Chapter 325: No More Loyalty
Talia was frustrated how everyone brazenly asks her family’s help when there would be no one to help them when they are in need. Why are they that jealous of her grandpa? Did he earn money by illegal means? It was all his blood and sweat. So why? If they want to be successful, why can’t they work like her grandpa?
And with his said ’power’ what did her grandpa achieve? He lost his family and suffered alone! Who will care for him?
"Even he couldn’t save his granddaughter from being used as a pawn by the revered high Council! Ask them! Why should it be the Brunton family who should help the Monarchy again and again when even they had to bow to the Council? If the council has the power to take my grandpa’s company from him, why can’t they help you find your son?" Talia lost her composure, but still spoke without raising her voice much. "I’m sorry. I’m not a saint like my grandfather to help someone knowing that I will only get harm in return."
"I see... You’re just like him..." The King nodded and Talia’s heart melted seeing the old King clutching his chest with tears in his eyes. She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath and went to his side and patted his back trying to soothe him. As she was doing it, Mr. Ed looked at her weirdly and Talia realised she’s not acting like a diplomatic way.
Ah! I was so used to do this to grandpa when he feels sick and without knowing I did the same with this King!
"Look, little Lia..." The King held her hand. "The Lockhart family pulled back their support and they want to leave the Council. The Wallace family does not want to be a part of the Council either and are threatening to leave the country. They don’t want to stay in a country where they could nationalise private companies out of nowhere. Look, Lia... I’ve already made plans to cut the funding to the Council. And every financial expert I’ve consulted said the nationalisation of Northern Star will bring a devastating impact on the world economy and will entirely cripple our economy. Of course I’m not going to nationalise Northern Star. I ask of you to please consider bringing my only son back."
"How good are words, Your Majesty?" Talia shook her head. She wanted to refuse firmly, but she saw an opportunity here. "What are promises in this day and age?" She got her hand out of King Titus’ hands. She would be lying if she felt a tug in her heart seeing the pitiful expression of the King. "I know someone who is a hacker. I might be able to contact him to track Prince Edward. However with me constantly worrying about the future of Northern Star, I don’t know if I will have the time and energy to-"
"Sir Fitzgerald!!!" The King shouted ringing the bell and The Lord Chamberlain entered the room immediately. "The announcement – release it!"
Talia smirked in her heart. Know this Your Majesty... Times have changed. You cannot expect blind loyalty from the Brunton family anymore. From now on, it’s going to be quid-pro-quo. I am not my grandfather.