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The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 165
Claire’s heart raced faster as she ran after Damian. “Wait! Please!” she called out, her voice tinged with desperation. Abruptly Damian stopped in his tracks making Claire reduce her pace as she got closer, her breath coming in short gasps.He turned to face her, his eyes blazing with fury. “Is everything you said in there a joke?” he asked, his voice low and dangerous. “You’re in love with him?”Claire’s eyes darted around, unable to maintain eye contact with Damian. “I… I’m sorry Damian. I didn’t mean for you to hear all that.”“You didn’t mean for me to hear all that?” he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “I guess you would have preferred I kept fooling myself with you while you’re in love with someone else.”Her brows knitted together and she pressed her lips together, her heart filled with guilt. “Damian I… I love you and you know it…”“But?!” he interrupted, his head tilted, prompting her to speak.She sighed sadly. “I don’t know how it happened. I just fell in love with
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 166
Later in the evening, Dario slowly walked to and fro in his room as he received a call from Claire. His expression was serious with fury burning in his eyes. Her voice was soft and urgent as she spoke. “I overheard my father making new plans so I thought to inform you for your safety,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.She had to whisper so her father or anyone else doesn’t hear anything she says to Dario. She knew that if her father heard her, she would be dead before the next day. “He’s planning on hiring assassins from the northern tribes. And trust me… “ she paused to peep outside her door to be sure no one was listening. “Trust me, they are ruthless and won’t stop until they have completed their mission,” she said, her tone laced with worry. She loved this. She loved that Dario was interested in a call with her. ‘Another step forward,’ she thought to herself. Dario kept her for the sake of gathering and providing him as much information as he would need. “Thank yo
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 167
Dario walked into the throne room with his expression hardened, his eyes flashing with anger. Someone within his trusted circle had betrayed him and he was determined to find out who!“Silence!” he shouted, his voice commanding total silence in the room. The workers had gathered nervously in the throne room, murmurs of confusion and fear had filled the space until Dario’s order for silence. “What’s happening?” “I have no idea.”“Why do you think he called to meet all of us at this time of the night? It seems very urgent. They had all asked questions and guessed Dario’s reason before he got to the throne room. Dario took a seat on his throne while Aisha took her seat on her own throne just next to Dario. The entire room was as silent as a graveyard. They had never seen their emperor this angry so they were all scared to their bone marrows!Dario scanned the room slowly, his gaze boring into each of them. The longer he took to speak, the more tense the entire room became. “Who po
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 168
“For what reason did Prince Damian bribe and threaten my maid to poison my meal?” Dario pondered. “I don’t even know or have a relationship with this man.” The following morning, when it was bright, Dario had an agent to make research on Prince Damian from Hudson Kingdom. Dario never really knew him nor did he know how he looked. Though he had heard about him maybe once or twice. After a short while, the agent returned to the mansion. And he made his way to the throne room to meet Dario. “Greetings, Your Majesty,” he bowed. “I have been able to get some information about Prince Damian.”Dario looked up from the newspapers in his hands and nodded, prompting the agent to keep talking. “He is the eldest son of King Samuel of the Hudson Kingdom, and has a reputation for always causing drama and stirring problems. He is very ambitious and fiercely competitive.”“Okay?” Dario asked. He was not satisfied with these answers because none of them connected to why Damian would want to poiso
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 169
Just a few hours after Damian left the mansion, Dario was informed that he had a visitor the wasn't expecting to see.Claire’s heels clinked as she walked through the halls to the throne room. She had rushed down to Persian after hearing about what Damian had done. Dario didn’t bother informing anyone about it, but different versions of the news was everywhere in the empire “Oh my god! Your Majesty,” she said as she walked into the throne room and approached Dario’s front, her voice tiny and laced with relief. Dario was seated on his throne and had newspapers in his hands. He was not surprised to see her, it was as if he expected it.“I heard what’s happened,” she began, her words coning in a rush. “I can’t believe Damian would do such a thing.”Dario averted his gaze from the newspaper to her and watched her speak, his expression unreadable.At this moment and before, he has been thinking about being more careful moving on and not trusting anyone at all. “I’m so sorry, Your Majes
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 170
