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Chapter 767

Chapter 112 : Manipulating the Manipulator

*Mila*

When I arrived at the palace, I stood at the front gate, too stunned for anything else.

There were acres of beautiful, manicured gardens out front with walking paths through them. I could see staff members gardening and keeping things clean and tidy.

Beyond the gardens, I saw the palace. It rose up at least ten floors with several additional wings jutting out. I was pretty sure that some of the wings had wings!

Did the royal family really need so much space? I felt like the entire Saboreef territory would fit in the gardens alone. The palace was like a whole city on its own.

I thought of Soren. He’d be on his way to catch up with me by now, but I had time to talk to the king and figure out what he wanted with me.

I knew Soren would be upset… A letter wasn’t a substitute for talking in person and I was carrying precious cargo. I could practically hear the lecture Soren would give me once he caught up to me.

But I had to do this!

Clenching my fists, I walked into the gardens. Many of the staff glanced at me but they didn’t stop me. It was like they were expecting me.

I wasn’t going to turn back now. Helen was supposedly in the palace. If there was even the slightest chance she was here, I had to find her. The last time I’d seen her, she was so weak and didn’t seem like she had much time left.

If I’d waited to make a plan with Soren, it might have been too late for Helen.

He’d understand that… I kept telling myself.

Helen was my only family and I wasn’t going to lose her!

Before getting to the interior palace, I came to a gate that separated the gardens from the palace. There were guards blocking the gate.

One of them nodded to me.

“Miss Hathaway, his Majesty has been expecting you.”

“Lead the way.” I motioned through the gate.

Only one of the guards led me through and into the palace courtyard. The other remained behind to guard the gate.

As we walked through the courtyard, I heard children’s laughter. Instinctively, I looped my arms around my stomach and looked at where the laughter was coming from.

To the right of the courtyard was a large field with smaller gardens in it. I could see three kids playing there.

The guard led me right over to the garden. He bowed when the eldest boy looked at him.

“Crown Prince Justin,” he greeted.

The oldest boy who looked to be about sixteen just nodded and kept a sharp eye on his younger brothers.

“Prince Warren, Prince Theo,” the guard greeted them as well, though they didn’t seem to care. They were too busy playing.

be about eleven and Theo was only a toddler, about two years old, toddling

Justin asked, arching an eyebrow at

I bowed respectfully.

Miss Hathaway, a guest of

“Hm…”

studied me for

I sneered but I didn’t let the princes or the guard see. I wouldn’t exactly call myself a guest but

help studying the children.

then Prince Justin wasn’t his child! It was an odd realization, and

won’t keep you boys any longer,” the guard

did the same. Then he led me

big and empty. Everything was perfectly clean and well decorated but it didn’t feel like a home. It felt like a

room or a dungeon, the guard brought me to the

with a warm, friendly smile on his

Come in, don’t be shy,” he said in a

As nice as he was being, I couldn’t let my guard

the way he sat was regal and authoritative. That aura wasn’t diminished by his friendly smile.

to the man standing next to the

I thought if I blew on him, he’d

straight and stiff but it

away from him, refusing to acknowledge

Hathaway,” the guard

forgotten my manners but I still needed

around his desk. Leaning his hips against it, there were only a few feet between us and he

Finally, we get to meet each other!” He waved

backed out of the

lip. Alone with Eros and the king… this wasn’t exactly what

to say this, but if I’m being honest, this

one shoulder, not appearing too offended.

appreciate your honesty.” He turned to Eros. “Why don’t you help make your friend here

he isn’t my friend! My friends don’t betray

me. He didn’t even look at me. Instead, he bowed to the

Majesty, bringing Miss Hathaway to the palace was my last task in servitude. You said you would release me as a free man. I request that you please honor your word

thumped in

slave? I didn’t think the royal family

Eros casually. “Yes, Eros, you’ve done

the king gave Eros a sly smile and I caught

such a pity for me to let someone of your talents go… Are you sure

words and your generosity over the years. However, please excuse my forwardness. With my

begging. Every time I’d seen him, he’d been so confident. He didn’t act like a

of Ashley’s rejection, but it almost seemed

feel sorry for him. But Eros had made a selfish deal with the king.

Why else would he take it? And I was the final task to set him

I can’t change your mind, then I will honor my

his arm out to