Zenovia finished all the wine in one drink and was still arrogant. “He wasn’t angry at me about this because I’m a better candidate for granddaughter-in-law compared to the Goldmanns, who are so hard to control.”The secretary was quiet. He felt that it was sad. Zenovia had status in Haniston but was spoiled. She was confident, but it was because she was never rejected. She could get anything she wanted in Haniston, and all the affluent men wanted her. In Yaramoor, however, she was rejected by Nollace and was shamed. Not only did that affect her ego, but she also wasn’t happy about it. Without seeing how cruel society could be, she was arrogant, and why would she admit her mistakes?Zenovia’s personality reminded him of her father. They really were father and daughter. Meanwhile, at the Knowles mansion…Daisie and Freyja went to see Diana because they heard that Diana had trouble eating and sleeping after discovering that Nollace had disappeared and had lost weight. Bu
“Aunt Diana, why—”“I have my selfish reasons.” Diana looked at her and was honest. “I never asked you for anything, but you know about Zenovia. Your grandfather is old and has lost sight of things. How could he just take an outsider as his granddaughter?“You’re his granddaughter, Freyja. I believe that he will accept that.”Diana didn’t want to see Zenovia continue to misbehave because she had the king’s support. She knew that Freyja didn’t have the birthright, but she wanted to see if she could convince the king. Freyja was Laura’s granddaughter, and since Freyja was nothing like her mother when it came to personality, he might be able to take her in. Freyja was silent for a long time, but she agreed. After two days…A socialite had invited Zenovia to a tea party. She picked her most exuberant gown to outshine all the socialites of Yaramoor. She didn’t seem to be affected by the news, so the socialites were surprised by her appearance.“How could she still show up?”
It was different from what one could get from a luxury brand because it was custom-made for the royals.Zenovia immediately recognized her. “I’ve seen you at the Knowles mansion before.”Once she said that everyone looked toward Freyja and guessed she was related to Nollace. Freyja squinted but didn’t say anything. Daisie was the one who confirmed it. “Yes, she has an extraordinary relationship with Nolly.”Zenovia’s smile faded. Daisie looked at the surprised crowd and introduced Freyja. “I won’t leave you wondering. Her name is Freyja Pruitt, Nollace Knowles's cousin and His Majesty's biological granddaughter.”Naturally, Daisie stressed on ‘biological’.Everyone was shocked. 'His Majesty’s granddaughter and last name Pruitt—she's the sister of Ken Pruitt!'Zenovia was surprised. She grabbed the side of her skirt and smirked. “So you’re the child of the second family.”Everyone knew that the child of King William’s second child was Mrs. Pruitt, and her son, Ken Pruitt, w
When Diana brought Freyja to see him, he was shocked because he had been under the impression that his other daughter had only given birth to a son. He hadn’t legitimized their family because he regretted how he treated Diana and her mother and was also wary of how ambitious the mother and son duo was.When he found out that Freyja was treated badly at home and that her mother neglected her, it reminded him of Laura.When Freyja got an apology from the king, she was stunned and didn’t know how to react to it.William glared at Zenovia. “I thought you were a good person, but I made a mistake. You’re no longer a guest in Yaramoor. Go back to Haniston.”What he did was shaming an important guest, and that was the worst kind of humiliation.Zenovia shuddered while she watched the socialites leave the party. Her face was pale as a sheet. King William got into the car because he wanted to give Freyja a ride home and get to know her better, but she turned him down.He brushed his sl
Daisie knew very well that Waylon wasn’t like Colton and didn’t have any opinions about Freyja, which was why Daisie had no worries. Freyja smiled but didn’t speak. She knew that Waylon didn’t mind her, but…If people thought that she had her eyes on the eldest Goldmann son, then things would get tricky.The three of them didn’t speak during the entire journey. There was silence in the car.Freyja, who was sitting in the middle, was facing the air conditioning. She wore a thin gown, and her exposed skin started freezing.She was going to move the vent upward when Waylon said, “Maurice, increase the temperature of the air conditioning.”The driver nodded and adjusted it. Freyja looked at him, surprised. Waylon was reading his magazine and never looked up, so it seemed like a coincidence.When the car drove into the Hilton Villas, the driver suddenly realized his mistake. “I’m sorry, sir, I forgot to send Ms. Pruitt home.”Something came to Daisie’s mind, and she said, “It’s f
Freyja looked at the dishes on the table. All of them looked delicious, and she found it hard to believe that all of them were prepared by Waylon.In her impression, those who came from a prestigious family generally led a pampered life, and someone like Waylon, who knew how to cook, was pretty rare.After she took a bite, Daisie went forward and asked, “How is it?”Freyja smiled and nodded. When she lifted her head, she met Colton’s gaze. His eyes were filled with a complicated emotion that Freyja couldn’t understand.She looked at him for a few seconds before averting her eyes and continuing to enjoy the dishes.The atmosphere at the table was tense.Freyja had a small appetite and was a slow eater. She just took from the dishes in front of her. Suddenly, Colton pushed the dish in front of him to her. He made it look like an unintentional action, but Freyja was stunned. She raised her head to see that Colton was sipping on a bowl of soup.Daisie saw what her brother did, and
Colton suddenly stomped on the brake, causing Freyja to rush forward. Had it not been for her seat belt, she would've rammed into the windshield.It only occurred to her that sitting in Colton's car was a wrong decision. Her heart was pumping rapidly, and she couldn’t come around from her shock for a long while after Colton suddenly stopped the car. Colton turned his head to look at her. His expression was dark and filled with complicated emotions. “So, you’re into my brother?”Freyja took a deep breath, and Colton continued just when she was about to say something. “My brother won’t fancy a woman like you, so I suggest you drop the thoughts. He’s nice to you because you’re Daisie’s friend.“Besides, other than having a good background, his future wife must possess the ability to help him in his business. A woman like you is not good enough for him.”Colton was just stating the truth. His brother was the head of the Night Banquet. He was the successor that Titus had personally tr
Juneau was standing at the defendant's table to answer the judge's questions. He was trying to defend himself by saying that Lisa's death was just a result of his negligence.After all, he was not the one who had done it. Instead, he had paid off the hospital's security guards, and it meant he did not kill Lisa directly.Even if he needed to be held responsible for Lisa's death, he would only need to serve two or three years in prison in Haniston. With his team of lawyers, it wouldn't be a problem for him to be released in court.Juneau and Elder Master Livingston were both very confident. However, Xavi, who was sitting at the side, had a cold expression on his face. He touched his watch, and his jaw was tightly set. Apparently, he was waiting for something.Just as the judge was about to deliver the verdict, someone in the gallery shouted, "Objection!"Everyone turned their heads around to see a pair of couples. The woman was bound to a wheelchair while her husband was standing b