The room fell into stunned silence, broken only by the sharp intake of breaths. Dario’s expression was hardened instantly as he rushed out of the council chamber.Dario was just talking about how he knew that war was coming, just for this to happen in between the meeting. Dario was accompanied by a few generals and soldiers to the eastern borders to see for themselves and inspect its effect.As they approached, they saw the smoke that filled the air and could hear the cries of people. The smell of burning houses and debris filled the air too.“Who could be responsible for this?!” General Marcus yelled in rage as he took in the sight before him. This was not just a small explosion.Medical officials of the empire and fire fighters and soldiers had already arrived at the affected areas to calm the storm. The medical officials moved swiftly, tending to the injured, the firefighters putting out the fire and the soldiers helping the civilians to safety.Dario’s heart clenched as he took
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 171
A few days later, the damages caused by the missile had been reversed almost completely and reconstruction of damaged areas was already taking place. Dario was in his mansion having a conversation with Bruce. “…it is surprising how she has not retaliated by now,” Dario said and chuckled. He wondered why Elizabeth had not sent her forces or started war yet after he launched missiles into her empire. “Your Majesty, I’m equally surprised. She is one to act based on emotions,” Bruce said. “I’m guessing the effects of the missiles really shook her and her entire empire. Or maybe she might be preparing to unleash a full attack.” “You might be right. I’m certain she won’t still succeed.” Dario smiled at Bruce’s confidence. He loved it. “She didn’t even send another missile,” Bruce mockingly added. “Oh she can’t! She and her entire empire can’t afford another missile even if she sold all her possessions. Only if you knew how much a missile cost.” Bruce nodded, pride filling
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 172
“Lord Wilson,” Dario called out calmly. But he didn’t answer. “Lord Wilson,” he called out again, shaking his hand, but he still didn’t answer. He didn’t open his eyes either. At that moment, they could all tell that he had truly passed. Natalie’s cries surprisingly went silent as she slowly walked to her father’s lifeless body, her eyes wide open. She then knelt beside the bed.“Dad,” she called. She called again, her body visibly trembling as she shook his body with the little strength she had left in her. She put her ear on his chest to hear his heartbeat but there was nothing. She slowly looked up to meet Dario’s gaze, “Is he really gone,” she asked, pain filled in her eyes.Dario nodded slowly and suddenly, she screamed. Her screams echoed through the sterile hospital room, a raw and heart breaking sound that showed the depths of her hurt.She didn’t stop screaming. She couldn’t stop screaming. “Oh my god! Natalie!” her older brother, Justin, exclaimed softly as he rushed to
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Chapter 202
Elizabeth’s anger boiled as she approached Dario too with calculated steps. Watching her soldiers fall one by one, crushed by the Persian Empire’s forces twisted her guts and she couldn’t stop thinking about it as she stared at Dario. ‘I’m going to kill you today!’ she thought to herself with fierce determination. She had made up her mind as her helicopter descended that either her or Dario would die today. And she was certain that she was not going to be the one.Dario on the other hand wondered who Elizabeth thought she was to land uninvited in his empire. The audacity was as outrageous as it was infuriating.‘Unwise audacity has always been her thing. When I’m done with her, she would wish she didn’t make this choice,’ Dario said to himself. Their gaze remained fixed on each other and time seemed slow. Suddenly, Elizabeth reached out to her gun and started shooting at Dario. The gunshots rang out across the premises, echoing in the ears of everyone around. But as the bullets s
Chapter 201
At the eastern border of the empire, the loud sounds from gunshots and clash of swords and shields filled the air. The soldiers from the Beth empire came ready and rained an attack on the Persian empire. But to their surprise, they weren’t as ready as the soldiers of the Persian empire. Elizabeth and her ally kingdoms had decided to rain an apocalyptic attack on Persian and had been planning this very attack for months. But unfortunately for Elizabeth, her trusted ally kingdoms opted out and failed her on the supposed day of the attack; today. They recognized Dario’s strength and power and knew that they wouldn’t dare!But despite being betrayed by her allies, Elizabeth was adamant on going on with the attack with her own men. A few of her allies tried to talk her out of it but they failed as she was determined to attack Persian without a heads up or a warning. “Y’all are so obsessed with us,” a Persian soldier sneered at one of Beth’s soldiers, looking down at his lifeless body
Chapter 200
