章 20: Chapter 017 ( Requirement )

Monna was immediately shocked and offended.

"That's definitely not true! Why can they speculate like that? That's definitely impossible! My father is the most loyal person to the country! All the news is a lie!" argued Cattarina repeatedly with confidence.

She was really angry!

Doesn't everyone know how her father had worked so hard and diligently for the Empire without knowing his own time and pleasure? So where did all that stupid speculation come from?

Monna was just about to resume her rebuttal when suddenly she realized something.

Wait a minute!

What did the Crown Prince just said? Her father is suspected of plotting defection? Shouldn't that story have happened later after she married His Majesty the Crown Prince, and made someone angry?

So what happened at this time?

Why is something that should have happened later, it is happening now?

Was there anything in the story that she had missed?

Not. Monna wasn't sure. But..

"Don't take it too seriously. This is just speculation," When The Crown Prince saw Cattarina's tense expression, Belhart automatically tried to calm her down. His words at the beginning were not deliberately said to make Cattarina in trouble.

But how could Cattarina not be troubled and worried, when it came to her family?! And that shouldn't be the case!!

If Cattarina had not married Belhart, then the problem of defection or her bad luck after marriage was clearly impossible. But when she hasn't even done anything, all her bad luck is happening around her without being able to prevent it?

That all maybe just speculation. But what if it becomes a presumption that is proven out of nowhere?

Although she firmly believed that her father was very pure not guilty. But hearing this flow of the story clearly made Monna feel scared.

"I told you, that my father is not like that!" Cattarina said once again bitterly.

Maybe Cattarina said that to make Belhart believe in her. But without Cattarina even saying that, Belhart already knew it wasn't true.

He rarely met and communicated with Mr. Shcoutz. But based on what he heard from his father and seen all of Mr. Shcoutz all this time, Belhart is very sure Mr. Shcoutz firmly holds his loyalty to the king.

But as a fair leader candidate, Belhart could not simply dismiss the news based on his belief from one party. He needed to gather various people and carry out investigations.

About how this news could spread, who spread it, and how the speculation could arise. All he needed to investigate first.

And perhaps, this speculation appears to cover up the original defection that actually happened and existed. Or maybe, this speculation was deliberately made by certain people who did not like the Bourston family.

But what he can doing now is to take advantage of this issue to suppress Cattarina's decision to cancel the marriage. Belhart very sure this news would have been very effective in making Cattarina's shocking decision change. Even if he had to make her feel worried later.

In that case, Belhart would just have to settle this matter quickly because he was sure there were lots of people supporting the Bourstons. Therefore, for the time being, Belhart will only use this opportunity for his benefit. After that then he just will properly resolve this matter.

"But I don't want to marry you," said Cattarina so suddenly. She was honest. But her words made Belhart shatter all his daydreams and look at him sadly.

So, was Cattarina so desperate didn't to want to marry him?

There was a kind of striking feeling, when Belhart heard that.

Then he said, "You still have to do it, even if you don't want to."

Cattarina looked at Belhart in disappointment, "Is there no other way?" she asked anxiously and feeling very unsure.

Monna actually understands the situation now. If she insists on canceling the marriage, it would be further justify the unfounded speculation about her father.

Because by canceling the engagement, it meant that her family refused to side with the royal family. And that further strengthens the alleged defection of the king and the state. But was there no other way she could do it?!

Cattarina bit the seedlings anxiously. This marriage was definitely a nightmare for her. If she insists on getting married, then the gloomy days after the wedding will continue to be felt. But if she doesn't do that, her father and her family...?

Monna suddenly remembered what Asraff had said to her.

"We will always support whatever decision you make, Catty. As long as that making you happy. Even if we have to sacrifice our lives and lives, we will keep doing it until the end."

Monna almost cried when she heard Asraff's narrative at that time.

Monna could feel , how extraordinary and touching their feelings were for Cattarina. Monna, who has never felt the beauty of her family, was so touched by all the narrative of her dearest brother.

Then, only by marrying the Crown Prince, she could pay for all the love that was given to her, was it possible that Cattarina would reject it?

Maybe if the Cattarina before Monna possessed her, it might be. But this was Cattarina in Monna's soul. What could she do but surrender?

Just as she accepted her new state in the world of novel. Monna decided to accept her unlucky fate.

"Well. I will continue this marriage. But I have some condition. Your Majesty, can fulfill that?" Monna asked anxiously.

This was definitely a bold decision. Dare to enter into the abyss where she knows the bottom wass quite deep. Therefore, if she was still allowed to reduce some of her difficulties, Monna would continue to do so.

Meanwhile, the Crown Prince, who was so pleased with Cattarina's final decision but didn't want to show it, chose to accept whatever the terms were.

Belhart confidently asked, "Tell me what your conditions are," he said. Wanting to know.

For the first time, Monna looked Belhart's eyes straight.

"First, promise me about one thing. You will always guard and protect my family no matter what!" said Cattarina with confidence.

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