The Evil Empress Adores Me - Chapter 93.2

“Obviously, I did something wrong today.”

Damian looked up at me with a pitiful expression.

“Just more than anything, I don’t want to see your angry face.”

“Lize, are you not going to calm down?”

“It’s my fault for what happened today,” acknowledged Damian as he continued speaking in a feeble voice.

As I was watching him……

I was laughing on the inside at the silly position he was in.

So, to be honest I wasn’t focusing so much on the punishment anymore but rather on Damian.

I can assuredly say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

‘And Damian, you’re so cute!’

Who knew a cold-hearted man, who could make the world come to a halt with his beauty alone, would look so gloomy while being punished!

“Lize, are you okay now?” asked Damian.

Nodding my head, I motioned for Damian to lower his hands.

Damian quickly drew closer.

As I watched Damian cling to me like an obedient puppy, I thought to myself.

As expected, the world revolves around good looks.

***

After lots of twists and turns today, Damian escorted me to the Empress’s palace.

“By the way, we should be using the same palace sooner or later.”

“What? Why propose that?”

“Think about it. Now that you’re going to be my fiancee, isn’t it odd to still be a maid at the Empress’s palace?”

Oh, is that so?

With that new perspective, I blinked my eyes.

I see.

I really am going to be Damian’s fiancee.

“Goodbye, I…..no.”

I struggled to suppress the tingly feeling in my heart.

“Damian.”

The moment he heard my parting, Damian smiled broadly like a flower in full bloom.

“See you tomorrow, Lize.”

Looking back at Damian drawing further away, I bit my lips before asking.

I couldn’t find the will to ask him in the end.

‘What will happen to Viscountess Antes?’

…..can’t say it.

My conscience felt a throbbing sensation of pain as if being stabbed by thousands of needles.

With the way this is going, I would end up taking away the role of the heroine who was supposed to be with Damian.

But what made me feel more disillusioned with myself was-

‘I couldn’t turn down Damian’s offer in the first place.’

“Haaa”.

A sigh escaped my mouth.

I decided to be honest with myself at this point.

I….I’m attracted to Damian.

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It’s not just because we were childhood friends, or because Damian’s the ‘protagonist of this world.’

I mean rationally-

‘No, l shouldn’t feel so miserable.’

I quickly shook my head.

Everything’s fine, I’m engaged out of necessity.

For now, let’s do our best to make Damian the beloved crown prince.

And…

‘Once Damian has a stable path of succession to the throne, I’ll return this position to Sienna.’

I made up my mind.

There was a slight twinge in my chest, but I pressed on, ignoring it.

***

As a general rule, as soon as an engagement is confirmed, I should have moved to the crown prince’s palace immediately, but-

“Is he going to take Charlize already?! That’s not happening!”

….the Empress was dead set against it, so I decided to remain at the Empress’s palace for a while.

The main reason being, that there were no rooms available as of yet for me at the crown prince’s palace.

I planned to go there after the victory banquet where the engagement would be announced.

‘Well, it’s only three days away.’

Meanwhile, I was in a situation where my feet were on fire.

It was to be expected, after all, I had never been to a party before.

Let alone the clothes, I didn’t have any fine shoes or accessories like jewelry…

“Haaa, life isn’t always a bowl of cherries.”

I sighed deeply.

Fortunately, I saved up the salaries I received since working as a maid.

The salary of almost thirteen years was considerable, I’m proud of myself.

No doubt, to buy a dress and the other accessories all at once, I’ll have to spend a hefty sum…

‘Okay, I’ll buy a dress with this! But will I be able to find a dress I like before then?’

I clenched my fists.

But then.

“Charlize, would you come with me for a moment?”

Senior maid Weber poked her head out the door, calling for me.

“The Empress is looking for you.”

The Empress? All of a sudden?

Never mind, I need to get her permission too before heading out.

I trailed behind Weber.

For some reason, the Empress greeted me not in her office but in the living room.

‘Hey, isn’t the Empress supposed to be in full swing at work during this hour?’

I tilted my head.

The Empress welcomed me with a smile.

“Oh my, Charlize. Here already?.”

“Yes, I heard you wanted to see me.”

“Yes. It’s about…”

The Empress stopped mid-sentence as she gestured for me to come in.