Chapter 229

I followed the staircase down. It was not that far when I reached the end of the staircase and saw a door. I knocked on the door with respect.

*knock knock knock*

"Please come in." The voice of Duke Monroe was heard inside.

I opened the door and saw a small room lighted up by a lamp. At the center of the room, were table and three chairs. Duke Monroe was seating on one when I saw him and on the other chair was Katherine, Duke Monroe’s daughter.

"Greetings your highness." Duke Monroe and Katherine said in unison as they stood up and bowed upon seeing me.

"Greetings to you too Duke Monroe." I curtsied in return.

"Please take a seat." Duke Monroe offered me one of the chairs and I took a seat. "I am sorry that we have to meet like this princess. With the crown prince return, he has his eyes glued on you and meeting you with many eyes watching would be difficult."

"Yes, I understand duke." I said. "Then what would you like to tell me?" I asked curiously.

"The preparations of your escape