Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 377  : The Aftermath (1)

 I look around the room where Mister Sewell assigned to me. He said it was one of the guests' rooms in his house.  "I hope this suits your taste. If you don't like it here, I can put you into another room."

 I immediately shake my head. He has already given me a shelter to stay for tonight. So, how can I complain?  I smile reassuringly at Mister Sewell. "You don't need to, Mister Sewell. I am already satisfied with this room. So you don't have to worry, and thank you for doing this to me."

 Mister Sewell shakes his head. "I am glad to help you." He then looks at his time watch. "It's getting late. I should be leaving so you can have time for yourself. If you need any help on anything just call the maids and they will help you. I will leave two or three maids to help you with your needs. I will also leave six guards to guard the place. But don't worry, they have a place outside to stay, and they are not allowed to enter the place unless it is really needed."

 I bow my head in gratitude. "Thank you for your help today, Mister Sewell, and I am sorry for all the trouble. I know we're no—"

 He shakes his head. "Dame Csille, it is my honor to help you. So, you should stop saying thank you to me. I am more than happy to help. I won't be taking too much of your time. I will take my leave then." He was about to leave my room when he suddenly stopped walking and looked back at me. "Dame Csille, do you want me to inform the Lauretré family of your whereabouts? I'm sure the Count and the Countess are worried about you."

 I shake my head. And then what? They will disturb not only me but also Mister Sewell. If he does that too, my parents will know my connection with him.  Does he want to cut my connection with him?

 Because I am sure my parents will not allow me to be friends with anyone from the Saintillevé family.  "Please don't tell them. I just need some time on my own. If they know my whereabouts, I'm sure they will come here, and I don't need that for now. So, can you please keep this as a secret?"

 I noticed how Mister Sewell looked relieved after he heard what I said. He nods his head in satisfaction. "If that is what you want. I'll be taking my leave then. Good night, Dame Csille."

 I just look at his back and heave a sigh of relief.  This is it—the start of changes. Once I woke up tomorrow, everything will change for Csille. Everything will change in the Vrawyth Kingdom.

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 Contrary to what I told to Mister Sewell, I didn't spend my night thinking about what happened. I already see that it will happen, so it doesn't hurt that much. I just sleep the whole night, so I can prepare myself for the consequences of what happened at the Banquet.

 I stretched my arms and walked out of the pavilion where Mister Sewell and I often drink tea. I sit on one of the benches and look at the sakura tree that is in full bloom.  What a beautiful sight. It would have been great if I could spend my whole life relaxing like this. Instead of involving myself in all these complicated fights for the throne.  I close my eyes and relax for a bit. I need to prepare myself because I will be returning to our house today. Even if I still want time for my own, I know I can't delay it anymore. My parents are undoubtedly worried about me, and I don't want to worry them anymore.  Also, I don't really have a choice because I have written this scene. So, I really need to follow the script even if I don't want to.

 "Dame Csille, excuse me for my interruption. But I just want to ask if you want to have your breakfast ready. So we can prepare it."

 I get up and smile reassuringly at the maid. "You don't need to. I will be leaving in a minute. Can you just help me prepare the carriage?"

 The maid stares at me hesitantly. "But Dame Csille, aren't you supposed to eat breakfast first? Master ordered us not to let you go unless you eat your breakfast."

 I shake my head. "Thank you for the concern. I really appreciate that. However, I really need to go now. My parents are definitely worried about me now. I will eat my breakfast there."

 The maid looks at me hesitantly. "But Dame Csille..."

 I stand up and take a letter I have written for Mister Sewell. "Here, can you please give it to Mister Sewell, and can you please extend my gratitude for him. As much as I want to wait for him, I need to leave now."

 The maid takes the letter from my hand and nods her head. "Then I will ask them to prepare the carriage for you, Dame Csille. Please excuse me."

 I nod my head at her and sit on the bench again while waiting for the carriage.

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 The carriage stops in front of the gate of the Lauretré residence. The coachman looks back at me to ask for help. The guards of the Lauretré are currently asking for the reason why the carriage is in front of the gate.  I heave a sigh and slightly open my window. It is enough for the guards to see my eyes. The guards immediately bow their heads when they see me. They were about to say my name, but I glared at them.  After what happened last night, all the attention was shifted to the royal family and the Lauretré Family. I'm sure everyone was waiting for me to show up, and I didn't want to give them that happiness.

 The guards open the gates, and I ask the coachman to get inside. The carriage they used to send me home is one of those carriages that one can rent. So, people will not associate me with Mister Sewell.

