The Happy Ending Love Story

The Empress Crown #17

Sofia is not without knowledge. Being Baron Barell's illegitimate woman and child, Sofia had plenty of time to read books secretly. She was grateful to be ignored by her family because she could do whatever she wanted.

He certainly knows what Alex means by 'perfecting marriage'. It means Sofia has to serve Alex in bed.

A chill ran down Sofia's back.

What had he been avoiding had it finally happened despite the chaotic sequence? Is this because Sofia always avoids the future?

Isn't this the same as 'however you dodge, the future will still happen'.

"Your Majesty refused. Please consider your decision. I promised to help Lady Janetta become queen. Then why are you like this?"

"Let's just say we're working on a backup plan."

"Yes? Mean you?"

"If Janetta doesn't manage to give birth to a prince, then it will be your duty."

"Lady Janetta will give birth to her Majesty's prince."

Alex's forehead was wrinkled to hear Sofia's words.

Sofia realized the mistake she made, taking a step back. He unconsciously spoke what he had in mind.

"You're so sure of it."

"Sorry, that's just my hope. May Lady Janetta soon give birth to the prince."

"That's bullshit! Now you're trying to pray for us?" Alex's eyes are shiny. He was angry just by seeing Sofia in front of him.

Sofia. Dare not raise his head.

"Three more days I'll visit your room. Prepare yourself well. There will be some servants I will send. So I hope you can serve me."

Alex leaves without concern for Sofia's protests.

There was only Jordan in his mind now. He should be able to separate Jordan from Sofia. It wasn't Sofia but Jordan who could potentially have foiled her plan. He did not care about Sofia, the woman from the start was not his opponent. The real opponent is Jordan. His only family friend.

Alex needs to show Jordan who Sofia's owner is. Jordan must realize that Sofia is just a tool, nothing more. Any feelings and emotions are not worth giving to the woman.

Sofia's life had been sold to the emperor by her family. So Alex is holding Sofia's life and death.

The maids and guards mobilized heavily into the back palace. The issue spread quickly. The atmosphere of the palace became hot with the news that the emperor would share a bed with the 'noble wife', that was the name Sofia. Not the empress candidate. Anyone knows who will eventually become empress.

Sofia is like a pandora's box to be opened. After spending the night with the emperor, she had stepped into the first stage to become an empress.

The imperial rules are quite complicated. To be able to step into the second stage Sofia had to give birth to a prince.

Again, everyone knows who the winner is.

Jordan had just returned from an expedition to the border a few days ago. He came down from the horse with dust that almost covered his entire body.

One day and one night riding without rest. If it wasn't an untrained knight, they would definitely die of exhaustion.

As soon as Jordan passed the door, his arrival had been awaited by Alfons with an anxious look on his face.

"Follow me upstairs." Jordan ordered Alfons.

"Charlie White!" Shouted Jordan.

Sir White with a staggering step ran over. His feet almost fell to the ground so tired.

"Ready Your Majesty."

"Turn everything, make sure no one goes up to the second floor."

Jordan walked first up the stairs followed by Alfons with his small steps.

Heavy and dust-filled armor lay haphazardly on the floor. The heavy weight of millions of tons lifted from Jordan's body. His shoulders are now relaxed.

"Something's going on?"

Jordan sat in his comfortable chair. Alfons hesitated.

"Say."

Hot blood instantly flooded Jordan the moment Alfons opened his mouth. Report everything in detail. All the things that happened as long as he wasn't in place.

"When?"

"Tonight."

Jordan's body stiffened. The chair he was sitting in was stretched backwards. His hand grabbed the sword he had just put down. The sound of clanking iron colliding rang out. Jordan's sword rubbed against his armor.

Dark aura gathered on his head. He can kill people anytime.

Jordan arrives at the palace just as the sun sets. There was no look of fatigue on his face when he rode a day last night. Sir White followed Jordan in a hurry. Certainly could not keep up with his master's strength.

"You're forbidden to enter." There are guards at the back entrance of the palace.

"How dare you guys."

"Nobody's allowed in tonight. Forgive us." One of the guards chimed in.

"So get the hell out of you."

"What's this?"

"Your Majesty."

Jordan turned his head and looked at Alex with minimal lighting.

"Duke Hexalios? What are you doing here?" Alex's voice is sharp.

"What are you gonna do? I warned you not to touch Sofia."

Everyone there was stunned. Confused by Jordan's irreverence for Alex. Although they knew that Emperor Elderbar and Duke Hexalios were brothers, only this time did the Duke speak casually.

"Don't overdo Duke. We know who the woman's owner is."

"Sofia's not an item."

"It's up to Duke to take it as what. Please leave this place because tonight she must serve her husband."

Srakkk

The sound of an iron sword coming out from its sheath sounded. The sharp end immediately pointed at Alex's neck.

"Your Majesty."

All the soldiers except Sir White drew their swords and pointed them at Jordan.

"Don't even touch Sofia, or I can do anything."

Alex's face hardened. The blood in his body was boiling.

"Hold Duke Hexalios for trying to threaten the emperor." Alex's voice was high. Highlight his sloppy eyes.

"What are you really trying to do Lux? Even you promised Sofia to set her free. We don't even know if Janetta gave birth to a prince or not."

Alex's forehead is wrinkled.

"What are you waiting for! Quickly hold down Duke Hexalios!"

"Alexdemian Lux Elderbar!"

The soldiers were silent. Two powerful people's feud. The emperor's main command. They move in together then ambush Jordan and his aide.

The rebellion was immediately broken as his iron sword slipped out of his hand. Jordan's body collapsed to the ground. Wail and get angry. His voice broke the silence tonight.

"I'll make a calculation if you touch Sofia. Remember it Lux!"

"Take Duke away from here now!"

Jordan's screams are getting away. Alex stepped up without looking.

Darkness greeted him as Alex stepped in. Not a single candle was lit. As if in silence, everyone left after he ordered.

The building of the back palace was quite simple, there were only two floors. The ground floor was a large hall commonly used for banquets after hunting, and the second floor was a row of rooms for rest for those who wanted to stay overnight.

The knights rarely stay overnight after hunting because hunting is generally done in the morning and finished in the afternoon or evening.

Alex walked down the second floor without a guide. Despite the darkness, Alex could see every corner as clearly as the morning. He also knew which room Sofia occupied.

The main room is located at the very end with the door leading directly to the hallway. His steps slowed down and his forehead creased. That door should have been open. But the door was closed and too quiet for his arrival.

Alex's chest is pounding hard. His steps rushed to open the door. His eyes were round when he saw all the windows open with the curtains fluttering in the strong night wind.

A slender figure with a blanket-clad body rose above the window, ready to jump. His long hair that had been scattered also fluttered in the wind. His face turned when he heard the door open and realized Alex's presence.

"Wait!" Shouted Alex with a wide step.

Sofia jumped up when she heard Alex scream.

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