Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 275

Chapter 275 The Final Blow

At this moment, Christopher’s eyes were filled with hurt, even a flicker of nervousness.

His face, flushed and swollen, was no match for the sour ache twisting his heart.

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“If you truly accept him, then there’s no chance left for us, Margaret. I want to hear you say it.” He forced out, his voice strained.

Every pair of eyes snapped to Margaret.

Expecting hesitation, everyone was taken aback when she instead reached out and firmly took Theodore’s hand. Her expression was resolute as she declared, “I accept Prince Theodore’s proposal. From this day forward, I am his betrothed.”

A tremor ran through Christopher. A sharp, searing pain lanced his chest. “Margaret, you…”

She cut in, her voice cold and clear. “Prince Christopher. Let me tell you plainly, in front of all these witnesses. I don’t like you. I’ve said it countless times, but you’ve never listened. Stop lying to yourself! Not only do I not like you, but I’ve come to actively detest you. If it were possible, I would prefer never to see you again for the rest of my life!”

Her every word was ice. She ignored the stunned gazes around her and pressed on. “You’re intelligent. You must sense how much I despise you. Yet you persist in your delusions. I want you to face reality. Stop living in your own fantasy world. And from now on, stay out of my life!”

From the side, Norma interjected with a frosty tone, “Christopher, let it go. She’s latched onto Theodore now. Why would she look twice at a cripple like…”

Theodore interrupted, his tone merciless, offering no deference, “You are mistaken, Norma. Margie and I have been of one heart for some time now. She refused Christopher long before today, and not just once. His obsession has always been one–sided. Their engagement was dissolved well before his… current condition. Do not imply my Margie is some cruel, opportunistic woman.

‘Moreover, this is not the first time Christopher has been incapacitated. When they were younger, he was similarly afflicted once. The only one who stood by him then was Margie. That speaks volumes. Who wronged whom, who betrayed whom first–it’s clear to all.”

His words left Norma speechless.

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Under the weight of the collective shock, Theodore cast a final icy glance over the assembled crowd, then took Margaret’s hand and led her away.

“Come, let’s get some air,” he said, his voice softening only for her.

Margaret nodded. She tightened her grip on his hand and followed him without a backward glance.

Watching their harmonious retreat, Christopher remained frozen, unable to process the scene,

Around him, servants continued to haul in chests of engagement gifts, the festive trinkets mocking the funereal atmosphere.

Chapter 275 The Final Blow

Only now did the truth crash over him with finality.

He had truly lost Margare

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A chaotic storm of emotions churned within him–bitter reluctance, or perhaps a genuine inability to let go. If not confined to this damned wheelchair, he would have chased after them, demanding answers.

But what answers were left?

Just as Margaret said, he had been deceiving himself all along.

It was time to face reality.

Norma, her face livid with rage, spat out a command. “Let’s go!” She stormed out with her entourage in

tow.

As Norma departed, a strained quiet settled over the hall.

It was then that Stella rushed to Christopher’s side. “Chris, what did you mean by all that? What happened between you and my sister? You always said there was nothing special, that you treated us both equally. Why this favoritism? Have you and she been…”

“You misheard. Back to the palace,” Christopher stated, his voice devoid of warmth.

With that, Roy began pushing the wheelchair away.

Stella stared after his retreating form. “Chris…”

But he gave no

At his cold on of having heard her, disappearing wahon a hot mast

glance.

At his cold dismissal, a perverse sense of relief washed over Stella. “I used to live in fear of him loving Margaret. But now, seeing him so utterly broken over her… it’s strangely liberating.”

Nadia appeared beside her. “I don’t believe Prince Christopher’s feelings for Margaret were ever that deep. His regard for you and her seemed quite equal. His distress now likely stems more from the fact that she was taken from him…”

Stella’s eyes narrowed. “Indeed. What’s coveted by others always seems more precious

A cold smirk played on her lips. “Go now. Spread the word. Make sure everyone knows about his… unclear past with Margaret.”

Nadia bowed, a smile spreading across her face. “At once, my lady.”

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