2025-12-06 00:03:23Prince Derrick rode his horse towards the direction of Mr Wilson's house.
He was going there to see Mr Wilson's daughter Claire Wilson, whom he has fallen head over heels with. The truth is that Derrick has been chasing this girl for the pass three years now but she had refused to accept his proposal, but all the same he was determined to get her. He immediately reached the Wilson's place and jumped down from Douglas, his horse. Claire was in the garden by the side of the house not too far from the gate, so when Prince Derrick came inside she saw him and immediately a frown appeared on her face. Prince Derrick approached her. "Good evening Claire." he greets her cheerfully. "Good evening, Your Highness." Claire replied back, but not as cheerful as Prince Derrick. Prince Derrick noticed her mode, but nevertheless chose to ignore her tantrums. Normally if it were another person who was being so disrespectful to him, he would have dealt with that person so severely. But this time it was different, as this was coming from the woman he's in love with and whom he was still trying to win over. Claire Wilson not wanting to be rude to royalty, and looking for a way to send off the prince away quickly fakes a smile while asking, "If I may ask, your highness, to what do I owe this visit for during this time of the day?" Prince Derrick smiles, going straight to the point. "Claire, am here this evening to discuss with you what we talked about the last time at Lord Kent's ball last week." "And what is that, if I may ask my lord?" Claire asked as if she doesn't know what he was talking about, even though she has already guessed it. Standing under the shadow of the faint light being provided by the moon, she was a beauty to behold. She was dressed in a modest yet elegant evening gown, which had a nice piece of art on it's own. It was draped in gentle folds over her figure-eight silhouette, cinched at the waist with a simple leather belt. The deep blue fabric, reminiscent of a twilight sky, complemented her striking green eyes—luminous as forest jewels, framed by delicate brows and long, dark lashes. Her chestnut-brown hair, gathered in a neat braid adorned with a ribbon, cascaded down her back like a river of polished wood. Her succulent pink lips curved into a gentle smile, adding warmth to her serene expression. Around her neck, a slender golden necklace rested, its centerpiece a gleaming ruby, a modest family heirloom, that sparkled with a quiet dignity. The soft rustle of her gown and the subtle glow of the ruby accentuated her modest beauty, radiating a humble grace all around her. Prince Derrick saw her and was mesmerized by her beauty and was more determined to have her in his bed. Well the truth was that he doesn't feel anything or have even an atom of love for her. Instead he was just after her body and was looking up to ravishing her anytime he wanted. In his agenda he would make her one of his mistress if she satisfies him well to his pleasure, but the thing was that Claire is so thick headed and had refused vehemently to succumb to his desires. But nevertheless, he was determined to have all, by all means and whatever cause. "Come on Claire, don't act like you don't know the reason am here today." "Honestly I don't." Claire said truthfully. Prince Derrick sighed. "Claire I have been chasing You for the past three years now, asking to be your lover and companion, your better half who would do anything for you but you turn me down every single time, why?" Claire was tired of Prince Derrick disturbing her every time, over this issue, so she says to him. "Your Highness, your are handsome, rich and brave. You have everything a woman would always wish for including now. But the truth is that I have someone i love and cherish with all my heart, whom i want to spend the rest of my life with. This is why I have always turned you down all this while." Hiss! The whole garden was silent for a while, tensions were building up. Prince Derrick was mad in his heart. 'Who's this bastard that wants to ruin my plans. Is he not afraid of the repercussions of trying to take what's mine.' "Claire you're joking right?" Derrick asked trying to tell himself that everything Claire just said was a joke. Sigh! But reality has no time for games. "No my lord, I dare not play games with you. The truth is that am really not interested in you and this has nothing to do with you being a prince or the son of king Alfred the great of Naviel kingdom. But to be sincere with you, one thing I know is that you're beginning to disturb the peace and happiness of my life and am not comfortable with it. Love is not by force, it's the decision of two different people coming to know each other more. It's not meant to be forced." Claire said, passing an underlying message. "When did I do that Claire?" Prince Derrick was smart enough to catch her message. "You have done it countless times my lord." Claire replied calmly. "I have told you times without number that am not interested in you or anything that have to do with you but you keep on pestering me around the whole kingdom. Hmmm..." Prince Derrick on the other hand refused to accept what Claire just said so he replied her, "Claire Wilson, if you think I will give up on you because of what you just said just now, just have it at the back of your mind that you are dreaming. If I can't have you...if I can't have you, no man will. And as for that man you just talked of, I will find him and kill him!" he yelled angrily. "You will do no such thing!" Claire countered back. "You just watch and see, in this life and next you belong to me and me alone." With that Prince Derrick saddled his horse and rode out of the Wilson's residence. He couldn't help but think about Claire's rejection to his proposal. Sigh! He had been rejected again. Meanwhile back at her father's residence, Claire Wilson did not take what Prince Derrick said seriously as she knows that he can't kill Prince Arthur whom she loves with her heart. Prince Derrick won't dare lay his hand on his royal blood brother, as it was tantamount to death sentence from the king himself. Yes it's Prince Arthur that she loves, and loves so deeply. It doesn't matter what Prince Derrick does or say but it can't change the fact that she doesn't love him, nor can he do anything about it. There's only one man that she loves and would ever love and that's Prince Arthur.
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Chapter 108: The aftermath.
