I Became the Precious Daughter of The Villainous Grand Duke

Chapter 1- How The Heart Withered

In the Eldyme Empire, there was a five Dukedom in the empire

The underground prison...

"Puff... Puff... Is it dump, nice Aria? " a man with green hair and grey eyes speaks, resembling a member of the Agnes family...

Amongst the cold ground, a little girl with silver hair kneels. She is clothed in the worn rags of a slave, her body covered in wounds.

Once again, the dark-green haired man opened his lips, and his eyes were filled with a cruel despair as he looked at her kneel before him, covered in wounds, and dressed only in rags.

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"Fun? Why, it's delightful to watch you in such pain!" The dark-green haired man continued to laugh, relishing in the torment he inflicted upon her.

She trembled as she addressed him: "Brother, what do you mean? Why was I brought here by a soldier?"

She had, a puzzled, expression, on her face... As she said this, her eyes, widened when lorenzo smile infront of her

Aria's puzzled expression turned to shock as Lorenzo revealed his sinister plan. "We need someone to cover up a Princess' murder," he explained with a smile, "so we decided to use you to cover up our fun in witnessing your suffering in this cold place."

With cruel machinations in his heart, he smirked, "You belong here, commoner."

Aria's heart was pierced by his words, cutting deep into her soul.

"Are you saying that father and you... used me to cover up Lilian and our family's reputation as bait...?" Aria stumbled, her voice trembling with disbelief. "But why...? Why me...?"

Her heart ached with betrayal, her mind becoming numb as she grappled with the cruel reality. She's hoping that this man Will save her Even if it's just a hope. That it may be a lie

Lorenzo chuckled and spoke.

"You're just a commoner, dirtier than a bug," he sneered, "a mere puppet under our control. A fool if you thought we'd ever accept you..."

Lorenzo's words cut like a knife through Aria's already bleeding heart.

Each word, each sneer, each cutting remark, added another blow to the countless wounds she had endured throughout her life.

Aria was at a loss for words, her breath catching in her throat as she struggled to process the cruel truth before her.

The realization sunk in: it was for Lilian's sake, and her family's reputation, that she was left to rot in this cold, dark place.

Deep down, Aria held onto a sliver of hope. She longed for her family to express worry, even if it were a mere lie. All she truly desired was their love, despite the countless acts of cruelty and manipulation she had endured.

But alas, her hope was shattered, for her own kin viewed her as nothing more than a disposable pawn in their twisted schemes.

Aria's tears fell to the cold ground, her body trembling as she wept.

Lorenzo chuckled sinisterly, "Oh, how unfortunate for you. Today, of all days, is your birthday. How tragic it is that you shall die on this very day."

With a twisted satisfaction, he added, "Yet, it does please me greatly to see you weeping like this."

"Continue crying, for this shall be your last birthday," Lorenzo sneered, his smile filled with sadism.