Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 385  : Withdraw

 My hand that is holding Brother Pascal's arm trembles when I hear Ruler Laird's question.  I slowly look at Ruler Laird. What should I do now? I couldn't deny Brother Pascal's words because he would look bad if I did that. After all, lying to someone influential is something unforgivable. But if I won't deny Brother Pascal's words, Prince Fraser will be in a lot of trouble.

 I heave a sigh. I'll probably neither deny nor admit anything. So, I won't be putting anyone in trouble.

 "Godfather, I am not defending his highness. I just don't want to make a big issue about what happened. So, please don't misunderstand his highness or Brother Pascal.

 I heard Brother Pascal scoff. "He insulted you, Csille. How can you not make a big issue about it? He didn't even bother apologizing to us even after you runaway last night."

 I was about to say something, but someone interrupted me. "I am not insulting her. I am just suggesting a solution."  I look at Prince Fraser, who speak just now. Why does he need to talk? He just confirmed what Brother Pascal said. I already find him a leeway earlier. Why does he need to make the situation worst? Does he really want to lose his support from the Illorian City and Alderdeen City?

 "A solution? If it's a solution, why would Dame Csille run away?" Ruler Laird asks with a frown on his face. It seems like he doesn't like what is happening right now.

 I was about to say something to make the situation better, but Brother Pascal cut me off.

 He scoffs before he looks at Prince Fraser, who seems unfazed with what is happening. "Solution? You were the reason why my cousin is having a problem right now, and you still have the nerve to suggest something that you already know that can insult her. Yet you expect us to be grateful for what you suggest?" Brother Pascal smiles bitterly. "Prince Fraser, I know you don't have feelings for my cousin, but I hope you can stop disrespecting her and our family."  He then looks at Ruler Laird. "Great Ruler, you want to know what happened last night, right? Then I will tell you the details. His Majesty called us last night to have a conversation with us. So, we immediately rush here only to hear insulting comments from Prince Fraser..." n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

 I stood up and tried to stop Brother from speaking. "Brother, why don't we drop this conversation? It already happened, so let's just forget about it. Also, aren't we here because his majesty has something important to talk about? Why don't we focus on th—"

 I wasn't able to finish what I wanted to say because Brother Pascal glared at me. "Csille, forget about it? After what happened last night? How can we forget? Csille, why do you always defend his highness? We understand you when you ask us to continue supporting his highness despite him breaking your engagement with him in front of everyone. However, I couldn't understand why it is easy for you to forgive him even if he suggested marrying you off to Prince Rufus."

 My eyes widened when I heard what Brother Pascal said. I didn't expect he would spill out what happened. It was already too late for me to stop him.

 Oh, no! I slowly look at Ruler Laird, and I feel a shiver on my spine when I notice the sudden change in his temperance. Although he isn't smiling earlier, I can still see that he is calm. However, he looks enraged right now.

 Ruler Laird stares at Prince Fraser, who seems like he was already affected by how the way Ruler Laird stares at him.  "Prince Fraser, is Doctor Pascal saying the truth? Did you really suggest marrying Csille to Prince Rufus? Tell me the truth, Prince Fraser. I want to know what really happened."

 I felt my hand tremble when I heard Ruler Laird ask Prince Fraser a question. I don't think their conversation with lead to something good. With how Prince Fraser answer questions earlier? I'm sure things wouldn't turn out so good.

 I look at Brother Pascal and my parents, hoping they can do something. But I didn't see any tinge of worry in their eyes. In fact, they even look satisfied with what is happening.  So, I have no choice but to turn my head to his majesty and her majesty, but I only see them helplessly staring at Prince Fraser and Ruler Laird. They probably knew that their son was at fault here, and they probably wouldn't dare to go against the Great Ruler.

 If my parents wouldn't help and the King and Queen didn't have any choice. Does it mean I need to do something on my own? But if I try to interrupt their conversation again, I am sure they will already notice that I am trying to save Prince Fraser from this situation.  Prince Fraser heaves a sigh. "Godfather, le—"

 Ruler Laird shakes his head. "Don't call me Godfather. The moment you decided to break your engagement with Dame Csille, you already become a stranger to me..."

 I slowly sit down on the sofa again. I feel my energy got drained from my body. Brother Pascal followed me suit and asked if I was okay. He probably noticed that I suddenly looked weak.

 Who wouldn't feel weak after hearing what happened? Ruler Laird breaking his ties with Prince Fraser is like saying that he would break the alliance with the Vrawyth Kingdom.

 Am I late? Is it already late to turn the table now?

 I heard Ruler Laird heave a sigh. "You know the reason why I accepted you as my Godson is because of Csille, right? Didn't you also promise me that night that you would take care of Csille? Why did you break your promise, Prince Fraser?"

 Prince Fraser stands up and bows his head at Ruler Laird. Queen Amalone gasped when she saw her son bowing to Ruler Laird. "My son, why are you..."

 Prince Fraser stares at her majesty. "Don't stop me, Mother. I have broken my promise to the Great Ruler. I think it is only right for me to apologize to him."