Dario let his gaze wander around the throne room, taking in the majesty that surrounded him. Every single thing around was a testament to his journey.He closed his eyes and leaned back against the throne, allowing his mind to drift and be filled with the memories of his past. The thoughts of days when he had nothing, when survival was a daily struggle, and he and Maria had to scavenge abandoned leftovers on the street. Those days, when they returned to their home on the street after going out to scavenge for food, Maria would ask, “what did you find?”And Dario would also ask, “Were you able to get plenty?”The bitter cold nights coupled with the gnawing hunger and the hopelessness that often threatened to consume him. But he also remembered the moment things got a little bit better; when Sir Davis miraculously came around. It was still hard but it got better. Life was humiliating and filled with insults until everything suddenly turned around for good. From a ‘nobody’ one night,
Chapter 199
SEVEN MONTHS LATER…The air of the mansion was thick with the scent of power and influence as the President and his associates discussed with Dario in the throne room.“Mr Dario,” the president continued, “again, thank you for seeing us on such short notice.” Dario returned a smile as bright as the President’s, nodding and said, “It’s always a pleasure, Mr President. Please, to what do I owe this pleasure?”The president glanced at his associates with relief evident on his face and answered, “I will just cut to the chase. We’re here today because over the past months, it has become clear what the people have chosen.”Dario took a second to try to understand what exactly the president meant and was driving at. “What the people have chosen?” he asked. “Yes, Mr Dario. And by this, I mean the people in the entire country.”“Okay,” Dario answered, dragging his word and waiting for the president to continue talking.“The truth is that, I have always admired you since the presidential cont
Chapter 198
Blake’s mouth went dry instantly as his eyes shot at Dario. He could hear his heart pounding so hard in his ears. “Y… your… your Ma-“ With Dario’s eyes still locked with Blake’s, he added, “Thank you for everything. You know what I mean by everything.” After his statement, he smiled and chuckled at Blake. “You… your majesty,” he stammered and swiftly cleaned the sweat on his forehead with his sweaty palms. “I- I don’t know what you’re talking about, Your Majesty,” he lied, his voice shaking. “Oh, really?” Dario asked, his brows slightly stretched upward. He then looked down and said, “Oh, Blake-“ The next second, Dario raised his head and glared intensely at Blake. His face was now tense and focused, conveying anger and intense annoyance. “There is no need to lie. And trust me, I’m not going to accommodate your lies one more time,” he added, his jaw clenched tight, making the muscles of his face look more pronounced. “You!” Dario shouted and placed the tip of his pocke
Chapter 197
The room fell silent as everyone exchanged puzzled glances before slowly disappearing. They knew something was off with Dario’s demeanor.There was a sudden change and they could all feel it. “Ethan! Evan!” Natalie called out to the boys, signaling with her hand for them to come to her. Just like expected, they both ran to her. “Let’s go get ready for dinner, my loves,” she said and led them out of the throne room while Bruce also followed.When everyone left and Dario finally turned back to face Blake, Blake wished the moment of everyone leaving lasted forever. ‘Why does he suddenly want to have a private conversation with me?’ Blake wondered as his stomach churned, but he maintained his smile. Dario took a moment to stare at Blake with a smile still lingering on his face. For some reason, the smile scared Blake the most. “Your Majesty,” Blake said, eager to fill the silence, “I just want to say again how incredible and magnificent you are. The way you-“Abruptly, Dario cut him
Chapter 196
Blake left Elizabeth’s living room with a heavy heart and his hand clutched to his crimson red cheek. And at the back of his mind, he knew that the stakes had never been higher. Before he left her house, Elizabeth had given Blake a sound and stern warning. After Elizabeth landed a hot and thunderous slap on Blake’s face, he looked up at her with fear flickering in his eyes as she rained blames on him. He couldn’t believe that after everything, Elizabeth shifted all the blame to him, but what could he do?“You must find a way to eliminate that rat!” she exclaimed, her gaze boring into his.“How?” Blake asked her, his voice a little above a whisper. “Emperor Dario will be on high alert now. Getting close to him or doing anything will be nearly impossible.”“I… don’t… care… how you do it,” she hissed, taking her time to say every word as she stared down at him. “You must find a way. You do whatever it takes, even if you lose your life in the process…”Blake’s eyes widened at Elizabeth
Chapter 195
*roar!!*Dario roared loudly, beating his chest with his other hand while King Nathan’s head was raised high with his other hand.He paused and moved the head from his left to the right in an attempt to show everyone what he had done. With his face stern, he roared again, pride evident in his demeanor as he beat his chest continuously.The more he roared, the louder the cheers of his people and supporters.Watching, Natalie couldn’t have been more proud of Dario. Her lips were spread into a very wide smile that her cheeks were starting to hurt. She clapped her hands non stop and screamed happily as her gaze never left Dario. Without even doing so much, Dario achieved victory. The Persians truly aren’t losers. “By the right of conquest,” Dario began, as everyone suspended their cheers to hear what he had to say. He continued, “ALL! that was King Nathan’s now bongs to me!” he declared, his words echoing across the entire area as cheers erupted again. This time, the cheers were eve
