Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 327 – Visit (1)

 I was busy reading some documents when I heard someone knocks on my door. I look up and find Lilla anxiously peeking behind my door.

 I immediately frowned when I noticed her anxiety. As far as I know, I didn't tell her not to disturb me. So, why is she anxious like that?

 "Is there something wrong, Lilla? Why do you look so anxious?"

 "Dame Csille, can I come in?"

 I nod my head as a response. I rarely see Lilla anxious like this, and often times it is because something urgent happened.

 Don't tell me something happened again? I am still preparing for the upcoming events in Csille's life, and here's another problem? 

 Lilla carefully comes inside my office. She even locked my door to ensure no one could enter my office. She also fixes the curtains so no one can see what is happening inside before she walks towards me.

 She looks around first, probably making sure that everything is okay before she leans her head to me. "Dame Csille, someone is looking for you. I made him wait in the back of the building so no one can see him."

 I frown. Him? And why would he bring someone at the back of the Foundation? Why would I hide the fact that someone comes to my Foundation?

  "Lilla, who is this person you are talking about? Also, why did you bring him to the back of the Foundation instead of my office? Wouldn't that be rude for that someone?"

 Lilla shakes her head repeatedly. "Dame Csille! We cannot bring him inside your office, or else it'll be a big issue."

 Big issue? Who is this person that will bring me a problem if I let him in? As far as I know, no one can do that aside from the Astalieus, but the Lauretrés have no issue with the royal family. So, who is this person Lilla is talking about?

 "Lilla, can you just get straight to the point? Who is this person you are talking about?"

 Lilla looked around first before she leaned towards my ears and whispered the words, "It is someone from the Saintillevé Family, Dame Csille. And you know how this family is a huge threat to the Astalieus. I don't think talking to them will bring you anything good. Although the person said he just wants to express their gratitude to you. So, even if I don't think it's a good idea to meet him, I still let him wait at the back. Are you planning… to meet him?"

  Lilla takes a step back and looks at me anxiously. "Dame Csille, I don't want to decide for you, but I hope you know the consequences if you meet him. If someone saw you with him, that will definitely be a huge issue."

 Saintillevé? They are fast. I didn't expect I would see them soon. 

 I smile reassuringly at Lilla and gently hold her hand that is resting on my table. "Don't worry, Lilla. I wouldn't do something that would bring me trouble. Also, didn't that person tell you that he is only here to express his gratitude to me? Wouldn't that be rude if I won't meet him?"

 Lilla looks at me hesitantly while biting her lips. "But Dame Csille, you kno—"

 I shake my head and stand up. "Don't worry. I won't take long. If you're still doubtful, you can guard the exit so you can be assured that no one will see me with him."

 Lilla nods her head and clings to my arms. "Dame Csille, you are the one who saved me from a failed marriage. So, how can I let you endanger yourself? No! That won't happen!"

 She then drags me outside my office and pulls me towards the exit. Although she looks anxious, she is trying her best to look as normal as possible so no one will notice something.

 I smile warmly at her behavior. I am really grateful that I met her in Alderrdeen. Although I wish that when Csille makes her mistake, I want Lilla to not side with me.

  A moment after, we stop in front of the exit door. Lilla looked around first before letting me outside while she guards the exit.

 I immediately see one of the two guards of Mister Saintillevé. The guard immediately bows his head when he sees me. "Greetings, Dame Csille. I hope you are doing great these days. I am here because our Master, Sewell Saintillevé, wants to see you. He wants to personally say his thank you and to pay for the damages of your carriage."

 Sewell Saintillevé… I didn't expect I would meet him this soon. I heave a sigh, but I made sure that the guard didn't notice that. 

 I smile at him. "I would also like to check on him. However, I don't think it's a good idea for me to do that right now. After all, it is still daylight. Why don't I visit him later this evening? I hope you understand. You know that I am the fiancée of Prince Fraser, right? And it will definitely be a big issue if someone saw me—"

 "Don't worry, Dame Csille. We understand. If you're worried about other people. The hospital was already ordered by my Master. If any news gets leaked, he will do everything just to close it down. So, you shouldn't worry. We will also take care of everything once you arrive at the Crest Hospital. The nurses will immediately show you to our Master's bedroom once you arrive in there."

 He is really a member of Saintillevé. He is calculative. He knows how to plan things so it wouldn't cause trouble for him.

 I nod my head in satisfaction. "If that's the case, I will see him later then." I look around." I better be going now. I still have a lot of things to do. Do you want my employee to show your way out?"

  The guard shakes his head. "Thank you for the offer, but I can already handle this. I will be taking my leave now, Dame Csille." After he said those words, he climbed to a tree and jumped to another tree without a problem. 

