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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.

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

is this?” Justin asked, arching

I bowed respectfully.

guest of the king,” the guard

“Hm…”

crown prince studied me for

guard see. I wouldn’t exactly call myself a guest but it wasn’t the right time or place to make a scene. Especially with a toddler who could

help studying the children.

the soul swap had happened 13-14 years ago, then Prince Justin wasn’t his child! It was an odd realization, and one I knew I

keep you boys

did the same. Then he led me into

was perfectly clean and well decorated but it

of bringing me to some cold, damp room or a dungeon, the guard brought me to

warm, friendly smile

don’t be shy,” he

as he was being, I couldn’t let my

sat was regal and authoritative. That aura wasn’t diminished by his friendly smile. If anything, it made me question the sincerity of

the man

weak. I thought if I blew on him, he’d fall over. It must have

stiff but it

acknowledge his presence

Miss Hathaway,” the guard said, bowing

bowed too. I’d almost forgotten my manners but

royals to be. Instead, he stood up and walked around his desk. Leaning his hips against

Finally, we get to meet each other!” He waved at his guard.

backed

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

I’m being honest, this isn’t a meeting

shrugged one shoulder, not appearing too offended. He

He turned to Eros. “Why don’t you help make your friend

my friend! My friends don’t

lips tightened but he didn’t respond to me. He didn’t even look at me. Instead,

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 and free me from being your

thumped in

slave? I didn’t think

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

smile

Are you sure you don’t want to

the years. However, please excuse my forwardness. With my lack

so strange to see Eros begging. Every time I’d seen him, he’d

be so down because of Ashley’s rejection, but it almost seemed

selfish deal with the

king, too. Why else would he take it? And I was the final task

change your mind, then I will honor my word. When you walk out

held his arm out to the