Crushing flags and claiming the Villainess

Chapter 92: Chapter 91- Diversion

Chapter 92: Chapter 91- Diversion

"Until we cross the city borders and reach the outer perimeter, we need to stay in the carriage. So Valerie," Austin, while parting his lap, said, "Come rest here."

The girl was taken aback by the sudden proposal, as she said, "B-But my head is heavy..."

"Your tip-to-toe is light as a feather, so stop making excuses and come here." Austin was not going to let her refuse this time. She has been restlessly moving around since yesterday, unlike him, who got plenty rest last night

Naturally, he was planning to let Sebastian rest as well once they reached the great forest, but for now, the man was busy driving the carriage.

"Then ..if you'll excuse me..." Shyly, the violet-haired rested a very small portion of her head on his lap.

Austin heaved a sigh, "Want me to put you on my lap and make you sleep like a baby?"

Valerie instantly rested her head on his thigh properly. That baby part would have been too much!

Austin warmly smiled at the girl as he tugged her hair strands behind her ear and whispered, "Relax when you have the time. We have a long journey waiting ahead."

Valerie blinked in confusion, "Are we not going to meet Father?"

Austin's heart clenched in guilt. It wasn't that he forgot about his promise to meet his father-in-law, rather, it was the situation that didn't allow him.

"Val...I am sorry, but we need to go to Drenovar first."

He knew the importance of meeting Lord Corwon—to let him know about their relationship and assure him that Austin would take care of his daughter. However, at the moment, Austin's focus was on Eryndor's safety.

That's why he postponed the plan of meeting him.

Valerie shook her head as she held his hand and told him, "You need not feel apologetic about it. You are not avoiding meeting him for a nonsensical reason. It's about national importance and your father's safety, so my father would understand."

Austin looked at Valerie with a strange look in his eyes.

Even though he knew she would say something like that, hearing how she wasn't angry about his change of plans made him momentarily stunned.

'Luke, you can't even keep a promise?! How unreasonable!'@@@@

'Seriously, you made me wait here in the sun for ten long minutes?! You are the worst!'

'Be more responsible or break up. That's it.'

Valerie did the same since they would have easily gotten the attention of people.

"We should take a break and eat something first," Austin suggested.

Sebastian nodded, "I will go and look for the hors-"

"No, you should also eat with us, Sebas. You aren't a machine."

Sebastian was monetarily stunned as he glanced at the lady and found her nodding in assent, "Don't push yourself too much, Sebastian." Valerie added.

Lost in words, Sebastian sighed before ushering, "Okay then, let's go to a place I know."

The two teenagers followed the man before they entered a certain eatery named Billar'd bars

There were not many people around, so they got themselves a seat easily.

Once they were seated, a waiter came, "What would you like to order, sir?"

"Ah, one mushroom gratin," Sebastian spoke first.

Austin raised his brows, "Is it good?" Getting a nod with a smile, Austin also ordered the same, followed by Valerie.

Once the waiter walked away, Austin said, "Sebastian, how far is the WarpMail center from here?"

Sebastian thought for a moment before he answered, "If we are going to the great forest, it would be in the route and will take two hours on a horse. But young master, who are you sending the letter to?"

Austin heaved a sigh before he revealed vaguely, "There is someone who Morkel used to report about me. However, now Morkel is working for me, so I want Morkel to affirm my arrival in the academy if he is asked."

Austin couldn't reveal that the person in question was Aiden. Since until now, he doesn't have any evidence against the First Prince, which could make Sebastian realize the bastard's true nature.

Sebastian didn't ask any further questions, but he already had a clear idea of the person Austin had been so wary of.

'I hope your suspicion is proven to be wrong...or this family would never become one, my lord.'

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A/N:- Sebastian still has hopes that this family could become one, somehow.

And a serious question. Is this pace good? I feel it's slightly fast paced, no?