Why Did I Become the Villainess?

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.

 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.

 Of course, no one will get out of the venue now. Everyone still wants to see what will happen to the Royal family and Lauretré family after that shocking announcement.  Who would miss this chance to see how the beautiful relationship between the Astalieu family and the Lauretré family be ruined? These hypocrites nobles won't miss this chance.  The door of the carriage opened, and Mister Sewell got out of the carriage. "Dame Csille?"

 I pretend to look shocked when I see him even though I already know he will appear right now.  I have written this story. Of course, I will know what will happen after.  "Mister Sewell, what are you doing here? The Banquet hasn't finished yet. Shouldn't you be staying there?" I look around, trying to pretend I am anxious.  It will be a big issue if anyone sees me talking to Mister Sewell after what happened just now. So, I need to pretend that I am anxious even if I am sure that no one will see us.  "How can you expect me to stay in the Banquet after what happened? I didn't expect Prince Fraser will do that to you. I guess what I heard about him is true."

 I immediately look at him and frown. "Heard about him? What do you mean?"

 Mister Sewell stares at me for a couple of seconds before he answers me. "Everyone heard what happened between the two of you. The arguments. The disrespect. Even if you tried to hide it, you could not fool anyone, and I am one of those people who doesn't believe that. I have seen it with my own eyes how Prince Fraser treats you, and I'm sorry to say this, but I think it is best for you to break off your engagement with him. He doesn't deserve someone like you, Dame Csille."

 I just stare at him. Trying to remember what I should say after. But no matter how I think, my mind is like a blank canvass right now. It has nothing. So, I just remain quiet and stare at him.

 I heard Mister Sewell heave a sigh. "Forgive me. I shouldn't have said something about things that don't concern me. I just couldn't help but feel enraged every time I think about what he is doing to you." He shakes his head after. "Are you planning to return to the Lauretré residence now? I can send you off."

 I almost scoffed when I heard what he said. He feels enraged because of what is happening to me? More like happy because he finally found the great opportunity to bring Csille to his side.  The wolf has finally shown his true color. Too bad Csille is already too blinded by her emotions that she mistakes this wolf for a small puppy.  I shake my head. "I don't want to go home," I laugh bitterly. "I don't even know where I want to go. All I know is, I need to get away from here. I need to get away from anyone. I don't need anyone's pity right now."

 Mister Sewell nods his head and offers his hand to me. "Why don't I take you out of here first, and we'll talk about where you want to go later." He then looks at the Palace. "I'm sure if we stay here for a few more minutes, some nobles will see us."

 I pretend to be anxious and immediately accept Mister Sewell's hands. He then helped me get inside the carriage, and once I got settled inside, he immediately asked his coachman to get out of the Palace.  I heave a sigh and look at the Palace. Now, things have already changed. A change too big that everyone will be shocked by the consequences of these changes.  I'm sorry, Mother, Father, and Brother Pascal. Even if I don't want to do this, I don't have any other choice. I'm sorry.  I'm sorry too, King Simmond and Queen Amalone. I'm sorry for disappointing both of you. I'm sorry for breaking your trust.  I'm sorry for everyone who thinks highly of Csille. I'm sorry for everything.

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 The carriage wanders around the capital for a couple of times before Mister Sewell asks the carriage to stop.

 "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.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om