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Chapter 40: He Was Enchanted
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Catherine was even more mesmerized as they entered King Shawn’s study, which was a total reflection of his love for knowledge and history. The dark-colored room was adorned with different shelves of books and artifacts from floor to ceiling. Each rack holds a collection of literature from various genres and eras. The aroma of leather-bound books lingered in the air, adding to the ambiance of the space. Catherine's eyes wandered around the study, taking in the grandeur of it all."This is a remarkable place, my lord. And you have such an impressive collection,” her voice was filled with awe.Shawn smiled, a hint of pride shining in his eyes. "Books have always been my solace, and this place is where I gather my thoughts amidst the chaos of ruling my kingdom."Catherine nodded, her curiosity piqued. "Do you have a favorite book, My Lord?"Shawn walked over to one of the shelves, his fingers grazing the spines of the books as he reminisced. "It's difficult to choose just one. But there
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Finally, Shawn cleared his throat, breaking the spell. "Ahem," he began, regaining his composure. "Before you leave, Catherine, there's something I'd like to do. I want to introduce you to your newly appointed aides."Catherine’s brown eyes immediately lit up on hearing his words. She nodded, a curious smile playing on her lips. "Of course, Shawn. I'd love to meet them. Please lead the way."With a renewed sense of purpose, Shawn turned and gestured for Catherine to follow him. They left his study and walked down the corridor, the soft sound of their footsteps echoing in the silence. It was a moment of anticipation, both for Catherine and for Shawn, who couldn't shake off the mixed emotions swirling within him.As they approached a door, Shawn paused and turned to Catherine. "They're just inside," he said, his voice carrying a hint of pride. "I've handpicked these individuals based on their expertise and dedication. I'm confident they'll provide invaluable support to you."Catherine
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Catherine's cheeks turned a shade of pink as she reminisced about the enchanting evening. The warmth in Shawn's eyes, the gentle touch of his hand on her back, and the way he had made her feel like the most important person in the room. Her heart fluttered at the thought of him. "He treated me like a queen," she replied, her voice filled with a mixture of excitement and affection. "He was kind, attentive, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the night. We even danced together. The King was simply a perfect gentleman.” Her friends exchanged knowing glances, a playful smirk tugging at their lips. Vanessa nudged Catherine playfully. "Ooh, looks like our girl is smitten.” Catherine's blush deepened, and she glanced away, unable to hide her growing infatuation. "Well, we did have a wonderful conversation, and he even invited me to stay the night at the palace. But I declined." Catherine replied aloud, unable to contain her smile. The room erupted in a chorus of surprised gasps a
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King Shawn sat at the head of a long, polished mahogany table, surrounded by mayors, government officials, and advisors. The room was adorned with portraits of past rulers, their stoic faces staring down at the present assembly. As the meeting droned on, King Shawn's mind began to drift away from the matters at hand.He was almost bored to death and could only think of his beloved fiancée, Catherine, to keep his sanity. It's been a few days since he last saw her at the royal ball, and lord knows he was dying to see her again.A wearisome sigh escaped King Shawn's lips as he absentmindedly tapped his fingers on the table. The endless discussions and annoying presentations seemed to blur into an unnoticeable haze for him.His thoughts drifted back to the magical evening of the royal ball, where Catherine had dazzled him with her grace and beauty. He could still picture her twirling across the dance floor, her gown flowing gracefully around her. The way she looked up at him with adorati
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After what seemed like an eternity to Catherine, the clock finally struck 7 pm. Before she could say, Jack, her cell phone started beeping. She was surprised to see that it was the King calling. ‘He didn't even wait a single second more!’ she thought.It made her feel a lot better that she might not have been the only one shamelessly praying for the clock to tick by quickly for the last few hours. Their date was finally here, and the anticipation had reached its peak. Catherine's hands trembled a little as she answered the call.“Hello, Your Grace,”“Hi, I’m outside the gate of your family estate,” his baritone voice sounded through the phone, filled with masculine charm. "I didn't want to keep you waiting, Catherine.”Catherine's heart skipped a beat at his considerate gesture. "Okay, I'll be right there in a sec," she responded, her voice betraying her excitement before hanging up.She went straight to the mirror to take one final glance at her appearance before heading out to meet
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Catherine noticed the slight shift in Shawn's demeanor, and she appreciated his attempt to change the subject. She knew the painful passing of her Mum was a sensitive topic, and she didn't want to dwell on it too much during their special evening. But sadly, her father was the last person she wanted to talk about. “Actually, my dad and I... We don't get along.” Catherine replied honestly. “We just never hit it off from the start,” she added, wanting to come clean as much as possible. There was no use trying to hide that she had little to no relationship with her father. Anyone who knew her well knew this fact. She didn't take it as a big deal. Shawn listened intently, understanding that sometimes family dynamics could be complicated. He didn't want to pry further into her personal matters, but he did want her to feel comfortable talking with him about anything. He wants to get to know her, on a deeper level and have serious conversations like this. “So you also have daddy issues? O
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