Me, a Princess? My Lord! - Chapter 72

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Chapter 72

‘The sun is still overhead… Has time stopped?’

Heidi let out a long sigh. Today had been exceptionally long and drawn out.

“You’ve been terrible at managing your expression since earlier. Oh, are you not even trying?”

Anastasia burst out laughing.

“I can tell you don’t want to be here with me. The feeling is mutual, so let’s cooperate. This time isn’t just for the two of us.”

“If this time isn’t just for the two of us?”

“It’s for Father, of course. He said it was his wish.”

Anastasia let out a snicker.

“Well, I suppose. What would that matter to you? You wouldn’t have developed any affection, you’re practically strangers despite sharing blood.”

Heidi silently met Anastasia’s gaze. She knew it was provocation, but she didn’t particularly think it was wrong either.

Anastasia lifted her teacup and gestured toward Heidi with her chin.

“Drink it while it’s warm.”

“…”

Heidi stared down at the teacup placed before her. Her face was reflected in the calm red tea.

‘I shouldn’t drink this. Deshion also fell ill after having tea with Anastasia that time.’

The memory of finding Deshion collapsed on the balcony came flooding back. Just recalling it sent chills down her spine.

Though Deshion had said there was no concrete evidence, circumstantially it was reasonable to assume it was because of the tea Anastasia had offered.

“Well, if you don’t want to, don’t drink it.”

When Heidi didn’t even touch the teacup, Anastasia shrugged her shoulders. She took a sip of tea and opened her mouth.

“Thinking about it, there was a reason for everything.”

“…”

“I disliked you from the moment I first saw you. You were irritating. When I heard that teacher had brought some woman, I had a bad feeling the moment I heard that story.”

Heidi answered briefly.

“That’s quite unfortunate.”

At Heidi’s insincere response, Anastasia’s gaze became even sharper. She was about to flare up but took a deep breath and regained her composure.

“Are you very close with teacher?”

“Deshion is…”

Anastasia’s eyebrows twitched.

“Deshion? You call him by name. You must be close.”

Thud.

Anastasia, who had set down her teacup, suddenly asked.

“You know that Count Haizen was my mentor, right?”

Heidi nodded.

“Yes, I know.”

“That’s why the title ‘teacher’ is still the most comfortable for me. Even though it’s been several years since we formally ended the master-disciple relationship…”

Anastasia met Heidi’s eyes.

“Did Count Haizen tell you stories about me? He must have talked about me a lot, whether you wanted to hear it or not.”

“Not particularly.”

“That can’t be right.”

Anastasia smiled slightly.

“Don’t trust that person’s words too much. He’s not someone you should believe so blindly. That’s sincere advice.”

Heidi slightly raised the corner of her mouth.

“I’ll judge and decide that for myself.”

“Right, he must have seemed trustworthy until now. Being the great Count Haizen and all, he was able to pull you up to that position.”

“…”

“But things are different now. That person is no longer in a position to pull you up.”

Swish, Anastasia pushed her teacup to the corner and parted her lips.

“Leaving Count Haizen aside.”

Anastasia leaned toward the table and said.

“Let’s talk between ourselves. Woman to woman.”

“Woman to woman?”

“Yes, sister to sister. Let’s be completely honest. What do you want?”

What do I want?

Heidi, who had been sitting quietly, asked back.

“That’s the question I wanted to ask you. What do you want?”

“You’re curious about what I want?”

A strange light flickered in her violet eyes.

“Then I’ll tell you. I want everything I would have had if you hadn’t appeared. Does that answer your question?”

Heidi smiled slightly.

“Yes, sufficiently.”

“Then will you tell me now? What you wanted when you entered the Royal Palace.”

Heidi shrugged and answered.

“I didn’t enter the Royal Palace wanting anything. I came to find my rightful place.”

“…!”

“If I had to say, I want the life I would have had if we hadn’t been switched. Is that a sufficient answer?”

Anastasia’s cheek twitched.

“You’re too greedy. Didn’t I advise you before? That being greedy will get you hurt.”

“I wonder.”

Heidi tilted her head with an innocent expression.

“I’m not the one being greedy, am I? I’m just taking back what’s mine.”

At Heidi’s words, Anastasia burst into loud laughter. It was loud enough to startle the maids standing at a distance.

“The power of bloodline must be strong indeed. Strong enough to make you so confident so quickly.”

Anastasia wiped the corner of her eye with her finger and said.

“But you know, Heidi. Do you think you can just handle that position? Can you actually do it?”

Before Heidi could part her lips, Anastasia continued speaking.

“That position isn’t just about wearing pretty clothes and laughing among people. You have to always be tense, keep your ears open even when sleeping.”

Anastasia mockingly raised one corner of her mouth.

“I’ve lived as a princess my entire life. For 20 years, I’ve been gradually refined into someone suitable for this position. Count Haizen was the one who helped with that.”

“…”

“That time is something you can neither covet nor steal from me, Heidi. No matter what you do.”

Though Anastasia’s voice carried laughter as she spoke, her gaze was so fierce it felt murderous.

‘Don’t be scared. I can’t back down.’

Despite steeling herself countless times, she still flinched for a moment. Heidi gripped her skirt tightly with both hands.

As if she knew all of Heidi’s inner thoughts, Anastasia let out a snicker. She spoke in a much softer voice.

“Heidi. I really want to get along well with you. Like sisters. I think we could.”

Is she being sincere?

Heidi stared at Anastasia intently, but she couldn’t tell at all. She had always been a difficult person to read.

Anastasia continued sweetly.

“I’m willing to concede a great deal to you, Heidi.”

“Concede…”

“This princess game you’re playing now? Go ahead. As much as you want. Do you need attendants to wait on you? Bring ‘The Florence’ or whoever, as many as you want to play with. I carefully selected them myself.”

“…”

“I can let you live comfortably until the day you die. Wearing the prettiest things, eating the most delicious food, naturally enjoying the most precious things. Just like I did.”

Heidi’s eyes narrowed as she quietly listened to Anastasia’s story.

“That sounds nice. I’m tempted.”

At Heidi’s words, Anastasia’s eyes sparkled.

“Really? Then…”

“There must be conditions, of course. What do I have to give up? The throne?”

At Heidi’s words, Anastasia let out a laugh.

“That’s not for Heidi to give up or not. It’s Father’s decision to make.”

“Then….”

“My condition is very simple. You just need to abandon one thing.”

“One thing?”

At Heidi’s question, Anastasia nodded her head.

“Deshion Carlos Haizen.”

Anastasia lifted her pointed chin as she spoke.

“Abandon that man.”

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