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As the palace, officially handle the preparation for the marriage.The Gray's estate prepared for the betrothal gifts.

Everyone was busy and Vion helped her mother manage everything in accordance with royals laws.

" Mother everything on the management was almost settled"  Vion tiredly told as she handed the files.

" You've been sleeping less for the past few days. You should rest,Vion. We can't let your bride show  your haggard face."

" I fine mom, I can take everything needed on time as my father would arrive as well. You should be the one to rest. I know how stressed this is to you." I can see how her eyes worry about the situation we are in but I just pray that everything will work well.

" Alright then I'll finish these papers and take a rest after. Go on, I'll be fine" she assured.

Her dark hair was fixed in a bun. She has alluring eyes and a pretty face. No wonder my father was captivated by my mother. Even though she's in 40's,she is still beautiful and takes good care of her body making her look young.

Vion bowed and about to leave the office when a shadow passed through the window of her mother's office to report.

" Greetings,Madam and young master, I'm here to report about the situation of young master.

Her mother used her hidden shadows to locate my brother in the dark.

" Madam, we tried to locate Lord Vincent but he fled to the Kingdom of Reinschadler and it would take much time to track him. He changed his name registry before he flew."  the shadow said.

" I understand,keep tracking him.Dismissed" mother ordered as the shadow disappeared.

" Looks like you're going to go through all of this Vion"

" I know,mother. I'll do my best not to be noticed in the palace"I answered her,assuring I can make it.

I can't even say that the princess knew my identity and still chose me.

" I'll assign some shadows to you. It will help you if you're in trouble." She added as she walked towards me.

"Thank you,mother" I smiled

"We wished you the best in life,Vion" She hugged me comfortingly.

" I'm sorry for neglecting the times your twin did to you.If I haven't known before,I may straighten him."she uttered as she broke our hug and touched my face.

" It's already happened mom and we can't get a hold of the past instead take it as a lesson. It's my fault for being an understanding sister to him."I replied.

Gray's estate was known through the empire for being the richest family noble as they widened their business to other kingdoms gaining the title 'the largest contributor of tax and supply chain in the kingdom'.

It was due to the management of Helary Ruinz Gray,the wife of the commander general who happened to own the largest guild for adventurers and hunters in the South gate of the empire. The guild stands  guard on the south.

She was known to be one of the best knights in the kingdom before she got married to his husband.

As her twins were born she personally trained them as her husband taught them strategic planning but only their daughter excelled in everything leaving her twin behind.

" If your brother knew how understanding her sister is. "

" He'll realize it sooner, mother or if I'll beat him to him realize that."

" Ha,ha,ha, it would be better.Alright take your rest now."

As Vion left the office her mother made the estate to shut down their mouths on the issues. She made sure only loyal servants would remain.

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The estate welcomes the head of the family as the servants line in the entrance while the madam stand in the center together with Vion.

A carriage stopped in the gate of the state as soldiers who rode with horses.

A man with brush off  hair wearing a black suit embellished with a silver design went out of the carriage. He looks like a 40's version of Vion but broader and manly.

" Welcome home,honey"mother ran and hugged him.

Even though they didn't see each other for long. Their love for each other is still strong and undying.

He glanced at me who was standing still looking at them.

They may have a wild son but they didn't accuse each other instead of copping up for it with love and understanding.

This body has great parents minus the brother.

" Let's get inside. Servants assist the knights" he ordered as everyone bowed as we walked in. The servants assisted the knights needs as I followed them silently to his office.

As we went in, they hugged me tight.

How come that Vincent didn't see his parents'temperance. He is so blind to see how loving and understanding they were.

Insecurities and envy can really ruin someone's mindset. 

My heart aches on them. I can't help but shed tears silently controlling my sobs. Their warm hugs made my frustrations and anger at ease.

" It's alright to cry,our daughter. Cry as you want until your heart feels light" father said rubbing my head.

Mother joined in as well comforting each other's heart and soul.

' It was heart-breaking to hear the composed mother tearing in tears. I promise I'll hunt you down, Vincent for doing this chaos in this beautiful family.'

After the heart-comforting moments of the family they settled on the sofa for the conversation. Vion said everything not leaving anything.

'It's better to let them know everything. I can trust this family more than anyone in this world.'

" So we don't need to worry about your identity as the princess knew it but did she tell you why she chose you?"mother asked.

" No,mom I didn't get a chance to ask her. I don't know if I can trust her as well but she defended me from her brothers rath " I replied hesitantly.

' I really don't want them to put hopes on my observation since she's totally different from Quinoa I know.'

"In order to get her trust and approval you should make her fall for you" father advises making my mouth hung down.

" Are you really advising that father?" I asked disbelief.

'I can't believe his asking me to make moves to the princess.'

" Your Godfather, Arthur gives me an idea since he wanted you to marry her only daughter sadly you're betrothed to the princess and we can't cut it out easily. It would be insulting to the royal family."

What in the world is Uncle Arthur thinking that he proposed that idea to father? In this body's memory that daughter of him was almost same age as me but I haven't seen her before.

" Then you're father's idea is best solution for this problem. Making the princess be on your side"mother supported my father's idea.

'It's not easy to do it. I don't even know if she swings that way and in addition to that I don't want her to fall for me.'

The memories of Quinoa still linger in my heart and it's so fresh in my head how she got killed.

Loving someone else or using her to tend my broken heart isn't good idea.

"I can't promise you that father but I can be her friend"

" Vion, we'll do our best to support you so just do the right thing when you're in the palace"

" Thank you father and mother, I'll promise I won't let our family fall"I smiled and hug them again.

" Then that's good since, I'll bringing you to the palace tomorrow to meet the king" father uttered made me stunned.

'Why do I feel shaking on hearing the youngest princess's father?'