I Made a Mistake in my Confession. Can I Cancel it? - Chapter 35

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Chapter 35

 

Meanwhile, as soon as the Emperor entered the lounge, Bella immediately returned to the banquet hall. As expected, the nobles were still gossiping about Lillian.

 

Bella kept glancing at the clock while calculating the drug’s effects in her mind. Then, at the perfect timing, she added fuel to the fire.

 

“Come to think of it, I did see Lady Lillian entering the lounge where His Majesty the Emperor was resting alone earlier.”

 

Instantly, people were shocked beyond words.

 

“No wonder she’s been missing! To enjoy a secret rendezvous at a charity event… And in front of all the gathered nobles! This is unacceptable!”

 

“Surely not. Lady Lillian didn’t seem like that kind of person. There must be a reason for this.”

 

“Lady Bella’s problem is that she’s too kind-hearted. There are many bad people in this world.”

 

At this, Bella lowered her head with a dark expression. By now, it should be about time for the ‘love potion’ she had administered to take effect.

 

“We cannot let such vulgar affairs be recorded in Imperial history. We must stop this somehow.”

 

The incited crowd rushed toward the lounge. In front of the lounge stood a line of guards that hadn’t been there before.

 

“What is the meaning of this? His Majesty the Emperor has given strict orders that no one is to be allowed inside.”

 

The frightened nobles hesitated at this.

 

“Shouldn’t we bring His Grace the Archduke? He’s the party involved.”

 

Come to think of it, Archduke Kartan had been nowhere to be seen. Thanks to that, it had been easy to approach Lillian, but his continued absence was unsettling.

 

‘It doesn’t matter anyway. Seeing the guards here, the Emperor must still be inside. Even the Archduke won’t be able to silence everyone with so many witnesses.’

 

Soon, heated voices could be heard from inside, and the nobles began pleading against the door.

 

“Your Majesty the Emperor, you cannot do this. Even if you rule the Empire, coveting your uncle’s woman is immoral. Please repent of your wrongdoing now and return to being the respected Majesty you once were.”

 

‘There’s no time to waste here at the door! I need to get inside before the drug’s effects wear off!’

 

Finally, unable to wait any longer, Bella stepped forward herself.

 

“Lady Lillian, we know you’re in there. Please open the door quickly.”

 

Knock knock.

 

No matter how much they knocked on the door, there was no response from inside. Surely they couldn’t be unaware of such a commotion.

 

‘The Emperor must be struggling alone to handle the situation. But it’s already too late.’

 

Confident of victory, Bella’s lips curved into a sneer.

 

‘Shocked by this incident, the Archduke will abandon both Lillian and the Emperor. Then the Archduke will ultimately fall into my hands.’

 

She could simply refuse the Emperor’s marriage proposal using this incident as an excuse. Everything was flowing according to her calculations.

 

“My lady, I’m going in now.”

 

Then she turned the door handle. It was the moment when the perfect future she had dreamed of would come to fruition.

 

That’s when it happened. An irritated voice came from inside.

 

“Who is it.”

 

A moment later, when they saw the person who opened the door and appeared, the nobles froze as if they had seen a ghost. Bella was the same.

 

“I believe there was an imperial command not to open the door.”

 

The state of the Archduke who appeared was far from normal. His shirt buttons were fastened haphazardly, and his hair was disheveled and wet.

 

Then, from beyond the hidden partition, a woman’s strained voice could be heard.

 

“Your Grace the Archduke… where did you go?”

 

As soon as Bella heard the voice, she recognized the woman’s identity. It was Lillian.

 

‘How… how did this happen?’

 

In the midst of confusion, Kartan turned around and shouted.

 

“Someone came. I’ll send them away and then go, so wait a moment.”

 

Then he glared coldly at the nobles and said.

 

“What’s your business?”

 

“….”

 

“It better be a reason I can accept.”

 

It sounded like a threat that he would kill them if they didn’t speak immediately. At this, the nobles turned pale and began shifting responsibility to each other. Even in the midst of this, only Bella maintained her composure.

 

“I’m sorry, Your Grace. There seems to have been some misunderstanding.”

 

“Are you the one who caused this incident?”

 

At this, Bella smiled sweetly and answered.

 

“I don’t know what you mean by that. I merely followed these people here.”

