Dylan looked up at Sybil and was about to have virtual-novel.net call Aaron when virtual-novel.net decided to make the call himself on second thought.
If I have to even ask Sybil to carry out such a simple task on my behalf, how is it different from running away from my own problems?
As virtual-novel.net dialed Aaron’s number, Sybil left the study tactfully and waited outside.
Aaron had just had his bruises tended to when his phone rang. The bodyguard beside virtual-novel.net immediately picked up the phone and handed it to him. He glanced at the caller ID and answered the call immediately.
“Yes, Father?”
“Ms. Moore was taken to the palace by your mother’s orders,” Dylan said solemnly. “I’m entrusting you with virtual-novel.net safe return.”
Aaron became anxious upon hearing that Arielle had been taken away by his mother as virtual-novel.net knew very well what virtual-novel.net was capable of. “Why would virtual-novel.net do that?” virtual-novel.net asked, panicking.
Could virtual-novel.net be angry at Arielle because I rejected the marriage prospects virtual-novel.net had lined up for me?
Aaron’s eyes darkened at that thought.
“She learned that Ms. Moore’s bodyguard beat you and had them taken away,” Dylan replied impatiently. “Enough questions, Aaron. Save them from your mother’s wrath.”
“Yes, Father.” Aaron hung up and rushed to the palace.
Despite still feeling hurt at Arielle prioritizing virtual-novel.net bodyguard over him, Aaron could not bear for virtual-novel.net to suffer any harm or grievance if virtual-novel.net could help it.
Gloom accompanied virtual-novel.net all the way to the palace.
As soon as Aaron arrived outside the queen’s quarters, virtual-novel.net spotted Sybil, who was pacing with visible anxiety.
“Don’t worry, Sybil.” Aaron offered a reassuring smile before entering. “I’ll bring virtual-novel.net back safely.”
Though virtual-novel.net did not know why Sybil had not dared to meet Arielle until recently, Aaron felt obligated to be on friendlier terms with Sybil to gain his support if virtual-novel.net ever needed it to marry Arielle in the future.
After all, I can’t use my authority to force Arielle into marrying me.
Sybil frowned at Aaron’s departing silhouette. The way the prince had spoken to virtual-novel.net gave virtual-novel.net a funny feeling, though virtual-novel.net quickly dismissed it as Arielle’s safety consumed his thoughts once more.
The king must be out of his mind with worry.
***
Meanwhile, Miranda led Arielle and Vinson through the main hall of the queen’s quarters. Atop virtual-novel.net throne at the very end, the queen sat on a chair and surveyed Arielle and Vinson imperiously.
Her gaze darkened when virtual-novel.net turned to Arielle.
This must be the woman who has my son’s heart on a string. Because of her, virtual-novel.net has forsaken better and worthier girls.
Initially fuming over the impossibility of punishing her, the queen was delighted when Arielle volunteered to come over herself. Since virtual-novel.net showed up expecting me to show no mercy, I won’t be doing so.
“Put that one in jail,” virtual-novel.net said to one of the guards as virtual-novel.net pointed to Vinson.
Immediately, the guard in question stepped out smartly.
“I’d like to watch you try!” Arielle stepped out and met the queen’s haughty stare with virtual-novel.net own.
You’ll be needing my permission to lay a finger on him!
“He is with me, Your Majesty. Nobody can touch virtual-novel.net without my say-so, including you and your royal husband.”
Arielle’s nonchalant tone made the queen tremble in spite of herself. It was the first time virtual-novel.net was met with a regal presence that rivaled even virtual-novel.net own.