The grand and magnificent royal palace stood as the sun set in the west. It was a symbol of power and wealth, with one palace connected to another.
Looking around, the circular towers and arched windows seemed to narrate the oldest stories of the place. A nearby garden bloomed with various precious flowers, vibrant and colorful, filling the air with a sweet fragrance that drifted with the wind.
The radiant glow of the setting sun brought visual delight to the onlookers. Walking side by side with his eldest son, the king's mood naturally improved. Gazing at the sunset on the horizon, he didn't know how much longer he would live, but he had a firm conviction to expose the killer.
He couldn't let the culprit continue to harm his son after his death.
"Father, Claire is my girlfriend," Rowan said, walking a distance and making sure no one else was around.
Bertie was taken aback by the revelation and took a while to recover, looking at him incredulously. "You're in love?"
"Yes," Rowan nodded. The father and son locked eyes and continued walking towards the garden without stopping their steps.
Soon, the king understood. "So, I can trust her unconditionally, right?"
"Yes," Rowan affirmed. "But her identity cannot be revealed yet."
"I understand, for her safety," the king asked, "What about the Arabian doctor? Can we trust him?"
"It's not clear yet. Although Ivan found him, he also had contact with Queen Katharine..." Rowan glanced at his father. "Let's be cautious for now."
"What can I do for Claire?" the king asked.
Rowan replied, "Food. We should thoroughly investigate the food and see if there's any poison. She should have her own plan, so observe and cooperate accordingly."
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