Debt of Fate

lish enough) to leave the palace without any means of future survival.

”Royal treasure it is then. I doubt that fool of an emperor would even notice if some of his possessions went missing. ”

That old man would notice. Natasha was sure that he would notice and then fume once he realized that his precious ornaments were taken away by Natasha of all people.

Natasha wished she could stay behind to see his face be twisted in rage once he realized who was behind this theft.

”Now then, lets see where I am and how I can find a way out of here. Gosh, I miss my system in times like these. ”

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Crown Prince Richard was having the best possible day. There was nothing that could make this day better for him.

After finally waiting for seven years, his sister opened her eyes. He had finally been able to see those blue eyes he longed to see again.

”Prince Richard, you look happy today. I don think I have seen you in such a satisfying mood forever. ”

The smile Richard had slipped off his face and he quickly turned around to face the one person he wanted to not see. Black hair framed a pale but beautiful face. The golden eyes looked back at Richard with a challenge in them.

Yes, this person – Ashley Ford, the only heir to the Ford Duchy and the reason his sister was in her condition in the first place.

To think that there had been a time in his life when they both had been friends. It felt like ages ago, a long-forgotten dream that had no chance of being revived.

”Ashley, I thought I banned you from entering the section of the royal palace. But I can see that you did not bother paying attention to my words. ”

Blue and gold collided. The servants who were passing by quickened thier steps to not get caught up in this fight.

”I am sorry Prince Richard but I am afraid I have the emperors seal of approval to be here. After all, this is the palace my fiance is currently being kept in. The emperor was all too happy to grant me access. ”

Ashleys face had an easy-going smile on it. It had just enough hint of mocking to break any illusion of it being sincere.

Richard did not need to overthink the reason his father had granted Ashley Ford access to the quarters his unconscious sister currently resided in. It was all because his father could care less about Natasha and her reputation.

The engagement Ashley Ford spoke of was also a result of this disinterest.

”Stop saying ridiculous things. We all know that my sister is not engaged with anyone. There was never any official document certifying the claim of this engagement you speak of. Stop trying to spread rumors about things that will never come true. ”

Richard was angry and he was not afraid to let his displeasure known openly. Everyone knew he had a soft spot for his sister but they could not be further away from the truth.

There was no sweet spot when it came to Richard and Natasha. Richard was in love with Natasha and that was the truth. But everyone and everything felt like an obstacle to him.

”Crown Prince Adam, you should be more than well aware of what it means for the emperor to not deny my claim of being engaged with Princess Natasha. Doesn that mean he had accepted our union? ”

Richard would have punched Ashley Ford if he could. He did try to punch that pale face but he missed.

If there was one person who could rival Crown Prince Richard in magic, then it was the next Duke – Ashely Ford. But Richard refused to lose his precious sister to this bastard.

”You, stay away from my sister. You have no right to even look at her after what your father did to her. ”

The easy smile slipped off the future dukes face and he finally looked serious. His golden eyes glowed as he looked at Richard.

But the conflict finally came to an end when Ashley turned away from the future emperor and shrugged his.

”Fine, suit yourself. But don come crying to me once you lose Natasha to me. Now that she has woken up, I will not hold myself back from courting my lady. ”

Richard wanted to swear at the news. This was the last person Richard wanted the news of his sister to reach.