The court official stood up with an apologetic face. His wobbling legs carried him forward as he kept his gaze low to avoid eye contact with the prince.
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"How dare you challenge the prince's decision?" He asked staring daggers at the court official. "Apologize immediately!" He scoffed out the order.
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Lord Richard's presence seemed to cool the tense atmosphere in the room and everybody calmed down. The prince's anger seemed to have mellowed down as he slouched back at the throne seat. The Lord turned sharply at the court official who had spoken up against the prince's decision.
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ch 0 1 I Will Marry Who I want
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"I will marry who I want and when I want. Nobody, not even my father can order me who to marry," he yelled and his cold voice resonated in the room. At that time, Lord Richard stood up breaking the tension that now filled the air in the throne hall. The court officials released the breaths that they didn't know they had held for a long time. If there was anyone who could deal with the prince, it would definitely be the king's advisor, Lord Richard.
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Bang! The sound of a table being hit brought silence in the throne hall. Even the powerful figures present could not help but stare at the prince in fear. Alexander stared coldly at the court officials with a blank face. The sight of him alone was enough to send shivers down their spines. The standing court official coward back and sat down as if he had not spoken anything in the first place.
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"Your highness," he sounded respectful," I think what you are doing is a grave mistake. You need to take in a wife soon. The other kingdoms have started to threaten us due to our unstable government. You need to take action quickly and fulfill your father's wish." The other members nodded in agreement with his statement.
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The beauties streamed out of the hall with their heads down due to the embarrassment of being rejected by the crown prince. The court officials seemed displeased by the actions of the prince. One of them stood up and faced the prince.
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Rising from his seat, he approached the lined up ladies and stared coldly at them. The women began to treble in fear as his intimidating aura leaked onto them and he knew none of them was a perfect match for him. He didn't even spare them another glance before he dismissed them with a wave of his hand.
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Not that the kingdom lacked in terms of treatment. In fact the best healers came from Valoria, not to mention the quality medicine they produced. The king was no exception to this kind of treatment but his condition seemed to worsen. The best healers had been deployed to the palace and paid handsomely but none of them seemed to find a cure for the king's condition.
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"Prince Alexander," the Lord called him averting his gaze now to the Lord," This is for the best of the kingdom, and for your father's sake. Especially now that his health is failing him." The Lord look down probably saddened by the king's condition. Prince Alexander strode across the room and approached the Lord.
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"Stop, "the prince called him halting Lord Richard on his tracks. He rose from his seat and strode at the far end of the room. "Is it about the marriage thing?" He asked turning towards the immobile Lord at the door. Lord Richard nodded at him. The prince looked at the distant hills contemplating on something.
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Once the maid left, another man who was tall, regal figure, his features chiseled and sharp, entered the room. His hair, a deep shade of ebony, was swept back in a neat style, revealing a high forehead and piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through a person. His face was lined with age, but it only added to his distinguished appearance, making him seem even more wise and experienced.
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Great insights.
Oh my! Oh my! Exactly the kind of book I have been looking for. Can't wait to find out if Isadora will finally fall in love with this naughty guy.
The Assassin's Redemption: A Princess's Journey to Forgiveness
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