All Chapters of The Discarded Heir's Return : Chapter 81
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Episode 81
Arthur’s eyes landed on the sheer, grey stone walls of Valerius Manor, a fortress that had once been his home. He took a long breath and made his way inside. He walked passed the family Chapel. Pushing open the door to the morning room, he was met with a morning scene. His father and mother were having breakfast. His mother, Lady Valerius looked up from her tea, her needlework falling to her lap. Her eyes widened. “Arthur?” Her voice was a soft, disbelieving breath... She was on her feet in an instant, her chair scraping against the floor. She crossed the room and took his face in her hands. “My boy. Look at you.” Her thumbs stroked his cheeks, her eyes searching his face. She pressed a warm, lingering kiss to his cheek. “You are too thin. Are you eating properly?” A knot of emotion tightened in his throat. “Well enough, Mother.” A low cough sounded, disturbing the mother and son moment. Valerius the Lionheart sat at the head of the table, his broad frame fitted him perfectl
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Episode 82
Two days after Arthur had left his father house, four days after his encounter with Lady Philippa, Arthur was really pissed at himself . Pissed that Lady Philippa does not even want to see him. Pissed that she is yet to find any evidence that could set him free. Pissed that he allowed himself to be seduced by Elara and he did it with her last night. Arthur clenched his palm tightly. He was seated with Elara at the back of the finely appointed six-horse. Despite the recent sorrow, a pure joy shone in Elara’s eyes. Elara leaned her head affectionately against Arthur’s shoulder. “My Love.” she murmured, her voice soft. “I would invite a few lesser ladies from my former acquaintance to your manor this evening for a small celebration. Hope you don't mind?" Elara, of course, would not have to take Arthur’s permission to entertain guests at the small manor house they had lived in for the past six years. She was talking about the grand manor Arthur now lives in now. His keep was now
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Episode 83
The Castle of Lord Corner was the tallest among the rolling green hills of the Barony of Stonehaven. It was the family house of the Corners. Inside the big hall which was lit by a fire in the massive. Gideon was on his knees. The stone floor was cold and under his expensive hose, but he paid it no mind. He was pleading with the Corner patriarch.“Lord Corner, please, save the House of Sterling!” Gideon who was once a proud young lord and heir to a great merchant family, had swallowed his pride. He knelt before the aged nobleman, his head bowed. The old man was his mother grandfather. Lord Corner was the revered founder of the Croner Trading Fleet, a network of cogs and galleons that dominated the trade routes of the southern seas. Lord Corner was not alone. His son, Sir Tiran, a massive, bearded knight in a simple wool tunic, and his wife, a stern woman in a finely embroidered gown, were also present snd sitted. There too were Taran sons, Sir Ronan and Sir Kenric, Gideon’s cou
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Episode 84
To Gideon’s surprise, Kenric stopped, pulling a small leather pouch from his belt and offering a silver shilling. He then spoke with a chillingly easy smile. “Tell me, cousin, is the Lady Elara truly the most beautiful maiden in all the central shires?” Gideon was still recovering from the rejection of the corner family, but the sight of his cousin offering him a silver shilling, left him perplexed. Kenric had always openly disdained Gideon often refusing the costly gifts Gideon would offer in the past. Why did Kenric offer him this silver shilling now? Gideon accepted the silver shilling and spoke, forcing a casual laugh. “Lady Elara is not merely the most beautiful maiden of the Central Marches, but I swear on my honor, she is the most captivating woman in the entire Kingdom of Atheria! I have seen countesses and queen’s ladies, yet none can compare to Elara!” “Even the great beauties of the Duke Court in the North cannot hold a candle to her grace!” Kenric’s smile grew wide a
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Episode 85
It was already close to the twelfth bell of the night, the time when some lords were asleep that was when Arthur finally returned to his manor. His neat leather jacket that was neat when he left was now filled with dust, and the scent of horse and forge smoke was on him. Inside his manor, the candlights was already on. Elara’s friends that were there in the light afternoon were all gone when he returned. Arthur paused on the flagged stone floor as he entered inside the parlor. To his surprise, it was Elara’s parents, Lord Alistair and his wife, were there, sweeping straw and gathering discarded pewter cups near the hearth. Bloody hell! Arthur frowned. “You do not need to do this,” Arthur said, his voice dry and weary. “I have servants aplenty for such simple tasks.” Elara’s mother who had never done such in the past six years, rushed over, a flagon of weak ale in her hands. “My dear son,” she cooed, her face a mask of fake sweetness. “You must be drained from your long day s
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Episode 86
The clerk and other workers where going on about their usual duty. Those who were in charge of keeping record were busy dipping their quilm into the ink by their side. While some of the clerk carried the recorded ledgers into Arthur's office. Elara and Philippa stood near the big entrance door, both dressed in a different colour gowns. Elara was on pink gow and Philippa was on milk colour gown. Elara’s gown was a newly tailored gown with expensive lace from the top tailor in Square, signaling her new status. Philippa wore a more practical but equally fine dress of milk silk-wool. The difference between the two women were clear. Elara possessed a breathtaking, girlish beauty while Philippa on the other end commanded the fierce, undeniable respect earned by competence. “The Head’s woman is a vision of grace!” A clerk whispered to his neighbor as they passes Elara and Philippa and into Arthur's office. “She is blessed with the gods favour, that is certain,” said another, quickl
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Episode 87
Philippa’s eyes were on Elara now with a cold look. “And you think he will believe that the child is his after your little relationship with Gideon?"Philippa stood up from her chair and strode towards the window. She was also woman of the court, and she knew the ways of someone like Elara were always dictated by coin and social standing.Philippa didn’t know how Elara managed to fool the whole crowd to believe some reddish liquid stain as her being pure and Arthur taking her honour. Someone like her who value social standing above all would have done it with Gideon just to get him to marry him. And no way in hell will Lord Gideon play the gentle man. Elara scoffed. “And why wouldn't he believe the heir i will born to him is his? We are husband and wife under the grace of the Council, of course he would believe."“The future heir better be his Elara. If Arthur discovers your tongue has spun him a lie, you will not only lose his favour, but your family and everything will be torn t
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