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Chapter 172

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2025-08-18 23:49:57

At that moment, Sophia’s father slowly leaned back into the armrest of the couch, folding his arms as his brows knitted deeply together. He stared at her with a mixture of disbelief and cautious concern, then asked in a low voice, “So before you bring him here, at least tell us where is he from? Which family does he come from? What are his roots, Sophia? That matters.”

Sophia took in a breath. She had known this moment would come the scrutiny, the questions, the judgment, and yet, she still hoped for something different. “I’m not going to lie to you,” she said, her voice calm but steady. “I don’t know what family he comes from. I don’t know his background like you want me to. But what I do know is what I’ve seen. He’s not just some average man. He’s brilliant. He’s a doctor. He’s a healer. And to be honest, I think he’s more intelligent than I am.”

She paused briefly and then added, “He rejected our agency offer. He said no. Point blank. You know what that means in our world? It means

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At that moment, silence fell across the royal chamber as Naomi’s words echoed through the thick air. Her voice was calm but firm, and her face though composed held a fierce storm beneath her sharp eyes. She had chosen to speak not as a submissive daughter, but as a proud princess one who understood her worth and wasn’t afraid to defend it.Now she looked her father directly in the eyes, her tone unwavering as she said, “Father, I am deeply sorry if my words come off as disrespectful, but I cannot keep silent about this. I cannot pretend to agree with a decision that disregards everything I believe in. With all due respect, I am a woman, yes, but I am also your first daughter a princess born not just to be gifted away like a trophy, but to be respected, fight for my love, to be heard, and to be understood.”Naomi took a breath, steadying her voice as she continued, “You are asking me to accept someone that boy, someone I do not know, someone without history, without standing, without e
Chapter 181
At that moment, upon hearing what the King had just said, Princess Naomi shifted slightly in her seat. Her brows furrowed, and the corner of her lips tightened. She didn't want to be rude or seem impatient, but the way her father was speaking in circles, it only built more tension in her chest.She cleared her throat gently, lowering her gaze briefly before raising it again to meet her father’s eyes. Then she spoke, her voice calm yet firm laced with the kind of controlled frustration that only someone close to royalty could express without crossing the line.“Father,” Naomi began respectfully, “please forgive me, but I... I don’t understand what you're trying to say.”Immediately Sophia turned to glance at her sister, sensing the subtle irritation building beneath Naomi's collected tone.Then Naomi continued, “You said something about a declaration, and something about someone making a choice... But I don’t remember hearing anything like that before now. What other rules or decisions
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At that moment Naomi exhaled lightly, fixing herself, then turned and walked out of the room. Her royal sandals echoed softly against the polished floors of the east wing as she made her way to the King’s council room. The guards stationed along the hallway bowed respectfully as she passed, but she gave them only a small nod in return, her mind too occupied to notice much else.Upon reaching the tall, intricately carved double doors, the guards opened them promptly. Naomi stepped in and immediately noticed that her younger sister, Princess Sophia, was already seated at the long wooden table. Sitting to the far left was Edda her father's long-time advisor and one of the most trusted voices in the palace.Naomi kept her posture graceful as always, walking silently to her place. As tradition dictated, she gave her father a slight bow before seating herself across from Sophia. Her eyes met her sister’s briefly. Sophia’s expression was unreadable calm, but guarded.The room fell into a m
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At that moment, Victoria stood tall in front of Princess Naomi, her hands respectfully folded in front of her, her head slightly bowed. Her voice was steady, confident, yet laced with the weight of what she had just accomplished.“My lady,” Victoria began, lifting her gaze to meet Naomi’s piercing eyes, “the message has been delivered exactly as you instructed. Everything has been set in motion, just like you planned.”Princess Naomi’s expression remained unreadable, but there was a glimmer of curiosity behind her cold gaze.At that moment Victoria continued with pride, “Nathaniel Jr. and his family have been fully briefed on the matter. They are no longer in doubt. From the look in their eyes, from the way they responded, I could see it. They are not going to sit back and wait any longer. They want the king’s favor, and they are ready to fight for it. Ruthlessly.”Upon hearing what Victoria just said, Naomi tilted her head slightly, intrigued. Victoria took a breath and went on.“As
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Just a short while ago, they had sat comfortably in their home discussing how to maybe give Tyler and his mother a few handouts some leftover money or a small favor just to help them crawl back into society. Just some chicken change. That was all they were worth. In their eyes, Tyler’s family was nothing but castaways bridge rats, forgotten people living off scraps. And now Evelyn was telling them those same people were not only rising but opening a business in Z Street?Z Street the very thought shook them both to the core. Z Street wasn’t just any street, it was the lifeblood of high society. It was where the elite had their brands, where billionaires shook hands and contracts worth millions were exchanged over glasses of imported wine. Owning a business there wasn’t just about money. It was about power, legacy, and influence. It was something people worked their whole lives to achieve, and still failed. And now… Tyler? Tyler’s mother? Opening something there?Her father broke the s
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At that moment, Evelyn’s father and mother looked at each other, stunned into silence. The disbelief on their faces was unmistakable. Slowly, their eyes dropped back to the phone screen, as if somehow what they saw would change if they stared at it long enough. But it didn’t. The banner was still there bright, bold, and impossible to ignore.Below the banner was a promotional video. Tyler’s mother was speaking with grace and pride, thanking the community and inviting everyone to the event. The camera panned over the elegant exterior of the shop, polished floors, gold-lined signs, luxury cars parked out front everything screamed money, prestige, and power.“How… How is this even possible?” Evelyn’s mother muttered under her breath, taking a step back as if the phone had suddenly become something dangerous.Without being told, they both knew the kind of people who even dared to open a business on Z Street. It wasn’t just a commercial zone; it was a territory, a fortress of the elite. O

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