The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 172

The dinner was supposed to be at exactly seven in the evening but prince Veziron arrived when it already ended.

Some visitors left in disappointment since they’ve been waiting for the prince to show up but he was nowhere to be found.

“You made them wait! And for what reason? Tell me!” The old man was angry at the prince who arrived just now and was sitting like a king at one of the empty table.

“You didn’t tell me in advance. If only you told me ahead of time, then I should have cleared my schedule.” He nonchalantly replied. “Anyway, I’m here now. What do you want me to do?”

“Are you trying to test my patience, my prince?” The old man studied the prince’s eyes. The look in his eyes… It was full of—- contempt!

“No, I’m simply doing my job as a prince.”

“V E Z I R O N!”

“Grandfather!” He answered back without restraint when the old man raised his voice at him. For the first time, he disliked the tone of his grandfather. “Please don’t make it so obvious!”

“What did you just say?” Shadrach was a bit surprised. He didn’t expect him to talk back.

“Don’t make it so obvious that I am just a puppet to you.”

“W-what? A puppet?” He creased his brows innocently but the shock on his face was very evident.

“Yes, a puppet.” His tone was sarcastic for Shadrach’s taste. “Though I’m sure that you and your minions were already treating me as one the whole time I was with you. But please, don’t make it so obvious. If you are truly on my side, then please act as one. I am the prince after all.” After speaking those words, Prince Veziron stood up and left the dumbfounded old man.

The old man doesn’t know how to react at first. He, himself didn’t expect the prince to talk back like that since he never did it before, not even once. This was the very first time he shouted at him.

“Sir, are you alright?” One of the officials who witnessed what happened approached him and asked the shocked old man. He was listening from a distance and he himself couldn’t believe what he saw and heard. However, Shadrach didn’t notice the official who went near him since he was still in shock. Was that really prince Veziron? He thought. Since when did he learn to go against him? No, this is not happening. Does he need to tame the young prince now? Well, that should not be a question.

“Veziron!” He gritted his teeth angrily not minding the man who came to check on him. “How dare you talk rudely to me. If only you know what I did to place you to where you are right now, then I’m sure you won’t be wearing a boastful smirked in front of me!”

The middle-age man stepped backwards in fear that Shadrach might dump his anger at him. Therefore, he slowly walked away from him. This is totally not a good time to talk to him.

MEANWHILE, Prince Veziron was laughing like a madman while going back to his chambers. The shocking look on his grandfather’s face pleased him. He must be furious at him right now for what he did. And yeah, it was his very first time to say such a thing. He was always obedient to his grandfather. He never once questioned him nor his ways in handling things. But he won’t tolerate his manipulation any longer.

He already made up his mind to stand on his own since he believed that he’s old enough to make decisions for himself. He will surely sit at the throne after his father with or without his grandfather’s help. He will surely ascend the throne with or without anyone’s help. Besides, who among his siblings could be above him? No, there’s no one. The crown prince was long dead and he is next in line. His fate as the future king has been carved in stone since birth so he will try to break free and fly using his own wings.

He doesn’t want to be the old man’s pawn any longer. He should not be bowing his head before Shadrach… it should be the other way around. He is the future king so he will prove himself worthy to his people.

“I’m sorry, grandfather. But you’re acting too much. Don’t worry, I will definitely succeed the throne and become your king…someday.” Prince Veziron smirked within him. “I will rule the kingdom of Allen along with my future queen.” Then his mind involuntarily remembered Diana whom he thought as the princess of the kingdom of Armany. “And you shall help me, my queen.” He smiled at the thought of her.

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She was curiously looking at them from the balcony.

It was only five in the morning and most of the people including the princess isn’t awake yet. The rain poured hard last night and it should explain the freezing coldness early in the morning. It was the reason why Diana wanted to cover herself with her blanket and continue sleeping. However, her nightmare wouldn’t let her go back to sleep so she chose to rise up, wore a coat and went out for a walk. However, on her way to the staircase, she accidentally saw Liam and Cole having a seemingly serious talk.

What are they talking about? She was curious therefore she went down, made a coffee for herself before going out for a walk. She originally planned to eavesdropped but she immediately rebuked herself so she decided to walk around the place instead. If she walks around the house, then she will surely meet them… Or not. They might have gone back inside by the time she reaches the front.

“Yes, our next journey is in Kadesh as soon as we are done here. We must secure princess Laura’s safety until she reaches the palace.”

“Does that mean we’ll have to enter the palace too?” Cole worriedly asked.

“No. We don’t have to do that. That’s the responsibility of the two prince.”

“Right.” Cole heaved a sigh of relief because the palace is the last place he would want to visit.

“Cole…” Liam faced him with a serious face. Seeing his eyes, Cole already knew what he was about to say. He gulped to hide his nervousness. “How long will you keep me in the dark?” Liam voiced.

“A-about what?”

“Don’t you dare give me that kind of look because we both know what I mean.”

“L-liam….”

“I’ll end up knowing anyway. But I wanna know beforehand.”

Cole heaved a heavy sigh as he looked away. Then after a few minutes, he stared intently at the eyes that never left him. Cole’s eyes give Liam the impression that it is something personal—- and painful.

Wait! That kind of emotion in Cole’s eyes! Liam suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief when he realized what Cole feared the most.

He gulped. “Please tell me I am wrong…Is it—her?” Though Liam asked, he’s mind was actually praying. But then Cole nodded his head hesitantly.

Fudge! Liam could have fell backwards if not for his right foot. He was able to maintain his balance despites his shock. “A-are you sure?” He softly voiced.

How can destiny be so cruel to him?