 A moment after, the carriage stops in front of the Lauretré house. I look at the coachman and smile gratefully at him. "Thank you for sending me home. Can you also extend my gratitude to your Master? Tell him that I am grateful for what he did to me last night."

 After seeing the coachman nods his head, I look outside and heave a deep sigh before I get off the carriage.

 I look at the Lauretré house and walk inside. The moment I stepped inside, I was shocked to see Brother Pascal and my parents sleeping on the couches in the receiving area.  I look at the butler, who just got out of the kitchen with a breakfast tray in his hand. His eyes immediately widened when he saw me. He is about to say something, but I shake my head at him. Then I walk towards him and pull him towards the kitchen.

 The maids who are busy talking immediately shut up when they see me walking with the Butler.  "Miss! Miss, where have you been? Do you know how you made the Count and the Countess worried? They have been waiting for you until morning. Miss..."  I heave a sigh and shake my head. "I just take some breather. I'm sorry for making you all worried."

 The butler nods his head. He then looks at the receiving area. "Should I wake up the Count and the Countess?" Nôv(el)B\\jnn

 I shake my head. "No, no, please don't. Let them rest for now. If they wake up, tell them to find me in the Foundation."

 The butler frowned when he heard what I said. "But miss, shouldn't you rest first or at least wait for the Count to wake up?"

 I glance at the receiving area and shake my head. "They need to rest, and I cannot wait for them. I still have a Foundation to manage. Don't worry. They can find me in the Foundation if they want. Can you prepare a carriage for me? I will leave in a few minutes."  The butler stares at me hesitantly. "But Miss..."

 I look back at the Butler and heave a sigh. "And don't you dare wake them up. I know they barely sleep tonight so let them rest. Is that clear?"

 The Butler nods his head. After making sure that everything was okay, I immediately went to my room to freshen up myself.

 Even if things don't go the way Csille expected it to be, she will try to act like nothing happened. But this time, she will distance herself from the Astalieus, even with Prince Rufus. That is the price of breaking Csille's heart.  I smile bitterly. But that is not the end of her anger. She will do something that she cannot undo.

 I heave a sigh and get out of my room. I looked at my family, who were still sleeping in the receiving area, before leaving the house. I was about to get inside the carriage when the butler stopped me.

 "'Miss, I don't think this is a good idea. Why don't you come inside first so we can talk?"

 I look at the Butler and smile reassuringly at him. "If you are worried that I will disappear again, you can have someone follow me. Is that enough for you?"

 The Butler nods his head. "You're the one who suggested that. So, how can I decline the offer?"

 I raised my eyebrow at him. Then he snaps his fingers, and five guards come out of nowhere. "Follow Dame Csille everywhere she goes. Don't you ever let your eyes off of her. Do you understand?"

 The five guards nod their heads and immediately get to a carriage behind the carriage I am in.  It seems like this guy is only waiting for me to offer this chance. They even have a carriage for the guards. I just shrug my shoulder and look at the coachman.  "To the Hope Foundation."

 The coachman looks at the Butler. Only after receiving a nod from the Butler did he maneuver the carriage out of the Lauretré residence.

 I look outside the window. I'm sure all my employees already have an idea what happened last night. I'm curious what their reaction will be once they see me.

 A moment after, we stop in front of the Foundation. I get off the carriage and look at the guards who are currently getting off the carriage.

 I just shake my head and walk inside the Foundation. I was expecting a lot of people to be inside the Foundation, but I was surprised to see all my employees were in the middle talking about what happened last night. I immediately hide behind to listen to their conversations. I want to know what they are talking about.

 "Dame Csille is so pitiful. How can his highness do that to our Dame Csille? She's already beautiful and kind. How can he love someone else? He was probably blind."

 "Hey, don't say that. You are still talking about the Crown Prince of the Vrawyth Kingdom. You will be a lot in trouble if someone's heard you badmouthing his highness."

 "What badmouthing you are talking about? I am telling the truth here. If I were a man, I would never love anyone aside from Dame Csille. She's already perfect. She's beautiful, intelligent, kind, and humble. How can you love someone else? Only those who were blind would do that."

 "Heyy, can we just respect his highness's decision? I think he has the right to choose who he wants to be with. We should just focus more on how we will make Dame Csille happy. I am sure she will be devastated by what happened." I heard Lilla say.  I smile sadly. I love how my employees are concerned about what happened but Lilla is right. They should learn how to respect Prince Fraser's decision. Only by this will they be able to save themselves.  Unlike Csille, who couldn't accept the fact that Prince Fraser loves someone else besides her.