Chapter 450: Ghost of the past
Cedric Von Drakkar was meant to appear before the court today. He was bowing to the pressure and rumours and finally accepting the emperor’s condition.
Nobles all over the capital were in attendance, they wanted to see the prince of the rumours. The one whose presence made kings tremble.
The empress was among those who anticipated this meeting more than anyone; she wanted to see the man her daughter was going to wed. She heard he was quite charming despite always keeping his face hidden behind a mask.
Aurelius had told the emperor that Cedric was the one coming to ensure he agreed to grant them an audience.
The door was pushed open, and everyone first noticed the crown prince, who carried distinct features belonging to the Heliosian royal family, striking ginger hair and sapphire blue eyes.
What they didn’t expect was the lady beside him who bore similar features. Worse, it felt like the dead were walking among them again. "Bethany, "the Emperor gasped, his face pale like a ghost, but it wasn’t possible.
Empress Seraphina, hands clenched the arm of her throne. What type of sick joke was Aurelius playing?! Aurelius introduced the lady as the wife of Prince Cedric. She approached, acting gracefully like a princess, and presented herself.
It could not be possible. She made sure to get rid of the ghost of her past. Seraphina’s eyes snapped at Aurelius. Emperor Silvanius Caelphyr was too stunned to react.
The empress rose, her hands clenched. "What type of sick joke is this Aurelius? You claimed the prince was seeking an audience and you came here with a fraud." She accused him, earning a round of gasps. The entire court was whispering, everyone saw it.
Abrielle intervened before Aurelius spoke, "The star that shines beside the sun. I am indeed the wife of the prince. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, my husband wasn’t able to appear before you today, but I am here in his place, to express our willingness to accept the emperor’s offer." Abrielle answered.