Cancel it
When Duke Sentoren glanced back, he saw Princess Marianne, dressed in a bright, eye-catching yellow, standing at a distance.
The Duke was taken aback at the news that Marianne wanted to talk to him.
Maid Elle
The Princess wants to speak to the Duke alone.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Why?
Maid Elle
I’m also in the dark in regards to such, but she did say it was a very important matter.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Follow me.
Duke Sentoren walked through the dark garden with long, fast-paced strides.
Marianne almost threw a tantrum as she tried to follow the Duke.
Her short legs made it difficult to keep up with the Duke’s fast walking, which was, to her, a medium-paced jog.
Princess Marianne
Why is he so fast!
Princess Marianne
Gosh, so uselessly tall!
Princess Marianne
Such a barbaric man!
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Princess Marianne, did you have something to discuss with me?
Princess Marianne
Duke Lionel, we do have something to talk about. We’re engaged, aren’t we?
Duke Sentoren raised one eyebrow, turning the full weight of his attention upon her.
Princess Marianne
What are you getting at?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
It’s too private to discuss here.
Princess Marianne
Then show me the way.
The dark garden was lined with elite guards. Marianne stopped when she reached the entrance to the maze garden. Marianne’s maids hid themselves cleverly into hedge corners.
The only noise to be heard was the steady chirp of grasshoppers hidden between the branches. The two of them stood alone, and for a moment silence reigned between them.
Princess Marianne
I have something to say, Lionel.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Go ahead.
Princess Marianne
Do you want to marry me, Duke Sentoren?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
The King wishes for such.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
...
Princess Marianne
Will you follow my father’s orders?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
...
Princess Marianne
I don’t know what the Duke thinks of me, but I can’t marry you.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
And why is that?
Princess Marianne
Lionel, I love someone else.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Does Princess Marianne want to marry him?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Then marry him.
Princess Marianne
Then, what about stopping the marriage?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Princess Marianne can handle it herself. It is only right for the princess to take responsibility for her own actions.
Princess Marianne
What? Are you crazy, Lionel?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
I don’t wish to get charged alimony by the royal family.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
So why am I out of my mind?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Princess Marianne wishes to break the engagement, so you should be the one to declare it null and persuade your parents of such.
Princess Marianne
Lionel, just end this. Please let me go! Don’t you understand? You have to cancel the marriage!
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
The engagement is a royal order that has nothing to do with my intentions.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Your father is the one who insists on seeing this marriage through.
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
If you wish to break our engagement, you should hurry.
Princess Marianne
Why should I break up the engagement? I’m still too young! They won’t listen to me!
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
I’m not as against this marriage as Princess Marianne is.
Princess Marianne
What? What do you mean by that?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Princess Marianne is still so young. In my eyes, you are still just a child. I don’t understand the men who are attracted to you.
Princess Marianne
You – what did you just say?!
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
How am I supposed to demand a cancellation without keeping my dignity? That’s why you have to do it!
Princess Marianne
I didn’t ask you to break up first in such a vulgar way, did I?
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Then make an excuse to break the engagement! I don’t care!
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Just say you have an illegitimate child or another lover!
Marianne nearly ripped her hair out in anger.
Princess Marianne
I’d rather die than marry a terrible cold-blooded man like you!
Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]
Do as you please.
Princess Marianne
What – you – what?! Aggggghhhhhhhhh!
Marianne sputtered as she collapsed, screaming, unable to defeat his unflappable demeanor.
Marianne’s maid rushed over to help her stand.
Lionel remained unmoving from his spot on the stone walkway even after Marianne’s maids helped her walk back towards the palace.
Returning to the banquet hall to suffer all those burning gazes upon him would be too annoying.
In addition, there was another reason why he couldn’t leave just yet –
![Duke Lionel de Sentoren [ML]](https://cn-e-pic-aliyun.mangatoon.mobi/official-character-avatars/m_32.webp)
Comments
🦋 bliss 🦋
what is that mutherfuvking reson he couldn't left????
2023-03-12
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