Agathe Clementine Capucine will sacrifice anything for her mother. She was forced to make a deal with Gunther Percival Silvestri, the wealthy son of the evil Silvestri clan that had dominated Stonewood City for centuries, because her mother's life and ultimately her own were in jeopardy. Other than her mother receiving treatment and her life being spared, she considered what else might go wrong. She didn't anticipate, however, that later that evening, she would be married to Gunther and would pose as his devoted wife while signing a contract to formalize their union. Agathe was torn as the months went by. Is she still playing along, or did Gunther already find a way to win her shattered heart?
View More~Agathe~Much to my surprise, Thaddeus extended his hand, seemingly asking for a handshake. "To our alliance." He uttered, and I nearly let out a chuckle.With a smile on my face, I took his hand and shook it firmly. "To our alliance." I said, quite joyous because it felt like I had been reunited with a long-lost friend.After releasing my hand, he glanced around nervously. "Should we sit down first?" He suggested, gesturing towards the couch positioned in front of a small coffee table.I nodded in agreement, swiftly gathering the maid's uniform and headband. I also picked up the eyeglasses and face mask from the floor.Once we were both settled in our seats, he let out a sigh and looked visibly stressed. "You're lucky that I have finished all the work I needed to do for today. Though I must admit, I'm uncertain about what we should do first."I reached into the pockets of the maid's uniform I had been wearing earlier and pulled out a small zip bag. Carefully, I revealed its contents
~Agathe~"Goodness, that was so close. He almost caught me." I murmured to myself as I finally stepped inside the premises of S.G.C.Thank goodness I managed to get away from Calixto. I couldn't express enough gratitude toward Yesenia for her help and I know I will be forever indebted to her for this.As I made my way towards the reception desk, two female receptionists immediately eyed me. I smiled at them even though it wouldn't be visible through my surgical mask.“Good morning. How can we help you?” One of the female receptionists asked.I was about to explain the excuse that Yesenia had given me, but at that moment, I had a sudden change of heart. I thought it would be simpler to tell them that I had come specifically to see Thaddeus instead.They wouldn't need to notify Gunther and raise any suspicion about my presence by doing so. Besides, since I was disguised as a maid, it would be believable to pretend that I was one of Thaddeus' maids as well. "I am here to deliver Sir Tha
~Agathe~It was quite odd seeing myself wearing a dark wig with bangs, thick brown-framed glasses that covered half of my face, and a surgical mask that concealed my nose, mouth, and chin.Yesenia also had me put on one of her spare maid's uniforms.It was a long-sleeved, ankle-length flared skirt, paired with a white apron and a bowknot headband placed atop my head to complete the look.I let out a deep sigh as we both studied my reflection in the mirror. We had managed to sneak into the maid's quarters while everyone else was busy with their daily chores outside.“Is this really necessary? I could simply hide in the trunk of the car, Yen.” I suddenly suggested.“But, how do you plan to get past the reception area in the lobby, young lady? S.G.C. has strict regulations and doesn't permit outsiders to enter the building without an appointment.”"And, I doubt you want the young master's bodyguards in the building to be alerted of your presence, as it would reveal that you had managed t
~Agathe~ The pain is overwhelming and the truth is too much to bear. The realization that I have been deceived and lied to, even by my own mother, is agonizing.The pain was so intense that it numbed my entire body, making me paralyzed. Despite desperately pounding my chest multiple times, the pain stubbornly persisted.I couldn't recognize my voice anymore from too much sobbing. But, I couldn't care less because I was in so much pain.How could my mother keep the truth hidden from me? Out of all people, she should have been the one to stand by my side.She was supposed to be the one to tell everything to me. I am her daughter, her own family.How could she betray me like this?I woke up with no recollection of everything that happened between me and Gunther. However, that didn't mean I wouldn't notice the physical signs.Four years ago, if my memory serves me right, I repeatedly asked her about the strange scars on my body, the sudden weight gain, and why the bloody hell my stomach
