Ch. 911..920
Chapter 911
"Since you're awake, let's go inside. Don't keep Grandpa waiting." Bonnie exited the car and waited for Ivor.
He smiled faintly and got out, saying, "Honey, did you let me sleep because you were worried I was too tired?"
"Come on, let's go inside," Bonnie replied, not wanting to engage in that topic. She knew they would never go in if they kept talking.
Ivor shook his head and walked over. He took her hand and headed toward the old house. "All right, let's go."
Then, he looked back and told Floyd, "Bring the items from the trunk."
"Right away, Mr. Ivor." Floyd did as his boss said and chased after the couple.
When the couple entered, they saw Sigmund eagerly waiting at the door. When he saw his grandson and Bonnie, she smiled warmly and said, "You're finally here! I've been waiting for a while now."
Bonnie replied with a hint of exasperation, "You could have waited for us while sitting down, Grandpa. Since we promised to come, we'd show up."
Sigmund laughed heartily, "Hahaha! It doesn't matter. I was worried you'd be too busy to come, so I waited here. Seeing you brightens my day." His infectious smile caused Bonnie to smile, too. She said, "Let's go inside. There's no need to stand around here."Chapter
"Of course," Sigmund replied, beaming as he followed Bonnie.
Ivor trailed behind and teased, "Grandpa, it seems you no longer need your grandson now that you'll soon have a granddaughter-in-law."
Sigmund turned and responded
firmly, "Of course I don't. What's the point of a grandson when I have a granddaughter-in-law? After all, you're disobedient and cause trouble."
Ivor was at a loss for words at that moment. After a brief pause, he said, "That's not fair, Grandpa."
Bonnie chuckled and took Sigmund's side, saying, "Your grandfather has a point, y'know. Don't worry. I'll take good care of you, Grandpa. We don't need Ivor, do we?" Sigmund quickly responded, "Perfect! You can take care of me from now on, and I'll discard my grandson."
Bonnie giggled. "You got it."
Ivor could only smile and listen to the duo banter. He was happy to see his fiancee and grandfather getting along so well. Ivor did not mind being the bud of their jokes as long as it made them happy.
When the trio entered the dining room, Bonnie noticed the empty seats. Curious, she said, "Grandpa, I thought this was supposed to be a family dinner. Why is no one else around? Is it just three of us?"
"The three of us are a family, aren't we?" Sigmund said, "Too many people cause too much noise. I know you don't like idle chatter, so I didn't invite everyone else."
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Bonnie felt a substantial sense of warmth in her chest, feeling the importance of Sigmund's words. She said, "Thank you for being so considerate of me, Grandpa."
Sigmund laughed heartily, saying, "There's no need for such formalities. It's getting late, and you must be hungry. Come one, let's eat."
"Okay, Grandpa." Bonnie followed Sigmund and sat down. Immediately after, the housekeepers served the dishes while the duo chatted. Ivor even chimed in occasionally, creating a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere.Chapter
After the meal, Ivor told Floyd to bring the gifts to Sigmund. The older man was surprised, saying, "Oh my! You finally know how to be considerate and bring your grandpa gifts, Ivor?"
Ivor's lips twitched. "Even though Bonnie bought these gifts, I've given you plenty over the years. You didn't need to say that.”
Sigmund only heard the first part of Ivor's sentence and ignored the latter half. The former said, "I knew my granddaughter-in-law was the best. I'd be overjoyed if you had half her filial piety, Ivor." Ivor was speechless.
'Well, praising my future wife is equivalent to honoring me. I'll stop overthinking it.'
Bonnie smiled as she helplessly watched Ivor and Sigmund banter. Even so, she enjoyed the warm-hearted atmosphere.
Ivor noticed Sigmund examining the supplements Bonnie had gifted him. Ivor asked, "Granpa, how are the wedding invitations going? Are they ready?"
"I prepared them long ago," Sigmund responded before telling the butler, "Go to the innermost cabinet in my room and bring them the invitations."
"Right away, sir." The butler quickly went upstairs and did as Sigmund said.
