As soon as Violet finished her story, Winter kicked the chair in front of him and sat up.
“Why aren’t you applauding when our Princess says something wonderful?”
The audience around him began to applaud in surprise at his pressure. But soon Violet glanced at Winter and the applause stopped.
The chairman then spoke.
“Then I would like you to speak for or against the bill to amend the title to the Reckless River and all its islands, Rep. Robin Levi.”
“I object.”
“Senator Dole Albright.”
“I object.”
All the northern nobles who had appeared at the beginning voted against it. Then the House of Philip also voted against it, and the southerners, Warhoson, began to be called. Drew Blooming was the first to speak.
“I object.”
When the head of the Warhosons, the Blooming family, objected, the expressions of the Warhosons hardened in an instant. They had never imagined that the Blooming family would come out in opposition.
However, following the tradition of the Blooming family, Drew, who took over the seat of the House of Representatives after his older brother received the title, was also a businessman. Now, the South had already been driven as far as it could by Winter Blooming. It was a conclusion reached because it was thought that going against Winter's will would not be good.
Winter, who had been leaning back with his head resting on his hand, thinking that the outcome was already decided, smiled faintly at his wife, perhaps pleased with her. Violet sat upright like a statue, looking only at each of the members.
He was sad that she didn't see him again, but he knew better than anyone here that Violet was just that kind of person. It's not because she didn't love him, it's because that's just the way she is.
He thought to himself that he would later complain about not seeing her even once, and before he knew it, the decision was made.
“The motion to amend all islands was rejected by all.”
At that moment, Ash clenched his teeth, got up, and immediately left the council.
As he was stepping out, he was blocked by the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Agency, Kenjes.
“What is it, Sir Kenjes?”
Then Kenjes bowed his head in greeting and opened his mouth.
“The investigation by the Central Bank of Rockround and Carlson Rowe’s confession has just confirmed that His Highness is connected to drug dealers.”
Ash snorted at his words.
“Don’t make me laugh. I’ve never done that.”
He was confident. There was no clear evidence, and even if there was, there was no way he, the Crown Prince, would be properly punished.
Then Ash felt the presence and turned to Violet, who was walking out from behind him, and said.
“Are you crazy? Can’t you see anything?”
Then Violet continued speaking calmly.
“I told you. Someday, the bank president will pay the price. And you too.”
"Violet!"
As Ash was about to shout and approach, Winter covered his wife's ears from behind. Then he said in disbelief.
“How can you lose your temper in front of a pregnant woman like that? If something goes wrong with my wife, you will die by my hand.”
“Sir Kenzo! This man is threatening to kill…!”
As Ash turned to see if Winter had heard him, he felt the council members coming out of the council looking at him with shocked expressions.
“How can you say something so loud in front of your pregnant sister?”
“Oh my God, I can’t believe it.”
All of the most powerful people in the Rockround were furious at Ash's actions. Even the Warhosons, who were worried and fearful that Violet would take revenge on them, looked at Ash with disgust at yelling in front of a pregnant woman.
Ash's face turned pale as he slowly realized that there was no one on his side in this place.
He was a Prince, a member of the Royal Lawrence family of Rockrround. He was more afraid of losing his reputation than of the policeman who had come to arrest him.
Violet said that her actions through marriage were entirely her own, and everyone in the council accepted that. At that moment, Ash's credit for the marriage was completely lost.
Kenjes said politely.
“I don’t want to drag away the person I was serving.”
“You can’t take the royal family with you anyway.”
“But... Your Highness is no longer royalty.”
Kenjes said with a regretful tone. Ash clenched his fists as he noticed the officers approaching to arrest him. All those who enjoyed polo and hunting with him were those who had benefited financially from Ash. However, even that financial benefit was something that no one could guarantee if they fell out of favor with Winter.
Ash looked at Violet, trembling.
“Do you think I’ll get a prison sentence for something like this?”
“Do you think this is the end?”
Violet asked back as if she was dumbfounded.
“This is just the beginning.”
“Shut up!”
At that moment, a sense of panic was felt from the side, and soon people surrounded the two. It was because they were worried that Ash's threatening attitude might lead to him doing something dangerous to Violet.
No matter what he did here, Ash was the one whose honor was falling to the bottom.
He walked towards the police station with the officers, his face a mixture of anger and fear.
As they disappeared and Violet stumbled, Winter held her tightly and asked,
“Is it hard? Can I carry you and help you?”
“People are watching. I’ll walk.”
“Pretend to fall.”
"Yes?"
“If you pretend to collapse, it won’t look weird if I hug you and leave, and Ash will look like more trash.”
“...Wouldn’t it be too obvious?”
“No. It’s more pitiful that you don’t collapse. You came all the way here without even having a proper meal.”
"Acting..."
“Why aren’t you applauding when our Princess says something wonderful?”
The audience around him began to applaud in surprise at his pressure. But soon Violet glanced at Winter and the applause stopped.
The chairman then spoke.
“Then I would like you to speak for or against the bill to amend the title to the Reckless River and all its islands, Rep. Robin Levi.”
“I object.”
“Senator Dole Albright.”
“I object.”
