King's Obsession

CHAPTER-16 Escape part-1

AT HEMSWORTH MENTION:-

"Chloe, where were you?"

Grey's voice resonated with a potent mix of concern and fury as he positioned himself in front of Chloe, who had just returned donning a dark, ominous cloak. Despite his explicit instructions to refrain from impulsive actions, her disregard for his plea only intensified his emotions.
Chloe dismisses his comment with a nonchalant wave and walks past him, casting a glance filled with disappointment.

" CHLOE!!" He shouted

" It's best if we put an end to our engagement," she whispered, her gaze fixed on the ground.

Chloe's heart ached in response, mirroring the pain her sister was feeling. With a heavy sigh, she mustered the strength to speak, her voice trembling with sorrow.

"Maybe it's time we release ourselves from this commitment," Chloe uttered softly, her words laced with the weight of her own anguish. Each syllable carried the weight of their shattered dreams, and the pain that now consumed their once vibrant love.

" Why are you saying this? Chloe,you know how much I love you and how much you love me!!!"
He raised his voice in exasperation, desperately attempting to find common ground with her.

" Then should I leave my sister in that hell with that monster? Now that I have told her about that monster, I will help her escape from his claw."

" Help her escape? You don't know the emperor!
He will kill you without mercy, don't do anything dangerous."
He tightly grasped her shoulder, his eyes filled with desperation, as he desperately tried to convey the gravity of Chloe's decision.

He knew all too well the immense danger that lay ahead, and he yearned for her to comprehend it.

" If I take a step back from the fear of dying, meaning I am nothing but a coward, rather than living a life as a coward, I would rather be dead."

Grey was acutely aware of her unwavering determination and stubbornness. Once she made up her mind, no force in the world could sway her.
This realization left Grey feeling utterly helpless, consumed by the fear of losing her.As Grey looked into her eyes, he saw the stubbornness that had always been a part of her.

He knew that trying to convince her otherwise would be futile. But as much as he wanted to let her have her way, he couldn't help but feel a sense of fear for her safety.He knew that if he let her go, she could get hurt. And the thought of that made his heart ache. He didn't want to see her in pain, but he also didn't want to take away her freedom.

" What are you thinking of doing,Chloe?"

" I am determined to protect my family from any  harm, which is why I cannot allow the emperor to marry my sister and I don't Hemsworth family to suffer because of me, In order to ensure their safety, it is necessary for our engagement to be broken. By taking full responsibility for this decision, I will shoulder the blame in front of the emperor, sparing any negative consequences from falling upon the Hemsworth family." She declared resolutely.

"There is no necessity to sever our engagement, for I am filled with trepidation at the mere thought of losing you. As a knight, I have regrettably succumbed to cowardice. Henceforth, I pledge that whatever endeavors you undertake, the esteemed House Hemsworth shall bear responsibility and actively participate."

With these words, he tenderly enveloped her in a warm embrace from behind.
Morning brings joy to most people,
but unfortunately, Carol is not one of them.

Carol stood by her room's window watching as the preparations for her wedding continued around her. The walls were adorned with colorful flowers and the air was filled with the sweet scent of perfume.