When I Announced A Divorce, The Obsessive Maniac Went Crazy - Chapter 81

-Uh…

It was Daphne’s voice.

Cesare jumped to his feet at the sound of his wife’s voice he had not heard in a long time.

I looked around, but Daphne was nowhere to be found.

After all, she couldn’t be here.

Daphne is now at Gabriel’s house.

“Hah!”

An angry sigh flowed from him.

Now he’s hearing nonsense.

But her voice was too clear to be mistaken.

And as if it wasn’t an illusion, another voice was heard.

– Cesare, idiot, idiot, stupid.

Cesare opened his eyes.

I realized the source of the sound.

Daphne’s voice was coming from this little thing.

It’s something I’ve never heard of, but it doesn’t look like it’s an illusion.

Cesare took the small object in his hand.

It was a desperate touch as if this object could be Daphne herself.

He held his breath and waited for Daphne’s voice to be heard.

– A fool who doesn’t even know his own mind. Really stupid, you idiot. You like me, don’t you know?

It was as if Daphne was scolding right next to him.

-Your face turns red every time, so that’s why you like me.

A small sigh was heard.

It was followed by a rustling, whining, and a dog’s grunting sound.

It sounded like a rustling, but then it calmed down.

– Yes, Cherry. Mama it’s okay

Daphne whispered.

Soon a sniffling sound was heard. It sounded like a cry.

The sweet voice whispering something didn’t go on any longer.

The chains of guilt tightened around Cesare’s heart.

With a small object in his hand, Cesare couldn’t even move.

Daphne knew.

That Cesare had grown to love her beyond mere husband duty.

That was why she had demanded answers from him so endlessly.

But he, who was stupid, could not answer Daphne’s question.

I should have told her I love her before Gabriel took Daphne like this.

Cesare bowed his head.

Like a voice that could no longer be heard, Daphne also left Cesare.

At that moment, a voice that I thought was over came out.

– When are you going to tell me you like me?

Daphne’s soft, resonant voice seemed to give Cesare a last chance, who had missed every opportunity.

Finally, the recording ended.

“Daphne…”

A rustling sound came from Cesare’s mouth.

He still hasn’t answered her last question.

Daphne would certainly be waiting for his answer.

Cesare clenched his fist.

I had to get Daphne back right now.

After getting Daphne back, which was stolen by Gabriel, I will confess with my mouth.

I, Cesare Burstoad, will say I love you.

And I will hear it from Daphne herself.

Who it is that Daphne loves!

Cesare’s dead eyes flashed red again.

There was no time to be fooling around here.

The clock was ticking and he had to move fast.

Bang-!

He left Daphne’s room.

Joseph, who had been pacing anxiously outside the bedroom, raised his head at the loud noise.

His face lit up when he saw the look on Cesare’s face.

He had seen Cesare’s expression like this before.

Before he won a great victory on the battlefield, his expression was like this.

It was a look with a determination to achieve victory without fail.

Cesare’s firm expression made Joseph’s heart race.

So far, he had been the victim of Gabriel’s plan, now he was about to turn the tables.

“Joseph.”

“Yes! Your Excellency!”

“Gather all Burstoad Knights. We have work to do and bring me Robert Burstrod, whom you have imprisoned immediately.”

“Yes!”

Joseph was sure.

As always, Cesare will win this time.

****

Daphne was able to leave the Imperial Palace after sunset.

Fortunately, the Emperor’s expression didn’t look bad until the end.

He will accept my offer like this…

“Daphne.”

Gabriel, who was standing in front of the door like a lost puppy, raised his head.

Gabriel’s eyes were red.

I quickly turned my head and looked away from Gabriel.

I didn’t really want to talk to Gabriel.

That pretty face that looks just like an angel makes me angry now.

“Are you not going to talk to me… for the rest of your life?”

A wet voice was heard.

“I’m sorry about before, I didn’t mean to….”