The older man looked at Bonnie pridefully and said, "I guarantee you'll love the invitation design, Bonnie!"
Bonnie nodded. "Your taste is impeccable, Grandpa. Of course, they must be excellent."
Sigmund felt flattered, grinning as he said, "You always know what to say."
Bonnie chuckled as the butler brought down the invitations. Sigmund took them and placed
them before the couple. "Telnet
look."
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Bonnie examined the invitations and noticed the white background with gold edges. They looked elegant and grand. "I love them, GrandpabYour taste is immaculate, as always."
She took one of the invitations and added, "Would you mind if I take this one first? I want to send it to a friend abroad."
Sigmund waved dismissively. "No
problem at all. Since it's yours andet
Ivor's wedding, you can send it to
r you like."
"Thanks," Bonnie replied, planning to send the invitation to Andreas tomorrow.
As she thought about that, Ivor's attractive voice sounded, "Are you sending that to Andreas?"
Bonnie nodded. "Yeah, I am."
Then, she raised her brow at Ivor and teased, "Are you jealous?"
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Ivor smiled helplessly and said, "Would it be unreasonable for me to get jealous? After all, you're sending our wedding invitation to Andreas."
Bonnie smirked and teased, "You're talking like I don't remember how you lost your mind when you saw me with another guy."
Ivor emphasized, "Those are two different things."
Bonnie raised her brow. "What's the difference?"
"Sending our wedding invitations shows that our relationship is strong. It's different from everyday tasks. You can't compare those two." Ivor played with her hair as he spoke, "When will you send him the invitation tomorrow? I'll come with you."
"You don't have to. You need to work so I can send it myself." Bonnie was not a child who needed her man to accompany her for something so trivial.
"All right, then." Ivor agreed that she should send the invitation herself. That way, he hoped Andreas would finally give up on her.
Bonnie sent Andreas the invitation the following day, and he received it a day later. He stood before the palace and stroked the invitation card. Then, he turned to his royal guard and asked, "Did you prepare everything I asked?"
The guard nodded. "I have, Your Highness. Everything shall proceed as planned."
"Wonderful." Andreas smiled. Although he had planned to surprise the couple on their wedding day, whether or not it was a pleasant surprise was another matter.
Time flew by, and the day before the
wedding arrived. According to
tradition, the bride and groom could not see each other yet. That evening, Bonnie stayed at Verdant Valley Retreat while Ivor remained in his
villa. ś
Ivor wanted to follow the tradition but could not suppress his eagerness to see Bonnie. Eventually, he left his room and called Floyd.
The latter appeared in the hallway and asked, "What is it, Mr. Ivor?"
"Prepare the car. I'm going to see Bonnie." Soon after, Ivor went downstairs with a jacket draped over his arm.
Floyd was hesitant but quicklynoveldrama
followed. He said, "M-Mr. Ivor, your grandfather said you and Ms. Bonnie aren't allowed to see each other before the wedding. He'll get upset if he finds out you're going to see Ms. Bonnie."
Ivor stopped and looked at Floyd. "Everyone's too busy to notice anything now unless you say something. Besides, I'll only see Bonnie for an hour or two. It won't affect anything." Floyd could only agree. "All right, let's go."
"I thought so," Ivor responded before leaving.
Once they reached Verdant Valley Retreat, they found Bonnie's usually bright house in utter darkness
instead or sensed something was amiss. He frowned and said, "Bonnie never sleeps this early, but the lights are off. Quick, check if she's inside."
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Immediately after, Ivor closed the car door and quickly approached Bonnie's house.
Given the couple's prominent status, Ivor knew many people kept their eyes on him and Bonnie. He feared someone would take advantage of their wedding to harm Bonnie. He needed to ensure her safety to calm his racing heart.
After unlocking the house door, Ivor hurried inside and called for her, "Bonnie? Bonnie!"
Despite calling several times, the house remained eerily silent. Floyd followed his boss closely as they looked around the empty living room. Then, the former suggested, "Mr. Ivor, I think you should call Ms. Bonnie. She might've left for some reason."
