Chapter 2090
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
Chapter 2089 Revenge âA single decision separates victory and defeat,â said a solemn William with eyes narrowed. âAll these years, we had endured countless acts of cruelty, humiliation, and intrigue from them. This shall decide whether weâll be able to turn our fortunes around for ourselves!â
âRest assured, Your Highness. I know what to say.â Robin nodded firmly. âI donât think we should try to discuss this over the phone. Instead, I should hurry over to the palace to explain the situation to Silas in person tonight, then request for an audience with His Majesty himself.â
âLetâs not get too far ahead of ourselves. Weâll need to approach this with intentionality.â William narrowed his eyes and dissected the situation in detail. âIt isnât the first time that the other factions within the family tried to harm me, so do you really think His Majesty is still oblivious to it after so many years?
He definitely knows about it but being advanced in age, going all out to suppress those heartless beasts would likely come to him at a great personal cost, so he may have thought an isolated and useless cripple like me is not worth the effort. Hence, we must find the right opportunity if we were to convince His Majesty to take action against them.
This here is exactly what we need.â
He continued, âIt is therefore imperative that we bring this matter to light through someone elseâs hand before attempting to take it up with His Majesty. It has to be done by a figure who is recognized and respected globally. Out of fear that word might spread and damage the royal familyâs reputation and without the option of silencing this person, he would be forced to investigate the matter.â
âThis is what makes Ms. Felch the perfect candidate.â Robin realized. âNot only is the miracle doctor Francesco highly regarded in the field of medicine internationally, but sheâs also Mr. Lindbergâs fiancée. Neither His Majesty nor the rest of them would dare lay a finger on her or simply dismiss any of the things she saysâ¦â
âCorrect.â Williamâs eyes evoked a sliver of contrite. âFrancesca would surely end up hating me should she uncover the truth one day, but I have no choiceâ¦â
âDonât be so hard on yourself,â Robin said in consolation. âActually, this matter wonât cause Ms. Felch any harm. As the reputation of the royal family is at stake, no one would likely dare to breathe a word of it. Her cover will thus remain intact. On top of it, youâd tried everything you could to convince Silas to accompany me to the airport to receive her for her protection. Now, her safety is further assured since she will be staying close to you all this time.
Even if they wanted to seek revenge on her afterward, her relationship with Mr. Lindberg as his fiancée would likely make them think twice.â
âThat being said, the fact remains that I have deceived her.â William let out a helpless sigh. âWe wonât be able to keep this from her for long and with Danriqueâs personality, heâd probably find his way here very soon. As such, we must seek to resolve this quickly.â
âYes.â Robin nodded profusely. âBut what concerns me the most is the influence wielded by the other wives. Even if His Majesty were to investigate, would he opt to simply make a show of it before finding a few scapegoats to take the fall?â
âWe havenât been preparing for this all these years for nothing,â said William with a frown. âSo long as he is willing to look into it, weâd be able to seize the chance to roll out all the evidence weâve gathered over the years, and make them public if need be. That way, His Majesty would have no choice but to respond decisively!â
âI see.â Robin gasped. âSo, youâve already had this all planned out all along. Why didnât you tell me about them sooner? I was worried.â
âFrancesca is too clever and would become suspicious if you were to give off any telltale signs. That was why I kept this even from you,â William explained. âBut things are different now. Everyone knows about the poisoning incident, so it would be justifiable even if you were to bring it to His Majestyâs attention this late at night.â
âThen why did you insist that it was useless to report this to His Majesty when Ms. Felch suggested it just now?â
Robin remained somewhat confused.
âIn Francescaâs opinion, I had always been a good-natured and meek fellow. If I were to order you to report the incident, when the other families are ruined in the future, sheâd think that Iâm vicious. Hence, I needed her to encourage me to go ahead with it. That way, she wouldnât blame me for whatever comes next,â William explained impassively.
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