Chapter 1 (1/2)

Chapter 1

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I shouldn’t have held that hand Even the emperor can’t treat him rashly, the Empire’s Prime Minister, Grand Duke Franches That request that one can’t reject, the cause of the problem

Princess Veronica who died because of a fever, the only one who could replace her wasa hard time

Had I refused at that time, I could’ve avoided suchridiculous What’s the point of being at the top of the society, being envied by ladies, and being courted by men? What’s the use of embellished dresses and jewelrycrowned the first Queen?

Princess Veronica, who I thought was dead, is perfectly alive and well Now that she’s back, my existence in this world is unasked for

“From the start…… this was the plan”

Every time I spoke, metal stuck in my stomach snarled My insides twisted, the blood stained my dress and covered the floor

“Don’t resent me I only reached out my hand, it is you who took that hand”

Grand Duke Franches countered ly Slyly, I bla beside hi

“We’ve been working on this plan for a long time And because of that, I pretended to be dead and needed a replacement You did quite well”

I lifted my head and looked at Veronica

Ah! It’s as if I was looking at a mirror, I saw the resemblance to the princess Sorrow rained down on , she will naturally take over my place The position of the Queen, the relationshi+p between ht call Veronica ‘mother’

No, I’m certain it will happen It was so unfair My tears burst out in rage

“Are you crying? Don’t be too sad I’m more merciful than I look As a consolation for your hard work, I’ for you”

Veronica beckoned, the knight behind her handed the baby wrapped in silk Veronica showed the face of a sleeping baby as if she was being generous

“Baby, say your last goodbye to yourto die soon”

“…!”

Veronica raised the crying baby’s hand and waved it It really looked more cruel than the devil

“I- Ian!”

I crawled towards Veronica in a desperate struggle Thewith pain The apple of my eye, my son It drove me mad to see Ian cuddled in her arms

“Don’t try too hard I don’t knohat to do with this child for now I’reat deal of his cuteness By then, I’ll possibly have a baby with the King, right? I’ll send him by your side then”

“You- You devil!”

My hands and lips tre, Veronica”

“Oh, I lost track of tio”

Grand Duke Franches glanced at me and turned coldly Veronica followed behind

“I can’t even say goodbye because I don’t even know your real naood job, fake Veronica”

Looking at Veronica’s distant back, I stretched outup even though I knew I couldn’t keep up

However, so much blood spilled out from my body This was it

Thud

My hands fell weakly Veronica’s distant back was the last thing I reeance

“Elena!”