The Crowning Consort Ceremony

"Lord Duke Lionel von Crest! Lady Bellrose Elise von Crest!" an announcer shouted out the names of my father and I as we both followed behind the Red-carpet.

The entire Aristocratic families and houses watched the most powerful Imperialist enter. My father, the Duke of the Empire followed right after me towards the Crowning Consort Ceremony.

I garnered my teeth together as I snorted under my breath. I didn't want to come here at all! This place was hell...

The customs were that the Crowning of the Princess would come after the future Consort Ceremony. In this Ceremony, the best competitors who would only fit to become Crown Princess would get selected.

It's only natural that I get selected here so easily.

I watched the envious looks of other girls who glared down at me. I didn't look back at them. I would have exchanged my position with them if it weren't for the Revenge for my father.

I would tear that Bastard and the Homewrecker, Cecil, while dragging them to hell with me for harming my father! And ruining my life...

***

Soon the trumpets came on, and the Royal Family followed us. Their entrance was grand and breathtaking. The Royal Couple followed at first. Right behind them was that Cheating Bastard!

I pierced my gaze through him. Hate and disgust formed in my eyes, and they were threatening to come back down in deadly tears.

I bit my lips to hold back hatred and kept calm. I will bite them all with venomous poison and kill them slowly.

Prince Ares, or rather Crown Prince Ares, the Future heir of the Empire. The dark-haired, handsome jelled boy. He had a cold expression on his face.

He didn't look at anyone's direction, avoiding everyone's look. Poker-faced damned bastard!

I could still feel the way he looked at me that night. I could still feel the pain of that scar he left behind on me.

Slowly, I see his eyes moving up to me then he quickly looks away as if he has seen something nasty.

Hahaha... I want him to feel disgusted of this poisonous venom which will kill him. I felt so good, that my lips formed into a dark nasty sinister smile.

***

"Your Majesty! Your Highness!" Both me and my father echoed at each other as we curtsied and bowed.

"Hmmm." The middle-aged Emperor smiled happily at us both as he went ahead to hug my father.

I forced myself to stop frowning. I couldn't show rebellious actions. I clearly did not like someone touching my father casually! Especially for those who are blood-related to who harmed my father!

I clenched my fists and kept on a forced smile;

"Your Majesty, thank-you for Inviting us into this Grand Ceremony," my father said. Then I realized my mission and then smiled happily.

"No, it is quite a pleasure for you to join us here with your daughter- speaking of which she turned fifteen right?"

I remember this conversation really well. I lowered my eyes to the floor... I felt the dull pain behind my back when I remembered my murdering night.

No... I will kill everyone... I have to live.

"..." My father did not respond and just kept smiling and nodding. Loyalty. I sneered.

"Bellrose, your name right?" The Emperor asked me with a smile.

I smiled small and answered coldly: "Yes."

"Ares, meet Bellrose- two of you are of really close age!" The Emperor said as he patted his son forward.

I wanted to start crying when I saw him. That bastard... he was right in front of my face. I started shaking that I even forgot to look up at him. Frowns disclosed on my face.

Prince Ares coldly inspected and then nodded.

I looked down my heart pouring out hate. Instead, a poker face turned on my face.

This time, the sweet medicine I feed you last time will turn sour.

(Meaning my love has turned on disgust and hatred)

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