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The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 82
After Lord Wilson and Natalie left the throne room, Delilah began by sighing deeply. Her eyes locked in with that of Dario, she started, “Please listen to everything I have to say with an open heart. Irrespective of how much I have hurt you.”“I know I hurt you deep, Dee…”‘Dee?’ Why is she suddenly calling him Dee? Dario thought. Dee was the nickname Delilah used to call Dario when they were still in the early stage of their marriage. She also called him the name whenever she wanted to have her way with something. Those times were very good times between Dario and Delilah, until Delilah’s family business started doing well in the market and their social status moved higher by the week. Things then began to change as Dario gradually became unworthy to her.“…I would love to beg for your forgiveness, but I know you won’t yield.”As Delilah stood before Dario, her eyes glistened with unshed tears. Her tone was soft as she spoke, attempting to get to Dario on an emotional level and to b
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 83
Dario immediately straightened up, pulling away from the kiss and with a disgusted look, he turned his back on her to walk away, leaving Delilah standing there with her hope shattered.She watched him go, feeling the weight of her past actions crashing down on her. But it lasted only for a while, when she ran to him with her quick steps. “Dee, please,” she whispered seductively, her tone still tinged with desperation. She reached out and grabbed his arm, trying to pull him to face her. “You can’t just walk away from us like this. Remember what we had?”Dario turned his head slightly.She pressed her chest against his arms she was holding and she whispered, “We had so many beautiful moments together. Remember our nights under the sheets? The way you pounded in my insides, Dee? The days you made love to me instead? The way you held me close and promised nothing would ever tear us apart?” Dario couldn’t help but chuckle at how hard Delilah was trying now. Even these moments only lasted
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 84
Dario stood in his father’s study reminiscing about how the entire week had gone. It’s been a few days since the coronation party and Dario could testify that it was one of the best weeks of his life, if not the best. Though it was a hectic one, it was full of joy and laughter.He had to attend to numerous guests everyday who came bearing gifts upon gifts. From expensive and luxurious gifts to elegant and cultural gifts to non material gifts and many more.Dario was able to gain more wealth, fame, admiration from women and allies from different parts of the world. He couldn’t believe how much love he also received from his own people and the warm welcome from them all. It was none like he expected. It affirmed to him that they trusted him enough to rule and lead them. And that felt really good.Every day at the palace, there were sets of exceptionally beautiful women brought by their fathers to marry them off to Dario, each woman more beautiful than the last. These were men from var
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 85
The first time Dario found the journal, he hesitated for a moment before opening his father’s journal. The aged leather cover already creaked in his hands, revealing the brownish pages within. He had only been able to read a very few pages until now. On the said day, when he turned the first few pages, a small piece of paper fell out and fluttered to the desk. It was a note written in his father’s unmistakable handwriting. The note said;“Amidst the ink of battles won, Lies a secret yet undone. Seek the verse with lines askew, Where hidden truths await your view.”He then realized that he had to delve deep into the journal. What secrets could Lord Reynolds’ journal hold?The entries were dated back many years, and as he read, the words began to paint a vivid picture of his father’s life and emotions.As he read the contents of the pages, he read them aloud but in a hushed tone.“…May 14th, Year of the Eagle…Today, I find myself thinking of Maria more than ever. Her laughter
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 86
“Good morning my love,” Maria greeted Dario who just walked into the dining room, with a very bright smile plastered on her face.“Good morning mama,” he greeted, flashing her a smile just as bright, as he walked to sit at the dining table with her for breakfast.Dario had the journal in his hand too. He placed it on the table before taking a seat.When he got to Sunset Manor from the mansion yesterday, it was too late at night and Maria had gone to bed and he didn’t want to disrupt her sleep. “Slept well?” Maria said, looking up from her plate of pancakes and eggs. “Yes mama, you?”“Yes I did. Eat up, baby,” she said, gesturing for Dario to eat. After a while, Maria noticed the old worn leather journal on the table and decided to ask about it because it looked really familiar. “What’s that book?”“It’s something I want to show you, but let’s finish breakfast first. Okay!” Dario said with a fake smile plastered on his face.“Hmm,” Maria inspected the book with her eyes, trying to r
The Emperor’s only Heir Chapter 87
After Dario and Maria left sir Davis’ house disappointed, Dario decided to go to Stakefield, his technology company, to see how things were going over there. Blake had done a very good job handling the company on behalf of Dario and as the managing director. He was trustworthy and a man of integrity. Dario had a sharp business suit that contrasted with his usual royal regalia. He stepped out of his sleek Mercedes and approached the towering glass building of his technology company.“Your Majesty!” A distant voice called out loud, halting Dario’s steps. When Dario turned to see where the distant voice was coming from, he saw a man running towards him.The man looked shabby, with his clothes that hung loosely on his thin frame, frayed at the edges and was stained with what appeared to be old coffee spills. His hair looked unkempt, sticking out in wild tufts as if it had not seen a comb in weeks. The closer he got, the more familiar he seemed to Dario. Dario squinted his eyes to see h
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As Dario walked through the entrance, his employees who had only seen him in the news since his coronation celebration, quickly rose from their desks and bowed slightly as he passed. Also, did the visitors at the reception.‘Isn’t that the man that was supposed to be the managing director?’‘Oh my god! He is the one. What happened to him?’‘He has been hovering around the company for a while now. I don’t really know what happened to him.’A few employees that saw Brian follow behind Dario whispered amongst themselves in hushed tones. While some of them covered their nose with their palms as he passed them.‘His majesty should have left him alone. He smells like garbage!’ an employee commented.Brian had not had a bath in days since he had been living on the street, so he smelled really bad that his stench lingered everywhere he passed.Dario acknowledged everyone as they greeted him, with a nod and a faint smile. His presence both commanding and reassuring. Their heart was filled wit
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It was Natalie, again!His brows furrowed slightly in worry as he glanced at the call, he was about to pick up when he thought, ‘Let me quickly finish up with Brian. I will call you back in a bit.”He went to take a seat and gestured for Brian to take a seat.Brian looked very different and much better now. His shabby appearance was gone and replaced with a well groomed one. His new clothes fit him properly, emphasizing his frame rather than hanging loosely. He now had crisp, clean clothes on. His hair that once appeared unkempt, was now neatly combed, giving him a more presentable look.To Dario, he now looked more like the Brian he used to know. The only thing missing was his luxurious clothings which had been replaced with normal casual clothing.The dark circle under his eyes had also reduced a bit, and he appeared more relaxed. “Blake,” Dario called.“Yes, Your highness.”“Mr Brian here needs a job. Where do you think we can fix him?” Dario asked.“Anywhere you think is the best
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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
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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
