"I heard Henry is coming today," Vanessa, the eldest daughter of Emperor Francis Williams said to Victoria, The wife of Marcus Williams. The third son of the Emperor and empress Gabriella.
"Yes, I heard so too, and also he'll be bringing his so-called bride," Victoria replied with a frown. Her husband, Marcus is the most unpopular of the three sons. He doesn't involve himself in royal battles, trying to claim or succeed the empire. She wasn't satisfied with his decision, but she had no choice. Maybe it'll bring peace to both of them and their marriage. But deep down, she also wants to become an Empress." His bride? Well, who would have thought, he hardly comes here 'The imperial mansion.' So he finally found a bride, Who would have thought the one who rejected many ladies would finally decide to get married all of a sudden." She blurted out. "Do you know the lady, Victoria? Is she from a noble family? Vanessa asked curiously."I'm not sure, I guess he has been hiding her and decided to bring her out now. Remember what happened to Ariel even before they got married, she was killed. Maybe he also hides this woman's identity. You know Henry has a lot of enemies." Victoria said, rubbing her hands together."Do you think they have been dating for a long time? Do you know how Henry could be? I wonder how she was able to put up with him till now. I'll love to see that woman." Vanessa said and grinned."I just wondered why he decided to show up now that he's been forgotten, he's just so hell-bent on becoming a successor to the empire.""Well, he's no match for my husband". Margret said as she entered the room with her handmaiden behind her. Margret is the wife of Leonard, the second son of the Emperor. Henry's rival in succeeding the empire. They've never gotten along since they were kids and always competes with everything until the emperor had Henry and his mother sent away. And they never saw each other since then, until they grow up and decided to resume their competition."How sure are you? Do you know the emperor favors Henry in private?" Victoria asked immediately."Margaret, how long have you been eavesdropping on our conversation?" Vannessa asked."Well, I heard the last thing you said. I was just passing." She sits near them and they continued their discussion."Sophie got me a cup of tea. Less sugar more milk." Margret said to her maid. "Yes, your highness," Sophie answered and left."The Emperor doesn't need any bride for his son. But a special kind I don't think Henry found a bride yet, You know he still can't get over the death of his Ariel. He really can't forget her all for his ambition of taking over the empire. You remembered how he isolated himself after her death."Margret said."I only heard about it, was he so obsessed with her?" Victoria said. She didn't know what Henry does in his mansion.since he didn't live in the imperial mansion, he had his mansion since a long time ago when his mother had the virus and they were both sent out of the palace. The emperor had that place for them and since her death, he refused to come back to the imperial mansion."Don't you think it's suspicious how the media saw them together, not even once? And now they suddenly want to show up in the palace to get married. You both know Henry hates touching women since then and was rumored to be gay." She said again."Well you have a point there.", Vanessa said with a less visible smirk on her face."I just think we should..." Victoria's words were cut short by the loud noise from outside the mansion."What's that noise?"Victoria said as stood up to check outside through the window. "It's them." She said. She meant Henry and Kimberly had arrived. The emperor had a grand welcome prepared for both of them.Vanessa and Margret immediately run towards her. "Let's see." They also looked and saw that it was true."Huh! He bought his bride with him!" Margret exclaimed, she didn't see Kim. But she had an unpleasant look on her face.in her mind she cursed. "Damn bitch.""Welcome my son," Hrh Francis embraced Henry as he bowed before him."Welcome Henry, I can see you brought a guest. Do you mind introducing her to us? Empress Gabriella, the mother of Vanessa, Marcus, and Leonard. said and smiled. It was obvious the smile was a fake. She just didn't want to look unhappy in front of the Emperor so she had to pretend. "Damn bastard, indeed got himself a bride. He's determined to compete with my son. Leonard." She said inwardly."Good morning Your Highness, her Majesty", Kimberly greeted politely and bowed.The Emperor doesn't was the happiest on the occasion." She is Kimberly George, my future bride," Henry said briefly."From which family"? Gabriella asked immediately."What does her family background have to do with our marriage?" Henry retorted.Immediately after Kim heard that question, her