There Were Times When I Wished You Were Dead
I wished you were dead
It was a perfect day for Yvonne
Today, is Empress Yvonne and Emperor Karloi's first anniversary
It has been a year since the powerful emperor was trapped into marrying his enemy's daughter, Yvonne Delois
In this joyful banquet, The empress sat there still as Karloi danced with other noble ladies as if she was a pushover
Like a blink of an eye, the dance ended and Karloi proudly raised his drink while saying
Karloi Croisen
It has been a year since my marriage with the empress.
The nobles murmured about the first word he had uttered
Karloi Croisen
As everyone is aware, The empress has failed me to produce a heir.
Karloi Croisen
But. No need to worry, since I had planned to change the law
Hans Delois
What is the meaning of this?!
The angry duke immediately shouted as he heard the words he said
Karloi Croisen
It's been a long time and she shall enter the room.
The door opened and there walked A beautiful woman wearing a pink dress paired with her tied black hair
Kiana Roden
I told you, I would be shy to enter like this, dear!
Kiana Roden, the Marquis' daughter
Nobles
This is infuriating! How could you do this, your majesty?!
Karloi Croisen
I plan to make Kiana my queen, which shouldn't be a problem
Nobles
The empire has built this law for 200 years it cannot be broken just because of a woman!
Karloi Croisen
But I already took something precious of her. How could I not take responsibility as the emperor everyone looked up to?
Kiana Roden
That's right, he is speaking truth.
Karloi slowly turns to Yvonne as she sat there emotionless
Nobles
Your majesty, don't worry! That lady would be soon kicked out!
Karloi Croisen
You wouldn't be jealous, wouldn't you, my empress?
Hans Delois
Yvonne Delois!
Yvonne kept silent as she clicked her lips and smiled
Yvonne Delois
Do as you wish.
Nobles
Your majesty! This is absurd!
Karloi Croisen
I knew you would say that.
Karloi embraced his lover and stepped out as if nothing happened
He slowly looked back at Yvonne and smirked
He knew she was easy to agree. She was loyal however, she became the daughter of his enemy. That's why...
Karloi Croisen
I wished you were dead.
That day changed their lives
Karloi dislikes the empress
The day of karloi and Yvonne's wedding
Yvonne Delois
Father, don't worry i'll be alright *faintly smiles*
The two embraced each other bidding farewell and there stood Karloi with disgust written all over his face
Karloi Croisen
(From the others perspective, it may seem like she is being forced to be married but they were the one who set me up)
Karloi Croisen
How detestable...
Hans Delois
Your majesty, I am well aware that you harbor Ill feelings towards this old geezer...
Hans Delois
Even so, my daughter is just a frail child who does not know anything about our fight
Duke hans slowly placed his hand on his chest making a worried expression as if Karloi would kill his daughter, his only heir
Hans Delois
Please treat her well.
Karloi Croisen
How absurd of you to be worried
Karloi Croisen
Why don't you wed her to someone else then?
Karloi was well aware of the fact that Duke Delois knows that Karloi would absolutely not be good to his daughter
He thought that he was a lunatic, obsessed with power to send his daughter to a man like him
Hans Delois
What can I say? *smile*
Hans Delois
My daughter, the highest noble lady truly deserves such a place next to yours, your majesty
Karloi scoffs in disgust knowing Duke Delois's true face
How disgusting of him. he must be desiring the throne if so
Duke delois, the snake. Karloi had never hated him from the beginning. He had a very big connections and wealth. known for his loyalty to the empire... He actually killed the imperial family
Not only that but he also...
Karloi Croisen
(I don't want to remember that.)
Hans Delois
Your majesty, it's almost time
Karloi held Yvonne's hands as the bell rang
her beauty was quite stunning but not enough to ease his anger to the Duke.
Karloi Croisen
Finally, I get to meet you
Karloi Croisen
From what I heard, you were ill to the point the maids had to be replaced each year and that the Duke had to carry you on his arms everytime
Karloi Croisen
That's unbelievable. As expected of the Duke's patronage
He paused as his eyes stopped into her eyes
Green eyes that resembled emerald
It was the same as the Duke but.. it was lighter and shining
Karloi Croisen
Your eyes are similar to the Duke.
Karloi Croisen
(What Is with her? She just kept staring)
Karloi Croisen
(Don't tell me she actually wants to whisper love words that lovers usually say?)
