The Grand Duchess Escape - Chapter 142.1
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Asella’s trembling gaze remained stubbornly fixed on the floor. In the midst of that, she recalled the words that Calix had said before leaving the Grand duchy.
‘I plan to come back with good news soon.’
To her, those words seemed too frivolous to be uttered by a husband, who is heading to annihilate his wife’s family for treason.
‘He must have had this in mind from the beginning.’
The words spoken by Calix Benvito in her dream, where he stated that all of Chartus’ bloodline must be eradicated. Asella couldn’t help but wonder if that dream might actually be the truth.
‘That’s why he married me.’
If she married a man of another family and changed her name, she would be spared, even if Chartus was destroyed, she would have a chance at survival.
By marrying her, he had blocked Asella’s opportunity to escape from the start. Now that Chartus had been destroyed, the next target was her.
How did Calix Benevito plan to “dispose” of her? Would it be like in the dream, through poisoning? Asella’s fingertips trembled faintly. Her quivering lips held a question.
“Is it something you did, Your Excellency?”
Even though she already knew the answer, she deliberately asked the question.
“Did Your Excellency personally destroy Chartus?”
“And if I did?”
The nonchalant demeanor of the man, who didn’t seem to feel even a speck of guilt, was terrifying. Despite her efforts, Asella’s voice continued to tremble.
“H-How could you… without even saying a word about my family…”
“I don’t understand what you’re saying.”
“…”
“Your family name is Benvito.”
Hearing the man casually refer to her as a Benvito sent chills down her spine.
‘…In the end, it had to come to this.’
Even though her family was taken away from her and replaced by Benvito’s name, she hadn’t lost all hope. Mariel’s awakening was underway. If her younger sister could fully develop her abilities, there might be a chance to reclaim their position in the family, even if it was only a fleeting hope.
But now, it was all in vain. The family had been disgraced, tarnished with the dishonor of treason, and Asella didn’t know when Mariel would be dragged to the capital and executed.
‘And I will die too.’
Asella was convinced that sooner or later, Calix would kill her.
They had strategically married, and now her usefulness had ended. It was only natural that an object that had served its purpose should be discarded.
‘I’m sorry, Mother.’
The guilt of not fulfilling her promise and grief at not being able to save her younger sister made Asella’s eyes heat up.
‘But please forgive me. I had no choice.’
Asella swallowed back her tears. She raised her head and stared directly at Calix.
“No, I am Chartus.”
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