SCHEMING

[AT THE ROYAL PALACE]

Guard : "your majesty, informer is here to report"

Emperor : "good, send him in "

Informer : I've confirmed your majesty, your suspensions were correct it was him........"

Emperor : " so then send Lord Victor and invitation for a dinner "

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I couldn't sleep whole night. The thought that I've hurt Emilia wasn't leaving my mind. I was feeling terrible but I knew it was all for the best. It would be good, at least her life won't be in danger if she forgets about me. After that night I didn't saw Emilia for two days she wasn't attending classes. It was only logical to think that she needs time and also I have to stop being around her.

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Hayley : "hey ! Ronald what's with August he seems kinda down lately."

Ronald : "I don't know. I asked him but he said he was okay and told me not to worry"

Damon : " you're Ronald right? Aug's roommate?"

Ronald : " yes it's right vice president but why are you suddenly looking for Aug, is he in some kind of trouble?"

Damon : " No that's not it, I have something to say to him where's he now?"

Ronald : " he should be at dorms by now "

Damon : "thank you"

Hayley : " what business would vice president have with aug."

Ronald : " August told me he is acquainted with their family, it would be personal then"

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Damon : " August.....so here you are I was looking for you at school. "

Aug : " Damon! Are you here to beat me up ?"

Damon : " no why would I do that? I am here to tell you that emperor had imprisoned my parents and he is using them to make sister marry the crown prince."

Aug : " what ? He can't do that, what reason did he have to hold Lord Victor captive..........

.......tell me what happened"

Damon : " it happened when Emperor invited our family for dinner. I was busy so I couldn't make it. Then morning today I came to know about..."

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[ONE DAY AGO AT ROYAL PALACE ]

Emperor : " welcome Lord Victor. I am very delighted you came with family. "

Victor : " how could I not your majesty, I was humbled by your invitation."

[DURING DINNER]

Emperor: " is the food to your liking Lord Victor? "

Victor : " it couldn't be more delicious your majesty"

Emperor : "it reminded me. you didn't gave me answer to the question I asked you years ago."

Victor : " I told you I don't know your majesty. "

Emperor : " let's change the topic. I recently came to know that my Son Oliver had taken a liking to your daughter. He loves her. I propose an engagement between my son and you daughter in three days time when my son returns from academy. I haven't told him now but I think he will also be happy with my decision. So what do you say?"

Victor : "I...beg your pardon your majesty but I will let my daughter decide for herself.

Emperor : " Is that so? What do you say then Miss Emilia?"

Emilia : "I bed your forgiveness your majesty but there's someone else I love. "

Emperor : "oh!!! But my informants told me he rejected your proposal."

Emilia : " excuse me? Were you spying in my private life?? "

Emperor : "Mind down your tone girl, guards!!! take lord Victor and his wife into custody they doesn't seem to respect the emperor."

Victor : " but why are you doing this your majesty ?"

Emperor : " because I know it's the same boy you never told me about that your daughter loves. He is the only son of Silvia and Vellion. Now that they are dead I have no obligation to not to use that boy. And I will use your daughter to lure him out. That's what you get for hiding things from me victor."

Emilia : " i object !! I will not marry the prince."

Emperor : " you will for the safety of your parents and your brother."

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