Chapter 112-Debuntate (4)

(CROWN PRINCE ANTONIO'S P.O.V)

I was in the middle of an important conversation with my future mother in law, when I noticed two familiar people standing a few feet away from Princess Sage.

“That bastard, why didn't he tell me he was going to arrive in the Vanuatu kingdom before his delegation's arrival date. Sneaky bastard” I muttered under my breath.

I turned towards Lady Natalie, “Excuse me for a moment” I said.

I rushed down the stairs towards Prince Laurent and his sister Duchess Partridge as they were distracted and busy looking in Princess Sage's direction.

When I grabbed a hold of his suit, that son of a bitch had the nerve to grin which made me glare at him.

“Relax”, he continued to say.

I sighed.

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“I won't intervene with the delegation or the banquet. Duke Partridge doesn't know my sister and I snuck out of the kingdom” he said, “I was just curious after hearing that the Duke of the Winter Dukedom finally had a successor.” He added.

I turned my head towards him and glared at him.

This bastard snuck out again.

“Are you trying to get yourself in trouble again with your father?” I questioned.

Prince Laurent placed his arm around my shoulder, “My father is busy with other things” he said, “Besides how could I miss the ceremony of the new Duchess of the Winter Dukedom, after you told me that she was in charge of the banquet. So when will you allow me to meet her?” he asked.

“Just attend the conference, you can meet her then” I said, “The guests might freak out if they found out another Prince from the neighboring kingdom is here in disguise.” I added.

I took his arm off of my shoulder and watched it drop down to his side.

“Does your Crown Princess know how much of an asshole you are?” he said, as I started to walk away.

(NASHI'S P.O.V)

I was trying to concentrate on the ongoing conversation between the noblemen, when I noticed Princess Sage and Lady Chloé were talking to each other.

Lady Chloé, what the hell are you planning, I thought as I looked directly at them.

My thoughts were interrupted, when I heard someone say, “Prince Marshall” I turned my head and noticed Prince Marshall was walking towards us with some other noblemen.

After we bowed our heads, he stood in front of me.

“Duke Synovial”. He said, “I must congratulate you on your engagement.” “Katsura County is a wonderful choice. Since both households are neutral and directly serve the king.” he said.

He turned his head towards Prince Moises. And then towards Princess Sage before turning his head back towards me.

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“I'll be leaving now” he said, “I'll see you at the banquet for the delegation” he added before walking away.

I balled one of my fists up, as I watched him walk away.

I looked over at Princess Sage who was walking with Lady Victoria towards the door that led outside of the ballroom.

Should I follow them, I thought.

“Duke Synovial”, I heard Lady Chloé's voice and turned towards her.

She suddenly stepped forward and leaned towards me.

“I wasn't sure at first”, She suddenly said, “but, Princess Sage is the woman you brought to the royal ball isn't she? She asked, “You introduced her as Lady Sage, the other young ladies might be too stupid to realize it, but I'm not. I thought she was beautiful then but now that I see her in her natural look. I can see why you're obsessed” she added as she whispered in my ear.

I grit my teeth. I still don't know how this bitch got a hold of my weakness. Must be a maid somewhere in the villa, I thought. “Stay out of my personal life.” I said and was about to walk away, “Or I'll find another noblewoman to replace you.”, I said sternly.

I heard her snickering a bit, “Be careful with your threats”, she said and started to pat my chest. “You wouldn't want the Princess to find out your true nature”, she added, and suddenly walked away.

(PRINCE MORGAN'S P.O.V)

After conversing with some of the noblemen, I decided to return to my seat. While walking towards the section for the royal family. I noticed Marshall was leaving out of the ballroom with a couple of noblemen following behind him.

When I returned to my seat, my father suddenly said, “Moises wife” he said, “Were you aware that she was a mercenary?” he suddenly asked.

“I wasn't aware until recently”, I replied.

“I see”, he said.

I turned my head towards him and noticed his focused expression. I turned my head as I followed his line of sight and realized he was looking at Moises, who was walking towards Natalie.

