Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 251

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Chapter 251 Unbridled Fury

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A thin, drained murmur shipped from Cyan’s lips. “I cannot say for certain, my lord–only rumors have reached my ears.”

“To the palace.” Sharpness laced every syllable Theodore spoke.

Panic flickered across Cyan’s face, and he stepped forward hastily to dissuade his master. “We cannot rush over yet, my lord. No one knows if Queen Norma keeps a stock of Eternal Ganoderma. A trip there would amount to nothing if she had none. Even if she holds the herb, she will never hand it over willingly. We need a foolproof plan to test whether it is in her possession first.”

A low, dangerous snarl rumbled in Theodore’s chest, his knuckles cracking as his hands balled into tight fists.

“Whether she owns it or not, she will produce it! Head straight for the Crown Prince’s Estate at once.”

Confusion washed over Cyan briefly before the full weight of his lord’s intent sank in. He bowed. “As you command.”

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By the time dusk bled muted gray across the sky, their carriage had drawn to a halt outside the stone gates of the Crown Prince’s Estate.

Word of Theodore’s arrival raced through the manor staff within minutes. Though unease tightened Christopher’s shoulders, he still marched out with his retinue to greet Theodore in person.

No greeting passed between them. Before Christopher could utter a single word, a brutal fist crashed square into his jaw.

A sharp cry tore from his throat, and his body flew backward, skidding several feet across the stone courtyard.

Every guard posted on the estate grounds snapped to battle–ready stances in an instant, hands flying to the hilts of their blades.

Theodore rolled his shoulders, loosening the tension in his wrists, and swept a lethal gaze across the assembled soldiers. “This is a private dispute between Crown Prince Christopher and me. Any man who dares draw steel meets instant execution.”

Fury blazed hot in Christopher’s bloodshot eyes. He scrambled back onto his feet, wiping a trickle of blood from his split lip. “Uncle Theodore–what is the meaning of this? I came out personally to welcome you the second I heard you’d arrived, and you strike me without a word of warning. Have you forgotten

and this is?”

ely where I stand!” Theodore bit out, taking slow, menacing strides toward the prince. “The

Strike is you the Crown Prince!”

stance in two long steps, fisting the front of Christopher’s royal robes and yanking the

p to eye level. “You bear the title of crown prince, yet you stoop to shameless, despicable you, I would hide my face from the world out of shame.”

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Christopher knew exactly what crime he referenced. A violent shove sent Theodore’s hands flying off his clothes, and he stumbled backward several paces to put space between them. “I have no idea what accusations you’re throwing at me. Even as my uncle, you hold no right to storm my manor and lay hands on me. Do not test me–I can send word to Father and Mother Empress this very moment.”

Theodore advanced without pause, every step heavy with unmasked rage. “There is no need. I intend to deliver your crimes to them myself.”

Christopher retreated all the way into the grand main hall, shouting orders for servants to bar the massive doors.

Instead of letting the attendants carry out his command, Theodore drove every last servant and guard out of the chamber, then latched the heavy wooden portal shut with his own hands.

“This quarrel concerns only the two of us. We settle it without outsiders present,”

The heavy thud of the bolt sliding home echoed through the vast hall, leaving nothing but empty marble floors and the two men locked in hostile confrontation.

Trapped with nowhere left to flee, Christopher steeled himself to face his furious uncle head–on.

“Don’t mistake my retreat for fear, Uncle Theodore. I know exactly why you’ve stormed my grounds. I stepped inside to safeguard Margaret’s reputation. By charging over here to champion her honor in front of my entire household, you broadcast to everyone in the capital that her good name is ruined. Surely that is not the outcome you desire, right?”

Theodore offered no verbal reply. One quick advance/and another powerful blow connected with Christopher’s cheek.

Christopher crashed to the floor a second time, surging upright in a blind fit of rage. “Uncle Theodore! Do not think I will refrain from striking back!”

“Try it.” Theodore’s tone carried icy dismissal, and he drove a brutal boot into Christopher’s midsection

Christopher crumpled to the marble once more, wind knocked clean from his lungs.

Agony rippled across Christopher’s features as he struggled to push himself upright. “You are merely a few years my senior–what authority gives you leave to assault me? I am the crown prince!”

Theodore snarled, closing in again, “A broken, worthless man holds no right to that title. I may have withdrawn from court affairs, but that does not grant you a license to trample over me.

“You are a grown royal heir, yet you slip intoxicants to an innocent woman. How can you possibly claim to deserve the crown of this kingdom?”

Christopher spat, swiping blood from his chin. “Go running to Father with your tales if you dare. Tell him I drugged Margaret, and watch how he reacts.

“She was meant to be my betrothed once. She threw herself at me time and again, head over heels in love, while I paid her no mind. Now, I’ve used the enchanting incense on her; she should be secretly elated–her heart has always belonged to me.”

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A deafening crash split the air as Theodore’s boot sent Christopher flying across half the hall.

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Blood welled thick between Christopher’s teeth, yet a mocking smikk tugged at his bruised mouth. “Your unhinged anger makes it plain–you’ve fallen for my fiancée, haven’t you? Ridiculous. You only knew me using the incense, but you never saw how eager she was to comply. We’ve kissed, embraced, shared every intimate act short of one. Only the last step remains, and that proves nothing of her purity. If you care for her this deeply, step aside and return her to me.”

Another thunderous impact shook the hall.

Theodore lunged forward and delivered a second crushing kick to Christopher’s ribs.

Christopher writhed on the cold stone, searing pain rendering movement nearly impossible, yet his jaw remained stubbornly unyielding.

“What glory is there in attacking me behind closed doors? Summon Father here and lay all of this before the entire court if you dare. I may face his reprimand, but do you believe he would consent to you marrying a woman with a tarnished reputation? Strike me once more, and we burn together. If I cannot have Margaret, neither will you.”

Theodore roared, “I will cut your lying tongue from your throat and silence your poisonous slander for good!”

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