heart skipped. If they find out about her past or her family. She and David might be in trouble. It was hard concealing their identities over the years, she hadn't investigated enough if the royal family had a hand in her parent's murder. If they got to find out before her. She would be done for."As a future emperor, you need to have a befitting bride" Gabriella faked concern for Henry when she said this." And when do you start caring about what befits me"?." It's not about you, it's about the empire" Leonard replied as he entered the chamber."Oh!! Who do we have here?"Leonard said giving Kim a death stare. "How much did he pay you for this?" Leonard asked immediately."I. I don't understand what you mean." Kim stammered. Frightened by their many questions, she started to look uncomfortable. Henry noticed and held her hand tightly." Leo that's enough, I won't have you talk to my woman this way.!" Henry yelled out and grabbed Kim. pressing her on his body. They were supposed to look passionate, not distant."What's the matter brother? Are you afraid we might find out about your little game?". Leonard said with a smirk.Leonard had someone follow his brother and he already knew how he bought Kim he wanted to humiliate him in front of his father. Knowing Henry had his ways of handling situations, He didn't want to reveal it just yet, he wants to taunt Henry a bit."He didn't pay me anything, we're in love with each other" Kim said proudly.Margret and Vannessa who just arrived in the chamber heard what she said and immediately, froze.Everyone stared at her awkwardly, they knew she lied because Henry hasn't been with any woman ever since Ariel died. He had isolated himself for a long time away from everyone, only to show up again with her. Margaret and Vanessa exchanged glances.Kim was silent and thought for a while.There's only one way to prove to everyone, she didn't want them to run a background check on her. especially Henry's evil brother who already suspected her.Kim suddenly grabbed Henry close to her and kissed him. The kiss lasted for a while before Kim pulled out from it, Surprised, Margret looked at Vanessa shamefully, she had claimed they didn't have any intimate relationship. They were forced to believe that Henry and Kim were in love with each other, no woman had ever touched or had the privilege to come close to Henry.Emperor Francis once set him up by putting aphrodisiac in his tea and locking him up with a woman, he soaked himself in a bathtub filled with cold water till Dawn. Rejecting the woman. Henry had done many things, but touching women weren't part of it.He had rebuked every one of them, Beautiful ladies from the Noble family had made it a competition to win his heart but to no avail.Henry, who was a hard nut to crack, got kissed passionately by this woman. in front of everyone."Well, it seems like we've got a wedding to plan". Emperor Francis announced, breaking the awkward silence. Henry stood, dumbfounded about Kim's action. It baffles him how he wasn't angry at her action but felt a strong urge to take her right there. She wanted to move away from him, instead, he grabbed her waist, holding her tightly. She wanted to push him away but he gave her a threatening look. She then realized what she had just done. She didn't like the looks in his eyes. Is he going to sleep with her when they get back?. She only did it to save herself, she didn't mean to offend him. Leonard felt defeated by his half-brother, He swore to bring him down by all means. He moved near Henry and whispered. " You win this time, next time you won't get to escape me." Immediately everyone returned to their original positions and Henry took Kimberly with him to the car, the drive to his mansion was silent as he kept thinking about how soft her lips were on his. He hadn't had that feeling
"This is so delicious, I haven't eaten something like this in ages," Kim exclaimed happily with her mouthful of food.Her eyes suddenly went to the clock hanging on the wall then she paused for a while. "It's so late and he isn't back yet, Did something happen?" She asked herself. He left hurriedly earlier and She didn't want to assume he was out with another woman because it was none of her business. Since he started in the contract. She shouldn't ask him personal questions. She then continued eating her food but suddenly it felt like someone was watching her and she turned to the door. Staring at the man entering the room.His dark aura immediately clouded the room and she felt uncomfortable with it. If she is a weak woman, she'll have had a great fear of him. instead, She ignored him and continued eating.He also didn't seem to pay attention to her and acted like he was the only one in the room. He must have fought with his real girlfriend, his anger was written all over his face.