 I am definitely sure that he isn't a simple guard. Those moves aren't the typical move of a guard. Isn't that Sewell Saintillevé afraid that I might use this against him? After all, he came from a family that is against the Astalieus.

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  I look up at the clock and sigh. It is already five in the afternoon. I can still work until evening, but because I already said I would visit Sewell Saintillevé tonight, I don't have a choice but to skip overworking today. 

 I stand up and look for Lilla. I need her to do something for me. I found her casually sipping tea on her working table. She probably just finished her work and was just waiting for her shift to end.

 Lilla immediately stood up when she noticed me walking towards her. "Dame Csille, you're here? Do you need something?"

 "Lilla, can you come with me to my office? I have some urgent matter I need to talk to you about." I didn't wait for her reply and walked straight to my office.

 A moment after, Lilla follows me behind. "Dame Csille? What is this urgent matter you are talking about?"

 I look at the door behind her. "Make sure to close the door and the curtains first."

 Lilla's eyes widened. She then anxiously close the door and the curtains before she anxiously looks at me. "Dame Csille is it about..?" She doesn't continue her words and just shakes her head. 

 She then rushes towards me. "Dame Csille, are you really sure about this? What if people know what you are planning to do? It will be a big issue."

 I smile reassuringly at her. "I am sure, Lilla, and do you think I would do something that will harm me? You shouldn't worry. I will not betray the Astalieu or do something that will ruin their reputation. So, chill out."

 No matter how much I assure Lilla, I can still see the anxiety in her eyes. She knows how this might affect not just my name but the name of all the things or people that are related to me. That includes the Hope Foundation.

 She knows that once people know I am talking to someone from Saintillevé Family, they might think I am betraying the Astalieu Family, which will ruin my reputation. They might think that I am only doing all these charities for front only. So that they won't think I will ever betray the monarchy.

 Lilla looks at me anxiously before she sighs. "Dame Csille, what do you want me to do?"

 I smile at Lilla. Although she doesn't like me associating myself with anyone from Saintillevé Family, she is still helping me with it. 

 "Lilla, can you hire me a carriage and make it wait at the back of the building. Also, can you ensure that the guards wouldn't check what is inside the carriage? Tell the guard that we're delivering something or any excuse. Just make sure that the guards will let the carriage pass by without checking it. Also, make sure the coachman will not say anything about this." I heave a sigh. "And Lilla, can you not tell my parents about this? Or to Brother Pascal. I don't want to worry them."

 Lilla nods her head. She looks like she wants to say something to me, but then she changes her mind. She only excuses herself to look for a carriage.

  I look at her back and sigh. 

  I'm sorry, Lilla. But I only want to check how Mister Saintillevé is doing. I know you are only worried about me, but I really want to do this. So, I'm sorry for making you worried.

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  The nurse bows her head at me. "Dame Csille, you are finally here. Let me lead you to Mister's room."

  The moment I step out of the carriage, a nurse immediately rushes to greet me. I ask the coachman to drop me off at the back of the Crest Hospital. So, people wouldn't see me. After all, the Crest Hospital is the Hospital of the nobles. A lot of nobles are here. So, I need to be careful.

 I follow the nurse behind. Instead of going inside the main building, the nurse goes straight to the building beside the main building. I frowned when I realized where the nurse was leading me. As far as I know, this is the newly built building of the Crest Hospital. But isn't this still not open to the public? So, how come she is leading me inside the building?

  The nurse walks to the second floor. She then opens the door of the room at the end of the hallway. "Dame Csille, come inside. They have been waiting for you."

  As much as I want to ask her a question, I just keep quiet and walk inside the room. The two guards immediately bow their heads when they see me walk inside the room. The nurse immediately closed the door and left us alone. 

  "Dame Csille, you are here!" 

  I smile at the two guards before I look at the person lying on the bed. It's Sewell Saintillevé. 

 I bow my head at him. Although he isn't considered from a royal family now, I still need to pay respect to him. After all, he is still from the ancient royal family of the Vrawyth Kingdom.

 "Greetings, Mister Sewell Saintillevé. I hope you are doing fine already." Then I offer the basket of flowers I brought before coming here. 

 Mister Sewell smiled warmly at me and took the basket of flowers from my hand. He looks at it for a couple of seconds before he smells it. "What a beautiful flowers. Thank you for bringing me one, Dame Csille." He sigh. "I should be the one thanking you for what you did to me, but here I am receiving flowers from you."

  I shake my head at him. "This flower is just a gift for your fast recovery. Also, I already told your guards that you don't really need to repay me for what I did. I only did the right thing."

 Mister Sewell looks at me for a couple of seconds before he smiles. "They are right."

 They are right? Who are they, and what is he talking about?

  "What do you mean, Mister Sewell? They? Who are you referring to?"