The Lost Heir: Battle Of Royalties - Chapter 178

After rebuking the two prince, Cole immediately entered the house. He was supposed to find Asher in the kitchen when he accidentally overheard the princess and Diana talking. He never intended to stay for long but Diana’s words touch his heart. He was moved to hear nothing but compliment from her.

“Yeah, they are pretty awesome and are truly reliable as well. You know, my mother died died a few months ago and I literally don’t have anyone but myself since the day she left the world. I could have been depressed but since I came here, those guys became my family… my siblings… my little brothers.” She smiled but Cole can see sadness on it. “I just wish I could keep them by myside forever.” That phrase from Diana caught his attention therefore he hid himself behind the partition.

“I loved them even the first time that I met them. They were my first friends when I got here and I am thankful enough that God led me to them. If I reflect about it now, I don’t think I could still be alive up to this day if it wasn’t for them.” Diana continued.

“You must be so proud of them. I envy you, Diana.” The princess replied. “I wish I could earn their love and loyalty as well. I feel like I would be blessed to have them as my brothers.” She gave a hopeful smile.

“You can!” Diana yelped. “Why not? They aren’t hard to please after all. Those little kids only need to see that you are one with them and one with their cause. They want your loyalty and faithfulness not your social status.”

“Is that the reason why they are cold towards the royalties?”

“What do you mean?” Diana asked in surprised.

“I can see it. The way they treat us. The way how they talk and act in front of us-the royals are totally different from how they act in front of you. If I am an outsider, then I would think you’re a family.” The princess smiled.

“Everyone is friendly; they will surely accommodate you once you talk to them first. Let me give you a tip, don’t wait for them to approach you, go to them, strike a conversation with them, play with them, have fun with them. Be a simple person in front of them. As long as you talk to them casually and not formally, not as a royal princess. Because those lads don’t have any experience dealing with royalties before.”

“Is that so? Then I’ll give it a try.” The princess became more excited than ever. “Thank you Diana. Can I also call you and treat you like a real big sister?” She grinned. “As you know, I am an only child. I’ve been wanting to know how it feels to have a big sister.”

“E-eh?” She blushed shyly. Did she hear her right? A royal princess asking a commoner to become her sister? Omo! “Princess Laura, don’t you know that you are putting a big responsibility on my shoulder?”

“Diana, sister… please…” She looked at the woman with her puppy eyes.

“B-but —-”

“No but’s. So from now on, I will be looking up to you big sister. Please take good care of me.” She smiled before hugging the shocked woman. “Thank you.” She whispered.

Diana heaved a sigh of defeat. Looks like she can’t help it.

That was the moment Cole decided to show up. As expected, the shocked on their face were unpaintable.

“C-cole…” Diana stammered. She suddenly felt nervous but seeing the man smiling sweetly calmed her throbbing heart.

“Since when did your memory came back?” Now he asked the question she fears the most.

“I… T-that’s… just recently.” She forced a smile.

“But you never mentioned it before…” His voice became a little bit suspicious. “Does big brother knew about it?”

She lowered her head in guilt. “No. I didn’t inform you guys since your busy and I don’t think it was a big deal after all.” She faked a grin.

“Of course it is important!” Cole yelped innocently. “Everyone has been waiting for the day your memory comes back because we’ve been wanting to celebrate it.” He chuckled playfully. “Well, I think this calls for a celebration!”

“Cole.” Diana buŧŧed in immediately. “About that… can we inform the others —- slowly?” She may be smiling at the moment but her eyes were pleading.

The princess is in silence since Cole approached them but she’s been attentive while listening to their communication. Now she’s waiting to hear Cole’s response to what Diana asked.

Cole, on the other hand, didn’t say a word for a few seconds. But his eyes were fixed on Diana.

“Oh… okay.” He finally voiced after some careful thoughts. “I don’t know what’s troubling you but I want you to know that we will always be here for you.”

His words melted Diana’s heart that she unknowingly teared up. She then hugged the man in return. “Thank you.” She muttered sincerely.

