The Unpredictable Villainess

ﾟ ⋆ ﾟChapter 3 ﾟ ⋆ ﾟ

Lorenzo Morelli

"I cannot believe you're doing all these to stop a war." I said, furiously.

"It's better to stay connected with the South, my son." Father said.

I sighed, "Why is it always me that has to sacrifice? Why not your illegitimate child?"

"Mind your words, Lorenzo. You're the crown prince and behave like one." My father instructed.

I cannot believe I'm marrying an unknown person to stop a fucking war that would be surely out victory. Not only unknown, but a devilish lady and a cruel one at that. Her reputation isn't appalling and the rumours about her is just too disgusting.

"Do whatever you want, father." I sighed and got out of his room. He is extremely sick so he accepted the proposal of the South Emperor in no time because after his death, I'd be the one who'll be the king and to be one, I need a queen.

"Are you alright, Lorenzo?" Fiona came into my view. Her lovely hair and the emerald green eyes making me forget all the annoying things I discussed with father.

I smiled at her, "Everything's perfect. What brings you here?" I asked.

"I came to ask you, what Lady Armana might like for her birthday?" She asked like I would know. It will be my first time seeing her because Armana Frauleins is the only one and lovely daughter in the family so she's treated like a real princess even though she is.

"That woman doesn't even deserve a gift..." I mumbled.

"Pardon?" She stared at me waiting for my response.

"You being there will be a gift itself." I smiled, trying to stop the beating of my heart.

"You flatter me, Lorenzo." She blushed.

How can anyone be perfect like her? How can anyone resist her? She'd been treated badly by the society and she suffered a lot. After her father's death, my father decided to take her in. She wasn't a royalty but she has potential for that. She's decent and intelligent.

I first fell for her when she approached me and told me all the nice things about the crown prince and the king. She didn't know back then, that it was me but when she got to know that, she was embarrassed and couldn't face me for weeks. Slowly we became close and I was determined that I will marry her but...

That fucking war came out and I have to marry the cruel princess in order to save it.

"Do you want to-"

Before I could finish my sentence, Fiona spoke again, "I shall return to my own room. It is quite late." She smiled like she always does.

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"Don't let your cruel tongue slip out of your mouth." Father instructed.

We were in at the birthday banquet and my future wife was yet to be seen. But her father approached us and talked about political things and then finally came the moment when I spotted her staring at me. I didn't stare back but I could feel the gaze on me. I didn't see her face by then but what is she doing? Why is she staring at me and not approaching?