All the northern nobles who had appeared at the beginning voted against it. Then the House of Philip also voted against it, and the southerners, Warhoson, began to be called. Drew Blooming was the first to speak.
“I object.”
When the head of the Warhosons, the Blooming family, objected, the expressions of the Warhosons hardened in an instant. They had never imagined that the Blooming family would come out in opposition.
However, following the tradition of the Blooming family, Drew, who took over the seat of the House of Representatives after his older brother received the title, was also a businessman. Now, the South had already been driven as far as it could by Winter Blooming. It was a conclusion reached because it was thought that going against Winter's will would not be good.
Winter, who had been leaning back with his head resting on his hand, thinking that the outcome was already decided, smiled faintly at his wife, perhaps pleased with her. Violet sat upright like a statue, looking only at each of the members.
He was sad that she didn't see him again, but he knew better than anyone here that Violet was just that kind of person. It's not because she didn't love him, it's because that's just the way she is.
He thought to himself that he would later complain about not seeing her even once, and before he knew it, the decision was made.
“The motion to amend all islands was rejected by all.”
At that moment, Ash clenched his teeth, got up, and immediately left the council.
As he was stepping out, he was blocked by the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Agency, Kenjes.
“What is it, Sir Kenjes?”
Then Kenjes bowed his head in greeting and opened his mouth.
“The investigation by the Central Bank of Rockround and Carlson Rowe’s confession has just confirmed that His Highness is connected to drug dealers.”
Ash snorted at his words.
“Don’t make me laugh. I’ve never done that.”
He was confident. There was no clear evidence, and even if there was, there was no way he, the Crown Prince, would be properly punished.
Then Ash felt the presence and turned to Violet, who was walking out from behind him, and said.
“Are you crazy? Can’t you see anything?”
Then Violet continued speaking calmly.
“I told you. Someday, the bank president will pay the price. And you too.”
"Violet!"
As Ash was about to shout and approach, Winter covered his wife's ears from behind. Then he said in disbelief.
“How can you lose your temper in front of a pregnant woman like that? If something goes wrong with my wife, you will die by my hand.”
“Sir Kenzo! This man is threatening to kill…!”
As Ash turned to see if Winter had heard him, he felt the council members coming out of the council looking at him with shocked expressions.
“How can you say something so loud in front of your pregnant sister?”
“Oh my God, I can’t believe it.”
All of the most powerful people in the Rockround were furious at Ash's actions. Even the Warhosons, who were worried and fearful that Violet would take revenge on them, looked at Ash with disgust at yelling in front of a pregnant woman.
Ash's face turned pale as he slowly realized that there was no one on his side in this place.
He was a Prince, a member of the Royal Lawrence family of Rockrround. He was more afraid of losing his reputation than of the policeman who had come to arrest him.
Violet said that her actions through marriage were entirely her own, and everyone in the council accepted that. At that moment, Ash's credit for the marriage was completely lost.
Kenjes said politely.
“I don’t want to drag away the person I was serving.”
“You can’t take the royal family with you anyway.”
“But... Your Highness is no longer royalty.”
Kenjes said with a regretful tone. Ash clenched his fists as he noticed the officers approaching to arrest him. All those who enjoyed polo and hunting with him were those who had benefited financially from Ash. However, even that financial benefit was something that no one could guarantee if they fell out of favor with Winter.
Ash looked at Violet, trembling.
“Do you think I’ll get a prison sentence for something like this?”
“Do you think this is the end?”
Violet asked back as if she was dumbfounded.
“This is just the beginning.”
“Shut up!”
At that moment, a sense of panic was felt from the side, and soon people surrounded the two. It was because they were worried that Ash's threatening attitude might lead to him doing something dangerous to Violet.
No matter what he did here, Ash was the one whose honor was falling to the bottom.
He walked towards the police station with the officers, his face a mixture of anger and fear.
As they disappeared and Violet stumbled, Winter held her tightly and asked,
“Is it hard? Can I carry you and help you?”
“People are watching. I’ll walk.”
“Pretend to fall.”
"Yes?"
“If you pretend to collapse, it won’t look weird if I hug you and leave, and Ash will look like more trash.”
“...Wouldn’t it be too obvious?”
“No. It’s more pitiful that you don’t collapse. You came all the way here without even having a proper meal.”
"Acting..."
“Just close your eyes and relax. Trust me.”
Violet thought for a moment, then closed her eyes and relaxed her body. At that moment, her body was gently embraced by strong arms, and she was lifted up.
“Oh no, my wife has collapsed! Get the carriage over here quickly!”
Winter walked quickly through the crowd, shouting, and she could feel the surroundings becoming noisy with worry. Violet's face turned red with embarrassment, but luckily Winter covered her with his coat, so she was able to avoid being caught.
After the two people were loaded, the carriage started off as soon as the door closed. Winter said with a chuckle.
“Even if Ash manages to avoid prison, he can’t turn back his reputation.”
“I guess so.”
Violet nodded seriously and continued speaking.
“But he can’t avoid a prison sentence. It was because Ash made it easy for you to get drugs that Carlson shot you. Rockround isn’t a country where drugs are easily distributed.”
