Chapter 2104


    Chapter 2104 The Charade


    Even though Robin didn’tprehend the meaning behind William’s words, he knew that they had no


    choice but to take the risk.


    Knock! Knock! Right then, there came a knock on the door. A subordinate came in and reported, “Your


    Highness, Mr. Faulkner has arrived.”


    “Come in.” William and Robin exchanged nces. The subordinate opened the door, and Ss strode


    into the room.


    After bowing to William, he said straightforwardly, “Your Highness, His Majesty has instructed me to


    take you and Dr. Felch to the pce.”


    The words triggered a drastic change in Robin’s expression, but William—who managed to remain


    calm—replied with a faint smile, “I’m ready to go at any time upon His Majesty’s summons. As for


    Francesca, let me talk to—”


    Halfway through his reply, Francesca swung the door opened and entered. She was dressed in a white


    coat and holding a medical kit in her hand.


    Surprised by the sight of Ss, she turned toward William.


    “Francesca, let me introduce you.” After briefly introducing one to the other, William added, “Francesca,


    His Majesty has sent Ss to take us to the pce.”


    “Isn’t heing over tomorrow?” Francesca asked directly. “Why are we going over now?”


    “About that—”


    “Dr. Felch.” William was about to exin when Ss stepped forward. “His Majesty has learned of your


    impressive medical skills and is filled with admiration. He would like to invite you to the pce and he


    hopes that you’ll grant him the honor.”


    As one of the king’s close aides, Ss had shown Francesca great respect by the graciousness he had


    disyed.


    Unfortunately, it failed to work on her. “I don’t like to be a guest. If His Majesty has any questions, he


    cane here himself and ask them.”


    “Francesca…”


    “Dr. Felch.” This time, the solemness in Ss’ voice deepened. “You’re probably unaware because of


    your youth. His Majesty’s invitation and the fact that he has sent me is an unprecedented disy of


    sincerity. Please don’t put me and His Highness in a difficult position.”


    “Me putting you in a difficult position?” Francesca asked curiously. “I’m here to provide medical


    treatment and I have notmitted any crimes, so why does the king insist on seeing me? And how


    does me not seeing him put you in a difficult position?”


    “Dr. Felch—”


    “Mr. Faulkner,” William interjected before Ss could say anything further. “Francesca is a good friend


    of mine and also my savior. All this while, she hates to be restricted and doesn’t enjoy socializing in


    political circles. Since she doesn’t feel like going to the pce, let’s not pressure her into it. As for


    Grandpa, I’ll exin it to him myself.”


    “Your Highness—”


    Ss was about to say something when William bowed to him. “Please.”


    Given William’s response, Ss couldn’t bring himself to press the matter any further. He let out a deep


    sigh and said, “All right. I’ll wait for you outside, then.”


    With that, he strode out of the room.


    Francesca—who was already in a foul mood—was further annoyed by the drama. However, the


    miserable look on William’s face triggered mixed emotions within her that led her to apologize. “William,


    I’m sorry. I don’t want to make things difficult for you, but I really don’t feel like going to the pce.”


    “It’s fine if you don’t want to go. It has nothing to do with you anyway.” William was always gentle with


    Francesca. “I already feel bad for getting you involved. Whatever it is, I’ll deal with it myself. I don’t


    want to ce any burden on you.”


    “But how are you going to exin yourself at the pce?” Francesca was concerned about him.


    “It’s no big deal. I’ll take care of it.” William patted her on the shoulder. “All right, I’ll be off now. I don’t


    want to keep Ss waiting. Anyway, don’t push yourself today. Once you have examined Robin, you


    should get some rest.”


    “Okay.” Francesca nodded before watching William leave.


    Robin let out a sorrowful sigh. “I thought we could turn things around smoothly, but it seems we are


    finished.”


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    “What do you mean by finished?” Francesca asked curiously.


    “It’s my fault. It’s all my fault,” Robin continued to me himself. “I shouldn’t have appealed to His


    Majesty and revealed your identity. More importantly, I shouldn’thave exposed Mr. Lindberg and your


    rtionship.