Two days after returning from Portugal to Spain, Leonor flew to Paris. Gabrielle and Umberto were waiting for her in a secret room in an old castle building.
"Are you sure this is safe?" Leonor asked Umberto.
"Don't worry. There are no hidden CCTVs or microphones here."
"Alright."
Leonor sat on the chair provided. She looked at Umberto and Gabrielle alternately. Gabrielle's stomach was already visibly enlarged. She tried to stay calm.
"Let's get straight to the point. I have decided a few things.
First, Umberto is obliged to provide child support of 10,000 euros every month directly into Gabrielle's account at the beginning of each month. Inflation adjusts.
Second, Gabrielle cannot give photos/videos of the child's development to Umberto.
Third, if the child asks who the father is, Gabrielle will answer that the biological father is an anonymous sperm donor.
Fourth, no one is allowed to know about this except the three of us. I have coordinated the DNA test results from Switzerland to be destroyed. We are not allowed to tell our parents, our siblings, anyone. ANYONE."
"What if the kid insists on finding out? I mean, there are a lot of DNA tests these days that can give you information about distant cousins. He could trace it from there." Gabrielle interrupted.
"That's beyond our control. It's natural for a human being to want to know about their biological parents. But your child isn't even born yet. They can only do a DNA test or whatever when they're an adult. And that's a long time away. We'll figure it out later."
"That's true," Umberto added.
"Okay. Does that mean we don't need to communicate anymore after this?"
"No need. The living allowance will automatically be transferred to your account on the 1st day of the month. No need to ask. Everything is automatic, no delays."
"I mean, I already know the gender of this child. Don't you guys want to know?"
"No."
"Yes."
The husband and wife answered at the same time. Leonor stared sharply at her husband.
"What's the harm in knowing that, Leonor?" Umberto argued.
"Domino effect. Today you ask the gender. Then you ask for a photo of him or her after birth. His or her development every year. Without you realizing it, you have grown to love that child."
"Is that wrong?" Umberto interrupted.
"I'm not finished talking yet."
"Sorry"
"Then you meet the child. Once. Twice. Even more often. Then the child asks who the man is? The child's suspicion will make this secret come out!"
Umberto and Gabrielle were silent. That was true, they thought.
"Now please sign." Leonor handed two sheets of paper to Umberto and Gabrielle containing the points of the agreement. Both of them finally signed it.
"Done. Thank you, Gabrielle." Leonor shook the woman's hand as she put the agreement papers into her bag.
"Do you need a taxi? Can I order one for you?" Leonor offered.
"No, no need to. I can still drive myself. Goodbye." Gabrielle waved her hand.
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"Leonor, so what about us?" Umberto asked cautiously after Gabrielle's car was seen driving away.
"There is no more "us" in this marriage. But the kingdom must win. We must look perfect in front of the public."
"You won't give me another chance?"
"Umberto, I'm tired. Really tired." Leonor was getting ready to leave the place. Her driver was waiting out front.
Umberto watched his wife leave. Now he felt empty. Very empty.
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Princess Leonor : Viva la Reina! (English Version)
FanficLeonor is now the Queen of Spain. However, will she be loved by her people? Will her younger sister, Sofia, find her love? How's Leonor's journey to have an heir?