Claire Wilson woke up to find Prince Frederick sleeping peacefully beside her. She was stunned, memories of the previous night flooding back. She recalled her confrontation with Prince Arthur, her drunken state, and how Prince Frederick had consoled her. Putting the pieces together, she realized what had happened. Though not thrilled, she thought Prince Frederick was a better option than Prince Arthur.As she gazed at Frederick's serene face, a mix of emotions swirled inside her. She couldn't believe she'd fallen for his charm, but at the same time, she felt a spark of excitement. Maybe this was her chance to be with a prince, to be part of the royal family, even though It wasn't through Prince Arthur.Prince Frederick stirred, pretending to wake up. He rubbed his eyes, feigning innocence. "Good morning, Claire," he said, his voice husky.Claire's heart skipped a beat. "Morning," she replied, trying to sound casual.Frederick sat up, stretching his arms. "I'm sorry about last ni
Chapter 107: Claire Wilson's Betrayal.
Queen Jasmine and Prince Frederick were seen angry in the latter's chambers, lamenting the king's arrest of Princes George and Henry. They transferred all their hatred to Prince Arthur, blaming him for their misfortunes. Prince Frederick swore to make Arthur pay dearly for this. He began to intensify his approach towards Arthur's woman, Claire Wilson. It took time, about two weeks since the incident, before he managed to get her to succumb to his wishes.It happened in a funny way, though everything was planned by Prince Frederick carefully. One day, he was walking with Claire Wilson on the streets of the capital city when they saw Prince Arthur and Kristen, his personal maid, walking side by side, chatting happily. Claire felt a jealous pang for no reason, which Prince Frederick didn't miss.About three days later, a woman came to the castle requesting to see Lady Wilson. Claire granted her audience, and the woman began telling her things about Prince Arthur that shocked her.
Chapter 106: Arrival of the Bad Wolf Mercenary Team.
Two weeks later.....The sun had barely risen over the capital city of Erudia, casting a golden glow over the kingdom's spires and rooftops. In the shadows, a group of skilled mercenaries, known as the Bad Wolf team, had arrived in the city. Their leader, a towering figure with piercing green eyes, led the team through the winding streets, their movements swift and silent.Their mission was clear: meet with Prince Henry and Prince George, who had promised them a hefty sum for their services of killing Prince Arthur. The meeting was set to take place in an abandoned old mill on the outskirts of the city, a place where whispers of treachery and deceit often echoed through the crumbling walls.Meanwhile, in the castle, Arthur had received word of the mercenaries' arrival. His eyes narrowed as he listened to the report from one of his most trusted scouts."They are heading to the old mill, Your Highness," the scout said, bowing low.Arthur's jaw clenched. He knew that Prince Henry an
Chapter 105: The Game Begins
Prince Frederick adjusted his tunic shirt, a sly smile spreading across his face as he surveyed the day's schedule. He had a mission, and he was determined to make it a memorable one. Claire Wilson, the captivating beauty who had captured his step brother, Prince Arthur's heart, was about to become the object of his own pursuit.He strode into the breakfast hall, his eyes scanning the room for his quarry. Ah, there she was, sipping tea and chatting with Princess Sofia. Frederick made his way over, his movements fluid and confident."Hello Sofia, good morning," he said, bowing low over her hand. "And Miss Wilson, you look lovelier than ever."Claire glanced up, a hint of surprise in her eyes, but her expression remained politely neutral. Good morning, Prince Frederick."Princess Sofia on the other hand looked stunned, still processing whether all that just happened was real or not.Undeterred, Frederick took a seat beside Claire, helping himself to a pastry. "I hope you are enjo
Chapter 104: Queen Jasmine's demotion.
The air was thick with tension as Queen Cordelia strolled through the castle's corridors, her silk gown rustling softly against the stone floor. She had sought refuge in the private garden, hoping to escape the prying eyes of the courtiers. As she passed by a secluded alcove, a low hiss pierced the air, stopping her in her tracks.Queen Jasmine emerged from the shadows, her eyes blazing with a fierce intensity. "Home wrecker," she spat, her voice venomous. "You're such an eyesore Cordelia. You truly live up to your reputation as a cheap harlot who opened her legs to seduce other people's husband..."Queen Cordelia's expression remained serene, but her eyes flashed with anger. Indeed silence was the best answer for a fool.She attempted to brush past Queen Jasmine, but the woman's hand shot out, grasping her arm with a vice-like grip."Let go of me, Jasmine!" Queen Cordelia warned, her voice low and deadly.But Queen Jasmine was beyond reason. "You think you're so clever, don't y
Chapter 103: Family dinner went wrong.
Prince Frederick's scowling gaze lingered on the window for a moment longer before he turned away, his attention caught by the sound of footsteps and laughter echoing from the hallway.He turned to see his brothers, Prince George and Prince Henry, striding into the library, grinning from ear to ear. Their mother, Queen Jasmine, followed closely behind, a warm smile on her face."Ah, my boys!" Queen Jasmine exclaimed, opening her arms wide. "Welcome home, George! Welcome home, Henry!"Prince George and Prince Henry laughed, embracing their mother before turning to Prince Frederick, who stood watching with a mixture of curiosity and disdain."Freddy, old champ!" Prince George boomed, clapping Prince Frederick on the back. "How you doing brother?"Prince Frederick forced a smile, shrugging off the nickname. "Just keeping busy, George."Prince Henry, the youngest of the trio, grinned up at Prince Frederick. "Hey, Freddy! We brought back stories from our tours, do you want to hear the