 

“Bella Ariana, you’ll pay dearly for today’s events. If you’ve seen everything you wanted to see, get lost immediately.”

 

Bang.

 

Finally, the door slammed shut roughly. Only then did the nobles begin confronting Bella.

 

“This is all because of Lady Bella. We’ve all been marked by His Grace the Archduke, so how will you take responsibility now!”

 

Finally, Bella bit her lips and muttered coldly.

 

“Right now, things are already complicated enough. So shut your mouths.”

 

Clearly her plan had been perfect. Where exactly had it gone wrong? Bella hurriedly left the scene, leaving behind the gazes staring at her in shock.

 

* * *

 

“Hah.”

 

When the people left, Kartan let out a sigh of relief. If they had pushed their way in, it would have been a disaster. The situation had been so urgent that he hadn’t been able to get the Emperor out in time.

 

“You can come out now.”

 

The Emperor emerged from behind the curtain, holding his head.

 

“That could have been really troublesome.”

 

The Emperor’s condition was terrible. His half-removed shirt had cosmetic stains here and there, presumably Lillian’s. So when Kartan first discovered the two of them, he had nearly stopped breathing.

 

“We need to bring the Doctor immediately. Right now, the Doctor is the only one who knows Lillian’s physical condition best…”

 

The moment Kartan said that much, he froze completely. Dr. Sellie was currently at the academic conference. Not only was it far away, but above all, it was an unwritten rule that no one disturbed during conferences.

 

“Your Majesty, please give me an imperial edict and seal stamped with the Emperor’s official seal immediately.”

 

“But isn’t that an emergency measure only used during national alert levels?”

 

“Now is not the time to worry about such things. If we leave her like this, Lillian will…”

 

Having said that much, Kartan quietly looked at Lillian. Seeing Lillian who looked like her breath might stop at any moment, he bit his lips. Finally understanding the situation, the Emperor spoke resolutely.

 

“Uncle, I’ll go myself. No matter if someone takes the edict and seal, if it’s someone else, it won’t be easy to enter the conference.”

 

Kartan didn’t refuse.

 

“Then I’ll ask you to do that.”

 

The Emperor left. Kartan moved the partition so Lillian could get enough fresh air. Then he heard Lillian’s weak voice from behind him.

 

“It was so hot… I couldn’t bear it anymore.”

 

When he turned around, Lillian’s skirt was half pulled up, revealing her bare legs completely. Her white skin looked incredibly soft.

 

Kartan unconsciously swallowed and raised his head to look at the ceiling. He felt truly pathetic for having impure thoughts in such a situation.

 

“This is nothing short of torture.”

 

Walking to the window, he vented his resentment at the innocent night sky. Still, as his body cooled down, his head felt much clearer.

 

“When on earth is the doctor coming?”

 

After hearing about Lillian’s condition, Dr. Sellie said he would prepare medicine and bring it, so to go ahead first. Then he warned never to leave her side as Lillian might have a seizure.

 

“I can’t bear it anymore… Please, at least open the window.”

 

Eventually, Lillian tried to get up from her seat, seemingly in distress. Kartan, who noticed a moment too late, sat her back down.

 

“What are you doing! Stay still.”

 

“But…”

 

The moment he met her pleading eyes, Kartan felt his heart drop with a thud. Lillian’s body was burning hot like a fireball. But if he let her get some cold air, her condition would obviously get even worse.

 

“Hah…”

 

Lillian, who had been breathing quietly, soon closed her eyes as if fainting. Startled, Kartan kept shaking her body.

 

“Stay conscious, Lillian!”

 

“…”

 

“Lillian!!”

 

Only then did Lillian open her eyes and answer with a nonchalant expression.

 

“Did you call me?”

 

“Ha.”

 

It was absurd. Only then did Kartan let go of Lillian’s shoulders and speak.

 

“You really drive people crazy.”

 

“Me?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“How do I drive you crazy?”

 

Instantly, Kartan bit his lips. His gaze had already swept over Lillian’s body.

 

“Should I show you?”

 

“What?”

 

“I’m asking if you really want to know.”

 

“…”

 

Kartan had already unbuttoned the jacket he was wearing. His eyes were burning fiercely.

 

“You’re the one who touched me first.”

 

“…”

 

“So it’s no use regretting it later.”

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