Why Did I Become the Villainess?

383 : Invitation from the Palace

I walk outside the guest room that Mister Sewell assigned to me. It's past midnight already, and I still couldn't sleep a wink. So, I decided to take a breather first.

I probably need time to think about what is currently happening and what will happen in the future. I sit on the bench in the pavilion where I can watch the sakura tree. I heave a sigh of satisfaction when I see the sakura tree under the moonlight.

It looks so beautiful and majestic. I wish my life could be like this Sakura tree. Beautiful and at peace. It would be great if that is the case, but I know sooner or later, Mister Sewell will turn Csille into the villainess.

I lay on the bench and relaxed. I think I need to relax my nerves so I can think properly.

I don't even know how to face my parents after this. I'm sure they were worried about me, and I'm sure they were mad at Prince Fraser. I smile bitterly. "That Prince..." I shake my head out of frustration. "I tried so hard to convince my parents to continue supporting him. Why does he need to say those things in front of them? I'm sure my parents are enraged at him now. What should I do?"

I heave a sigh. Now I have another problem because of this so-called male lead. I groan and just close my eyes. I'll just find a way on how to deal with it tomorrow. Even if I need to convince my parents the whole day, I will do that.

I decided to stay on the bench for a couple of minutes, but I didn't realize I had fallen asleep on it. I only woke up when I felt myself floating. My body immediately jerks, and I hold on tightly to anything my hand reaches. I slowly open my eyes and find Mister Sewell carrying me. He looks down at me and apologetically smiles. "Apologies, you were so deep in your sleep, and I didn't have the guts to wake you up. So I was planning to return you to the guest room."

My eyes immediately widened when I realized our current situation. I immediately move my feet. "Mister Sewell, you can put me down now."

Mister Sewell slowly put me down. He then bows his head at me. "Apologies, I know what I did is not right. I just couldn't bear to see you sleep on that wooden bench."

This world is still conservative, and any interaction between a gentleman and a lady is observed. What he did just now is something inappropriate.

A gentleman carrying an unmarried lady is something not appropriate, especially if they are not engaged with each other or related to each other. And I don't have any relation with him.

This shouldn't happen. I take a step back. "I need to leave now, Mister Sewell."

I don't know how to react to what he said, so I would rather leave now. Mister Sewell stares at me for a couple of seconds before I hear him sigh. "If that is what you want, I will respect that, but I hope you understand that I only want to take you back to your room and nothing else. I didn't have any ulterior motive when I befriended you, Dame Csille. You also shouldn't worry. I only have one person in my heart. I'm sure you know who that person is. You have probably heard about it, right?"

Only one person in his heart? Of course, I know that. Everyone in the Vrawyth Kingdom knows about it. Mister Sewell used to have a childhood sweetheart, and they were just waiting for the announcement of their engagement. However, things didn't go as they planned because some noble got interested in her childhood sweetheart. That noble is a close ally of the Astalieus. King Simmond was the one who personally asked the family of Mister Sewell's sweetheart if they could marry their child to the noble. In the end, the family didn't have any choice but to marry off their daughter despite her disagreement.

So, I am definitely sure that this Mister Sewell will not have any intentions for me. I bow my head. "I know, Mister Sewell. However, I need to return home now. I'm sure my parents are worried about me already. I hope you also understand."

Mister Sewell stares at me before he nods his head. "I hope you don't misunderstand me, Dame Csille. I don't really have any—"

I didn't let him finish what he said and interrupted him. "Mister Sewell, you don't have to worry. I know you don't have any other intentions. I just need to go home now because I'm sure my family is dead worried about me now. So, can you please take me home?"

Mister heaves a sigh before he snaps his finger. Allan, who is one of the guards of Mister Sewell, comes out of nowhere. He bows his head at Mister Sewell. "Master?"

Half an hour ago? Usually, the conversation with the royal family takes up an hour or two. If I rush to the palace, I'm sure I can still convince my parents to continue supporting Prince Fraser.

"Prepare a carriage for me. I will leave a few moments from now."

The maid stares at me confusedly. "Miss? Where are you planning to go again? The Countess strictly orders me that once you return, we cannot let you go again." She shakes her head. "Apologies, but I cannot do—"

I look at her coldly. "I already told you to prepare the carriage. Don't make me repeat myself."

"But miss..."

I glare at her. "Don't test my patience. Prepare a carriage for me. I will go to the palace."

I didn't wait for her response and immediately went straight to my room to change my dress. It wouldn't be good talking to the King and Queen of the Vrawyth Kingdom in the same dress I wore last night. That would be utter disrespect to the royal family.

I just picked a simple yet elegant dress. I don't want to look like I visited the Palace just to flaunt my beauty. After making sure that I look presentable already, I immediately get down. I frown when I see the maid walking back and forth to the receiving area. She only stops walking when she sees me. "Miss, are you sure you will follow the Count and Countess to the Palace? I don't think that is a good idea. Can you just wait for them here?"

I shake my head. And what? Let Father withdraw the Lauretré support to the royal family?

That is a suicidal action. Only the royal family could save the Lauretré Family once the war started. So, I will do anything to not break this relationship with the royal family.

I look coldly at the maid. "Is everything okay? I need to leave now."

The maid tried to block my way, but I just shoved her to the side. "I already told you to stop testing my patience. If you keep blocking my way, I will make sure to throw you out of the Lauretré residence. Let me see if you can afford to find a job after." The maid cowers in fear and lets me walk past her. I didn't plan to threaten her, but that was my only way to get out of this house. I'll probably apologize to her later. For now, I need to rush to the Palace and stop my Father from doing things that he will regret.

The coachman immediately helps me get inside the carriage. "Miss, where are we going? Does the Count and the Countess know where are you going?"

I look at the coachman and sigh. Why does everyone want to stop me? I am doing this to save the whole family from demise, so why would they stop me? Do they want the Lauretré family to cease to exist?

"Take me to the Palace. I need to know why his majesty invited my parent."

The coachman stares at me hesitantly. "But Miss.."

I look at him coldly. "Not a word from you. I don't want to hear anything. So, don't try to convince me."

No matter how much they convince me, they can not stop me from doing what I want. Everything I am doing is for the safety of this family. So, I wouldn't let anyone stop me.