Chapter 386

“But it’s not like it happens all the time. Love comes to us in different shapes. Let’s just say there is a couple who keep bickering day and night. But when real danger approaches, they forget about their own safety and try to save each other.”

At Veronica’s words, Catherine tilted her head on the side. ‘Huh? Why do I think it sounds so familiar?’

Veronica didn’t give her the time to think deeply about it. She changed the subject. “You went out today. Did you talk to Vincent’s parents?”

Catherine confirmed, “Yes, I did.”

Curious, Veronica asked her, “What did they say?”

Catherine thought about the morning and was depressed. “They were upset about my job. They wanted a full-time housewife.”

“What did you reply?”

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“I told them that I signed a contract. I have to work twenty years under the Imperial Palace. If I breach the contract, I will have to pay tons.”

“That’s a nice move. What did they say in return?”

“Nothing. But I think I made Vincent’s mother upset. I’m so scared now. It’s a good thing that Vincent’s father approved of us. But I’m worried about what will happen in the future.”

Catherine was distressed thinking about her future.

‘I don’t want to suffer. I’ve heard mothers-in-law are the hardest to please. She is upset before I married her son. What is waiting for me later on?’

“Thank goodness that it was approved. Now nothing can stop you guys to get married. Congratulations! I’m really happy for you!” Veronica’s wish didn’t make Catherine the slightest happy.

Veronica couldn’t understand her friend’s concern. “Are you worried that what might happen after marriage?”

“Of course. I would hate to see her face as black as the back of the pot every time I come to the tower. If she needs a servant to take care of household chores, she should hire one. It’s not like they don’t have enough money not to spend for a maid.”

“What about your money?”

“I will only spend money for my children. They will be my only direct family. But I’ll make sure Vincent spends money as well.”

Catherine was very clear about where to expend something and where not to.

“I have a feeling you learned it from Ovior,” Veronica remarked.

Catherine had no reason to hide from her. She replied, “Yes, he told me not to spend too much money on men or their family members. They would take it for granted and treat me like trash.”

“I do love that about Ovior. He is so wise. It’s like he is never wrong,” Veronica commented. “Anyway, they have approved your marriage. When will you hold the engagement?”

“Next month.”

Veronica jumped out of the chair. “That’s so early! We have to do lots of shopping! What about the venue? What about the dinner menu? Did you guys think about it?”

Seeing her friend so excited, Catherine became cheerful as well.

She responded with a shy smile, “We haven’t planned anything. We don’t have time besides weekends.”

“That means you have four days only! That can’t be done. Just plan how you want engagement. I’ll take care of the rest. I’ll go out with Zinnia and Darius and buy whatever is needed for the party. Then, we will think about the wedding ceremony. Oh! We need to hire a priest as well.”

Veronica started to make a list in her mind.

Catherine hurriedly interrupted her, “Ver, hold on. You can’t just make plans all alone. Your head will fry. Then, you will become the second Ovior.”

“Oh, you are right. Let’s tell everyone the good news. We need everyone’s cooperation.” Veronica grabbed her hand and pulled her inside the tower.

After returning to Ovior’s room, they only found Ovior and Felix.

Veronica bowed and apologized for her earlier behavior, “Ovior, I’m sorry I gave you a hard time. I know you don’t enjoy hurting people. It must be hard on you and everyone in the tower. I’ll do my best to become a Mistress who can support countless people.”

Ovior was taken aback by the fact that she changed her point of view so easily. Although he didn’t show it, he was touched.

“...It’s nothing,” he muttered.

Felix smiled at Veronica and told her, “I’m glad that you understand our sacrifice and hard work. To tell the truth, we don’t enjoy killing innocent children as well. They haunt us down every time we try to sleep.

“There is nothing enjoyable about killing people. Even so, we do all that for the rest of the people who we swore to protect.”

“I’m really sorry.” Veronica hung her head.

“It’s all right. We don’t mind it since many people do the same. Now, we got so used to it. At least, you didn’t call us monsters. That’s a huge relief. Since we don’t mind, don’t worry about it anymore. You understand our work now, don’t you?”

Veronica vigorously moved her head.

Felix patted her head. “Then it’s more than I can appreciate.”

After that, he looked at Catherine and changed the subject. “Didn’t you go out with your boyfriend? Did you bring any good news? The chef sent us some pastry cakes. We sent it to Arthur’s office since everyone is there.”

“Oh, that...” Catherine turned red while disclosing the news, “I was proposed. Vincent and I are going to hold our engagement ceremony next week.”

“That’s great! Congrats!” Felix grabbed her hands and shook them.

Catherine bashfully smiled. She hid her worries from them and suggested, “Why don’t we all head to Arthur’s office? We can eat the pastries there.”n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Sure! Let’s go!” Felix agreed.

Three of them looked at Ovior, waiting for his approval. “What are you waiting for?” he asked them. “Go ahead. I’m not going.”

“You need to or else we will drag you there.” Catherine began to roll her sleeves, clearly threatening him.

Ovior dropped his pen. “Such troublemakers.”

Meanwhile, Arthur was sitting on his chair, feeling anxious at every second. After a while, he couldn’t take this anymore. He stood up.

“Maybe I should check on her. Why are they taking so much time?”