“Father, I think it's time for you to speak with Moises” I said, “You must tell him about your condition.” I added.

Without looking at me, my father suddenly replied, “After the guests leave.”

I just nodded my head and turned my head towards the ballroom floor.

“That boy” my father suddenly said, “I take it that you found him?.” He asked.

Is he asking about Christian?I questioned myself.

“Technically, he came and found Moises on his own,” I replied.

“I see”, my father said again, “Where is he?” He suddenly asked.

Hmm, should I tell him Christian has been close to him this whole time. I thought to myself as I looked over towards the guard who was standing a few yards away.

I turned my head back towards my father who was still looking towards Moises.

“He's here”, I replied, while grinning.

(YESHIVA'S P.O.V)

I was walking towards the area where the balconies were located to find Rosie after Prince Moises told me where she was. While walking, I felt multiple presence following behind me. I continued to ignore it since the presence was familiar to me.

When I walked into a clear area far away from guests, they continued to follow. When I turned towards them Jemas, Cena and Lexy walked towards me.

Cena and Lexy were dressed in a maid's uniform while Jemas was dressed like a butler.

“Cena, Lexy, did anything interesting happen yet?” I asked as they approached me.

“Not much,” Cena said, as she folded her arms.

“I'm just reminded again of why I dislike nobles”, Lexy said, “I don't know how many times we've been called unruly and barbaric in one night. I'm almost tired of pretending to collide into these bastards” Lexy complained, as she rubbed her shoulder.

Jemas and Cena began to chuckle a bit.

Suddenly, I heard Rosie, Nathan and Peyton's voice in the distance.

I was about to walk in their direction when suddenly Cena said something.

“Yeshiva” she called out to me.

I noticed her looking towards the large window and followed her gaze. Outside of the ballroom, was another part of the castle's garden. Then suddenly, Sage and Lady Victoria walked past.

“Yeshiva, someone is following Sage,” Cena suddenly said.

(SAGE'S P.O.V)

I was exhausted after talking and listening to the young noblewomen. I lost count of how many tea parties and social gatherings I was suddenly invited to.

“I need some air,” I mumbled.

“Shall we head to the garden for a short break. We still have another hour or so until the ball is over” Lady Victoria whispered.

I nodded my head.

“Pardon us for a moment”, Lady Victoria suddenly said to the young women that were surrounding us.

A few seconds later, we walked away and headed towards the area near the castle garden.

“You did great”, Lady Victoria said as we walked outside.

When I felt the cool breeze blowing towards me, I felt relaxed. Lady Victoria and I walked towards the garden in a well lit area. I noticed a stone bench in the distance and we walked towards it.

A few minutes later, Lady Victoria and I sat down on the bench. I suddenly felt a presence nearby.

“Lady Victoria, do you mind getting me a glass of water?” I asked.

“Ah, sure. Should I get Haley to bring you a coat as well? She asked.

I nodded my head.

“Okay, I'll be back shortly.” She said and I watched as she walked back towards the ballroom.

“You can come out now”, I said, as I felt the presence get closer.

Suddenly, I saw an average height man that dressed in a noble attire and he approached the area I was in.

“I wouldn't expect nothing less from a Winter and a Henrico, such sharp senses”, the man said, as he stood a few meters away.

I noticed the middle-aged man had an eyepatch over his left eye.

“No need to be so alarmed” he said, “My name is Baron Carter J. Blackburn, I'm the leader of one of the information guilds in the Southern region.” He suddenly introduced himself as he bowed his head. “How about we have a friendly exchange, Duchess Winter.” He suddenly said, as he lifted his head up with a wicked grin on his face.

“I…” I was interrupted when a tall muscular man dressed in a royal knights uniform suddenly came behind the man and placed a sword over his throat.

“Queen.. I mean Princess” he suddenly said, as he cleared his throat. “I, Lord Joshua, will handle this. Please return inside, we wouldn't want to get your pretty dress dirty. It could get a little messy” he suddenly said, as I noticed the drops of blood dripping from the man's neck.