Karloi Croisen
(Well, she is the Duke's daughter after all. She might see the throne as hers. What arrogance)
Karloi Croisen
Your arrogance resembles much of your father
But Yvonne silently looked at him with not a single bit of emotion on her eyes
She said with a cold manner
She didn't even bother to look at his eyes while saying it but instead got distracted onto the nobles whispering about them
The eyes of Yvonne flashed through his mind and at the same time the eyes of his enemy, Duke Delois also flashed inside
He remembered the times he was tied up and bigger men stood there and kicked him until he bled
He yanked Yvonne's hands in anger
Karloi Croisen
As this is a marriage that I was just forced into, I will be leaving now.
Karloi Croisen
Just do whatever you want
Karloi Croisen
To believe I'm marrying such a woman as her... it's appalling
He turned back leaving his bride behind but she didn't care at all
Hans Delois
How dare he! It can't be helped then...
Yvonne Delois
Father! I'll try to discipline him well
She said catching up to Duke Delois
Nobles
Did I just hear that right?
The nobles Shooked their head in disbelief and disappointment
Karloi Croisen
You're telling me that Yvonne said that?!
Karloi Croisen
How dare she
He grits his teeth as he narrowed his eyes and slammed the table
The distance between them
Karloi Croisen
Empress, I came because I heard of a funny story
Karloi Croisen
I heard that you'd try to discipline me well at the wedding hall
Yvonne Delois
Your majesty, thats-
Karloi Croisen
Do you know what kind of sentiments I hold for Delois?
Karloi Croisen
So you know?
Karloi Croisen
You know that I hate Delois to death as well as the fact that I might take you too with his grave?
Yvonne Delois
Are you able to do it?
Yvonne Delois
I asked if you were able to get rid of Delois, your majesty
Yvonne Delois
If you are not able to do it, it wouldn't be bad to have a child with me
Yvonne Delois
at least father would be satisfied then. I'm saying this for your own good too, your majesty
Yvonne Delois
If it benefits you, then it's advantage. there's no harm to it
Karloi Croisen
Then allow me to say a word for your sake, empress
Karloi Croisen
Since this is not Duke Delois's territory, prepare to have sent your head flying should you get caught doing something ridiculous
Yvonne Delois
Your majesty!
Karloi Croisen
You may have been able to become the empire's empress... but that's all.
The door closed before Yvonne even knew it. Now, she was left all alone
Yvonne Delois
*walks through the hallway*
Maids
Did you hear? It seems like her majesty had been excluded from all the imperial affairs
The two continued on gossiping not knowing that Yvonne could hear them all too well
However, she let it slide and enter the dining room
Karloi Croisen
(I wonder how long I have to sit here for something so useless as eating with the empress)
Yvonne sat down quietly as if she didn't expect there would be a conversation.
Karloi Croisen
Empress, please refrain from messaging the Duke.
Karloi Croisen
Also, reduce the time you call me to your palace
Karloi Croisen
In public your father always-
Karloi Croisen
What do you mean by yes?
His hands trembled thinking that he had expected her to be more human. Someone who would at least sought for his love. but she obeyed him as if she was a robot made to follow orders
Karloi Croisen
I'm acting like this because I'm sick of your father
Karloi Croisen
Did you have to report the number of meals you have had with me to the Duke, empress?
Yvonne Delois
It wasn't a report. It was merely a conversation between father and daughter
Karloi Croisen
No, you're wrong
Yvonne stopped and looked at his eyes burning in anger
Karloi Croisen
It's surveillance
Karloi Croisen
I know better what's best for me
Yvonne Delois
Your majesty-
Karloi Croisen
So stop behaving in a way that leaves a sour taste in my mouth
The maids looked at each other in worry
Yvonne Delois
What would I have to do for you to visit my palace?
Karloi Croisen
Well... I don't have a reason to visit you.
And that's when started...
The way of the two living as if they're not married at all
Sometime after the first wedding anniversary...
Maids
What is she doing here?
Maids
She's so shameless...
Karloi Croisen
Why the look of surprise, empress?
Karloi Croisen
You're alright for Kiana to be joining us for lunch, right?
Karloi Croisen
I'm going to assume that you're okay with it
Karloi Croisen
From now on, the queen will be helping her majesty with duties so it would be great if you two got along
Karloi Croisen
Don't you agree, empress?
It was as if you're asking for a fight.
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