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His hair is styled to one side, allowing observers to see the diamond earring in one ear.
He makes his way to the stage, waving to the squealing woman and even posing with that elder they were saying was the founder of Joaquin University.
When he gets on stage, he greets my father with the same level of respect as Zander. He then gives Zander a quick bear hug and proceeds to stand on the right side, leaving the middle open for the final King.
I use my free hand to straighten my dark red suit and down the remainder of my drink, then offer the empty glass to the nearby waiter. Taking a few deep breaths, I lift my head tall as I prepare for the inevitable.
“And finally, the final Ruthless King to join this grand stage,” Father declares, and he looks so proud in this moment. “This is a very special announcement, for this King has come to the agreement to make a noteworthy alliance with their chosen Maiden.”
That has people whispering, as some are already preparing their phones to take videos. It makes me realize he’s going down the path he promised to use to get me out of this fuckery.
“Very few in the history of Leighton have requested an arranged marriage between two promising empires. I’m even more proud to admit that one of those heirs is from my empire.”
Many are looking my way, acknowledging my tall stance, as I let out a sigh of relief.
Finally, I’m getting what I wholeheartedly deserve.
Flashing lights are already pointing my way, and all I’m waiting for is that grand spotlight to wash over me and affirm my position as Ruthless King.
Whatever arranged marriage I’ll have to do with Eva will only be temporary. Give me enough time to plot her demise with the others. A car accident. An assassination. No… an ambush with me as the only survivor.
There are so many options, and I can do it without suspicions.
Perfect. Finally, everything is working in my favor!
“The Royal Empire of Leighton and Royal Empire of Prescott have requested an alliance from the future heirs,” he declares and enjoys the cheers and gasps of shock at this revealed news. “With this bold and surprising move within our community, I can announce that I will be passing down my empire to my eldest son.”
All eyes are on me as my lips tip upward to a smile.
When Father meets my gaze, he smiles further while his eyes soften.
“May my eldest and proud successor please come to the stage.”
I take my first steps as he continues.
“Matteo Giulietta Leighton.”
My heart stops. My breath stills. My body freezes in pure shock.
The number of gasps that come all around me encourages a blanket of silence while I watch my father give the biggest grin I’ve ever witnessed grace his lips.
“With his fiancé, Evangeline Ivanka Prescott.”
The shutters and sounds of cameras and photos going off all fade away, as I can only focus on the loud ringing in my ears.
The black suede curtains from behind begin to part, and I watch a 6’5” man with a slightly bigger physique than me walk onto the stage with Eva in tow, the two of them wearing stunning attire that glimmers perfectly under the spotlight that triples toemphasize their arrival as they approach their designated spot between Ares and Zander.
I can’t even acknowledge the shades that don their bodies because all I can do is watch the sinister smile on this man’s face as he reaches his spot with Eva, her hand tightly in his.
The two of them share a look, and I can’t explain the level of jealousy that hits me like a plague. To see this man surrounded by my friends—my Kings—and now peering lovingly into those alluring eyes of Eva’s as if she’s his world.
She smiles at him as if he’s been in her life for eons.
As though he’s the savior she’s always yearned for.
To heighten the obvious admiration from the both of them, he whispers something to her, making her further grin before he reaches out with his left hand to cover them as the two of them share a kiss that makes the crowd go wild.
That’s when I see it…
