Chapter 189 Rihannans hell

Translator Yue

Memoirs from the past

Your Majesty, we have a big problem!

The incident started with Basils urgent calls.

Rihannan spent her days dreaming of the baby inside her womb. Right then, she heard some terrible news from Chrichton. Many members of the royal family who were carrying out a ceremony at the sanctuary suddenly fell ill to some incurable disease.

The King, the Crown Prince and many heirs from the direct bloodline fell on the table, one after the other, their lives hovering close to deaths doors.

If it had been a natural phenomenon, people would have considered it an unfortunate event and prayed for their health.

However, it all changed when the truth was revealed. The Queen Mother had frustrated that plan, along with many other Chrichton nobles who were against the tyranny of the ruling royal family.

Igor, enraged upon the terrible massacre shed carried out, roared at her. Are you crazy? How could you do that? Theres something wrong with your head!

For the first time since his birth, Igor talked disrespectfully to his mother, his own blood. While Igor was shaken upon these horrible events, the Queen Mother looked calm, as usual.

It was all for your sake, Igor. Now you are also first in line to succeed Chrichtons throne. Youll rule two countries youll be an Emperor!

Igor was aware of his mothers unique position. She had both Chrichton and Arundell blood within her veins. She always dreamed of building an Empire capable of fighting against Toulouse. If she had become the ruling Queen, just like she planned, then shed have been able to seize the throne herself.

But she didnt.

Therefore, she tried accomplishing her goals through her son, her own flesh and blood. But she never bothered to find out what Igor really wanted.

Stop saying nonsense! And do not cause more trouble that what youve already done!

But his mother kept pestering him about becoming the next in line for Chrichtons throne. Igor was losing his patience. Hed learned the hard way that it was time to take the power away from her. The time had come, and if he allowed his mother to continue doing whatever she pleased, him and his wife would not be able to have a life of their own.

Igor made up his mind. He sent Rihannan away from the Central Palace before seriously carrying out his plans. He didnt want her to be involved in the problem, especially not while pregnant. His mother would use Rihannan to make him vow to her will.

Besides, he needed to send Rihannan away from her own family. When her pregnancy was announced, if not for formal occasions, Igor stopped meeting with Leticia altogether. Count Alessin complaint about that.

Your Majesty, are you trying to get rid of my daughter like this? Even after the whole world is gossiping about how she became your lover, and the nations concubine? You cant do that, Your Majesty! Rihannan barely has any importance!

Igor saw how the Counts benevolent fathers fake faade was slowly tearing apart. He knew Rihannans father didnt treat her with special love nor care, but hed thought that at least he respected her within the boundaries of a distant fatherly figure.

But now that his true colors were slowly being revealed, Igor saw right through him. The Count was never a fatherly figure to his wife. He never cared about her. He only had Leticia in mind.

Afterwards, he learnt that Rihannan had suffered many psychological traumas after her mothers dead thanks to the cold, loveless environment in which she grew up.

He thought of her when they were younger, of her calm, smiley personality. But as they grew up, she became rigid, timid, nervous and restless. Hed always wondered about her change, but now he knew why.

She couldnt live a normal life with a father and sister who despised her. They would always let out poisonous words that diminished her existence.

it must have been hell.

And then, she went through another hell thanks to him.

From the start, Rihannan has always been and will always be my only wife. My successor will be the baby Rihannan gives birth to.

Igor clenched his teeth and fist. He stopped himself just in time.

Afterwards, Igor severed all links with Count Alessin. The man only believed in money and was far too confident on his ability to rule over the King.

From now on, I will not see you again, Count Alessin. Be grateful that I wont do anything else, considering that you are my wifes father.

Count Alessin swallowed his anger before leaving the Palace with loud steps.

Soon after, Igor excluded the Count from all political affairs. To begin with, he never wanted the Count near him. He was too incompetent and greedy.

A few days later, Igor stood in front of the carriage assigned to take Rihannan to the Royal Familys villa. When she arrived, she smiled at him awkwardly. Itd been many years since their wedding day, but there was an uncomfortable wall between them.

Igor was desperate, as though there was no light at the end of the tunnel.

Ill visit you regularly, though I wont be able to do it daily no, if time allows it, Ill visit you every day.

Her wide and innocent blue eyes gazed at him, slightly surprised. Then, she blushed and lower her head.

Igor held her tightly. Her body was small compared to his. He found that cute.

Upon realizing the draining life theyve had, Igor closed his eyes. He regretted all the things hed done to her. Telling her to choose a side, either him or her godmother. Meanwhile, she never had a real family she could rely on.

Then, Rihannan boarded her carriage.

While the carriage was slowly moving forward, Rihannan opened the curtains and looked at him.

Igor smiled.

Rihannan smiled till her figure slowly vanished in the horizon.

Igor felt happy, waiting impatiently for the day in which shed come back to his arms. When the time came and all their problems were properly solved, theyd live a happy life. Together.

His heart was filled with hope.

But, in the end.

End of past memories

Are you saying that the Queen Mother killed all those people? Even those who were innocent of any wrongdoing?!