CHAPTER 7: Plan Revealed

DEITRICK ALEXANDRO De MEDICI

"Can I know your name?" she asked with a weak yet melodious voice of hers when I was about to step out of the door.

"Deitrick," I replied as I turned back and looked at her.

"Deitrick?" she asked for my surname. I smiled at her innocence because she didn't even know the name of the person with whom she came to sign the deal.

"Deitrick for now. You will know everything else soon." I left the room without giving her the chance to say any further.

I went to the palace because it was already evening and I had work pending for me already. Soon evening turned into night, and it was dinner time.

Like always, I had dinner with my mother to avoid her endless interrogation about me being late yesterday. After dinner, I went study to handle important papers. Yesterday's deal was already delayed due to Anthony Preface doing. Today's revelation has turned the situation in a completely different direction.

The world of my reverie collapsed with a knock on the door.

"Enter.", I dictated, and Flavio entered the room.

"You asked for me, your excellency." He denoted as he addressed me

"Si," I folded the file which I was reading recently "Flavio, install microphones in Medici Villa and let me know if anything is suspicious in Anthony Preface's actions. If possible, then try to find out what was his purpose of doing all this in my territory.", I pronounced while looking at the papers in my hands.

"All right, Your excellency.", he said, then he hesitated to say something.

"Say it.", I stated.

"Your excellency! That man and his daughter are way too much interested in the Medici duchy. The housekeeper informed me that they are trying to know about you and the internal affairs of the estate.", he said.

"Ok. I understand. You go and do as I said." I understood what he wanted to say but still, I need evidence.

"As you wish, your excellency.", he greeted and left the room.

I rubbed my temples and looked for the time. This week, until Diana is discharged, I have more than normal workload on my shoulders. I ordered my aid to track down the mobsters who attacked her and recover her belongings. This matter has become much more important since the Duchy is involved.

One week passed slowly with all the activities that needed to be done. It was time for Diana to get discharged from the Hospital. I haven't seen her for a week. More like, I don't want to be followed by the paparazzi and expose her existence which could've endangered her even more. After discharge, I decided to bring her to the palace instead of one of my villas because it would be safer here.

I personally went to the hospital. When discharge formalities were clear, the Nurse made Diana sit in a wheelchair and then settled her in my car. Her gaze didn't leave me on the way. She doesn't know about me except for my name. It was for the better of one or another form.

The journey passed in silence, and then the car stopped in front of the palace.

Some servants open the door of the car for Diana. I got off, "Helena, bring the wheelchair in." I ordered the maid, who has been loyal to me for years.

"Si. Your excellency." she followed my order and pushed the wheelchair into the palace. The grand hall is the first part of the palace, which we entered as we stepped in the door.

I looked at my mother, who was still up at this time of the night and was sitting cabriole, reading some book. She stood up as she saw us and came to greet Diana excitedly. She completely ignored her one and only son.

"Welcome to Palazzo de Medici Dukedom. So, you are the girl to whom my son paid special attention. You are very beautiful, my dear.", Now I came to know that my mother was over-excited.

I looked at Diana, who was completely confused by the situation but still smiled brightly and said," Thank you. May I know who you are, Mam? ", as expected she asked, observing her behaviour.

My mother laughed and said, "Oh dear, You don't know me? Deitrick tell her who I am." my mother showed a playful expression like a child.

What is going on in her mind?

Diana looked at me with a gaze that wanted to ask the answer.

I have to tell her now that there is no way left, "She is my mother... Duchess of Medici Duchy."

Her eyes were wide with shock. She didn't expect that. "Then it means you?" she asked.

My mother replied in my stead, "He is the Duke Deitrick Alexandro de Medici. He didn't tell you?" and then asked in an innocent way that was not innocent because only I know the inner story.

The shock was visible on her beautiful face as she shook her head in 'no'.

"I didn't find it necessary to tell her about It.", I said, but I was a little embarrassed, and the reason was my mother.

Diana didn't say anything. Instead, she was in deep thought.

I addressed my mother before she could say anything further, "Mama. She is weak now and needs to rest. Take her to the guest room." I said to Helena, who was still holding on the wheelchair.

"It's a pity that you got into such a horrible accident", she looked at Diana. "I hope that you get well soon... I think we shall have a very good chat tomorrow since you need rest." My mother said to Diana, completely ignoring me.

"Sure, your Grace. I'll be looking forward to it.", Diana replied with respect.

"Oh, come on, dear. Drop these honorifics. You are a guest here, and we can be good friends. Therefore, you don't have to be formal. Just call me Anisha." My mother was over-loving right now. This attitude of hers is indigestible to me right now.

"But still, I cannot address you by name. I'll call you aunt Anisha." Diana protested.

"It's settled then."

"When the conversation is over, send her to the guest room.", I said to Helena because there was no way my mother would spear Diana with only an introduction. Since I had work to do, I retired myself and went to my room, caring less about my mother's disapproval.

After reading some official documents, I decided to sleep since it was very late.

I woke up to the ringing of my phone. I attended the call that was from Flavio.

"Hello!" I said with an irritating voice and looked at the wall clock to see what time is it.

It was 8 am, and this was later than the time when I usually woke up.

"Good morning, your excellency. I wanted to let you know that I found out about Anthony Preface that I came to know about.", He said hurriedly when I attended the phone.

"Take a breath, Flavio. Why are you so desperate?"

"Your Excellency, you must hurry with your actions because that man is a snake. He wanted to kill his Niece in Medici to pressure you to sign the deal on his conditions and marry his daughter, or he would use the murder of his niece and tarnish your reputation." my eyes went wide with shock.

So this was the ultimate plan of this bastard.

"Flavio, turn on the signal jammer in Medici Villa and make sure that bastard will not be able to contact anyone outside. " I commanded.

I shall make sure to let this Anthony Preface pay for his crimes.

"As you wish, Your excellency."