Chapter 113: We Only Have You

"Bang!" Olivia and everyone in the room flinched when they heard the hard sound of the vase falling on the ground.

Damon had stood up at some point. His eyes bloodshot and his face dark as if he wanted to kill someone!

"I will investigate it personally. I would not spare anyone." he enunciated every word with the desire to kill. His face was so dark that Olivia doubted if he had killed his father or someone had snatched the opportunity from him. That was why he was so furious.

Elio frowned but cleared his throat.

"Damon, we understand that you are upset over the death of your father. But you can not speak carelessly. He was in the royal palace when... it might be just an accident, an illness not found on time." he explained only to get a scoff in return.

"My father was just fine this morning. Even an hour ago when I met him to inform him about Olivia’s aunt and your highness marriage proposal, he was speaking to me normally. Would I have not realized if my father was sick?" he retorted with a cold face.

Elio opened his mouth and closed it. It was not like he did not have a reply, but it was hard to speak in front of Damon. Despite being part of the royal family, ELi could not handle Damon’s presence.

The man had been part of wars before he was an adult. And since then he had been killing people like cutting vegetables, when he released his deathly aura, only his majesty was able to handle it.

Gabriealla looked pale and Edward was hardly enduring. But now that Elio had challenged him, his whole aura fell on Elio.

"If you are shirking the responsibility, then I will call my knights." he warned Elio to take a step back instinctively.

He was habitual of people bowing in front of him. Edward snickered from the side. If he could not handle the beast, you should not provoke it.

He ignored his pale looking brother and sighed in a loud voice.

"I agree with Lord Damon. The death seems unnatural and we must investigate it. After all, it is about the integrity and honor of the royal family.

If a higher noble could be murdered in the royal court, are we even safe here?" He watched Elio’s face getting darker with a smirk on his face.

"Father, what do you think about it?" William stared at the cold body for a while before nodding his head with a grave face.

"Yes! Duke Aykroyd had been a loyal ally for a long time. Yet he died in our house. It is only natural that we investigate the matter and give a harsh punishment to the murderer." Gabriella watched with a smile as Elios face twisted with anger and embarrassment.

She smiled with pride at her son. She did not care how Philip died. But if he is dead, the power lies either in the hands of Oriana or Damon!

She watched them intently and then walked closer to Damon.

"Lord Damon, I understand your condition. But your mother is already sick with the shock,you need to be brave. How about I arrange rooms for you in the palace. Or would you prefer to return to your manor to prepare for the mourning?" Her voice was soft and caring, full of love and warmth as she smiled at him with understanding.

Damon took a deep breath as if he was trying to control his rage.

"I will bring mother to our manor first, your majesty. Thank you for your kindness." he walked closer and picked up Oriana. His act was seamless. They looked like a loving parent and son.

As if his heart was bleeding from the pain. Olivia watched with a stunned gaze as he lifted Oriana and walked toward the door.

She only returned to her senses when their eyes met again. She felt blood leaving her body when he narrowed his eyes on her face. Death seemed to be breathing on her neck, but then he turned his gaze away as if it was all her illusion.

"Your majesty.. I know that my aunt had been invited to the palace to prepare for her marriage. But I am not sure if I can handle being a mother alone. So if you please allow me." he did not continue but bowed his head and looked arrived.

His face seemed to lose all his shine in just a few seconds. No matter who looked at him, they were bound to feel heartache.

"Of course!" William nodded at once. "Family is always a priority. You can take Lady WIthermoon with you. There is no need for haste, she can return when the mourning ends." Like a wise and kind ruler, WIlliam smiled at Olivia and signaled her to leave already.

Edward hesitated but as his father had already given his permission, he could only let go of her hand. When she did not move, he smiled and patted her hands.

"There is no need to worry, even if you return to the duke’s manor, you are my betrothed now." he took out his ring and passed it to her to assure her. "From now onwards, you will be known as my fiance and no one can ever harm you." Damon’s eyes shifted slightly when Olivia raised her head and looked at Edward gratefully. From the start to the end, she was staring at the ground without speaking a word. And now that she was finally ready to face someone, it was the prince and that intimate smile!

Was she really touched with just a random ring? Was she really that gullible or she had really fallen in love with this man? Damon watched the woman with a smile. No matter who she liked and who she loved, she was bound to return to him like this!

He watched with a grim face as Olivia walked toward him.

"Aunt, Now we only have you."

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