Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 156

Chapter 156 My Intuition Tells Me Plainly

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Norma said quickly in a soothing tone, “Do not let your temper rise, Spencer. Christopher is merely being foolish and immature. You need your rest, so let me discipline him instead.”

Spencer wore a look of helpless exasperation. “You should have set him straight long ago. With this kind of mindset, how could he ever bear the duties of Crown Prince?”

Fear washed over Christopher. He knelt lower. “Please calm your anger, Father. I truly know my mistake now. I shall never plead for Stella again. I am willing to obey both you and Mother, and only take Stella as my Royal Consort–I have already told her as much.”

He paused for a moment, then went on, “Margaret’s skill with acupuncture is extraordinary now. She learned the craft just to heal my injured leg. By pure chance, she ended up helping you instead. It is an honor for her, and an honor for me, too. I wish to propose to her once more and take only her as my Crown Princess. I only beg you not to lose faith in me.”

Norma’s eyes rolled subtly, filled with helplessness.

This foolish boy–has he not seen how close Theodore and Margaret have grown?

How dare he still set his heart on her?

She was about to tell him to leave when Spencer said coldly, “You wish to marry her as Crown Princess? You would first need her consent.”

Christopher slowly lifted his head, full of self–assurance. “You do not understand, Father. Margaret loves me deeply to her core. She is only acting petty and upset with me right now. If I humble myself and comfort her, she will surely forgive me at once.”

Spencer shook his head helplessly.

He said plainly, “I have already issued a royal decree to dissolve your betrothal, It was Margaret herself who begged for the decree to end your engagement.”

Christopher froze completely, stunned beyond words. “Wh… what?”

Spencer said coldly, “Let your mother choose a new Crown Princess for you. Margaret is no longer an option for you–this is my official command.”

The words hit Christopher like a heavy blow, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.

He stumbled unsteadily to his feet, his legs feeling weak and powerless beneath him.

“How… How can this be? Why would she ever beg for such a royal decree?” he asked.

Spencer waved a hand. “Leave now.”

Christopher was about to press him with more questions, but Norma could no longer bear to watch. She stepped forward, took hold of his arm, and led him out of the bedchamber.

Norma chided sharply, “Stop making a fool of yourself in there. Go back to your Crown Prince’s Estate at

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Chapter 156 My Intuition Tells Me Plainly

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Christopher’s eyes widened in disbelief, every part of him refusing to accept the news.

He longed to rush back inside and question Spencer again, but Norma gave him a firm push, sending him stumbling several steps away.

She said, “If you dare go back in and shame yourself further, do not be surprised if your father strips you of your title.”

The warning jolted Christopher back to his senses. He stared at Norma in utter confusion. “Mother, Father must only be speaking in anger just now. Margaret loves me with all her heart. She would never take the initiative to end our betrothal. Her cold attitude lately is just her way of throwing a tantrum–she is only waiting for me to make up with her.”

Norma cut him off sharply, “Enough of this nonsense.

“If you cannot wake up to reality, I will have a servant fetch a bucket of cold water and douse you sober right this instant.”

Christopher quickly hung his head in submission. “I know I have erred, Mother.”

Norma stepped slowly toward him, her tone firm. “Do not bring this matter up ever again. I never wish to hear Margaret’s name spoken of again–do you understand?”

Christopher looked confused. “Mother, not long ago, you still thought she was the perfect choice for my Crown Princess…”

“I once believed that to be true.” Norma narrowed her eyes slightly. “But things are different now.

“I finally see the truth today–Margaret is no better than Stella. Both are consumed by vanity. I once wondered how she could give up the Crown Princess title so easily. Now I know the answer plainly. She has curried favor with Theodore and latched onto his side.”

Christopher stared blankly. “It is true she has gained Uncle Theodore’s favor. She dares act so boldly only because she has him backing her up…

“Favor?” Norma let out a bitter laugh. “Do you truly think their closeness is nothing more than simple admiration? Christopher, you are far too naive. Did you not see them holding hands just now?”

Christopher gritted his jaw. He had seen it, yet he refused to care.

He said, “Uncle Theodore would never take a fancy to her. She is plain in looks and carries a little extra weight, with no good qualities at all–only flaws. Even I have no interest in her, so how could Uncle Theodore ever look her way?”

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