Why Did I Become the Villainess?

Chapter 442: : Worries



"Dame Csille, are you sure it is okay for you to start working already? You just returned in the Capital. Don't you want to take a break first? Wouldn't that be bad on your health if you

continue to push yourself?"

I was too engrossed with my thoughts that I didn't even realized that Lilla is already inside my office. I was busy thinking about what Mister Sewell told me that I end staring blankly ahead.

Lilla probably noticed it and misunderstand it as fatigue. I shake my head and smile reassuringly at her. "I been away from the Foundation for a few days already. It wouldn't be good if I continue skipping my work here. I need-"

I wasn't able to finish what I am trying to say because Lilla rush to my side and stops me from talking. "Dame Csille, what are you talking about? The reason why you were gone these days is because you are helping other people in other regions of the Kingdom. So, how can you say that you are skipping your work?"

I forgot! Lilla only knows that I was gone because I was helping people in needs in other regions. She doesn't know that I am not doing my job and that I am working in the Department on the days I was gone.

I shake my head. "I am the Founder of this Foundation yet I am always away from it. Even if I am doing some charity work outside the Capital, it is still my responsibility to manage this Foundation. Yet here I am, passing my responsibilities to you and Mairenn."

I look at Lilla and smile warmly at her. I am really grateful that I have a person like her whom I can trust. I wish she can still stay in the Kingdom once I join the enemy but I also know she will be endanger if she continue staying here. After all, I was the one who give a reccomendation for her and once I become an enemy of the Kingdom, that recommendation will be invalid. That means, she isn't allowed to work in the Capital anymore.

Lilla put the documents she is holding on the table. "Dame Csille, you have saved me from that possible failed marriage. So, doing your job is not a big thing for me. Also, I am more than happy to help you manage this Foundation. How can I complain if I can see how many people we have been helping ever since se started. So, you don't have to worry, Dame Csille. Mairenn and I are not bothered even if you pass all your work to us."

I look at Lilla. She's really a great employee. If we were only in a different situation, I will do my best to keep her around. However, we are not. Things were already turning to worst and I need to do something if I want to save her from this doom.

"Lilla, why don't you return to your family? I am sure your Father would be happy to see you return home."

Lilla stares at me for a couple of seconds before she slump her body on the chair in front of my table. She then stares at me with visible horror in her eyes. "Dame Csille, are you firing me? Did I do something wrong that you want to get rid of me already?" She then shakes her head anxiously. "Dame Csille, please don't push me away. I don't have anywhere to run to. You know I couldn't return to the Frailens City or else my family will force me to get married again. So, please don't fire me. I can do-"

I shake my head and reach out my hand to touch hers. "Lilla, calm down. I am not firing you or pushing you to leave the Vrawyth Kingdom. I just thought maybe it's time for you to visit them. They are your family, Lilla. No matter how much you hate them for what they did to you, you cannot deny the fact that you still share the same blood with them. Isn't it time for you to reconcile with your family? I bet they are already missing you now.

I was hoping I could send Lilla off before things turn to worst here. I don't want to involve her with what will happen in the future.

But it seems like Lilla doesn't appreciate what I am doing. She looks at me with teary eyes. "Dame Csille, I understand that you are only concerned about me but you don't know how my parents think. If they knew that you allow me to return home, they might use this chance to force me to marry someone else and I don't want that. I don't want to be use as a tool for their business. I love my family and all, but I wouldn't allow them to decide for my own life. So, please don't send me away. If you are worried about my relationship with them, you can be assured that I am doing my best to reconcile with them without sacrificing my own life."

I stare at Lilla and sigh. I understand where she is coming from. If I were in her shoes, I would do the same. I wouldn't allow my parents to dictate what will happen in my life.

But things are different now. The Aeslaerean Kingdom...

They will launch a surprise attack to the Vrawyth Kingdom. I don't have enough time to save the people I want to save. So, I need to rush things on my end to make sure I won't implicate anyone.

Soon blood will pain the whole Kingdom in red. A color that will bring sorrow to all the people.

I got busy with my work in the Foundation that it was already ten in the evening when I returned home.

I was about to head straight to my room but I was startled when I see my parents and Brother Pascal waiting for me in the receiving area.

