Chapter 124: Royals In A Frenzy
The servants had only just arrived to prepare Caius for the day when Lord Maximus knocked on his door. He was let in, and Caius rose from the long chair to see the issue. If the Lord had appeared any later, he would have already been in the bathroom, as the servants had his bath ready and had set aside his clothes for the day.
"Lord Maximus," Caius said with feigned shock. "It isn’t every day you grace my chambers. To what do I owe the pleasure so early in the morning? The sun has barely risen."
Maximus narrowed his eyes. The crown prince knew exactly why he was here—his extra cheeriness was more than enough indication. Caius wasn’t known for his niceness. Besides, Maximus could clearly see the look in his eyes; he was very entertained.
"Your Highness, the King has requested your presence now!" Maximus said with a small bow.
Though the King’s orders were absolute, he had to be respectful to Caius as the next King. Maximus neither approved nor disapproved of Caius. He didn’t think there was such a thing as a good or a bad king; there was simply the king, and it was his job to swear fealty to the one on the throne.
Caius shook his head. "I am sure the King can wait for a few moments. As you can see, I am just about to wash off. I shall see my father when I am done."
Maximus tried not to wince. Whenever the crown prince referred to the King as his father, it wasn’t a good sign. Maximus didn’t understand why the crown prince would raid the masked auction, but something told him it might have something to do with the woman who had the royals in a frenzy.
"I’m afraid that won’t be possible. The King has requested your presence now and has instructed that I do not leave here without you."
"Hmm," Caius said. He didn’t like the Lord’s tone. Lord Maximus was stubborn and known for carrying out the King’s orders to the letter. Trying to get his way was not going to be possible, but Caius was determined not to lose the upper hand in this.
"Alright," Caius said, tying the sash around his waist as he started walking toward the door.