Chapter 858
Alexander invited the Hamerton couple and their child to be his guests at the pce. He also got the
best photographer in Southeast Aciatic to take a family photo for them.
Zuko was not quite good at walking and sometimes needed a baby walker, but he liked the royal
garden. He iled his chubby arms on thewn, gurgling in excitement to greet the butterflies and birds.
Zephyr picked him up for a ride on his shoulders, and the baby shrieked out of the fun he had.
Cordelia’s heart lurched watching them, and she wanted to stop Zephyr several times but was held
back by Alexander.
“Don’t worry. Mr. Hamerton must know what he’s doing and won’t hurt your son!” He smiled.
Cordelia took a pause before she smiled. Despite what Alexander said, he had asked the pce
guards and maid to follow the father and son. Even if Zephyr missed, they could absolutely be able to
catch the baby.
Cordelia was grateful as she chortled. “Thank you, Your Highness.”
“I just like to see him smile.” Alexander’s voice was soft. “They’re having so much fun together!”
“Alexander…” Cordelia wanted to ask, “Do you like Zephyr a lot?”, but she did not manage to get it out
of her mouth after some hesitation.
What was there to ask? Alexander had already decided to let this be a secret, so she ought to respect
his wish.
Alexander turned to ask, “What’s the matter?”
Cordelia smiled. “Nothing, I just think… you’re a good person. If you were to be king one day, the
people of Southeast Aciatic would be happy.”
“Hah, I’d like to be king.” Alexander smirked in self-depreciation. “But if the people know what kind of
person I am, they might chase me out of the country!”
“Will they chase away someone who’s genuinely kind to them?” Cordelia looked at him. “Alexander,
people aren’t as pedantic and childish as you think. They know what’s right and wrong, good and bad.
They know who’s good to them!
“And I think a person’s character matters the most! Everything else can be tolerated as long as one’s
virtuous and righteous.”
Alexander blinked. Subconsciously, he felt that Cordelia must already know something…
Cordelia smiled at him before jogging to her husband and son. Both adults yed with their baby, and
the photographer captured the moment.
Alexander watched the family of three from afar, feeling soreness in his heart before bliss reced that.
He was happy to see them in bliss.
This was probably what love meant.
After Zuko got tired, he rested against his father’s shoulders.
Cordelia walked back to Alexander to dismiss themselves, but he spoke up first. “Don’t leave just yet.
There’s another program!”
“What?”
“Neil said he wanted to host aing-of-age ceremony for Aurelia.” Alexander chuckled. “He said that
he celebrated Aurelia’s 18th birthday back in Chaisnd, but he owed her aing-of-age ceremony,
so he’s borrowing my ce to host one today!”
Cordelia giggled. It was no wonder Neil had harassed her early in the morning today, sending photo
after photo of outfits to ask her which one looked nice and which one looked attractive to women.
“So don’t leave yet. Celebrate Aurelia first!”
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Zephyr and Cordelia exchanged a smile and took Zuko to rest first. A whileter, they heard merry
noises outside.
It was near dusk as the setting sun colored the sky golden and pink. There was an outdoor barbecue in
the royal garden. Other than the main characters, Aurelia and Neil, Alexander invited numerous heirs
and heiresses from notable families in Southeast Aciactic on their behalf. It quickly turned merry. No
one could reject a prince’s invitation.
Moreover, the outdoor barbecue was not cooking meat but ways of life.
As the music yed, Aurelia appeared before everyone in an intricately embroidered dress, dazzling all
of them. Like a loyal knight, Neil slowly brought the princess to the guests.
…
Back in the pce, Victoria was having a terrible headache. She felt worse hearing the chatter and
peals ofughter outside and abruptly threw the crystal vase on the table.
“What’s Alexander trying to do!?” she growled hysterically. “What does he take the royal garden for to
bring in these shady people!”
“Your Highness, those are… people from notable families in Southeast Aciatic.” Her maid spoke
hesitantly, “Other than Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton, there are heirs and heiresses from a few more families
and…”
“And who!?”
“Mr. Harris.” The maid’s voice gradually lowered.
Victoria froze before she ran out to see. Neil was at the merry royal garden as expected, but his gaze
had only trailed after one person.
Victoria shook in anger as she paled.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All
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“Your Highness, should we go have a look?” the maid asked her. “It’s said that Mr. Harris is hosting a
coming-of-age ceremony for Aure— That lowly b*tch.”
“Hah, a lowly b*tch like her requires such extravagance?” Victoria took a deep breath and suddenly
thought of something. “Did you find out what I asked you to investigate?”
“There’s a little news but not much, Your Highness.”
“Speak now!”
“Aurelia’s lived in a slum in Melorian all this while,” the maid said softly. “It’s said that she’s lived in a
basement that’s dirty and stinky, and she spent her time with the nomads…”
Victoria’s heart lurched.
Melorian? If she remembered correctly, her aunt had sent Helene’s daughter to a slum of Melorian,
too…
“Anything else?”
“Not for now.”
Victoria mulled over it and left the matter.
What kind of clue was a slum in Melorian? Which city had no slums of its own? Even if her aunt had
abandoned the girl in a slum, it was impossible for it to be the same one…
Aside from Aurelia’s hair, she did not share other simrities with Helene.
That was right. Victoria thought that she must be thinking too much. How could Aurelia be rted to the
royal family!?
Even if she was, Victoria could just wipe her out. Why should she go through so much trouble?!
Victoria bit her lips and began disying her qualities of being stupid and bad…
“Take me back.” She spoke slowly. “Change and dress me up! Then find me a present.”
“Your Highness, you…”
“It’s hering-of-age ceremony, after all. How could I not congratte her?”
The maid did as told. A whileter, Victoria dolled up and took long strides to the royal garden. Before
she arrived at the party, she saw numerous servants walking to the same destination, holding pots of lit
coal.
It was an outdoor barbecue party, so it naturally required coal…
An evil thought sparked to life in Victoria’s head. She hastened her steps to rush to the party.