Mother immediately rush to my side to hug me tight. "My dear, you have finally returned. We were waiting for you. Why did you return just now? Did you work in the Foundation today?"

I return Mother's hug before I answer her. "Apologies for making you all wait. I got caught up with my responsibilities in the Foundation that I didn't even realized it was already late. I am sorry."

Mothe frowns at me. I can see the visible disappointment in her eyes. "You just come back to the capital this morning yet here you are burying yourself with work? Haven't you learned anything? You fainted before for overworking yourself too much. What if it is something worst the next time?"

I smile apologetically at Mother and walk to the sofa. I feel exhausted. Not physically but mentally. Everything that is happening right now is stressing the heck of me. Yet, I couldn't find a way on how to deal with the situation.

"Mother, I have a lot of work left in the Foundation. If I wouldn't work, it will only piled up more. I was already gone for days, it wouldn't be right if I continue neglecting my duties inNôv(el)B\\jnn

the Foundation."

Mother sit beside me and hold my hand. She was about to say something but Father interrupts her. "This is the reason why I am against on her accepting that position in the new department. Look what is happening. She couldn't even manage her responsibilities properly."

I just glance at Father and remain silent. He was right though. Even I couldn't help but agree with what he is saying.

I couldn't keep up with my busy schedule. It's not only my responsibilities in the Foundation and in the Department, but also my responsibilities with the enemies.

If I only have other choice, I would have give up my position in the department but I don't have any right to decide on that.

Mother immediately turn her head at Father. "Waltier! How can you say that to your own daughter? Can't you see how exhausted she looks like yet here you are questioning her competency? Can you be at least be considerate of your daughter's feelings?"

I shake my head and hold Mother's hand to stop her from reprimanding Father. I don't want the two of them to argue because of me.

"Mother, I think Father is right. That I am really having a hard time balancing my two responsibilities," I turn my head at Father. "However, I will prove to you that I can do this. I might having a hard time this time but if you will give me time, you will see I can handle this

perfectly, Father."

Or maybe not. How can I if there will be war soon?

I only said that to assure all of them that even if I am having difficulty right now, I can still fulfill my responsibilities in the Foundation and in the new Department.

Father stares at me for a couple of seconds before he gives me a small nod. A sign that he is

willing to give me a chance.

Too bad, I won't be able to prove myself to him or to all of them what I am saying.

"Csille, what happened to your conversation with his majesty? Is everything okay in the

weaponry?"

Father frowns and immediately turn his head at Brother Pascal who ask that question just now. "Pascal, what do you mean?" He then looks at me. "Csille, is there any problem in your

end?"

I shake my head. It was definitely not my problem. I already told his majesty how many weapons can Mister Earnan produce for the Kingdom yet they still accept such a big number of order. So, how come it is my fault?

"I already talk to his majesty and he told me that everything is under control. He already

informed the public that we won't be able to accept new order because we still have backlogs. As for the orders that have been made already, his majesty is already informing the parties that it might take a while to produce their orders. So, there is nothing you should be worried about. There is no problem."

Not now but soon. There will be huge problem that will shocked the whole Kingdom. And Csille is also involved on it.

I look at my timewatch and sigh. "Mother, Father, Brother, as much as I want to have a conversation with you, I don't think I can. It is already almost midnight. Don't you think it is time for us to take a rest?"

Mother immediately stands up and hold my hand. She then look at Father who is still sitting on the sofa. It looks like he still want to ask me questios. "Your daughter is right, it's already late yet here we are questioning Csille like this. Let's continue all of this tomorrow."

Mother squints her eyes at Father. "Waltier! Do you have any objections?" Father heaves a sigh and shakes his head. "How can I? No matter what my Countess said, it

will be followed." He then look at Brother Pascal sitting beside him. "Pascal what are you sitting there? Don't you heard what your Aunt have said? Let's all continue all of this tomorrow. You should rest first. I know you were exhausted with your work too. Let-" Mother shakes her head and pull me towards my room. She didn't even bother wait for Father.

I look at behind us and found Father and Brother Pascal staring at me with serious expressions on their faces. It looks like they are worried about something else and I think I already know what they were worried of.

Because even I couldn't help but get worried too. Soon things will drastically change in the

Vrawyth Kingdom.

But are we prepared for such a change? I don't think so. No one even I, will be prepared for

such changes.