Capitulo 132
Episode 132
When Aster walked in, I could see that both Andrew and Raymond had stiff faces.
Aster looked at the crowd and smiled as the corners of his eyes lowered.
Everyone is so welcoming, I don’t know where to put myself.
She saw with sarcasm that Andrew and Raymond were not polite.
They both shook their heads and bowed their heads slightly.
Aster shrugged and sat down next to me.
When I listened from outside, I sensed that my brother was very concerned about the Cassel family affairs.
Yes your Majesty. It’s probably hard to believe all the damage they have done to us.
Then how about if my brother accepts this job?
Aster said it was nothing.
Aren’t you also a member of the royal family anyway? It wouldn’t hurt to devote yourself to this job.
Are you talking about me?
I quickly interrupted their conversation.
That’s a good idea.
If nonsense was discovered, everyone could hold Andrew responsible.
Plus, Aster will review everything at the end, so on the surface it wasn’t bad either.
It’s a bit of a drag because it seems like he was taking one more issue to deal with. But the atmosphere is already bad.
I covered my mouth with my hand and continued.
Still, I was about to give up this post to someone else. I think I’ll soon be busy with wedding preparations.
The conference room froze at my words.
Not only Andrew but Aster had a puzzled look on his face.
It wasn’t like I was going to end the marriage just because my parents were against it anyway.
I managed to convince my mother, so now the only thing left to do is to act.
I will become a member of the Imperial Family, so even if I give this to the Grand Duke, no one will say anything.
There was silence in the conference room for a long time.
Without hesitation, I explained my plans for the future.
When all the stories were finished, the chairman of the conciliation committee opened his mouth with difficulty.
Your Majesty, how would you like this work to end?
Ahg… Don’t let me do that.
Andrew muttered, half-impressed, as he hadn’t expected it to go this far.
A… wedding.
I heard Raymond’s little whispers next to him.
Then I’ll summarize what happened today and send the mediation plan to the attendees. The meeting will end here.
The chairman quickly left the seat as if he wanted to avoid this uncomfortable seat quickly.
Madam, you have to leave early because of your upcoming schedule.
As the people in the conference room approached me to talk to me, Lily quickly tapped the attendee.
Your Majesty, let’s go.
At my words, Aster turned her gaze to me a moment later.
There are many things we need to talk about alone, aren’t there?
Ahhh. Of course.
He quickly understood and stood up.
I was escorted out of the conference room by Aster.
We didn’t really care about the stares behind us.
* * *
We took him out to talk, but we didn’t have enough time to get to the castle.
Get in that carriage.
Yes, Miss.
Lily and Fio decided to go in a different carriage, and Aster returned the carriage she was riding in and got on where I was.
After a moment of silence, Aster opened her mouth.
Well, about what you said…
Our wedding?
He nodded his head softly.
If it’s a story told to avoid the situation, let me handle it.
What do you mean, I didn’t mean it that way.
Even when I told Aster, he still looked like he couldn’t believe it.
You don’t have to exaggerate.
Haven’t I given you that much faith?
That’s not what I meant…
I smiled playfully and continued.
If you’re worried about my mother, you don’t have to be anymore.
Aster’s eyes widened as if he was surprised to hear that my mother had changed her mind.
Then he covered his mouth and smiled.
Then it’s true that all that’s left is to prepare.
Still, I think it’s too much to talk about marriage. Preparing for the engagement…
No, I’m not going to have an engagement now.
The engagement ceremony, it might be boring.
Coordinating opinions between families, avoiding events and setting dates.
Were my previous breakups while getting ready or were they after everything was done?
Are you saying I can’t afford the engagement?
His Majesty will do it if he wants to, but I really don’t want to.
Aster pondered for a moment and then opened his mouth.
I don’t care…
So it turns out. Sooner or later, my mother and I will go to the Imperial Palace to see His Majesty.
I quickly turned away.
Aster sighed briefly and nodded.
Somehow, I saw a smile on his face.
Aster? Is there something on your mind?
No, nothing.
There was no other reason for him to return to the face I knew.
«Did I see something wrong?»
Aster spoke deftly.
I wanted to know what was going on until the end, but for now I decided to pretend I didn’t know.
In the end, I had faith that someday he would tell me.
* * *
Raymond came home half-heartedly.
It was shocking to hear that Karina had turned him down, but it was also shocking to hear that she was not engaged and was getting married.
Why should he be shocked by that?
He didn’t have to do that at all.
Raymond lay back in the hammock* and closed his eyes.
Through the retina, I remembered Karina’s face, who was looking at him coldly today.
Her appearance and voice were the same as always.
But I was already looking forward to seeing her.
Am I crazy?
Raymond jumped out of his seat.
Did you just think he wanted to see that ‘woman’?
«Calm down, Raymond Cassel.»
He jumped out of his seat and wandered around the room.
It was a feeling he didn’t feel even when he was chasing Tatiana.
Yeah, it’s just sad to see a stupid woman go to hell.
He would never like a woman like that.
It’s just sad that the benefactor who helped him is going to the hell called the palace on his own, so he was so anxious.
No.
For such a woman, his worries were no different from luxury.
He was restless in his troubled mind, when someone knocked harshly on the door.
Tatiana and Daniel were the only people in and out of his house, so it must have been one of them.
Raymond!
Looking at the male voice, it sounded like Daniel had come.
Raymond ignored him.
Even if it was Tatiana he wouldn’t open the door with the same heart now.
But there was something he overlooked.
Daniel was very tough.
After constantly knocking on the door and scratching his nerves, he finally opened the door.
Hey, what are you doing here again?
His face was haggard and his clothes were wrinkled.
He looked nothing like Duke Malphyrion, who always values politeness and body tone.
Is that story true?
What.
The story of Karina marrying His Majesty.
It seems that rumors have just spread there.
Raymond said, containing his growing irritation.
Yes.
What? Really?
Daniel entered Raymond’s house without his permission.
Raymond, who was thinking of taking Daniel out, shook his head.
He was already tired and didn’t even have the energy to argue with him.
What the hell is Karina thinking? You know how difficult it is to marry Her Majesty.
With those words, Daniel constantly talked about how inconsistent Karina and Aster were.
Raymond, who had listened patiently at first, gradually began to take offense.
No matter how urgent it is, we have to check each of them properly before proceeding. There is such a thing as a procedure.
It was annoying to hear the words about Karina coming out of Daniel’s mouth.
She met and got engaged up to 4 times, but they were all breakups. Do you think her majesty would be like you?
Daniel kept his mouth shut.
It was because Daniel was one of the people who left a mark on her splendid love story.
And why are you telling me that story? Go and talk to Karina directly.
Not me…
You’re a real nerd. When you broke up with Karina, did you follow procedure? When she was entangled in dirty rumors, you pretended not to know and only cared about Tatiana.
Hey, you’re too tough.
Daniel kept his mouth shut at Raymond’s eyes that looked like they were about to kill him.
Let’s just go. It hurts my head to listen to you.
Raymond magically chased Daniel out of the house.
Most of what he said was also true of himself.
The only difference between him and Daniel was that Raymond had nothing to do with Karina.
The two weren’t even friends in the first place, they just met to get married and then split up.
Raymond was upset about the current situation that he couldn’t do anything about.
Damn it, I’m the same guy.
It was inevitable that he hated himself.