Being Cruel Empress

18. Emergency Meeting

Catharina visited Winter with tea. Winter knew what tea Catharina had made for her. In that tea there was definitely a brainwashing potion that Catharina had obtained from a mysterious person a few days before. With pleasantries and persuasion, Catharina asked Winter to drink her homemade tea.

Winter refused. Winter said he just finished drinking tea. Catharina put on a sad face while staring at Winter. He said Winter had to drink it to make him happy. Catharina is impressed to force Winter, and she carries the name of her father, Baron Rosaro.

"Why are you forcing me to drink your tea, Lady? is there something in the tea?" ask Winter.

Catharina was surprised, "A-what do you mean, Your Majesty. There was nothing in the tea." replied Catharina.

"She couldn't possibly know I had a brainwashing potion in her tea, right? she asked like that for sure just to test me," Catharina said.

Winter looked at Catharina, "The cup is right. There's that potion in the tea. Although he replied no, his eyes and body language said otherwise. She did not even realize that she had saved her dress several times because she was nervous. Because it's like this, shouldn't I make an interesting show, huh? The antidote Ellena gave could definitely counteract the effect of the brainwashing potion Catharina gave, right. I doubt it, but what can I do. If you don't try, you won't know." Winter's inner.

Winter immediately took a cup of tea and drank the tea made by Catharina until it ran out. Seeing Winter drink her homemade tea, Catharina gave a beautiful smile. He believes his plan will not fail. After drinking Catharina's tea, Winter grabbed her head and complained of a sudden headache.

"Yes-His Majesty, are you okay?" ask Catharina holding Winter's arm.

"What effect does the drug have directly? Whoa, terrific! this potion turned out to be very good," Inner Catharina.

Winter glanced at Catharina at a glance, she immediately lowered her head as soon as she saw Catharina staring at her. Winter was just pretending. She wanted Catharina to be happy and believed that the brainwashing effect was already working. Winter felt nothing at all.

"Let's see. How far can you play, Catharina. This way I can plan a counterattack, because you're off guard after knowing I've started to be affected by the brainwashing potion effect you've been given." Inner Winter.

"Your Majesty .. " call Catharina.

Winter looked at Catharina, "Yes?" the answer.

Catharina pressed her face against Winter's face, "Is it okay?" ask Catharina.

"Yes? is there anything? and why do you look so pretty?" said Winter.

"Calm Winter, calm down. You mustn't look upset about this evil woman. Remember, this is all for your plan." Inner Winter.

Catharina was startled, "Did Your Majesty just praise me? am I really beautiful?" Catharina.

Winter smiled handsomely and nodded his head. He pulled Catharina's hand so that Catharina fell into his lap. This time Winter's not messing around with her revenge. He would really drag Catharina in his charms and make Catharina pay for the deeds of her previous life.

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Winter sent Carlos to deliver something to Ellena. It turns out that Winter had Ellena meet in secret outside the palace, precisely at the market. Winter asks Carlos to use incognito magic on her, as well as on Ellena, and Janette. Since this is something Carlos and Janette need to know, Winter says what he wants to say. That he is currently acting is under the influence of brainwashing. Winter tells her what happened to her, until her plan.

"I plan to expose the crimes of both of them. It seemed like Catharina and Erwan were indeed related. So, I'm asking us to come together to tell you about this. You understand?" said Winter.

Ellena, Carlos and Janette are shocked. Janette and Carlos immediately say Winter, while Ellena is silent. Ellena immediately asks Janette and Carlos to stay because he has to talk alone with Winter. Ellena forcibly pulls Winter's hand to a quiet, dark place. There Ellena is angry, saying that she does not agree with Winter's plan.

"Do you realize what you're doing? how can you drink that potion? and I don't agree with your plans at all" Ellena said.

Winter tries to explain in more detail her plan, of course in subtle and gentle language for Ellena to understand. Winter persuades Ellena, and tells her she will be fine.

"That's dangerous. We do not know until when the antidote can counteract the effects of brainwashing herbs. What if it turns out that the effect is stronger and the antidote has no effect?" Ellena.

"Then kill me, too. If you don't do it, then I'll hurt you. With me being affected by brainwashing, it was easy for him to use me. I could've done some crazy, nonsensical things unconsciously. Because of that .. Your job is to stop me." Winter said staring into Ellena's eyes.

Ellena was startled, her forehead immediately wrinkled. He couldn't believe Winter would say such horrible words. Ellena replied, how could he kill Winter? And he refused, because he could do it.

"Don't say such absurd things. I don't want to, and I never will" Ellena said.

"Then, you just have to trust me and follow my plan. Maybe this will hurt you. Remembering I should keep saying sweet and smiling to Catahrina. You'll see a different me, too. However, I hope you understand that it is merely an act with the intention of destroying them. Remember this one thing, if my woman is only one. And that woman is Ellena De Veloz. Just you .. " said Winter.

Ellena's shocked. Just as she wanted to say something, Winter suddenly hugged her waist and kissed her lips. Ellena's eyes widen, she can't believe Winter kissed her.

"Di-he kissed me? What does this mean?" inner Ellena.

Winter kissed Ellena and stroked her beautiful face, "I will never give my heart to another woman, other than you who are my wife" Winter said.

"A-you're exaggerating. How could you kiss me all of a sudden like this? What if someone sees it?" ellene said with a red face.

"Why should I care what others say. The one I kiss my own wife, not someone else's. Again you think complicated, my wife." replied Winter.

Ellena did not think. The more Winter gets the strangest. From the very beginning Winter returns from the war, until Winter stands before her at this time. He could not understand what Winter was thinking and doing. Everything was far from what Winter was supposed to be doing.