Chapter 113: Number One Beauty of the Southern Border

“But now it’s too late for him. It’s his loss,” said Elijah.

“Yes. It’s fair game now,” said Crown Prince Adam.

“Ruby, you are indeed a beautiful woman. Sadly, someone didn’t see it before,” said Adian.

Eric frowned.

“Ruby do tell me if you find any man suitable to your taste, I will send words and arrange the wedding myself,” chuckled Empress Dowager.

“Ruby!” shouted Theo. He hugged her and said, “I knew you won!”

“Godfather, what are you doing here?”

“Finding you a good husband.”

“Huh?”

“Well now, you will have many suitors coming to ask for your hand in marriage, the palace won’t be at peace for a while.”

Ruby laughed. "Oh."

Eric couldn't believe that she was accepting his grandfather's ridiculous idea. Hearing his grandfather's words caused him immeasurable pain. He clenched his hands tightly into a fist. He was trying to keep his cold appearance so as not to show his emotions.

That night Ruby was finally able to escape the crowds and went back to the Forbidden Mount