The Evil Empress Adores Me - Chapter 105-1

Charlize and Damian personally saw off Mr. William at the main entrance of the Crown Prince’s palace. 

Mr. William wasn’t sure what to do with the uneasy feeling he felt. 

“Hey, you don’t have to accompany me all this way…”

“Of course, we should.” 

Charlize closed her eyes gently. 

“Thank you for accepting my offer.”

“Not at all, it’s just I’m not sure what the others will think when they hear how considerate you are of us.” 

As Mr. William looked at Charlize, a train of thought unknowingly appeared in his head. 

She’s such a kind person, yet the media keeps speaking ill of her…

Charlize quickly noticed the look on his face and opened her mouth with a gentle voice. 

“Please feel free to say whatever’s on your mind.”

“Oh? Ah, it’s nothing.”

“Hmm, it didn’t seem like nothing, did it?”

Charlize said jokingly. 

If Charlize says something like that…

Mr. William swallowed his saliva, speaking with a determined tone. 

“Though, it may sound presumptuous, but…” 

“I don’t think it’s presumptuous at all. Please tell me.”

“I’m worried about you, Charlize.” 

Mr. William had gathered all his courage to say so. 

Charlize widened her eyes. 

“Hm? Why is that?”

“Well, I read some newspapers before coming to the Crown Prince’s palace, as you can tell…” 

Anxiety started to creep over Mr. William’s face. 

In an instant, Charlize had a slightly surprised expression. 

‘Oh, he must have been reading those newspaper articles.’

I see why he’s worried about me. 

Somehow, my mind wasn’t fazed. 

Charlize shook her head as she smiled. 

“Thank you for your concern. But I’m fine.”

“Ha, but. The article couldn’t have been farther from the truth, could they?”

Mr. William replied, licking his chapped lips. 

“The newspapers said that Charlize wasn’t concerned with the memorial service at all…” 

“No, really, it’s all right.”

I can handle those things. 

With that in mind, Charlize shrugged her shoulders. 

It’s because I’ve been bullied too much since I was a kid to be hurt by things like that. 

Apart from that, I don’t think today’s interview was satisfactory. I wonder if there was any inconvenience on my end… ” 

“No, there’s no such thing.”

Mr. William quickly shook his head. 

Then he put a broad smile on his face. 

“In fact, I’d never thought a fool like me would be able to enter the Crown Prince’s palace.”

“…I see.”

Charlize felt somewhat choked up. 

No matter how much Charlize endured growing up in the Empress’s palace, she had it far better off than them. 

‘I met the Empress, Damian, and the Empress dowager. I was protected by good people while…’

They had given up family members for the empire, yet they didn’t receive any protection. 

In that sense, their lives were much, much harder than hers. 

Charlize became a bit solemn. 

Meanwhile, Mr. William spoke in a lively voice. 

“That alone is something for me to be thrilled about, I was invited to this place and was able to represent the bereaved families.” 

Before she knew it, there was a bright smile on his face. 

She’s sure everyone will be happy about it. 

“…I’m happy you said that.”

“The suggestion you offered…I know you did so because you were considerate of us. Thank you so much for that.” 

Before getting into his carriage, Mr. William bowed his head one last time. 

“Don’t mention it. Get back safely.” 

“Then I’ll see you again at the memorial service.” 

Damian followed Charlize’s example and politely bid him farewell.