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