The Tyrant Duke Is The Father
Chapter 19 - Accused
It's been three days since I started to live in the Bastillos Manor, and I've failed to escape about four times altogether.
I always made up some excuse, but I was soon brought back into my designated room over Cassian's shoulder, kicking.
Cassian Bastillos
You're such a pain.
Rosalie Julian
Yeah, well, there's a simple solution for me to not bother you anymore.
Cassian Bastillos
I'm not letting you leave. And stop doing dangerous things. You'll harm our child.
I huffed, but after he said that, I didn't try and run away again.
He's right. I died while giving birth to Cayden last time. Perhaps the technique would be to gain his trust (bleh) and give birth to Cayden in a safe environment with healers present.
After a few months, when he's fit to leave, I'll run away with him, across the border.
However, the day that I decided to not run away, the Royal Guard made a stop at his front door.
Gregory Hamilton
Open up. We have the signature of His Highness, the Emperor, to search this property.
Floyen was the one to open the door.
Floyen
Sirs? May I ask what brings you to the Bastillos' Estate?
The Captain showed a signed and sealed document.
Gregory Hamilton
This warrent allows us to enter and search for Miss Rosalie Lilian Julian, effective immediately.
Gregory Hamilton
If you are found attempting to hide Miss Rosalie Lilian Julian, the whole house will be held accountable.
Floyen
We understand. Please, we have nothing to hide. Lady Rosalie is inside.
Floyen
Yes. But first, let me escort you to the Duke's office and I'll have the men here brought to the stables and the kitchen to get a bite to eat.
The man nodded and followed Floyen through the building until he met his office.
Gregory Hamilton
Cass... what the heck are you on?
Cassian Bastillos
Gregory... it's been a while.
Gregory Hamilton
5 years since the academy. Our Father's sure did hate each other, but here we are.
Gregory Hamilton
How have you been, old friend?
They both engaged in a firm handshake before Cassian gestured towards a chair for him to sit in.
Gregory Hamilton
So, what possessed you to take the daughter of the Julian's?
Gregory Hamilton
He's taking this as a war declaration.
Cassian Bastillos
I'm not handing her over, Greg.
Cassian Bastillos
She's not going back. She's staying here, in my estate.
Gregory Hamilton
But why? Surely you haven't fallen in love with her?
Cassian Bastillos
Do I look like someone who would fall in love with a Julian?
Gregory Hamilton
Yes, I thought so. So, why is she remaining here?
Cassian Bastillos
She's pregnant with my child. What else?
Gregory slammed his hands against the armrests of his chair.
Gregory Hamilton
W-Wait... Cass, please tell me that you didn't... rxpe her!
Cassian Bastillos
It wasn't our fault. We were both drugged with that new aphrodisiac drug circulating on the black market.
Gregory Hamilton
HOW DOES THAT WORK? Urgh...
Gregory Hamilton
I just need to see her. As long as she tells me that she isn't forced to remain here, I can leave.
Cassian Bastillos
If she doesn't?
Gregory Hamilton
Then, I'll have to arrest you and seize all of your assets until further investigation.
Gregory Hamilton
So, where can I find Lady Julian?
Cassian Bastillos
She isn't Lady Julian anymore.
Gregory Hamilton
Wait, you married her?
Cassian Bastillos
No, you idiot.
Cassian Bastillos
She revoked her family. She told me clearly that she was no longer a Julian.
Gregory Hamilton
But why? She was known to be the favourite of Count Julian.
Cassian Bastillos
The favourite?
Gregory Hamilton
Yes. Lady Julian was the eldest of the two daughters.
Cassian Bastillos
Hold on, Count Julian had two daughters?
Gregory Hamilton
Yes. One to a commoner farmer and another to his current wife, Lady May Julian.
Cassian Bastillos
Annabeth is...
Gregory Hamilton
The one that he had with the current Lady Julian.
Gregory Hamilton
She's said to be quite spoiled.
Cassian Bastillos
That she is...
Gregory Hamilton
But the other one seems to be kind. Apparently, she donates most of her money towards village relief and recovery.
Cassian Bastillos
Repairing what my family destroyed... no wonder she hates me.
Gregory Hamilton
You know that none of those were your-
Cassian Bastillos
No, they were my fault. My Father made sure that everyone knew that I issued the order for every single one of those attacks.
Cassian Bastillos
In those massacres, I am seen as being as guilty as he is.
Gregory Hamilton
You were 15.
Cassian Bastillos
15 is already an adult, Greg.
Cassian Bastillos
Well, anyway, it really goes to show how two sisters can be so different.
Cassian Bastillos
I can tell why she is so arrogant and annoying to me now.
Gregory Hamilton
Why? Because she donates money to repair your family's destructive tenancies?
Cassian Bastillos
So they both donate to charity?
Gregory Hamilton
Hm? No, only Rosalie, the illegitimate child.
Cassian Bastillos
Who are you looking for again?
Gregory Hamilton
Rosalie Lilian Julian.
Gregory Hamilton
Pink hair, medium height, yellow eyes...
Cassian Bastillos
Do both sisters have pink hair?
Gregory Hamilton
Hm? I don't think so. Annabeth has blond hair, like her mother. Rosalie is the one who looks like the outsider.
Cassian Bastillos
So... the woman in my house is-
Gregory Hamilton
Yes. Rosalie Lilian Julian, the Count's illegitimate daughter.
Misty Plume
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