"You're right. I'll call Bonnie now." Ivor quickly took his phone and dialed her number.
He did not consider calling Bonnie until Floyd suggested it because he was in a blind panic. Even so, Bonnie did not answer. Ivor tried two more times but to no avail.
The situation caused a flood of terrible thoughts to flow through Ivor's mind, making him pale. He forced himself to stay calm for Bonnie's sake.
'There are no signs of a struggle or disturbance in the house. That means Bonnie left safely. Is she with someone she knows? I hope so.'Chapter
Meanwhile, Floyd stayed silent while looking around for clues. Suddenly, something caught his eye, and he approached the table. There, he saw a bouquet of roses and a sealed envelope.
Instead of touching it, Floyd pointed the items out to Ivor. "Sir, look."
Ivor saw the bouquet and envelope as he approached the table. Then, he opened the envelope and read it, "Ivor, after much thought, I realized I can't let go of Bonnie. I took her with me to be my princess. As for you, you should find someone else to marry."
Attached was a picture of an unconscious Bonnie getting carried away by several men.
"Damn it, Andreas!" Ivor's eyes were bloodshot with rage as he clenched the letter.
Floyd was in disbelief. He never expected Andreas to kidnap Bonnie and leave such a taunting letter.
He turned to his boss and asked,
"What should we do, Mr. Ivor?
Should we go to Zudale to get.net
Bonnie back?"
Ivor instantly replied, "We have to! Otherwise, what'll happen to our wedding?"
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"Floyd, prepare the private jets to head for Zudale immediately. Make sure Grandpa doesn't find out. Do you understand?" Ivor spoke while preparing to leave.
Considering Sigmund's questionable health, Ivor did not want to reveal such a shocking incident to him. Ivor intended to resolve the matter before telling Sigmund, as telling him now would not help. Floyd nodded. "Understood, Mr. Ivor. I'll keep it under wraps."
"Perfect," Ivor responded and then glanced into the distance coldly. He would not allow anyone to take Bonnie from him.
Soon after, a fleet of private jets departed from Pyralis to Zudale. Several hours later, Ivor's jet arrived in Zudale, and he quickly instructed his men to encircle the palace.
The royal guards rushed inside to report the incident to the king, "Your Majesty, there are men outside the palace! What should we do?"
"What?!" The king was puzzled. After some thought, he led his guards outside, saying, "I'd like to see who dares to cause trouble in my territory."
He recognized Ivor when he saw the latter at the entrance. "Mr. Ivor? What brings you here?"
Ivor frowned and said, "Your Majesty, Prince Andreas has taken my fiancee. My wedding is tomorrow. Tell him to return my fiancee, or I might take drastic measures."
The king was astonished. "Wh-why would Andreas take your fiancee?"
Then, he realized something and added, "Is Ms. Bonita your fiancee?"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Ivor confirmed, with an intimidating gaze and demeanor, I've let previous incidents involving your son slide considering his youth and
immaturity. However, tomorrow is
the most important day of m4
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with Bonnie. Prince Andreas took her without my consent, and I think that's too much."
"But that's" The king did not expect his son to do something so audacious.
He was momentarily speechless
before finally saying, "Mr. Ivor, l'et
send someone to look for my son immediately. Rest assured, I will return Ms. Bonita to you unharmed."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I shall wait here," Ivor calmly replied.
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Once the king realized that, he ordered his royal guards, "Hurry, find Andreas!"
One of the guards hesitated, looking at the king momentarily before leaning in to whisper something.
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The king was stunned when he heard his royal guard's words. The former helplessly rubbed his brow, knowing it did not matter how angry he got. Since Andreas was his son, he could not bear to reprimand the young man too severely.
The king could only temporarily cover for his son. He also hoped Ivor would not be too angry once the truth came to light.
Ivor squinted when he noticed the duo's hushed conversation. He asked, "If I may, Your Majesty. What are you discussing? Do you have news on His Highness?"
The king returned to his senses and regained his composure. He nodded, saying, "My guard has informed me that Andreas is in his palace. He shouldn't have had time to take your fiancee, Mr. Ivor. Could there be a misunderstanding?"
