Said No to the Prince and Yes to the King novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38 Neither of You Is Lying?

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“To thank the daughter of the Prime Minister for saving Prince Theodore’s life,” the guard announced, “we have brought these generous gifts. All of the following have been carefully prepared by our prince.

“Two white marble ornaments. A pair of vintage cinerald bangles. One gilded finial. A pair of gold–set pale rose brooches. One phoenix–and–butterfly engraved gold–inlaid silver headdress pin. A pair of carved stone hairpins, One pale marble hairpin. A pair of milky stone drop earrings. One emerald–carved hairpin. A pair of gold–mounted green stone earrings. Ten rolls of clouded damask. Ten rolls of ivy–woven brocade. Ten rolls of fine mink pelt. One hundred rolls of woven silk and satin. Twenty large luminous sea pearls…”

The guard wasn’t even through the first page, and already he was out of breath.

He read on for a long while before finally stopping to rest.

The crowd stood frozen, their mouths hanging open.

Christopher’s face had gone completely stiff.

Jasper stared with wide eyes. He glanced carefully at Stella,

So you’re the one who made us proud.

Stella swallowed hard. It was freezing cold, but she was already drenched in cold sweat.

The daughter of the Prime Minister?

She saved Prince Theodore?

There are only two daughters in this family.

If not me, could it be…

She looked at Margaret in disbelief.

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Margaret looked just as stunned as she was.

Just when everyone thought the guard would stop after listing all that jewelry, he kept going. “In addition to these ornaments, there are countless land deeds and gold certificates. Including-”

He paused, then continued, “Two million gold crowns. Five million silver marks. Five fabric shops. Two medicine shops in the city. Two inns at the edge of town. Two stores in the north district. Two restaurants in the south district. One hundred fine horses. Two acres of fertile land. Twenty gold bracelets. Sixty silver bracelets…”

As the guard’s voice carried through the hall, everyone’s eyes grew wider and wider.

Christopher listened—and took an involuntary step backward.

All of these gifts—just to thank someone for saving a life?

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Chapter 38 Neiths of You Is Lying?

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People always said Theodore was wealthier than anyone, that his estate could rival the royal treasury. Seeing this today–it was clearly true.

But even if he was that rich, did he have to throw it around like this?

And today of all days–the day I came to propose.

I brought engagement gifts for two brides–and still lost to a mere thank–you gift.

Does Uncle Theodore even care about embarrassing me?

Doesn’t he know this makes me look like a complete fool?

But no matter how much Christopher wanted to speak up, he didn’t dare stop it.

When the endless gift list finally ended, everyone in the hall let out a collective gasp.

Christopher smiled stiffly at Stella, “So you’re the accomplished one. That’s how you earned such a fortune.”

But Jasper felt uneasy. After a long pause, he bowed and said carefully, “Prince Theodore, Stella could save your life was her greatest honor. That you came personally to thank us already brings light to the Prime Minister’s Estate. These gifts are far too generous–please take them back.”

Stella’s lips twitched.

Is Jasper insane?

With all those things, we’ll be the richest family in Breston.

And he wants to refuse?

He’s trying to refuse for me?

Stella wanted to say she would take them. But she still couldn’t remember ever saving Theodore.

Sure, she went out sometimes to do charity. To keep up appearances, she had treated plenty of beggars. But…

This was Theodore–one of the most powerful men in Northpoint.

Would he really be mingling with commoners where I could save him?”

Just as Stella was drowning in confusion. Theodore finally spoke. “Who told you Stella saved me?”

The whole room went silent.

Jasper’s eyes widened in shock. “Wh—what?”

Not Stella?

Then…

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(Chapter 38 Neither of You Is Lying?

He looked at Margaret in disbelief. His eyes were so wide they looked ready to fall out.

Stella’s legs gave way. She dropped to the ground right where she stood.

Margaret?

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