I ENDED UP AS A DUKE'S 7TH CHILD

CHAPTER 69

Early in the morning I received Prince Liam's letter saying we could meet him for lunch.

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"So what are we going to tell others? We never went to meet Prince Liam before," worriedly asked Alex.

"I've told brother, the Third Prince wanted to meet you all and it was his request," I replied.

"So now, we've started lying," said Meitry.

"So what Meitry, we have a reason to do so," said Matthew.

Meitry sighed. "Then shall we leave now?"

"Yes, but another thing is.................  Sir Dalton will be with us," I said.

"What! If he hear us, it won't be good!" shouted Alex.

"I know but there was no other way!"

"Everyone, it's okay. Let's go first, we will find a way later." said Meitry.

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We all reached the Imperial Palace and Prince Liam took us to his study room.

"So, why did you all wi........,"

"Prince Liam," Matthew just cut him and started speaking, "Thank you for inviting all of us." Everyone started thanking Prince Liam. I looked at Sir Dalton, he didn't looked suspicious of us yet.

"The pleasure is mine," replied Prince Liam confusedly.

I and Meitry exchange a glance. We need to find a way to talk to Prince Liam without Sir Dalton. Just any excuse. Think about it Davinia............................... Yes! "Meitry always wanted to see your garden, Prince Liam. I've always told her how beautiful it is. Could you please show her the garden?"

Meitry gave me a dead stare. Prince Liam looked even more confused. But he spoke, "Of course Lady Meitry. Why don't you all come with me."

"Actually I'm not feeling very well, You three please go," said Alex.

"Is that so, should I call for the Imperial physician?" asked Prince.

"No! He'll be fine if he rest for a while," said Matthew, "Stay right here Alex, okay? We'll be back quickly." Then he turned to Sir Dalton, "You please be with Alex, Sir."

"But Lord Matthew, His Grace told me to be with you all," nervously said Sir Dalton.

"We are going with the Prince himself, there's no need for you to worry about us. But Alex need you right now. So please be with him," I said and quickly turned ,"Let's go everyone."

"Is anything wrong, you all are behaving abnormally?" asked Prince Liam as we reached the garden. I looked at his maids and knights awkwardly. He quickly indicated them to stay in a distance. "Now, What's the matter?"

"Is Prince Noel really not going to attend the wedding?" Matthew hastily asked.

"Oh! It's about this! I don't know much about it."

"I'm sorry to involve you in this Prince Liam, but you need to bring Prince Noel to the wedding. AND THE WEDDING MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE THIS YEAR END!' I said.

"What! But how can I do it? And I don't think the wedding will happen this year!"

"If it doesn't happen by this year, sister Katrina won't marry Prince William anymore," said Meitry.

"Wait, what!? You all are confusing me."

"Prince Liam," Matthew took the responsibility to explain, "both sister Katrina and Crown Prince William will only get married in presence of their whole family, now you have two options either you bring Prince Noel here before the year ends or you somehow manage His Majesty to let the knights of 'Ruby' stay at their home for another month, Madam Walisa to start her training a month later and make sure that Marquis Dawson make no progress in his business."

"Lord Matthew, you know I can't do any of these and what does all the later half has to do with, brother Noel?"

"Even if you can't do the later half, you can do the first thing, right Price Liam? Just bring him here anyhow. He doesn't specifically has to come for the wedding, bring Prince Noel here for any reason," I said.

"And what happens, if he doesn't do so?" someone asked.

"I already said they wouldn't get married until everyone is present," annoyed Meitry replied.

"Hahaha," we all looked behind to the laugh, it was fourth Prince Mikhail. We were so focused that we didn't noticed that he was standing with us. He was laughing wholeheartedly.