 Queen Amalone bites her teeth. She looks like she wants to disagree with what her son said, but she also knows what Prince Fraser doing is for the good of the Kingdom.

 Even if his highness is a royal, he still needs to respect Ruler Laird. Especially now that the Vrawyth Kingdom is in a difficult situation. The Vrawyth Kingdom will need the Illorian City and the Alderdeen City power.

 Prince Fraser looks at Ruler Laird again. "Great Ruler, I hope you can forgive me for what I have done. It was never my intention to hurt Dame Csille. However, I couldn't lie to myself anymore. I don't want to spend my whole life with someone I don't love. So, I hope you can understand why I need to break my engagement with Dame Csille."  I smiled bitterly when I heard the line 'someone I don't love'. Does he really need to slap that to my face? I know he doesn't love me, but I feel insulted when he doesn't even hesitate to announce that to everyone here. To these people who know how deep Csille's feelings are for him.

 What can I expect from this male lead? He only sees Princess Paislee in his eyes. So, it doesn't matter for him, even if he hurts anyone, as long as he could end up with him.

 I am the writer of the story, but I still couldn't help but be in pain. Prince Fraser still doesn't know the secret identity of Princess Paislee, but despite that, he still insists on choosing her over me.

 Isn't that a big insult to Csille?

 Prince Fraser gives me a short glance before he looks back at Ruler Laird. "As for Doctor Pascal's remarks on my marriage suggestions for Csille, I was only trying to help. The Count was complaining about how Csille would have marriage problems in the future. That's why I suggested to them to marry their daughter to Prince Rufus. Prince Rufus and Dame Csille have always been good friends since they were young. They have many similarities and have the same personality. Aside from that, Prince Rufus doesn't have anyone he likes right now. So, I'm sure Dame Csille will be in good hands."

 I clenched my fist to stop myself from walking out again or throwing a punch at Prince Fraser's face.  I just didn't expect he would open this conversation again after what happened last night. He even lies again to Ruler Laird.  Rufus doesn't have anyone he likes? Then what about his feelings for Princess Paislee? I am pretty sure he is well aware of it.

 I smile bitterly. He's really trying his best to push Rufus to me. He knows Rufus can not complain right now because he is still unconscious. A perfect opportunity to matchmake him to me.  You are really selfish, Fraser. Too selfish.  You will do anything just to have Princess Paislee, even if that means hurting me or hurting your cousin. That is not love already.

 You are the main reason why Csille will become the villainess because you never care about her. Despite the changes, she did just for you to notice her. You didn't bother looking at her.

 I look at Brother Pascal, who is silent beside me. He looks enraged right now, but he doesn't say anything. He just watches Prince Fraser and Ruler Laird. He probably realized he had already talked too much for today.  Ruler Laird stares at Prince Fraser. He didn't say anything but just stared at Prince Fraser.

 Prince Fraser probably feels the tension with how Ruler Laird stares at him. "If Dame Csille feels insulted for what I said last night, then I will apologize to her." He then glances back at me. "Dame Csille, I apologize for hurting your feelings last night. It was never my intention to hurt you..."

 I almost scoffed when I heard him say that. Never his intention to hurt me? Ever since I woke up as Csille Lauretré, Prince Fraser has always been hurting Csille's feelings. I can only remember a few moments when Csille got happy because of him.  It is always a sad memory. I don't even understand how Csille can still like him despite what she has experienced with him.  I guess Prince Fraser isn't the only one who is obsessed with love. Csille is just like him. She couldn't let go of the love she felt, even if she knew it was already getting toxic for her.

 "I only want to help. I know breaking my engagement with you will put you in a difficult situation. And because I was the reason why you are in that position. I think it is only right for me to do something for you in return. I thought suggesting marrying you off to Rufus would help since ever since we were young, the two of you were close. But I was wrong. I should have asked for your opinion first. I'm sorry."

 He is sorry? Is he really sorry? Or is he only saying this just to make Ruler Laird and Principal Germund continue supporting him?  But no matter what the answer, I know I don't have a choice but to forgive him. Because if I don't, Ruler Laird might cut his ties with the Astalieus.

 I heave a sigh. "You're forgiven. But I hope you could stop meddling with my marriage, your highness."

 Prince Fraser stares at me for a couple of seconds before he nods his head. "Don't worry. I will respect your decision. So, you can be assured that I will not meddle with your life after this."

 I nod my head. That is good for me. It means I can start my villainous path without worry.

 However, it seems like I failed to protect the relationship of Vrawyth Kingdom with Illorian City and Alderdeen City in the end.

 "As Dame Csille's Godfather, I couldn't just let things pass. I ask for a meeting with King Simmon to talk about the engagement between Prince Fraser and Dame Csille. But it seems like it is already impossible for that nos. I can understand that, but I couldn't understand why you would say that to my Goddaughter, Prince Fraser." Godfather shakes his head before he looks at His majesty. "Apologies, Simmond, but I will be withdrawing my support to the Vrawyth Kingdom."  Godfather then looked at Principal Germund, who had been silent the whole time. "The Alderdeen City and the Illorian City are withdrawing our support to the Vrawyth Kingdom."