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The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 47
Delilah rolled her eyes at Amelia and walked past her to Lauren, “Grandma, it’s Cooper… ““Hm-mhm?”Delilah smiled brightly and screamed, “The wedding is no longer on hold! It’s happening in the next five days, grandma!!”“Cooper called me, he apologized for the hold and said it had been lifted. In fact, he’s bringing you an expensive gift to apologize for the hold!”Immediately Cooper informed Delilah about the news, she came running to Lauren to inform her in person. On hearing the news, Lauren’s heart was filled with joy. It was like a warm, glowing sensation spread throughout her chest as her face broke into a radiant smile. She was so happy that she immediately jumped on Delilah and hugged her very tight.Amelia and Delilah were caught by surprise at Lauren’s hug because she’d just never hug a person. But she was overfilled with joy right now. Finally they were back on track!Lauren heaved a deep sigh of relief. The sleepless nights of finding a way to resuscitate the family bus
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 48
“That’ll be fifty dollars and forty-five cents,” the cashier said to Dario.Dario reached for his pocket and brought out a hundred dollar note, “you can keep the change, thank you.”“Thank you, sir. Thank you for patronizing Beamers, we look forward to seeing you next time.”Dario thanked the cashier and carried his bought goods before walking towards the exit. Dario wanted to see Lord Wilson today so he decided to come get him a gift to properly thank him for literally saving Maria’s life. So he stopped by at Beamers to get the gifts before heading to Lord Wilson’s house.“Dario! Dario!”Before Dario could reach the exit, he heard his name from a distance but when he looked around, he didn’t see who was calling.“Dario!” Alicia shouted as she came running to him. Dario sighted Alicia and his face broke into a radiant smile. It’s been ages!“Heyy Alicia! How have you been?!”“Oh my god! It’s been so long. Where have you been? How have you been?!” Alicia was very excited to see Dari
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 49
Dario arrived at Lord Wilson’s house by noon. He lived at the outskirts of the city. Lord Wilson’s house exceeded Dario’s expectations but he wasn’t surprised.The house was a large mansion perched on the top of a hill overlooking the ocean. The air smelled and tasted natural. The cool breeze was incredibly refreshing.As he stepped inside, he was greeted by uniformed servants awaiting him. They led him inside the house respectfully and when Dario got inside, he was not surprised by the luxury he met.He was greeted by a grand lobby with a sweeping staircase adorned with a big crystal chandelier. Everything around was giving luxury. The servants showed him to a seat and served him tea while he waited for lord Wison. “Welcome!” A distinct voice filled the air. It was none other than Lord Wilson’s.“Welcome to my humble abode!”“You call this humble?” Dario said to Lord Wilson playfully.“Hahaha, please feel at home.” They both exchanged a handshake and sat on their respective seats.
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 50
“You wanted to give me something the other day at the Cellar, but you couldn’t give it to me because of the pressing situation. What was that?”“Yes that is true, give me a minute,” Lord Wilson said before leaving the room.After a moment, he came back with an old box crafted from polished wood and adorned with ornate carvings. The wood bore the marks of age, hinting at the box's long and mysterious journey through time.Lord Wilson placed the big box on the table and said, “Here.”Dario studied the box, tracing his fingers on its ornate carvings and the edges of the box. There was this sense of curiosity and wonder emanating from the box, enticing Dario to unlock it and discover thr treasures within.“What is this box?” he asked.Lord Wilson took his seat and answered, “Your father asked me to give it to you.”Dario’s forehead immediately creased in confusion. His father asked lord Wilson to give the box to him?Months before Lord Reynolds died, he handed over this mystery box to Lor
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 51
Dario arrived at the mansion with the mystery box Lord Wilson gave to him. Quickly, he wanted to follow the lead of the note and search his father’s desk, hoping to find the key.As Dario entered the mansion, he was welcomed by his royal guards and servants as usual. “Your majesty! It’s good to see you!” Bruce exclaimed, bowing slightly. It’s not been long since Dario visited the mansion but everyone missed his presence. Including Bruce.“Thank you, Bruce.” Dario replied. “How is everything going on around here? “Very well your majesty.”“And how about the empire as a whole. Any reports?”“Yes. Some spies were caught yesterday. Spies from the Beth empire, they have been hiding here for years.”Dario became annoyed instantly, “So, why am I just getting to know about this?!”“Pardon me, your highness. I was going to inform you about it today, your majesty. It happened late at night yesterday.”“I need to be informed about everything that goes on in the empire, on time. Moving on, plea
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 52
After a long time of searching for the key, Dario’s efforts were in vain. He resolved to be patient and keep searching regardless. He also took his time to read a few books from the shelves before going downstairs.At this time, Bruce was already waiting with the spies.On getting downstairs, Dario decided to have a conversation with the spies before passing out judgements.He took his seat on the plushly cushioned royal chair. The chair was made from ebony and adorned with intricate designs. Lord Reynolds used to sit on it to to pass out judgements and also while attending to other royal affairs. Gemstones were inset into the arm rest and along the edges while the chair itself was covered in sumptuous fabrics woven with intricate patterns and embroidered with symbols of the Persian empire heritage.Dario took his seat and began, “Spies from Beth empire!” He chuckled then continued, “so you all stand accused of treachery against the Persian empire.”They were four of them with guards
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 53
“…except Ruth.”“Uh,” Ruth said, raising her head to meet Dario’s gaze. Her brows furrowed in fear. Why not kill me? She wondered.She knew he’d probably torture her till she confessed but she was still determined not to confess her deeds. She wanted to die instead so her daughter wouldn’t be killed. She knew she would be killed regardless if she confessed or not, so what was the point?“Please kill me. Kill me instead!” she screamed.After Dario’s order, two guards came and carried the other three spies back to the prison to be executed by dawn. They didn’t bother to struggle or plead because they understood the gravity of what they had done and the consequences, even before they agreed to it. So, they followed the guards out peacefully.Dario’s expression was grave as he gazed upon Ruth who had her face down as she thought and decided firmly not to budge. “Now let us begin, Ruth,” he said, walking slowly to her.“I ask you again, did you have anything to do with the death of my fat
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 54
Dario woke up the next morning feeling disoriented and. He couldn’t sleep a wink as his mind kept replaying the horrific incident from yesterday, throughout the night.Seeing Ruth stab herself to death was very unexpected and sudden. It was tragic.Why did she stab herself? Was she trying to protect something or someone? Was she trying to escape further torture? He pondered on these questions throughout the night that he couldn’t sleep a wink. Everything that happened certifies one fact. Which is, Lord Reynolds didn’t die a natural death and Elizabeth has a hand in it.But there was not so much he could do without solid evidence. What he got from Ruth yesterday, was not strong enough.This woman is a literal devil!After the incident, Dario ordered for an investigation to begin. And Bruce was in charge of this investigation. Would more spies be rooted out?Would they be able to unveil the secrets around lord Reynolds death?“Heyy my boy! Slept well?” Maria asked, as she dug into he
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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
