The Evil Empress Adores Me

Charlize and Damian personally saw off Mr. William at the main entrance of the Crown Princes palace.

Mr. William wasnt sure what to do with the uneasy feeling he felt.

Hey, you dont have to accompany me all this way

Of course, we should.

Charlize closed her eyes gently.

Thank you for accepting my offer.

Not at all, its just Im not sure what the others will think when they hear how considerate you are of us.

As Mr. William looked at Charlize, a train of thought unknowingly appeared in his head.

Shes such a kind person, yet the media keeps speaking ill of her

Charlize quickly noticed the look on his face and opened her mouth with a gentle voice.

Please feel free to say whatevers on your mind.

Oh? Ah, its nothing.

Hmm, it didnt seem like nothing, did it?

Charlize said jokingly.

If Charlize says something like that

Mr. William swallowed his saliva, speaking with a determined tone.

Though, it may sound presumptuous, but

I dont think its presumptuous at all. Please tell me.

Im worried about you, Charlize.

Mr. William had gathered all his courage to say so.

Charlize widened her eyes.

Hm? Why is that?

Well, I read some newspapers before coming to the Crown Princes palace, as you can tell

Anxiety started to creep over Mr. Williams face.

In an instant, Charlize had a slightly surprised expression.

Oh, he must have been readingthosenewspaper articles.

I see why hes worried about me.

Somehow, my mind wasnt fazed.

Charlize shook her head as she smiled.

Thank you for your concern. But Im fine.

Ha, but. The article couldnt have been farther from the truth, could they?

Mr. William replied, licking his chapped lips.

The newspapers said that Charlize wasnt concerned with the memorial service at all

No, really, its all right.

I can handle those things.

With that in mind, Charlize shrugged her shoulders.

Its because Ive been bullied too much since I was a kid to be hurt by things like that.

Apart from that, I dont think todays interview was satisfactory. I wonder if there was any inconvenience on my end

No, theres no such thing.

Mr. William quickly shook his head.

Then he put a broad smile on his face.

In fact, Id never thought a fool like me would be able to enter the Crown Princes palace.

I see.

Charlize felt somewhat choked up.

No matter how much Charlize endured growing up in the Empresss palace, she had it far better off than them.

I met the Empress, Damian, and the Empress dowager. I was protected by good people while

They had given up family members for the empire, yet they didnt receive any protection.

In that sense, their lives were much, much harder than hers.

Charlize became a bit solemn.

Meanwhile, Mr. William spoke in a lively voice.

That alone is something for me to be thrilled about, I was invited to this place and was able to represent the bereaved families.

Before she knew it, there was a bright smile on his face.

Shes sure everyone will be happy about it.

Im happy you said that.

The suggestion you offeredI know you did so because you were considerate of us. Thank you so much for that.

Before getting into his carriage, Mr. William bowed his head one last time.

Dont mention it. Get back safely.

Then Ill see you again at the memorial service.

Damian followed Charlizes example and politely bid him farewell.