Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 331  : Help (1)

 "My dear Fraser, why don't you send Dame Csille to her house? Also, make sure to greet the Count and the Countess for me. It's been a long time since I saw the two of them." Queen Amalone said to Prince Fraser.

 The banquet had just ended, and we were all preparing to leave the dining hall when her majesty blurts out those words.

 I immediately look at Rufus, who is standing beside me, and tug the hem of his long sleeve. Hoping he could save me from this despair.

 Prince Fraser sending me home? Nahh, I would rather walk home alone than let that happen. As much we I want to decline her Majesty, I know it will be rude of me to do that. After all, she was just concerned about me.

 I tug Rufus hem again. Why is this guy not saying anything? I thought would he wouldn't let Prince Fraser do anything to me? Look! Her majesty is already setting me up with Prince Fraser, and all you do is stand there? Are you even my friend, Rufus?

 I look at Prince Fraser, and he looks at me in return. I try to read his expressions, but he just stares at me with a blank expression. He was about to open his mouth to say something when Rufus suddenly cut him off.

 "Your majesty, allow me to bring home Dame Csille. I know his highness, Prince Fraser, was already exhausted. So, to avoid further exhausting him from traveling back and forth. I think it will be best if I will be the one who'll send Dame Csille home. After all, our residence is near with the Lauretrés."

 I heaved a sigh when I heard what Rufus said. I thought he wouldn't do something to save me. It's a good thing he remembers how much I tried to stop him every time I felt him tense up. It looks like Rufus is really angry with Prince Fraser.

 Queen Amalone looks at Prince Fraser probably to see what's his reaction but because Prince Fraser looks like he doesn't care. Her majesty then let Rufus brings me home.  "If that is the case, then Prince Rufus, please take care of Dame Csille. Also, don't forget to greet the Count and the Countess for me, okay?"

 Rufus nods his head respectfully at the Queen. "Yes, your majesty. I will take care of Dame Csille and make sure to bring her home safe and sound. As for your request, I will definitely not forget to greet the Count and Countess for you. I'm sure they will be happy with it."

 Queen Amalone nods her head in satisfaction. She then looks at Prince Joachim. "Prince Joachim, do you want me to have someone send you to where you are staying? Also, are you comfortable with the place you are staying? We can arrange something else if you're not. Our most priority is to give the very best of what we can give to the guests of the Vrawyth Kingdom. So, you can tell us anything you like, and we will arrange it for you."

 Prince Joachim shakes his head. "Your majesty, you don't need to do anything. I am already beyond satisfied with how the Vrawyth Kingdom is treating me. I am grateful for the warm welcome, Queen Amalone." He then bows his head to Queen Amalone.

 But Queen Amalone immediately stops him from bowing. She was probably concerned that Prince Joachim would break his back. "Prince Joachim, you don't need to do that. I am glad you are enjoying your stay in the Vrawyth Kingdom. As for the tour we have talked about, I will let my son clear his schedule for a few days to tour you around the capital of town nearby. I'm sure you will love the place."

 I smiled in secret when I heard what the Queen said. That means I wouldn't see Prince Joachim or Prince Fraser for a few days too. I was really smart when I decided to pass the responsibilities to Prince Fraser. Now I can have peace of mind for a few days.  After a few minutes of talking, Rufus and I decided to leave the palace because it was already getting late.  Rufus and I are now walking through the hallways of the Palace while Prince Joachim is still talking to the Queen and the King about something. Rufus and I didn't bother to know what they were talking about because it would be too rude to do that.  I heard Rufus heave a deep sigh and stop walking. He then looks at me. "I am beyond disappointed, Csille."

 I frowned when I heard what he said. He is beyond disappointed of what? As far as I know, we didn't talk about things that would make him upset. We only talk about Prince Joachim's stay and the projects for the Villages. Although we never talked about the joint project because Prince Joachim was there.  "Why would you be upset? Are you upset because of me?" I look at Rufus as if asking if he is serious because if there is someone who should be upset here, it should be me. He didn't save me immediately. I thought he wouldn't try to do something so that Prince Fraser wouldn't have any chance to send me home tonight. But this guy here decided to make me anxious for a couple of minutes before he said something.  Rufus shakes his head. "Not on you. On Prince Fraser." He heaves a deep sigh. "I really don't understand why he is okay with the idea that his fiancé was being sent by another guy instead of him? If I were in his shoe, I would never let that happen. But look at him. He didn't even complain when I decided to take the responsibility of bringing you home, away from him."

 I smile bitterly. What can I expect from the male lead? Of course, he wouldn't choose the villainess.  I look at Rufus and tap his shoulder. "Why do you need to feel frustrated over it? I'm actually happy that he wouldn't send me home, or else I'll definitely be doomed now."