"That's not possible, Your Majesty!" Ivor said firmly.
'I discovered how interested Andreas was in Arvandish when he visited Pyralis for the exchange program. I even taught him for half a month.
'I also know he kidnapped Bonnie because he wrote the letter in Arvandish instead of Zulandish. Moreover, the included photos are undeniable evidence. Who else could've kidnapped Bonnie if not Andreas?' After a pause, the king said, "In that case, the guards will take you to Andreas's palace. You can ask him yourself."
"Fine." Ivor was determined to meet Andreas to see what he was up to.
The king turned to his guard and ordered, "Take Mr. Ivor to see my son."
"Right away, Your Majesty." The guard nodded and gestured for Ivor to follow. "This way, Mr. Ivor."
When Ivor reached Andreas's palace, several guards and housekeepers addressed him respectfully, "Welcome, Mr. Ivor."
Ivor looked around for Andreas and frowned when he realized the latter was not around. "Where is His Highness? Tell him to come out and see me."
His patience wore thin as he desperately wanted to see Bonnie.
One of the guards felt pressured.
Even so, he stepped forward andetnoveldrama
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handed a piece of paper to Ivor "This is a question from His Highness. Please answer the multiple-choice questions
Ivor turned solemn, saying, "I want to see my fiancee immediately. I'm not interested in playing games. Inform His Highness to hand my fiancee over, or I'll take drastic measures."
Meanwhile, Andreas watched Ivor's agitation through the surveillance screen. The former shook his head
and said, "Ivor has quite theper.
Do you think he won't start
mistreating you once you two get married?"
Just the thought of his cherished Bonnie getting mistreated made Andreas uncomfortable.
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"Of course he's mad. You kidnapped me before our wedding, Andreas. Do you expect him not to be angry for doing something so foolish?" Sitting beside the prince, Bonnie felt irritated just thinking about the situation.
Earlier, she heard her doorbell and wondered who it was. When she looked through the peephole, she was surprised to see Andreas.Chapter
Although Bonnie did not know why Andreas would visit so late, she still opened the door. After all, she had no reason to be wary of him since they were good friends. However, he waved his hand at her face, and she smelled a mysterious fragrance that overpowered her senses, causing her to lose consciousness.
The last thing Bonnie remembered was being utterly confused. She had let her guard down because she never expected Andreas to do something like that.
When Bonnie woke up, she found herself in Andreas's palace. She asked him why he had done this, and he said he wanted to test Ivor's love for her. Bonnie did not even know how to respond to such a bizarre thing.
Andreas looked at Bonnie aggrievedly, saying, "I did this for your sake. You're about to spend the rest of your life with Ivor. If he can't handle this test, he's not worth marrying. You might as well choose me because I'll be fully devoted to you, no matter what."
Their conversation kept going in circles, causing Bonnie to have a headache. "These are two different matters, Andreas. Don't get them twisted. I've told you before. You and I-"
Andreas interrupted, not wanting to hear something he disliked, "All right, we'll discuss that later. Let's see if Ivor can pass the test first."
Bonnie rolled her eyes at him. "Your test is pointless and boring. I've decided to marry him because he's a
good man. I'm perfectly capable of making such judgments. I don't need you to test Ivor for me."
Andreas's stunt had genuinely annoyed her. With her wedding scheduled for tomorrow, being in Zudale only made her anxious about returning in time.
When Bonnie stood up to leave, Andreas quickly said, "Bonnie, don't rush off. Please just listen to me."
Bonnie said sternly, "I don't want to hear it, Andreas! You've gone too far this time, and I won't tolerate it!"
Andreas looked at her silently before finally saying, "I admit this test is selfish. I just want to know what you see in Ivor and why I lost to him. I always want to consider your best interests.
"Don't you want to know how genuine Ivor's feelings for you are? I gave him the simplest questions. He doesn't love you enough if he can't answer them."
Bonnie pursed her lips and said, "I
don't care. can feel how good Ivor is to me. I don't need meaningless questions to test him. I wouldn't have agreed to marry him if he had been bad for me. I trust my judgment."
