~MERRY POV~"Your aunt rushed me to the room—it was locked." He let out a shallow sigh, and my gaze remained fixed on him. "Lyra unlocked the door with the manager's assistance, and I went inside to check on your mother!" He paused before taking another deep breath and opening his mouth to continue the story. "I was shocked when I found her in a drunken state!" He looked at me. "She was drunk?" My eyes widened, and I focused on him as soon as he revealed the information. "My mother is not a drinker and despises the smell of alcohol." My mouth dropped open, releasing a scream. "It is complete nonsense!" I stroked my hair with my fingers while taking quick breaths. "I tried to talk to your mother and wake her up when the doors opened out of the blue and there your father was standing outside the room with your grandfather and the family." He said everything in a single breath while taking rapid breaths. "Your mother was only half-conscious and laughing, so e

~MERRY POV~ "Hey!" I wrapped my hand around Justin's shoulder and drew him back. "Come with me!" I exchanged a brief look with Julian before dragging Justin along with me. "Get away from me!" Justin jerked my hand, causing me to look at him with wide eyes. "You cannot convince me, Merry. So don't you dare!" Justin looked at me with a wave of rage in his eyes, showing me his finger.I let out a shallow sigh as I grabbed his shoulders with both hands. "Just hear me out for once!" "NO!" He nodded his head in denial. "He is trying to play with you; why don't you understand?" Justin frowned and stroked his hair with his fingertips. "He wants power, fame, and money like everyone else, so he was just trying to take advantage of you!" He jerked my hands around his shoulder and grabbed my hand while staring into my eyes. "Justin, he saved me!" My one and only word silenced Justin, not forcing him to respond. "He was injured and risked hi

~Merry POV~ "FIND OUT!" Julian told his guard this as he handed him his iPad back.The guard bowed in front of him before exiting the room.Julian looked at me, making eye contact with me. "We were about to leave for Switzerland, but what the heck happened?" I stroked my hair with my fingertips. "The plan will not change no matter what happens!" Julian tilted his head as he pulled out his phone and typed on the keyboard.I looked at Justin as he lip-synced, "Calm down, relax." "It is time to leave!" Julian looked at me, and I exchanged a look with Justin.He approached me with his hands wrapped around my back and hugged me. "It is fine, all the best!" He mumbled as I hugged him back, and I closed my eyes for the next two seconds. "Call me anytime you need my help!" He said this while releasing the hug.In response, I gave a nod. "Take good care of my sister!" I grabbed his hand while looking at my sister before exchanging looks with Justin. "

The rest of the time disappeared into thin air.I was observing my sister's personality through the videos.I observed her movements, style, and discipline.Her discipline was incredible, regardless of other qualities.I cannot bowl my head in front of anyone.I cannot smile like her, even though I dislike that person.Victoria is kind, just like my mother, and a carbon copy of her.I rolled my eyes as my gaze was drawn to the prince's beauty.Julian sleeps soundly with his pouty lips.He does not seem to have slept well.He must be working very hard. His hair was flying across his brow, brushing against them.He had removed his suit and was now dressed in a white full-sleeve shirt that fit snugly around his biceps.His chest rose and fell as he breathed, revealing his broad chest and tempting me to bite my lips.I could not help but bite my lip while admiring his chiselled chest and biceps.He is incredibly broad and exquisitely sculpted, from his chiseled raw to his ripping muscles

~MERRY POV~ "You are finally at home." "Now you have to be more careful—everyone is watching you!" "One suspicious behaviour of yours will ruin our plan, so pay attention!" Julian said everything with a single breath. "Victoria is a calm girl; please play her role well." He moved his finger while saying the words. "Do not lose your cool, since you are a short-tempered girl!" His mouth dropped open, letting out a sigh. "Are you making fun of me at this moment?" I glared at him and rested my hands on my waistline. "No, I am just alerting you!" He titled his head "I know you despise Lyra very much and you could barely control your rage while watching her in front of you!" He said while punching his ear.On the other hand, I pouted my lips and looked at him—he was absolutely right. "I want you to keep your feelings and anger under control in the meantime. " "If I ever get the impression that you prioritize your own feelings, I will send you