 Rufus looks at me and shakes his head. "Come on, let's get you home. I'm sure you are already exhausted. We all had a long day."

 I look at Rufus and let him lead me to the carriage waiting for us. I'm really happy I have Rufus with me. At least I wouldn't feel lonely.

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 I yawn and look at the clock on my wall. It is early in the morning, and I still feel sleepy. I couldn't help but think about what happened in the banquet last night that I didn't get enough sleep.  I heave a sigh. As much as I want to take a rest right now, I know I can't. I still need to work on the piled up documents in my office. Aside from that, I still have urgent documents I need to work on first. So, sleeping shouldn't be in my vocabulary today. I'll also probably need to stay the night for today, so I can lessen my workload tomorrow. I need to finish this as fast as I can because I will become busy again in the coming days because I need to work on the joint project already.

 I was busy looking at the documents on my table when someone knocked on my door. I look up and find Lilla peeking behind the door. "Apologies for my interruption. However, there's another set of urgent documents that you need to work on today, Dame Csille." Lilla smiled awkwardly at me. She probably can see how much stressed I am today.

 I groaned when I heard what she said. And here's another workload I don't even know how to finish. I wave my hand at Lilla, allowing her to come inside my office.  "Dame Csille, I'm sorry for saying this. But these documents on my arms right now, will be needed this afternoon. I think it's best if you work on this first before you work on the other urgent documents."

 I look at Lilla as if asking if she is serious. The urgent documents on my table that she bring earlier are also documents I need to return to them this afternoon. How can she expect me to finish this all? I am not a robot who doesn't feel exhaustion.  Give me a break!  I lean my body on my chair and heave a sigh. But I know complaining will not help me. I was the one who decided to open up a Foundation. I should also be responsible for managing it.  "Just leave it on my table. Also, can you tell anyone that nobody should disturb me after this? Even you, Lilla."

 Every time she knocks on my door, she always has documents in her arms. Now, I am more afraid to see her knocking on my door than to see Prince Fraser knocks on my door.

 I heard Lilla gasp. "Dame Csille! But there are still some documents you nee—"

 I raise my hand to stop her from talking and shake my head. "Lilla, I know you are only concerned about the Foundation. However, if you continue to send documents to my office the whole day, I might flip up. I am only a person. How can you expect me to finish it all in one day? So, do me a favor? I don't want to see anyone today. Not even Rufus or Brother Pascal or anyone you think I should meet. Tell them I am too busy today that I don't have time to talk to anyone."

 I need to do this if I want to finish all the urgent documents on my table. I don't need any distractions. I also need to work on the other documents around my office. They have been lying around my office for weeks now. I think I need to work on them already before I lose the time to work on them.

 I heard Lilla sigh after a few moments of silence. "I understand, Dame Csille. Apologies, I didn't know I was putting too much pressure on you. Don't worry. I will remind anyone not to disturb you today. As for your meal, I'll just leave it in front of your door then."

 I open my eyes and look at Lilla gratefully. I'm really fortunate to have an employee like Lilla. She isn't just a competent one. She also genuinely cares not just about my Foundation but also about me.  "Thank you, Lilla."

 Lilla nods her head at me. "I will not take up your time then. If you need anything, you could just call me, and I'll take care of it for you." She then bows her head before she leaves my office.

 I look at the closed door and sigh. Another busy day for the villainess. But I guess this is way better than seeing Prince Joachim or Prince Fraser.  I looked at the clock, stretched my arms, and started to work all day long. Although I stop from time to time to take a few minutes break to relax myself. I would sometimes stand up and do some simple exercises so my arms and legs wouldn't feel strain from sitting all day.

 I look at my clock and sigh. It's already five in the afternoon, and I still haven't finished all the urgent documents. Although I have already finished the documents needed for today, I still need to find all these urgent documents because they will need them tomorrow.

 I was about to continue my work when my door suddenly burst open, and Rufus came rushing inside. I look at Rufus, who seems anxious over something.

 "Purplany! I need help!"  A moment after, an anxious Lilla pops out from Rufus's back. She then bows her head at me apologetically. "Apologies, Dame Csille. I tried to stop his highness, Prince Rufus, but he was persistent."

 I wave my hand at her, and she immediately closes the door to give Rufus and me some privacy. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

 I put the document I was about to read and rested my chin on my hand. "And what brings you here, Rufus? You even ignored my employees' warning and just barged into my office uninvited. What happened?"

 Rufus isn't the type of person who will do that. There were times when he visited me here, but because I was busy, he ended up leaving the Foundation without seeing me. It's the first he did this, which can only mean that something happened today.  Rufus sits on the chair in front of my table and sigh. "Csille, I need your help."