“That’s all you’re sorry for?”

I cried out.

“Why do I have to be locked up? What sin have I committed to you?”

“Daphne…”

Gabriel stretched out his hand with a face that looked like he was about to cry. But he couldn’t reach me and fell off.

The servants passing through the palace were glancing at us.

It was then that I realized that this is not the story I want to talk about here.

I’m on my way out by making an offer to the Emperor to help Gabriel consolidate his position.

If the letter falls into the hands of the Emperor, Gabriel’s birth mother’s status will rise, and his blemishes will disappear.

One step away from being a flawed crown prince.

“Go talk to the Emperor.”

I turned to Gabriel and strode forward.

Gabriel followed after me.

Gabriel and I got into the carriage and the coachman set off.

“… Can you not go back to the Imperial Palace?”

The Emperor said there was a lot of talk among the nobles about the crown prince’s precarious position outside.

That must be how desperate I am.

Gabriel bowed his head.

“Daphne could run away.”

“You locked me up like that? You wouldn’t let me take a step outside?”

“Daphne….”

Gabriel laughed bitterly. That expression was pitiful.

I was amazed at myself as I didn’t realize it until I got to this point.

It must have been that I trusted the original novel and Gabriel’s tendencies.

Is this just prejudice?

“… If there is a place you want to go, you can go with me.”

“Gabriel is the Crown Prince. How long will that be?”

I asked in a soft voice.

“Until Daphne loves me.”

Of course, it never worked.

Gabriel was still adamant.

His eyes longed for my love, and his clenched fists were trembling on his knees.

Gabriel said in a wet voice.

“I only have Daphne. There’s no one by my side. Daphne… Can’t you look at me?”

“… Why do you think there is no one by your side?”

The Emperor was at Gabriel’s side.

A father who wants to cover and protect Gabriel no matter what he does.

The Emperor was making a lot of effort to save Gabriel.

He spoke to me alone and listened to me.

If the Emperor had no heart for Gabriel, would he listen to the story of ‘Lady Daphne’?

Absolutely not.

“Because I am truly alone.”

It seemed that Gabriel had lost sight of his surroundings because of his own pity.

The Emperor had neglected Gabriel for a while.

In fact, it must be Cesare who is really alone right now…

Cesare didn’t even have a parent to hug and embrace him when he faced injustice and hardship.

I turned my head towards the window.

I wanted to open this door and run away to Cesare.

The Emperor told the story that Cesare was released and returned to the mansion.

Will Cesare keep the necklace I gave him?

Did you understand the oath that I’ll come back because I have you in my heart?

Cesare, you are never alone.

But still nothing was resolved and Gabriel was by my side.

I sighed and closed my eyes.

*****

Gabriel looked around.

Currently, he is in a commercial district outside the Imperial capital.

If you were to ask him if he was out as crown prince to inspect the businesses that would shape the future of the empire, the answer was no.

If he was, he’d be visiting on a larger scale, accompanied by servants and nobles, not on such a small scale.

His purpose was different.

‘Once you get your hands on it, you can’t take it away.’

Greed took root deep in Gabriel’s heart.

At first, I wanted to set Daphne free. And now, with Daphne by my side, Gabriel wanted to make her happy.

That’s why I came here.

Gabriel looked up and down the building.

He was wearing a dark blue robe with his platinum blonde hair, which now deserves attention.

The fabric of the robe itself was expensive, but it was not very noticeable because it was an area with so many wealthy people.

Rather, his aide, Bruce, who was showing his face next to him, was grabbing people’s attention even more.

“So that building is the upper headquarters run by Count Peliard?”

“Yes, Your Majesty and there is one other branch. They were recently constructing two more branches, but funding issues are currently delaying their construction.”

There were wrinkles on Gabriel’s face.

According to reports, Count Peliard was expanding his business in octopus strategy.

This became a problem and caused financial difficulties, causing the Count to covet Daphne’s share of the inheritance.