Kim was still in deep thoughts when a knock on the door brought her back to reality, "maybe I should just stop imagining things". She said. "Miss, you ready?" Andrew asked from outside the room. "Give me five minutes and I'll be out." She said out loudly so he would hear her. Margaret hurried into Gabriella's chamber and without wasting time, she spoke."your majesty, are you gonna sit down and allow the marriage between Henry and that cheap slut to happen?" "Of course, not Margaret, I won't have anyone take you and my son's place." She replied immediately."Then you know what to do and not to waste time with it." She clenched her fist tightly."The emperor seems to be carried away by that girl's charm. I don't know what he sees in her." "Whatever our plans are, we need to hurry about it. They might start trying for a child when the Emperor gets an heir. nothing would stop Henry from succeeding in the empire" Margret was nervous saying this. The idea of Henry bringing a child to t
"ma'am, this is the best restaurant in town" Andrew said packing in front of *El Klassique restaurant*.Seeing the name, she said " Andrew this place looks very expensive,I can't afford it,Take us to somewhere else. A simple place maybe. She said said shamefully." I'm sorry miss, his highness asked me to give you this black card to use whenever you need it" Andrew said, stretching a black ATM card to Kim. She shook her head immediately."No thank you,I can't take that." She rejected. "Wow sis,a black card? Your husband must be very rich. Why are you rejecting it? Are you both quarrelling." David asks sharply. "No brother". She hurriedly accepted it not to raise davids suspicions."She's rejecting my card? Henry said angrily. Holding an iPad. immediately he took out his phone and dialed out a number."Hello,book me the quickest flight back to the city ". He was already through with his business meeting and was also eager to meet kim's little brother who threatened to kick someone's b
"you'll have to be careful, the Williams Manor is a dangerous place to live in". Henry warned Kim sternly. "Wait! You're not coming with me?". she asked, surprised."I have things to attend to, and I've never lived there since I was a kid". He confessed briefly."Huh!" Kim exclaimed. Surprised. No wonder she noticed the relationship between him and the family wasn't mutual. The enmity has been going on for a long time. She was then quiet and stared at him."Don't trust anyone, if any situation occurs report to me immediately, I'll send some of my maids with you, reject any offer from them regarding a personal servant from their Manor" He advised. Henry didn't live there, but he was familiar with the ways of the imperial mansion. Once they devise a plan to get rid of someone or something, they do it to the fullest. He was also afraid he wouldn't be there to protect Kimberly all the time, so she also needed to be strong and able to protect herself. He trusts her to it since she is clev
"A gay bar? What an outrageous place for a meeting." Henry said after Andrew had just informed him about Mr. Clinton's meeting invitation.An hour later, Henry, accompanied by Andrew walked inside the VIP room and already saw Elvis waiting for them."Mr. Williams, how nice it is to have you here." A handsome man in his mid-thirties beaconed."Mr. Elvis, it's nice to meet you again, What do I owe this invite?" Henry asked, sitting down. Mr. Elvis Clinton is a well-known business tycoon, he owns a gay bar, and literally, everyone assumes he's gay, He owns many stores in the city, and he uses the gay bar for private business meetings, only his close business partners are familiar with his strategy."Henry!, Henry, What else would make me invite you over here?" Elvis said, with a broad smile exposing his perfect dentition."What would two men be doing in a gay bar? Making love?" Henry mocked and smirked."Ha ha ha!!!, I never knew Henry Williams was this funny, you're unlike your brother
Henry saw the strippers Elvis had arranged for him. What can Elvis not do? Female strippers in a gay bar? They came out in unison, showing and displaying their curves. One of the women went as far as trying to approach Henry but Andrew stopped him. If the woman was to touch Henry, she wouldn't get a happy ending. Henry would kill her immediately. "Mr. Williams, you seem uninterested? Do these women not fit your taste? I can have them bring another for you." Elvis suggested. Earlier, when he had Leonard come, he was easily satisfied with the women he had arranged for him. But it seemed Henry wasn't."I don't need any of these sluts. I have my woman." He said."Really? I would love to meet her, when would you introduce us?.""I think that isn't necessary, since she isn't involved in our business discussion. Mr. Clinton." He said, matter-of-factly.They were still discussing when Elvis ordered them to lead the women out of the room. Andrew quickly approached Henry and whispered to his e
Henry's heart skipped when he heard the gunshot.For a moment he didn't think straight."Kim!, Kimberly!!." He yelled and tried going upstairs, where he heard the gunshot sound. But was restricted by the bodyguards. He quickly pushed one of them to the floor and gave him a punch. Leonard walked on the staircase slowly. He loved the pressure he puts his brother in and gave a satisfactory smile He loved that Henry was suffering. Now he can confirm that henry valued his little pet girl."Henry Williams, what an unpleasant surprise to see you in my mansion beating my bodyguards." Leonard said dramatically.Henry quickly moved towards him."Where is she? What did you do to her?."Leonard laughed out loudly and spoke calmly."Common, you've visited my mansion since a very long time, come have a sit." He beaconed in a friendly manner. But it wasn't really friendly, he was purposely trying to provoke Henry more.Henry ignored him."Not sitting? Then I'll just have to watch the show." A group