Marianne pov contd

The sound of slap reverberated in the dark room. My hands hurt and I saw the red mark on his face. And I felt I had overdid it but the man stayed there silent. Not a single emotion was on his face as if he did not feel the slap at all.

On the other hand the old man was looking at me wide eyed. Though his expressions were dead too i could see the crack in his eyes. He was not expecting me there and for a minute he turned tongue and tried the way I entered and reacted.

"My brother is not going to marry the royal princess just because you want to, and in any case i am going to be the part of your plan.'' I said each word with a sane low voice but both men felt the pressure and restrained anger in it. Then I turned to look at Cassius again, "so all this confession and love you showered upon me was just a plan. You were using me like a pawn in your game?!" my voice had visible hurt and the man bowed his head. He didn't even once try to deny the words I said or give an explanation.

I chuckled, the cold hard laugh it was.

"So i was, i am, and i will always be a pawn for you. This marriage is nothing but a game of chess for you., so rather than dragging it, I will end the game right here." our voices brought the attention of many and soon the guests started collecting on the door.

"Cassius De Luca, I, Marianne De Luca, announce that i did not want to love with you anymore, and i will give you divorce no matter what.'' I announced in a loud voice and then walked out of the area under the scrutinizing gaze of everyone and the loud whispers that soon turned into loud voice reverberation in the whole room.

But the man said nothing, not a single sound came from him, he did not even try to stop me.

"Mother" my steps halted when I heard Killian looking at me with hurt. He was the only one to whom I felt guilty.

"Mother are you leaving me?" he asked in a teary voice and i shook my head,

"Not if you come with me. We both can live together in the Marquees palace.`` I offered as I held his shoulder.

Cassius had come out by now followed by the emperor and other crowd. Killian looked at me and at Cassius who nodded as if accepting his departure with me but the boy shook his head.

"No. Father needs me more than you mother." he said as he let my hands go and walked towards Cassius and hugged him.

I closed my eyes as the tears flew. But I needed to be strong hearted.

"Do not be stupid Marianne, this is not you but oyur anger speaking. Think angina from calm mind." Said Charles as he looked at me and then Cassius, while his father just continued to look at me intensely.

"Ha, I am not a weak princess who would bear all the dishonor silently. I am not a pawn to play with.'' I announced and the once silent hall once again turned into uproar.

"Since you want divorce so badly, I will grant your wish. I will apply for divorce papers first thing in the morning and get a royal decree for it as soon as possible." said Cassius, finally opening his mouth.

"Marianne" my mother came forward but i shook my head, she looked at Cassius but he bowed his head too.

"The party ended here. I apologise everyone, but it would be better if you leave now." he said once again as he walked out of the hall.,

The guests looked at his disappearing figure and then at me. There was mockery in many eyes, some were concerned and a few were genuinely worried but I did not have the energy to deal with them. So, I followed him and left the room.

I was walking towards my room which was dark and cold like my heart. I was feeling remorseful and guilty towards the one who loves me. I knew that I had hurt them a lot today but I did not have the choice.

"Marianne, can I take a minute of yours?" I heard a voice which I had not heard for days.

"Yes, my lord." I asked Philip as his golden eyes searched my face.

"I wanted to tell you I am always here for you if you need me. I have stopped bothering you because I felt that you never liked my company.

But I want to tell you that I am worried for you, and I could not stop myself from coming here and tell you that I will always support you and I think you have taken the right decision.`` He said with utmost sincerity and for a change, talking seriously.

I looked at him with surprise evident in my eyes and then I bowed my head with a little blush on my face, "it is my honor that you are so concerned towards me. I would remember it. But for now I am too tired and want to reset my lord. So if you do not mind can we continue this conversation in the morning.'' I said and he nodded happily that? I just did not dismiss him but offered to meet him tomorrow.

"Of course, I understand, Marianne. I just want to let you know that you are not alone." he said, nodding his head hard as he left me alone in the hall and I walked again toward my room.

"All of you leave, i wanted to be alone for tonight.'' I said to all the maids who were standing near the room and they nodded? and left.

I walked straight towards the bed without bothering to turn on the lights. Just as i laid in the bed a big pair of warm hands engulfed me in them.

"You have done too much drama today"

all the readers who can still read the chapter.. i want to inform you things in advance. i am very honored to get your support this far. but i am sorry to inform all of you that the book is getting banned because one of the smut? hand job is similar to another book. for that they have decided to take all my hard work.. and i have been even asked to pay 7-8k usd as fine. so that they can pay all the readers their coin back.

i am ashamed to ask, but i am a single mother and i will be ruined if i have to pay that money in present or from future incomes. so, if possible can you please deny if coins offered to you or request them to keep the book since the whole story, chapter and dialogues were orignal. maybe you still want to know about the ending of the story.

i know that many of you think than i am shameless, but i really did not have any choice. thank you and once again i apologise for things that happened..

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i hope a few of you will support me. if not i am still grateful to you for your love and support towards the book, its characters and me. and i apologise for my mistakes.

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rest is filler to post apology. this is not the future chapter. i am sorry to waste your coins once again, but i did not have any choice. i am just sorry for everything, but i am really desperately need help. i hope even if you hate me, you can still forgive me at some point,

SPOILER:

IN THE END MARIANNE WILL HAVE CUTE TWINS THAT LOOK LIKE HER. ISABELLA WILL KILL HER OWN FATHER. PHILIP WILL ROT IN JAIL. IAN WILL WOO OLIVIA. ROSELIA WILL MARRY EDWARD.