“He's really earned our Princess’s hatred. Then, let’s give him a prison sentence and bribe him to another inmate....”
“Don’t even joke like that. Ash, who was a royal, wouldn’t have used a multi-person room in the first place.”
“Okay, I won’t do it.”
Winter replied with a chuckle and headed home, massaging Violet's tired legs.
It had been snowing on the way home. As the carriage neared the lit mansion, Violet looked back at Winter and asked as the snow began to fall.
“If I told you I wanted to see the garden for a bit, you wouldn’t like it, right?”
Winter shrugged his shoulders slyly at her words.
“I thought you might want to see the garden today.”
"Really?"
“Yeah. Now that you have some free time, you’ll want to be in your favorite place.”
Violet burst out laughing when Winter noticed.
“Thank you for letting me know.”
The two of them got off the mansion porch and walked across the lobby to the garden. The servants who greeted them were happy to hear about their day.
“Then, will Little Madam receive that title?”
“If there are no problems along the way, then that’s what will happen, right?”
“Oh, if there’s a problem, I’ll go and solve it!”
“Me too, little madam!”
Everyone was in a cheerful mood. Winter gestured toward the lobby fireplace.
“Let’s have a drink each. It’s a nice day. Chef, go and show off your skills.”
Everyone was excited by his words and ran to the fireplace to start preparing a small celebration party. Most of them had received training at the hotel and came here, so they were all familiar with party preparations. They hung the decorations they had brought on the fireplace and on the walls.
“Go for a quick walk!”
As Hayel, who had quickly gotten caught in the gap, spoke and pushed the liquor trolley back, Jen scolded her.
“You can’t even drink alcohol, so why are you bringing so much?”
“Have a drink.”
“Just one sip, I guess.”
Violet, who had a happy expression on her face whenever the two of them bickered, was distracted by the two of them, so Winter wrapped his arm around her shoulder and said.
“Those two don’t match. Don’t try to link them up like that.”
“They suit well.”
“I told you they don’t suit each other.”
“We didn’t get along well from the beginning, did we?”
“But still, it was love at first sight.”
“Hmm. That’s definitely true.”
Violet nodded in understanding. She turned around briefly to look at the people preparing for the party.
Then, with a happy expression, she went out into the garden with Winter.
The moment the door, which had been tightly shut because of the cold wind, opened, Violet's mouth opened by itself.
"Oh my God..."
The snow-covered trees in the garden were draped in lights, and a bonfire was burning in the center. Flowers carved out of ice filled the winter garden.
Violet was staring blankly at the garden when Winter gently pulled her hand.
“Do you like it? Of course you will.”
“Oh, when did you prepare it?”
“The planning was done for a long time, and the preparations were completed in a flash while we were gone.”
Winter spoke proudly and then laughed cheerfully.
The two rode in a white carriage with no roof and landed under Violet's favorite tree. The tree was covered with a large light with a colorful glass shade, making it feel like they had entered a fairy tale.
As Violet climbed onto the carpet beneath her, Winter knelt down on one knee in front of her.
Violet's eyes widened in surprise at his actions. Winter said as he took out the box.
“I’m going to propose, so focus on me and not the ring.”
"Oh..."
“We couldn’t do it when we first got married. Now that we’re having our second wedding, this is my chance.”
“Wow, this is my first time receiving a proposal.”
Winter laughed at Violet's joke.
“That’s amazing.”
When he opened the box, she found a pink diamond ring, the legacy of Olivia Lawrence. Violet was surprised, but Winter quickly continued.
“Don’t ask how I got it. It’s yours now.”
"This..."
“Violet Lawrence.”
“...”
“Let me be your husband.”
Violet paused at Winter's words. Then he smiled as if he had anticipated her embarrassment and continued.
“Of course, I will inherit the Blooming Dukes. But I still want to take your surname. There are many cases where the title and surname are different. If that doesn’t work out, I will give up the title. I have a lot of money anyway.”
Violet couldn't laugh even though Winter was joking. Winter continued in an earnest voice.
“When I was young, I wanted a family, when I grew up I wanted money, and then I wanted fame.”
“...”
“And from now until I die, my dream is to become your husband. So, for my dream, you should live at least one day longer than me.”
Violet burst into laughter with tearful eyes at her husband's mischievous expression and words. Then she soon opened her mouth.
“Then I will make my dream to be your wife. And I will live at least one day longer than you. I promise.”
Winter smiled with a face of utmost happiness at Violet's answer mixed with a bright smile. A pink diamond ring was placed on Violet's finger, and Winter sat up.
The two people, their hearts full of excitement, walked to the mansion, which was already bustling with a party atmosphere, chatting away.
Violet said as if summing it up once.
“So if it’s a boy, you name it Theo, and if it’s a girl, you name it Olivia?”
“Yeah. I like them both very much.”
Violet nodded happily at his affectionate response.
It started to snow again, and they opened up a large umbrella halfway through, but the two people didn't hurry their pace, instead, they just stopped for a moment to talk. Then, after Jen and Hayel complained that they had caught a cold, the two people started walking a little faster.
To Help You Understand - End
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