~Agathe~I died inside, my heart was profoundly shattered and crushed. She cannot remember Gunther, but those memories can return.It can come back. I married Gunther without realizing that the woman he truly loved was still out there and just could not remember him.“No, this can't be happening.”"Hey, young lady, are you still with me?" Yesenia asked, waving her hand in front of my face as if I had been lost in a daze.I abruptly stood up and left Yesenia without uttering a single word."Young lady! Where are you going?" She called out in a loud voice, clearly taken aback.I was nearly at the door when Yesenia grabbed my arm. "Young lady!" She exclaimed."What?" I shouted back, with tears streaming down my face. Yesenia's eyes widened, and her mouth fell open in surprise."What else do you want me to hear? Yen, for goodness' sake! Carlyle's mother is still alive! She's out there! She may not remember everything now, but what will happen when she eventually does?” I turned to face
~Agathe~Drops of sweat slid down my forehead, our nerves on edge as we wondered about who entered the library just now. Time ticked away in silence, without the sound of any footsteps, yet neither Yesenia nor I dared to take a look."Let's find out who it is." Yesenia suggested, but I quickly shook my head in disagreement."Let's give it a little more time. It could be Gunther." I whispered back to her.However, our patience wore thin as time went by. “Young lady, should we-”I hushed Yesenia again and was about to speak when I felt a cold and wet nose nudge my arm. I turned my head in surprise, only to find Mishka, wagging her tail cheerfully at us."Mishka." I excitedly murmured, and a smile spread across my face as I stroked her head.However, my eyes widened as a thought crossed my mind. “Gunther must have been the one who brought Mishka here.”To finally ease our worry, I cautiously peeked behind the couch and scanned the entire library from our hiding spot."Goddamn. There's no
~Agathe~I spent hours and hours and hours crying in the library, in a hidden and dark spot where no one would find me.I was screaming, but it was the kind of scream without a voice because that was the only way I could vent my feelings. [Flashback]"We shouldn't talk here, young lady." Yesenia murmured, her eyes darting around nervously, clearly filled with fear. "Let's find another place to talk.”She took hold of my arm and guided me into the mansion. As soon as we were inside, we walked down the hallway and made our way into the private library."There's a cozy reading nook toward the far right side of this library. We can have our conversation there." She said, her tension palpable.Sensing her unease, I remained silent as we made our way to the reading nook she was talking about. "Woah." I whispered in astonishment as we arrived at the reading nook.The reading nook was nestled in the corner, surrounded by dark wood bookshelves. There was a central table and a plush cushioned
~Agathe~‘The lady who gave birth to Miss Carlyle also came from Snowflake Village.’Those words echoed in my mind, repeating over and over again. I felt weak as I heard a ringing sound filling both of my ears.I nervously sipped on my glass of water, my hands trembling as the weight of realization dawned upon me. That simply cannot be true!Snowflake Village is a small village. I am not kidding when I say that I am familiar with every person who resides there.If the old attorney's statement holds any truth, the only people I can imagine being Carlyle's mother would be myself, my best friend Graziella, and Filomena, who was the manager at the restaurant where I formerly worked.We were the only people who were still unmarried among the residents of my village. All the other women residing there have either been married, divorced, widowed, or are over the age of fifty, including my mom. Filo, on the other hand, would be swiftly excluded from the list since everyone in the village is
~Agathe~"I was so terrified, Daddy. I thought I was going to die." Carlyle sobbed on Gunther's shoulders. In that instant, all my thoughts about Gunther disappeared completely. I knelt beside him and softly tapped Carlyle's back, reassuring her that her feelings were valid and understood. Carlyle noticed my presence and released herself from her father's embrace, wrapping her arms around my neck. I continued to gently pat her back, allowing her to cry on my shoulder as well.We remained in that comforting embrace for a few moments, while I could sense Gunther's eyes were all over me.Then, I noticed Yesenia bowing towards us before she turned and walked away, seemingly heading towards something or someone else. I followed her movements with my eyes and noticed how she walked directly towards Calixto, handing him clean and dry clothes as well.Although they were too far away for me to hear their conversation, I could see the shock on Calixto's face. It seemed that he had forgotten a
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