How to Tame My Beastly Husband — Chapter 229. Hostile

Watching from a distance, Celestine smiled awkwardly. She was glad that Annette was so dear to her husband. Ever since she had learned that her kidnapping had been arranged by the King rather than Annette, Celestine had felt guilty. It felt as if she had stolen Annette’s place from her.

But it seemed Annette had found her place. Raphael was her true fate.

A long shadow suddenly fell over Celestine.

“Are you all right, Lady Keers?”

Crown Prince Ludwig looked down at her injured ankle.

“Your Highness.” Celestine looked up at him. Even with the burned banquet hall as a backdrop, he was still as beautiful as the moon. Though the Crown Prince bowed to no one but the King, he lowered his head to look closely at her ankle.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t come to help you in time,” he said. “This is all my fault.”

His look was serious. He knew that she might have died today, but he couldn’t move recklessly because Selgratis had eyes on him at all times.

The King had planned to blame Annette for Celestine’s murder. It would be optimal if Ludwig was far away from the scene of the crime, so no one could reproach him for not protecting his fiancée. Who could dare to point a finger at him if he hadn’t even attended the banquet?

King Selgratis had ordered Ludwig not to attend the banquet. But if Celestine was risking her life, Ludwig could hardly run away.

He had not been a good fiancé.

Ludwig had always felt sorry for her. He had fallen in love with another woman long before her, and his punishment would be to live with the guilt of it for the rest of his life.

“Go to my palace to rest,” he said, straightening. His tone was very polite. “A physician will attend you there, and there will be a change of clothes. I’ll have someone bring you whatever you need.”

“It’s not necessary…”

“Please, Lady Keers. I don’t want to leave you this way. At least rest a little in my palace before you leave.”

“You really don’t have to worry so much about me,” she said, waving her hand automatically. It was just a political marriage. Ludwig had no reason to feel guilt or obligation toward her. Celestine would not allow it.

But at that moment, Marquis Keers intervened.

“Your Highness. I would prefer to take my daughter home to recuperate. She will be more comfortable there than in the palace of the Crown Prince. I hope you understand.”

His words were polite, but his glance at Ludwig was hostile. Ludwig was the son of the ruthless King who had tried to kill his beloved daughter. He did not like the fact that Ludwig was her fiancé.

Besides, everyone knew that Ludwig was in love with Annette. Who would want their daughter to marry a man who had publicly declared his love for another woman?

Marquis Keers meant to break this engagement immediately.

Ludwig smiled sadly at the blatant display of displeasure, and then unexpectedly bowed his head to the Marquis. He owed obeisance to no one, but nonetheless, he bent low.