Chapter 10%
Before I could even speak, my father slapped Lorenzo hard across the face.
“Get out, Lorenzo! I entrusted my daughter to you, and you hurt her again and again! Always siding with that vixen–are you even human?“% Charles’s gaze tumed icy as he stared Lorenzo down.
“Lorenzo, you assaulted the Princess Consort and intentionally harmed the Crown Prince. I will be reporting this to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs You will be punished accordingly.”
Lorenzo’s face turned as pale as paper. He wanted to plead with Charles but cowered under his intimidating presence. Instead, he turned to me with pitiful eyes.
“Danna, we grew up together. Do you really have the heart to send me to prison? Don’t you remember? When we were kids, I always saved my chocolate for you. When it rained and you were scared of thunder, I was the one who comforted you to sleep. How can you forget all of that?”
“You’re kind, Danna. You wouldn’t just stand by and watch me fall like this, would you?”
I stared coldly at him and pointed to the thick bandages wrapped around my face. “You want to talk about affection?”
“You watched your fiancée slash my face open. You stood by her side as she humiliated and beat me. You faked amnesia and broke off our engagement–this is your version of ‘love‘ and ‘loyalty‘?“#
“Lorenzo, the moment you embraced Vanessa at the wedding and called her your true love, we were done. As for conspiring with her to assault members of the French royal family–you’ll pay for that. You deserve every punishment coming your way.”
Lorenzo’s face froze in disbelief, but he still refused to give up.
“Danna, I know I was wrong. Please just give me one more chance. I swear I’ll cut off all ties with that wretched woman. I’ll only be good to you from now on.”
1 curved my lips into a mocking smile.
“Lorenzo, someone is already good to me. I don’t need your pathetic version of love.”
“The only reason you’re still alive is because Arthur’s going to be fine. Otherwise, I would’ve killed you myself.“W
Upon hearing that, Lorenzo’s expression crumbled. Realizing I hadn’t softened at all, he finally snapped.
“Danna, don’t be stupid! You really think Charles loves you? You’re just a stand–in! Deep down, you know that!“W
“You’re a plain girl with no background, no beauty, no talent–how could a prince love someone like you? He’s just playing with you!”
“But if you forgive me now, I’ll help you gain control over Charles’s finances. I’ll be your strongest ally–it’ll only benefit you.”
I couldn’t help but laugh. Where did he get this insane confidence from? Did he really think I needed him?
I pulled out my phone, opened the signed documents, and shoved them in his face.M
“Charles has already transferred sixty percent of his assets to me and our child’s name. What exactly do I need you for?“} Lorenzo’s pupils dilated as he muttered in disbelief.
“No… That’s impossible. He’s a French prince. Why would he give all of that to you? You have nothing–why would he love you like that?” But he would never understand.”
Love wasn’t about looks or wealth–it was about care, about cherishing someone deeply.
And I didn’t owe him an explanation. Let him rot in his delusions.
“Lorenzo, not everyone is as filthy and shameless as you. You even faked a split personality just to be with your little lover. You think you deserve forgiveness?”
Lorenzo stood frozen, completely speechless. Maybe even he didn’t know how to justify his actions anymore.
Just then, the guards dragged in a bloodied Vanessa.
They asked how to deal with her. Considering Charles’s status, I didn’t want her beaten to a pulp and dumped in the slums.
I turned to Charles and said lightly, “Since they’re so in love, take them to get a marriage license. Let them spend the rest of their lives together”
The moment Lorenzo heard that, he panicked and began shaking his head frantically.
