Tangled By Fate

Chapter 423: WHAT TO DO NEXT?

“What do you want to do now? If it was me, I wouldn’t want to marry him. It’s simply impossible. If he cheats once, he can cheat twice.”

When Catherine heard her question, she became quiet. After waking up, she had been thinking the same thing.

“Marriage is impossible between us,” she stated. “When there is no trust, what kind of relationship can we build? I don’t think I want to have an untrustworthy man as a life partner.”

Veronica paused. “But the invitation cards have been delivered to all the guests. Are you sure you can handle the cancellation? Will you be able to face it? I’m sure Vincent will lose his reputation and business if this story leaks out.”

“...I don’t think I want to tell everyone about this. What’s the point in ruining his business? I’ll just cancel the wedding and break up with him. It will be a clear breakup. No drama, nothing to argue. I just wish I didn’t have to see his face again.”

Catherine covered her face. She tried to delete the images of Vincent and Betty on his bed, rolling and laughing like true lovers.

Whenever she thought of that, she had a hard time breathing. She didn’t want to remember the scene. However, the images kept coming.

.....

Veronica stroked her back. “Don’t worry. If you don’t want to face him, I’ll face him and break up for you. Also, you can just rest. Ironin is helping Ovior with your work. I can cancel the wedding and write apology notes to the guests.”

“Will you do this for me?” Catherine was touched. Although it wouldn’t be wise if Veronica went to meet Vincent, she didn’t want to face him.

She didn’t have the courage. She wasn’t sure that she wouldn’t break down after seeing him.

Veronica hugged her friend. “Of course I will do that for you. Who else can I do it for if it’s not for you? You just rest. I’ll do the rest.”

After a pause, she added, “...You have few letters. The letters have suddenly started to come since yesterday. I kept them in your drawer. They are from Vincent... Do you want to read them?”

“Burn them. I don’t want to see them.” Catherine’s eyes flickered with hatred.

“All right.”

Veronica collected the letters and then burned them before her friend’s eyes.

Catherine’s eyes reflected the fire. It looked like her eyes were burning just like the letters.

Later in the evening, Veronica went to Arthur’s office.

“Are you busy?” she asked him.

Arthur put down the paper on the table and calmly looked at her. His tense expression eased when he saw her.

The corner of his lips raised slightly. He replied, “I’ll never be busy.”

As he raised his hand, Veronica sat on his lap and leaned against his chest. “I haven’t seen you all day. You must be busy.”

Embracing her body, Arthur’s fingers played with her silver locks. “When I came back, I looked for you. Ovior said you were out with Sebastian and other bodyguards. Did you have fun?”

“Hmm. But I wish I could go with Cathy. She is so worn out.” Veronica sighed.

“How’s she holding up?”

“Not sure. She is heartbroken. Do you know what happened to her?”

“Felix reported to me. What did she decide to do after that?”

“Most certainly she won’t marry a guy like him. If she tried to, I’d force her not to.”

“How would you force her?”

“I’d kidnap her and keep her unconscious until the wedding date is gone,” Veronica replied.

Arthur chuckled at her determination. “And what if Vincent sues you for this?”

“Do I look like I care? He dared to hurt her. I’ll tell the whole world what he has done to her. This way, he will never be able to show his face anywhere, let alone Cathy.”

“Hmm...” Arthur pressed his lips and pondered. “Even if he doesn’t want to give up, I have ways to deal with guys like him.”

“Don’t dirty your hands for a trash like him. I’ll be sure to teach him a good lesson.”

“How are you planning on doing that?”

Veronica described her plan, “First, I’ll cancel the wedding and send apology letters to the guests from our side. I don’t care what Vincent’s relatives do when they reach the wedding venue and see no bride and decoration. Then, they will become curious and ask around.

“I’m sure Vincent and his family will try to cover it up. That’s when I’ll go with Catherine’s disguise. I’ll tell everyone about what he has done. After I make everyone believe the story, I will come back.”

Arthur was amused by her plot. “What if they do something dangerous? Won’t it be better if Zinnia went instead of you? You can just be yourself and act like you are supporting your best friend. Zinnia will be there to protect you. I’ll ask Felix to go with you as well.”

Veronica thought about it and nodded. “I do like this plan. I’m glad I shared it with you.”

After that, the couple became silent. While Veronica’s heart was heavy, Arthur was thinking about the incident that happened in the palace today.

The Queen was becoming more and more aggressive. She acted like she had Arthur under her palm.

The satisfaction she expressed today alerted him.

Arthur didn’t want to waste time thinking about her. Nonetheless, he couldn’t completely brush her off.

The Queen’s actions were well hidden.

But Arthur already set guards around Veronica. The guards were the best knights he trained. Imperial guards were no match for them.

He looked down and watched Veronica’s unhappy face. His heart ached for her.

“Nica...”

“What is it?” Veronica looked at him.

“Are you upset that I couldn’t fulfill my promise?”

Veronica tilted her head to the side. She looked curious. “Upset about your promise? What promise?”

She tried to think about what Arthur promised her. All she could remember was that he swore not to be with other women.

“The promise that after marriage we will travel the world together. Are you upset that I couldn’t keep it?”