The sound of the jade tea set hitting the marble floor echoed the quiet hallway. There was a scream of a woman. The sound attracted the attention of the palace maids and servants. They ran into the second princess, Gabriella's room, and fear filled their hearts.The second princess's body was hanging from the ceiling. Her body was limp and her pale face was completely covered by her long wet red hair.The servants wasted no time and carried the second princess's body to the hospital wing.Upon hearing the news of the second princess attempting suicide, the Empress fainted and the whole palace fell into chaos.During the late hours of the night, the sound of the doctors pleading for mercy could be heard from the hospital wing. They went as far as to kneel before the Crown Prince in hopes that he will let them off.The Crown Prince sat on his throne, looking distressed. He massaged his temples. His red hair was messy and his face showed signs of fatigue." Is there any hope that she wil

Gabriella was internally screaming as she curtsied. The man bowed and then went on to sit beside Gabriella." So, Prince Myles, how was the flight", asked the Emperor with a smile on his face." It was fine"Soon the food was served. Everyone began to eat. Gabriella kept on glancing at the man. This did not escape the eyes of the Emperor. He smirked and ate his food happily.----After dinner." Where did this prince come from?", asked Riley." I don't know. Maybe Queen Camilla decided to adopt a child", Gabriella said as she took off her black high heels and put on a pair of pink slippers." But why would she adopt a boy? He will eventually compete with Prince Gaylen for the title of Crown Prince. She already has enough to worry about with Lady Daisy and her daughter, Princess Annie, living in the palace", said Beatrice." Maybe Prince Myles is one of the other consort's son", Helena stated." But giving a consort's son the status of a prince is forbidden. The King fought a lot with

Loralye looked awkward as she tried to find the proper words to explain herself. Her eyes wandered everywhere as she avoided looking into Gabriella's eyes." I just decided to come here and check the view from the-"" -The view of the construction site next door?", Gabriella asked." You know what? I just realized that my ring is missing. It's probably downstairs. Bye!", said Loralye before she left.Gabriella went back and sat down." What are we doing after this?", asked Myles." I thought that we can go look around Azgul Castle", said Gabriella." I always wanted to go there"" I thought that you wouldn't want to go there", said Gabriella." Why would you think that?"When Gabriella was about to reply, the waitress came with the food. After the waitress left, the two began eating.----In front of them stood Azgul Castle. It was a perfect example of Etroanian architecture. Each of the bricks used to build the castle was carved to be part of a huge mural. The mural told the tragic s

The ladies-in-waiting were standing with their heads lowered. Their faces filled with nervousness.Gabriella wore a white knee-length dress with elbow-length sleeves. A white cocktail hat paired with white lace gloves, rose gold teardrop earrings, peach-colored high heels, and a white designer bag was on her lap.She sat on a grey couch, looking at the ten ladies-in-waiting." If you confess right now, all of you will be pardoned", said Gabriella.No one spoke. Gabriella laughed coldly and slowly got up from the couch. She walked to the lady-in-waiting who stood at the back. Gabriella patted her shoulder, which made the lady tremble in fear." Is there something you want to confess, Lady Tera?", Gabriella asked.Lady Tera's eyes widened and she immediately fell to the floor. Her long brown hair hid her face. Her fingers' hold on her skirt tightened." I-I- I didn't steal the diadem! Lady Lilian came in and took the diadem! I couldn't stop her!", Lady Tera defended herself." She came

Gabriella was out for a run in the large backyard of the palace where someone would get lost if they didn't know the place well enough. Some of the maids were already up and working. Other than a few maids, Gabriella didn't come across anyone.Gabriella tried to enjoy her quiet morning jog but she felt someone. She turned around and saw Myles who stood under the sun. The gentle rays of sunlight lay on his face. His blue eyes turned hazel under the sunlight." What are you doing here?", asked Gabriella." Just going for a morning jog", replied Myles"Oh.."------" Do you even know what you are talking about?!", Mr.Newton yelled at Riley after hearing what she said." Yes. I know what I'm saying. I know what I want. I want to annul the engagement between me and Sir Alexander. He doesn't love and I don't love him either. I'm no longer the naive child you could manipulate however you want. I know that he will never fall in love with me", said Riley.The whole room went silent but a few s