“I think the others are done fixing the table.” Cole uttered as soon as she released him. “Why don’t we go and check rate their cooking skills?”

“Ai!” The princess yelped in agreement before turning her heels to run to the kitchen.

“Whoa! These things look delicious! My stomach is starting to grumble now!” The princess was looking dreamily at the foods on the table.

“Since you came first then why don’t you try some?” Gideon answered.

“I can?” She hopefully glanced at him.

“Of course.” He smiled. “If you want to hear big brother’s words of wisdom again…?” The princess was about to reach a small potato but she withdrawn her hands immediately as soon as she heard the man.

“I can wait.” She grinned playfully before sitting on the chair.

The men around her as well as Diana who saw everything couldn’t help but chuckle at her childish reaction. She looks cute. They never thought a princess could be this silly but somehow, they love her for that.

Asher laid down the last plate and motioned Leon to call for Liam and the two princes. It would be best to eat while the foods are still freshly hot.

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“Isn’t it weird that your new friend sent some armed men to fetch us?” Prince Zyrie asked.

This morning, when Liam and his team left the house, Diana told the three royalties about the new friend she met yesterday. She told them about their meeting this morning and her promise to show them around.

“She doesn’t really mind if I bring you with me. In fact, she was happy.” Diana furthered.

They had a little discussion about it but at the end, the princess decided to go with Diana. Prince Zyrie and Prince Rohann couldn’t do anything but accompany the two women. After all, they need to protect them.

They waited at the restaurant for almost twenty minutes and Diana felt ashamed for making the three wait for nothing. So she apologized to them sincerely and was about to stand up and leave when an armed man came to them.

He looks exhausted. His heavy breathing tells them that he was on a rush for who knows why.

“I’m sorry, but are you miss Diana?” The man asked the only woman who was standing, looking at him with worry.

Prince Zyrei stood up and immediately pulled Diana behind him.

“And may I know who you are, mister?” The prince suddenly emitted an authoritative aura.

“Lady Yu sent me to tell her friend about the emergency meeting she has to attend this morning. She was supposed to meet miss Diana to fulfill her promise yesterday, however, some unexpected visitors came to see her.”

“I am Diana.” The woman immediately stepped beside the prince. “It’s okay.” She motioned the prince to lay low for a while. “Sorry about that mister.” She apologized. “Please have a sit.”

“Thank you.”

They let him rest for a moment while offering him a drink. After a few minutes, the man introduced himself. Turned out that he is working under Lady Yu’s family. Lady Yu has to send him on her behalf since she needs to accommodate the visitors. It was a very important business matter that she has to attend.

Diana expressed her understanding about the matter and suggest they postpone today’s trip but the man said that Lady Yu was inviting them at her residence.

“Why don’t we go with him? I bet she won’t invite us for nothing. Besides, we don’t have anywhere to go to this day.” The princess suggested.

Prince Rohann agreed too so even if Prince Zyrie doesn’t like the idea, he can’t do anything but conform to what the majority wants.

They rode two carriages and judging at the number of guards and servants accompanying them, the princess knew that Diana’s new friend is someone in a noble family.

“Isn’t it weird that your new friend sent some armed men to fetch us?” Prince Zyrie asked curiously as soon as they stopped for a rest. The sun is scorching hot that they need to let the servants take a little rest in a shaded area.

Diana has her own questions as well but she chose to keep it within her. She chose to see it for herself.

It didn’t take them twenty minutes before reaching the Yu’s residence. Their guesses are all right, Diana’s new friend is from a noble family. However, Prince Zyrie seemed to be in deep thought. If the owner of the residence is someone wealthy as a noble, then why then did he never heard about them? Now he’s curious.

He is formulating a lot of hypothesis when Prince Rohann said something that caught everyone’s attention.

“Hey… those horses seem familiar.” Prince Rohann touched his jaw while thinking where he possibly saw them.

“Yes, I knew it! I can’t be wrong. Those were of Liam and his crew!”