The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 166

Prince Zyrie accompanied the princess as she explored the mountainside. She loved the flowers at the east side where the others were but she also wanted to roam around hoping to find some interesting things somewhere.

“Why? Is it your first time to see a princess playing in the mud?” She raised her brows in jest.

“You can say that.” He chuckled.

“Guess the child in me didn’t leave yet.”

“As long as you’re having fun, that’s more than okay.”

“Why don’t you take this chance to have some fun. I’m sure when you get back to the palace, you won’t have enough time for yourself.”

“I can have so much fun if I want to even if I am in the palace.” Prince Zyrie corrected. “That’s the benefit of being a nobody prince.” He smirked but the princess can tell the prince doesn’t have aby bitterness within him.

“I heard the king have six sons but everybody knows that the first prince will succeed the throne someday. Aren’t you aiming to the future king instead?” Princess Laura asked confused.

“No and never.” He uttered firmly and the princess sense the sincerity in his voice. “I don’t want to involve myself in dirty politics. I prefer having the freedom to my life.”

“I envy you.” She muttered without restraint. “You have options, unlike me.” She lowered her head and turned around to face the other hill.

Prince Zyrie didn’t say a word but he went and stood beside her.

“I wish I have the freedom to choose the life I want.” She sighed. “I don’t want to marry the person I don’t love.” She looked at the prince. “I don’t want to marry your brother, that’s why I came here.”

“Did you come to break-off the engagement with prince Veziron?” Prince Zyrie yelped in surprise.

She forced a smiled.

She doesn’t need to say something to confirm the prince’s question. Her smile alone says everything!

“Do you think you can do that?” He jeered. “I know how ambitious my brother is, he won’t easily break the contract. Your relationship is greatly beneficial for his future coronation so he won’t let you go without a price.”

She smirked naughtily and that made the prince creased his brow in puzzle.

“The final decision won’t depend on your brother.” She partly smiled. “I still have the final say and I’m sure my father would listen to me as long as I have a valid reason.”

“And do you have a valid reason already?”

“I think I have now. I just realized it today.”

“Why do I have a bad feeling about it?” Prince Zyrie made a face but the princess only chuckled tauntingly.

Unknown to the prince, Princess Laura thought of an exciting plan that involves him.

‘You’ll be surprised by then but I hope you’ll come to understand my reason soon.’ She grinned within her.

IT WAS PAST FIVE IN THE AFTERNOON, when Liam and the others went back to the guesthouse.

It was evident that they all had a blast except the old man Sargon who looked tired and stressed for whatever reason.

“Are you okay?” Shenna asked the old man who laid his body on the soft couch inside his room. She also placed the cup of tea that he asked for on the small table. “Did you have so much fun with those children?” She added.

“Fun my ȧss! I think I became their watcher while they went on a date with their partners!” He bawled annoyingly.

Date? Shenna was pondering on the man’s claim and after a few seconds of interpreting what he meant, she finally chuckled mockingly.

“Are you that happy that this old man spends the whole day alone? tsk! If I only knew this would happen then I should have not join them.”

“You should have realized that when you saw them this morning. I think prince Rohann intended not to join the picnic for that reason…. to give those young couples more time to be together.” She uttered.

As soon as he heard prince Rohann’s name, Sargon immediately rose up.

“Speaking of the prince, how is he? Did he leave the guesthouse?”

“I think he was really sick. The physician took the prince with him at the infirmary center to do a thorough check-up in the city.”

“A thorough check-up?!” Sargon yelped. “And you allowed him to leave? Didn’t I tell you to watch over him?” He bawled at the woman.

“Yes, you did tell me, master. I’m sorry I couldn’t watch over him….”

“Shenna….Since when did you become ineffic—-”

“I ȧssigned someone to follow him.” She interjected without letting the old man finished.

“I’ll make sure he will report to you as soon as he returns.” Shenna bowed before the shocked old man before leaving the room.

“What a rude old man you are! How could you label her as inefficient when she always does a great job?!” Sargon scolded himself before taking the cup of tea close to his mouth.

He should have trust his person!

ON THE OTHER HAND, Liam accompanied Diana to her room and as soon as he made sure she’s all set, he went to his own room.

When Liam left the room, Diana waited for five more minutes before she stood up, opened the door and looked around the hallway. She wanted to make sure Liam is in his room before she gets out of her room and headed to the empty balcony.

She glanced at the big wooden couch that she and Liam shared that night before her departure. And she must admit that she can still remember the mixed emotions she had during that time.

She smiled sweetly but she walked past it and went to the edge. She held on the railings, closed her eyes and feel the cool breeze from everywhere.

“Mom, are you surprised that I am still alive until now?” A tear suddenly fell from her eyes but she immediately wiped it away when she heard a familiar voice coming towards her.

“Prince Zyrie… What Are you doing here?” The lady asked as soon as she faced him.

“Checking on you?” The prince chuckled jokingly after. “Just kidding. I went to visit my brother prince Rohann but the room was empty. I was searching for him when I suddenly saw you standing here alone.”

“Oh, I decided to get some fresh air.” She faked a smile. “Where did your brother go?”

“The maidservants who were ȧssigned to watch over him told me that the physician brought him to the infirmary in the city.”

“Are you going to the City to visit him then?” Diana’s face lit up. “Can I tag along?”

“I’m afraid I won’t go. He’ll be back soon anyway.” He smiled at her. “Is it okay to spend a few more seconds with you here?” He gently asked her permission.

“Fine with me.” She smiled. “Since I also have a few question for you.”

“Question for me? What is it?”

Diana slowly turn to his side and faced the prince,

“My prince… do you know a man named Le—–” Diana was cut off when they both heard a voice behind them.

“Are you sure about that? Are you really going to inform Liam about it?” Leon chipped in.

“Yes. He needs to know so I am not going to make the deal right now. I’m sure that chief will also asked to meet our big brother before giving in.” Cole replied.

Flashback:

Earlier, while waiting for the servants to notify the shadow group about their turn, Leon excused himself so he could go out and look for the lavatory.

As soon as he was done urinating, he immediately came out and walked back in haste at the guestroom. However, to his surprise, he accidentally bumped into someone.

No, he collided with someone whom he never thought of seeing for the rest of his life.

“Y-you….�� Leon muttered but his eyes were still on the woman. “Why are you here? What are you doing here?” He widened his eyes in disbelief.

“L-leon? Is that you?” The woman widened her eyes in shocked as well. Never in her wildest dream did she ever thought of seeing the young men again. “Omo! It’s really you!” She suddenly embraced the young man. “I miss you! I miss you so much!”

“How are you and how’s everyone?”

“Everyone is doing good.” He forced a smile. “How about you?”

“I’m great, as you can see.” She smiled. “By the way, what are you doing here?”

“We are here to meet the chief.” Leon couldn’t help but answer truthfully.

“Really? May I know why?”

“I’m sorry but the matter is confidential.” Leon bowed apologetically before leaving the woman in haste.

He rushed to the guesthouse lodge where Cole and Gideon was and as soon as he spotted them, he sat on the floor weakly.

“Brothers…I saw someone today.” Leon yelped.

“Did you meet the chief already?” Gideon joked.

“No!” He looked at them perplexed. “I bump into miss Layla just now!”

“Layla? That woman who left our big brother few years ago?” Gideon couldn’t believe his ears.

Leon nodded to confirm. “I swear it was her. She even talked to me!”

Damn! What’s happening?! Cole yelped heavily.