Replace The Villain's Wife

28 : Meet Again

"We're husband and wife. What can we not do?"

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"Done." Lydia smile as she ties the last part of my dress.

"Isn't this too beautiful?" I ask. I turn back and forth to see the dress. I don't dislike it, I love it.

"That's what party dress is, princess. You have to look good no matter what. Moreover, you are prince Karl's wife. You have to look perfect to show your position."

Karl's wife, huh? I have to tell Eli that I'm married no matter what. We arrived at the Brail's kingdom 4 days ago. It really did took a lot of hours to finally stepped my feet here.

"Prince Karl is waiting outside, princess." Lydia says as she brings me my shoes.

I look a bit taller now that I'm wearing this heels. The door opens. Karl is standing so dashingly. His hairstyle is also different than usual, making him looks more mature. He doesn't stop looking at me.

"What?" I ask.

"Since you look taller than usual, help me fix this button. It annoys me."

Oh, he notices that I look taller. You can't look down on me by saying I'm short this time. I walk closer to him and and help him with his buttons.

"Why do you have to loosen your sleeve? It doesn't look neat now."

"I look hotter this way." I widen my eyes and open up my mouth. This guy with big pride can talk this way?

"You are unbelievable." I mutter.

"Let's go." Karl offers me his hand. I hold his arm and we both walk outside the hall.

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This party is so big. Everybody dressed so well. Do I look eligible enough to be here?

"Look, it's the prince from the Ezule Kingdom."

"So the rumor about his handsome face is true."

"His face is indeed handsome but so terrifying at the same time."

Can't believe someone would actually talk behind my back.

"Now you know why I don't like party." Karl suddenly says.

"But, having a party with loved ones is really exciting." I try to change his point of view.

"Yeah, you'll attend it yourself."

I pout. This man is no fun. Fine, I'll make it next time.

"Prince Karl, isn't it? I've been waiting to meet you all this time."

"Duke Amberg, am I right?" Karl looks flat as usual. He doesn't smile at all, even on the way here.

"There's this thing I want to talk about with you."

Oh, I think this is a political thing. It's better for me to get something to drink. But, as soon as I want to walk out, Karl holds my hand from the back. I look at him gripping my hand. He wants me to enjoy this boring conversation with him? How smart.

"I would love to. But, right now, I have more priority to do." Karl says. He doesn't let me go either. Duke Amberg turns his head and look at me.

"May I know who this pretty lady is?"

"My wife." Karl says proudly. What should I do? I look like a shy cat behind his back now. Should I look terrifying like Karl too? I have no idea.

"Wow! So the rumor about you're married is true? I really thought that my daughter has a chance." says Duke Amberg.