that is almost black long sleeves and a slack. There is also a crescent moon and stars chain accessories pin on his chest pocket. How did it beco like this? I pick these clothes because, as far as I rember, Prince Fraser should be wearing his typical cream long sleeves and black slacks. So, I don't understand why did we end up wearing identical clothes.
"Da Csille just proved to everyone why she is known as the most beautiful lady among the Kingdom. I don't think anyone here could be compared to her."
"She's not just a face but also an intelligent woman. His Majesty did a great job in choosing a rightful fiancée for Prince Fraser. I don't think anyone can match Prince Fraser except Da Csille."
I just muted down my surroundings so I wouldn't hear their murmurs. It feels weird hearing those praises knowing what will happen tonight.
What will their reaction be when this night ends? I'm sure everyone will be shocked.
I look at Prince Fraser and find him looking straight ahead without any expression on his face. The typical Prince Fraser, I know. What can I even expect from him? Of course, he wouldn't care about these murmurs.
I looked at his foot and noticed that he was still having difficulty walking, so I imdiately stopped walking and walked to his other side. His left foot has injuries, so I move to his left side so I can help him. Then I offer my arms to him.
Prince Fraser stares at , confused with what is happening. "What are you doing?"
I smile reassuringly at him before I take his left arm and cling it to my right arm. "I am helping you, your highness. I know you don't need help, but I just don't want to see you having difficulty if I can do sothing for you."
I was expecting Prince Fraser to push my hand, but he didn't. We just continue walking through the red carpet. There is a red carpet everyone should walk through, and at the end of it, one needs to give their respect to the King and Queen of the Vrawyth Kingdom.
I look at Prince Fraser and heave a sigh. "Your highness, I hope you are doing fine. I heard what happened to Sir Farren and Prince Rufus. I hope they are doi—"
I wasn't able to find the words I wanted to say because Prince Fraser glared at . "Not a word from you, Csille. Stop acting like you care because I know you don't. So save your energy. You won't fool ."
I got startled when I heard what he said. What did I say wrong? I only want to wish them their fast recovery. Why did he think I was only acting? Rufus is my friend too. Does he really think I wouldn't care? I just stare at Prince Fraser. I couldn't believe he could say that in front of and in front of all of these people. It's a good thing no one heard what he said, or else it will ruin Csille's image.
I heave a sigh. "Your highness, I am not—"
Prince Fraser glares at again, so I just shut my mouth. I don't want to push his limits, or else he might snap at in front of everyone. Forget it. Think what he wants to think. I know, no matter what I say, he wouldn't believe . So, be it. After all, I am the villainess so let be the villainess in his eyes.
I look at Prince Fraser and sigh. "Your highness, I just wish you won't hesitate to break the engagent later," I whispered to myself. Because only by breaking our engagent, will be the start of Csille's villainous path.
"What did you say?"
I was startled when Prince Fraser suddenly spoke. I nervously look at him. Did he hear what I said just now? I smile awkwardly at him and shake my head. "I didn't say anything, your highness."
I remain quiet even after we stand in front of the King and the Queen. I just did a curtsy and greeted them out of respect and left Prince Fraser. I didn't look for Mother and Father. I just walk outside to take so breather. Things will change later, and I need to prepare myself for that change. I was in the pavilion watching the starry night when I suddenly heard footsteps behind . I imdiately look back and find Mister Sewell standing a few steps from .
"Why do you look sad, Da Csille? Is there sothing wrong? You look so happy just now with his highness Prince Fraser. Why did you beco sad all of a sudden?"
What is this man doing here? I imdiately look around, afraid that soone will see talking to him. It will be a huge issue if soone sees this.
He probably noticed my anxiety. He smiles reassuringly at . "Don't worry. My people are guarding the way to this pavilion. They will give us a signal once they see anyone co here. So, you don't have to worry."
Although he assured , I still couldn't help but worry. I subconsciously take a step back. Mister Sewell notices that and frowns. "Da Csille, do you really think I would do sothing that will trouble the two of us?"
I almost laughed when I heard what he said. Do I think he would do sothing that will trouble us? Is he seriously asking that question? If I told him I already knew his plan, what would be his reaction? I'm sure he will be terrified. I heave a sigh and shake my head. But even if I want to confront him, I know I cannot do that. I cannot ruin the storyline. Everyone's life is on the line.
"Apologies, I just couldn't help but be wary. I don't want to have another issue again. A lot of things have already happened these days. I don't want to add on that."
Mister Sewell nods his head. "Yeah, I heard what happened to Prince Fraser. I was wondering, do you know who is the culprit behind that attack?"
I frown and stare at him. "Attack? Mister Sewell, why do you sound sure it was an attack?" As far as I know, the royal family hasn't released any statent regarding what happened to Prince Fraser and the rest. All we know is they were injured because of this, but the reason for the injuries is still not clear.
So, how co he used the word attack? Does he know who is the culprit behind it? Or is...
Mister Sewell laughs softly at . "Are you doubting , Da Csille?" Although he is smiling, I can hear the edge in his voice. Doubting him? How can I doubt him if I already know the truth? What's the point of doubting? I shake my head. "I am not, Mister Sewell. I was just curious why did you use the word attack if his majesty hadn't released any statents regarding what really happened to his highness, Prince Fraser. That is a harmless question, Mister Sewell. I hope you wouldn't understand."
Mister Sewell smiled at . "You can rest assured that I wouldn't do sothing like that, Da Csille. My family maybe not in good terms with the Astalieus, but I will never do sothing like that to anyone. I hope you believe ."
Believe you? You expect to believe you, Mister Sewell? I almost laughed when I heard that from him. I just didn't expect I would hear those words from him. I guess they were really desperate for to side them. I just nodded my head at him and politely smiled before I excused myself. "Excuse , Mister Sewell, but I think I need to go back now. His highness, Prince Fraser, might be looking for now." I need to get away from him before anyone notices I am nowhere to be found. Prince Fraser and Csille will be the main attention for this banquet. Not just because of how perfect they look together but because of what will happen later. Sothing that will shock everyone in the entire Vrawyth Kingdom. After getting a simple nod from him, I imdiately went back inside the venue. I look around, trying to find my parents or Brother Pascal, but they are currently busy talking with so nobles.
I smile bitterly. They didn't even bother looking after . I know they are mad at , but to not even care about ? This is sothing I don't expect from them. I heave a sigh. I was about to walk towards them when I heard soone call my na. I look back and find Prince Fraser staring at . "Where have you been? I have been looking for you."
I frown. Looking for ? Why would he look for ? As far as I rember, after Prince Fraser and Csille give their respect to the King and Queen of the Vrawyth Kingdom, they never talk after. So, what does this guy want from ? "Your highness? I just take so breather. There's too much crowd in here that I couldn't help but feel suffocated. May I know the reason why you are looking for ?"
Prince Fraser stares at for a couple of seconds before he suddenly grabs my hand and pulls in a certain direction. Although I have a lot of questions right now, I just let him pull out of the venue of the room. I imdiately panicked when I realized he was pulling towards one of the rooms in the palace. Why is he pulling here? What does this Prince want from ? "Your highness, may I know where—"
I wasn't able to continue the words I wanted to say because Prince Fraser glared at . Okay, okay. I will just shut my mouth. This guy and his temper. Can he be nice to even just for today?
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