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24.Not If They Don't Find Out!

24.Not If They Don't Find Out!

Catherine was given dresses, A silver poofy gown with a coat grained with golden unbranded. She was also given a white rose flower. She looked at herself in the mirror, she looked beautiful and stunning. The coat was heavy and the corset too uncomfortable. But it didn't matter.

"His Highness the crown prince."

Eric was announced and he entered.

"Your Highness," said Catherine showing courtesy.

"My lady." said Eric."How is the preparation going? I hope you don't find the court too strict."

"I hope so too, sir." said Catherine.

At first, she didn't know what he was talking about, but she soon found out. She first thought of the palace as a large noble house. She was wrong. There were so many rules, and most of them were too strict for her liking.

There were orders of food to eat, dress codes, and what to wear and not to wear.

***

The Queen smiled.

The King had three intendeds, none of them survived the court. The Queen grew up in a court, it was easirer for her. She knew Irin didn't want to live a court life and she couldn't blame her for it. She made some of the rules herself, making sure that a small amount of ladies would survive. Lady Irin was aware of it, that;s why she didn't want to marry Eric.

"Lady Wala won't be happy with that."

"Not my problem." said the Queen. "Is she aware of Irin?"

Servants nodded.

The Queen sighed.

So, the kids would like to gamble. Let them be!

She decided that she was happy with the way it was going to unfold .

"His Royal Highness Prince Eric, Your Majesty!"

She nodded, and he walked in. and showed courtesy.

"How is your bride to be?"

"Why do Your Majesty ask me?"

"Because she is your bride-to-be."

Eric sighed,

"Was I in a rush?"

"No, my dear." said the Queen. "You made the right move. You know I wasn't engaged to your father at first. Your late uncle Ian was a gentleman, but he had already impregnate a woman by the time I've met him."

" Ian's mother?"

"The one before her.,"

Eric blinked.

"Playboy is in your genes. Make sure no one gets hurt,"

Eric nodded.

***

Sofia pondered over night.

Daisy, Ryeely, and Josh had every reason to break the seal. She couldn't blame them for wanting to restructure the entire system. All of them were bastards. Daisy's father Lord Lelsine adored his little girl but didn't want her to inherit any of his fortunes.

Was she in?

She hated the fact that she had to meet up with Bryan once in a month, even more now that he had found a lover. The system was unfair, but did she want to destroy it? She knew some other people who had taken a political approach. Lord Alexand\ro was one of them.