Damon remained silent for a while to allow the crowd quiet down their noise as he too ruminated over the question. It was the golden goose question and everyone has been waiting for the answers to it. Ambassador Justin Barnes was too popular and too important in the country for his whereabouts to go unquestioned, so the people needed answers and he had prepared for it. The Italians left it all to him because they wanted him to do the honours of sharing the information he learnt with the world.“Okay, let's settle down and listen, please.” He called for their attention.The crowd gradually drew their noise to a still and listened to their Prince as he was set to provide them with the answers they needed. “It is true that Ambassador Justin Barnes is a very important figure in our country and one of the pioneering national patriots we have alive. But…” He paused as the crowd began to murmur to the exemption statement he was about to make on their most patriotic nationalist.“But, Ambassa

“Thank you, grandfather. I am honoured that you consider me that much and I promise to never fail you.” Damon responded in return to his grandfather.The King hugged him for a moment and then let go. “Now, sit and let's talk about Mr. Barnes.” The King took his seat while Damon got the drinks and poured for them to take.He sat also with his grandfather and sighed, “Mr. Barnes is your nephew. Did you know that?” Damon asked his grandfather.The King maintained a neutral face, he didn't show any sign of surprise nor did he show his knowledge of the matter. “Hmm.” He hummed His response and gulped his drink.Damon chuckled, he figured his grandfather already knew. He figured that there was a chance that the King didn't fully know but had his suspicions and when he gave him the missing pieces, they confirmed his suspicions which of course shouldn't make him surprised.“And his father…” Damon continued but his grandfather took it over from him.“John, is my stepbrother. Hannah's son.” His

The King spent some time chatting with Damon and Sonia, familiarising himself with the young woman even to giving his approval and blessings to their relationship. “I see you two have found yourselves perfect for each other, I am happy you did. I hope to see the progress you make together on your journey, I look forward to it. You have my blessings.” “Thank you, My King.” They both answered in excitement, “I'll be right back, grandfather.” Damon said as he held Sonia's hand to leave.“Make sure you don't go far, my special announcement is coming up shortly.” The King answered him.Damon nodded his head in response and whispered into Sonia's ear, “Come with me.” “Where are we going? And what special announcement is the King talking about?” Sonia asked him, being pulled by the Prince away to his choicest location.“I don't know. Just follow me.” They climbed upstairs to his personal office in the Palace, running around the hallway like highschool lovers. The guards watched them madly

The team gathered together at Damon's hotel the next morning, this was to be their first meeting since he came back from Italy. With him was Brandley, Philip, Sonia, Elizabeth, Bella, and Ivy. Damon called them together to discuss general matters that pertained to them all.They all congratulated him and Sonia both for their engagement and the new monarchical promotion. It was all a buzz for them, they did a little private celebration themselves together last night and hoped to get more done later but for now, business was paramount for the group.“I want to sincerely appreciate you all for your efforts and contributions to my success so far, from Brandley who stood by me through all hells, to the Langston bosses working to keep the empire and our secret operations afloat, to the incredible Bella who put her life at risk for the job, and to the Richmond sisters for their timely and highly important revelation that changed everything. I sincerely appreciate you all…” he continued on hi

“What are you going to do about Joyce's kidnapping?!” Sonia stormed her question again on Damon seeing that he didn't respond to her previous questions. She tapped him on his lap to quicken him for some answers.Damon sighed to the frustration Sonia was giving him on Joyce's case but he had no choice than to respond to her. “Joyce will be fine. Just watch and see.” “So you're just going to sit here, do nothing, and she'll just be fine like that?” She inquired more to understand what the Prince was saying.“Yes. Isn't that true Brandley?” Damon answered her and called for Brandley to confirm his words.“Ttue, boss. She'll be fine.” Brandley answered.Sonia couldn't understand what these people were doing, she was the only one who seemed lost and paranoid about the situation. Everyone else including Ivy were relaxed and unbothered about the situation like they knew something she didn't know.“What's the problem with you all?” She rose up and blazed at everyone in the group. “How can y