“You did all this and you didn't think it was wise to let me know?” Styles asked. “I'm sorry, your highness but I couldn't be sure of anything. I didn't want to raise your hopes and dash it. But now, I have the artist in my custody. We need to do this court hearing immediately before they get a whiff of this and try to destroy evidence like they always do,” Ragi told him.“You have a point. I will see to that. We will have the hearing tomorrow. I will have a meeting with the Lords…”“No!” Ragi blurted and Styles raised a brow. “We can't trust any of them for sure. Let's just surprise everyone with the hearing tomorrow, arrest the perpetrators before anything ruins it,” he said. “Okay.” Styles pushed the scroll aside. “What do you think I should do, Ragi? My uncle is becoming a pest we can't ignore. You think he's about to give it a rest and then he strikes back when you least expect. I'm sure he's lying low now, thinking of another sick conspiracy,” Styles said. “We have to detain
“Grandma, I wanted to talk to you,” Mona said timidly. “Go ahead.” “I am sorry for what happened between Eisha, you and I. I know I came off as disrespectful and I want to apologise for that. I didn't mean to speak to you in that manner,” Mona apologised. “It is okay, child. I understand you. Eisha went over the line and I stood with her without listening to your side of the story. Your words were actually an eye opener for me,” The woman said. “Does that mean you are not upset with me anymore?” Mona asked, eyes twinkling with hope. “I was never uoset with you. Come here, sit with me,” she patted the space beside her and Mona plunged herself on the couch. “You should try to get along with Eisha too. She is a very nice person. I thought you two would be best of friends,” She said and Mona almost laughed. “Best of friends? Come on, grandma. You don't seriously believe that. She hates my guts and believes I am here to replace her, which is not true,” Mona answered.“She has loved
“Look who decided to visit,” Darell grinned. Ragi walked in with the box of cookies. “Are you trying to get me addicted to your cooking?”“What? There's nothing wrong with bringing cookies for my favourite person. Except you don't like them,” he said. “I'm not complaining,” she said quickly, taking them from him before he changed his mind. He relaxed on the couch. “It feels good not to breath that mountain air. How are you settling in?” “I'm trying to decipher if that was a shade,” she munched on the cookies, “but I suppose I could get used to this.” “How are your injuries?” He asked. “Healing up. It's going to leave an ugly scar but luckily I'm a witch so I can get away with that. No one will ever know,” she said. “I will. Unless you plan on wiping my memories,” he said casually. Darell stopped eating. “What happened? Did I say something wrong?” “Do you want me to wipe it? I understand you've been having nightmares about that day. Maybe… I can erase them…” she offered.“No, th
Mona could barely contain her excitement when she saw Daniel but Eisha was fast enough to hug him first. Mona didn't mind it. She would still hug him anyways, but Eisha refused to let go. She literally jumped on Daniel and demandd that he carry her into the house.Mona said nothing to that. If anything, she was amused at her eager Eisha was so fight her. Daniel carried her into the house as she demanded and dropped her on the couch. He hugged his grandmother smd and just then he wanted to hug Mona, Eisha jumped on his back. “Where have you been? I've missed you so much. I can't get enough of you,” Eisha said, burying her face in his neck. Mona looked away to hide her jealousy. They were friends after all and Daniel didn't have a problem with her clinginess. “I've been at the palace, Eisha. Why are you acting like you haven't seen me in forever? It's barely been a month,” Daniel chuckled.“Did you hear that everyone? A whole freaking month! Isn't thsr long enough for you? You are
Eisha clutched to the plate tightly as she walked into the scene happening in the kitchen. Her Daniel, the man she'd loved for almost all her life, was in the kitchen, kissing a woman he'd known for barely one month.She stomped past them to the sink and dropped the plate noisily, causing them to separate before leaving the kitchen. Daniel and Mona stared at her retreating figure.“Just to be sure I heard it right, did you say you want me?” He asked and she chuckled. “Why did you kiss me if you weren't sure of what you heard?”“Because I thought you'd push me off if you didn't mean it but you didn't. I never imagined you would want me. I asusmed your type were princes and noblemen,” he said breathlessly.“They were but now I only have one type, you. Which means I don't want you frolicking with other women because you believe you're a friend in need.”The warning sent him wheezing. “You are hilarious, Mona. Who said o frolick with women?” “Eisha can attest to that,” Mona pointed.
“Wait!” Mona grabbed her hand. “You can't tell the Emperor.” “Why not?” Eisha asked. Mona bowed her head. She didn't want to put Daniel in any form of trouble. No after all he did for her. “Because I helped her escape,Daniel spoke and Eisha stiffened. “Tell me you're joking.”“I'm not. I helped her escape the palace and brought her here to stay with my grandmother as a servant,” he confessed. Eisha turned to the old woman. “Is this true, grandma? Did you know about this?” She asked.“Yes, I knew about it.”“And you let him? You know how impulsive Daniel can be because he sees good in everyone. How did you let this woman take advantage of him?” Eisha demanded.“No one took advantage of me, Eisha. I was the one who offered. She didn't ask me. If you report her, we all get in trouble,” he stated. Eisha didn't know what to do at that point. She didn't want Mona around her best friend any longer and she certainly didn't want Daniel getting into trouble.“So what do you want me to do n
Eisha woke up to a strange environment. She couldn’t remember coming to her last night. In fact, most of her memories from the night were blurry. The stench of cigarettes hit her and she panicked.Did she follow a stranger home last night? How come she couldn’t remember any of it? Did they have sex? She quickly checked underneath the blankets and relief washed through her on discovering that her clothes were still intact.She got off the bed, navigating through the smoky room in an attempt to find out who she went home with.The further she got, the more familiar the apartment became.“Hello?” She called. “Anyone home?” The lack of response terrified her. The place looked like a gang hideout and those were the last set of people she wanted to mess with. Until she came upon the large man sprawled on the couch and she immediately recognized him. “Roy?” He opened his eyes tiredly and stretched lazily. “You are awake, thank goodness,” he got off the couch, towering her immediately.
“How do you feel about the upcoming presentation ceremony?” Styles asked Ivory. She rocked her baby, contemplating her answer. While she wasn't comfortable with letting too many strangers in her personal space, it was a political obligation to present the heir to the people.She couldn't let her discomfort change that. “I'm fine with it. It is after all an obligation. Our daughter needs to be presented and she will be,” Ivory answered.“Are you comfortable with it?” He asked her. “Yes,” she lied. She didn't doubt that he would try to bend the rules for her sake and she didn't want it to affect the way people saw him. “Are you sure?” “Yes, my love. I am very comfortable with it,” she smiled. “The ceremony is in one week and a lot of dignitaries will be there to present there to pay homage as well as acknowledge the heir. It will be quite a crowd, are you okay with it?” He asked. “Yes.” “If you say so.” “Don't worry, no one will be allowed to come close to the baby. Everything