The Dark Side Of Fate by Karima Sa'ad Usman novel Chapter 183

~Leo~

Morning came, and it was time to head to the King's hall for the hearing. As much as I looked forward to it, I wasn't enthusiastic about discussing Kyle and Linda's issue.

I knew it would be a mess, and Kyle was too stupid to see that it wouldn't favour him either way.

The truth was that the property and the money belonged to Linda, and there was no argument he would put forward to help him win.

"Can we branch a convenience store in town so I can get hair dye?" Amelia said, stepping out of the bathroom wearing a bathrobe and her hair tied in a towel.

I also noticed that she had worn her contacts and realised she had an issue with shocking people with her stunning features.

"We are back to this, aren't we?" I asked with a sigh, and she smiled at me.

"First impressions matter, Leo, and I did not want to shock anyone today," she said, pouting her lips, and I sighed.

"You won't shock anyone, Moonlight. You need to embrace your features and accept that you are beautiful in a unique way," I teased, and she giggled and returned to the bathroom. I hoped she went to take off the contacts.

Not wanting Amelia to sit in the crowd, I immediately called Tamia. She answered on the first ring. From the way she sounded, I knew they were already on their way. They lived farther from the King's hall, so it was understandable that they would be on their way.

"Leo?" she said, and I greeted her.

"Is Kyle with you?" She asked me, and I grumbled.

"No, but I know he is in town somewhere," I replied, and she laughed.

"I hope he does the right things today. Sylvester will not allow the case to go any further, and Theo is gearing up to take the things by force," She warned. I already knew my verdict on the matter. I just hoped it would be satisfactory to all parties involved.

"I was hoping Amelia could sit with Avery and Linda. I do not want her sitting in the crowd. They can get acquainted that way," I said, and she giggled.

"Are you sure nothing is going on between you two because you seem overprotective of Amelia to be a charity case," she pointed, and I covered my eyes with my palm and sighed.

"Tamia..." I said, and she giggled.

"I see. I hope you uncomplicate things. Sure, she can sit with them. I will make arrangements for it before I get there," She said, and I was glad.

I did not want people staring at Amelia in the crowd at the guest section.

Amelia returned to the room, and the contacts were gone. It made me smile. I planned to search for where she kept them and make them disappear. She must embrace her features; getting rid of those things was the best way out.

It didn't take long for Amelia to figure out what to wear. I was impressed with her fashion sense. She wore lovely grey tailored pants and a cream silk blouse that screamed elegance. She looked like she was going to do something formal. Amelia packed her hair in a ponytail, letting her face stand out. Her make-up was mild and straightforward.

Her face looked perfect as if she had nothing on, but she did, and she looked gorgeous.

Looking at her, I remembered the first time I saw her and realised she had put in much effort.

I moved close to admire her, and she smiled at me.

"Am I looking presentable?" she asked, and even though she giggled, I could hear the nervousness in her voice.

"You look stunning," I confessed, and she beamed at me.

Her platinum blonde roots were pronounced, and they looked great. I honestly wished she didn't dye her hair, to begin with, but after all, she had told me covering her features was what she taught at the orphanage. Instead of helping her embrace what made her different, they made her cover it up and believe she had to look like everyone to be normal. She was perfectly normal with unique features.

I pulled her close and kissed her lips gently. I did not know what was stopping me from moving on with her, but I was fighting it. I just wanted to be sure before I commit myself and profess my intentions.

She touched my cheek gently and searched my eyes, hopefully. I averted my guess to douce the emotions we were both expressing, and she I knew my actions let her down because she walked away to where her bag was.

I got ready, and we headed out.

Max was waiting for us at the entrance. The hotel provided a cab to take us to the King's hall.

The ride to the hall was silent, and there was press at the entrance when we arrived.

Sylvester and the lords were yet to arrive, and I wondered if Tamia had called ahead to prepare a place for Amelia.

I held her hand and walked her through the crowd. While we moved, the reporters asked nosey questions about her.

There was such noticeable silence, and I knew it was because of Amelia's looks. I squeezed her hand gently so she would not be uncomfortable. I held on until we entered the hall.