Andreas was stunned as a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes. "Bonnie, do you realize how much it hurts me to hear you say that? Although we're just friends now, I've adored you for so long. Don't you think you owe me a chance to test Ivor's worth before I admit defeat?"
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"I'll only repeat myself one more time, Andreas. These are two separate matters." Bonnie was stern, with a hint of anger in her eyes. It was evident the prince's actions had upset her.
Realizing this, Andreas softened his tone, "Since things have gotten to this point, let me complete the test. Otherwise, I'll never be able to rest assured. I'll always wonder why he got to marry you, but I didn't." He sounded resentful toward the end of his sentence.
Bonnie rolled her eyes. "You're making things difficult for me, Andreas."Chapter
Andreas saw a chance and said, "Then, I'll proceed with the test. The questions are elementary. If Ivor sincerely loves you, he should have no problems answering them."
Bonnie glanced sidelong at him and said coldly, "You tricked us into coming here. I don't have a choice, do I?"
Andreas chuckled and said nothing more. He was determined to continue the test. Otherwise, he would never have closure.
Meanwhile, the royal guard held the test papers, trembling under Ivor's fierce gaze. The former dared not meet Ivor's gaze. Instead, the guard lowered his head and said, "Mr. Ivor, His Highness said you can only see your fiancee once you've completed his test correctly. Please, or we can't let you in."
Ivor's brows furrowed as he said coldly, "Tell Andreas to come out. I want to ask him why he thinks he can test me. If I don't see Bonnie soon, I'll force my way in with my men.”
The guard looked troubled, not knowing what to do. At that moment, another guard ran up and whispered something. The first guard nodded understandingly, saying, "I see.”
When the second guard departed,
the first one said, "Mr. Ivor, His Highness says that it's also your
fiancee's wish that you leten
this test. The wedding will be canceled if you refuse to take the
test."
Ivor was in disbelief. "B-Bonnie wishes for this, too?"
"That is correct, Mr. Ivor." The guard nodded.
Meanwhile, Bonnie glared at Andreas angrily. She said through gritted teeth, "It's one thing to test Ivor, but how dare you drag me into it? I never told you to do that What with Ivor think of me now?"
She was already furious after getting kidnapped. However, Andreas's lies only fueled her anger. She could not predict how Ivor would react after hearing such lies. She even
wondered if he would question
whether or not she wanted to marry
him.
"Bonnie, that was just a little white lie to ensure Ivor takes the test," Andreas said, knowing there was no turning back. His only goal was to ensure Ivor took the test.
Bonnie saw through the prince's intentions. She pursed her lips and silently cursed herself for letting her guard down around Andreas. He would have failed to kidnap her if she were more cautious.
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Previously, Bonnie had sent Jim to fetch her foster parents. He would have prevented Andreas from kidnapping Bonnie if he had been around.
Andreas knew Bonnie was furious when he saw her stern expression. He considered saying something to calm her down but then realized it would probably worsen things. Ultimately, he chose to remain silent.
After hearing that Bonnie also wanted him to take the test, Ivor’s eyes darkened. He said coldly, “Give me the pen.”
“Of course, Mr. Ivor.” The royal guard handed him the pen with both hands.
Ivor glanced at the questions and noticed they were all about Bonnie’s interests, dislikes, and fears—trivial things for someone who knew her as well as Ivor did.
He completed the multiple-choice questions in just over twenty seconds and filled the back with more details about Bonnie’s likes and dislikes. For instance, Bonnie liked vegetables without stems and preferred fish with fewer bones.Chapter
Andreas witnessed everything through the surveillance monitor. He turned to Bonnie wide-eyed and said, “Bonnie, we’ve spent so much time together. I never realized how picky you are with food.”
Bonnie watched as Ivor put down the pen. She smiled and said, “Ivor noticed those things about me and remembered them by observing me. He never ceases to amaze me. After all, I chose a man who never disappoints.”
‘I never realized some of those things about myself, yet he did.’
Although Andreas was jealous, he had to admit Ivor understood Bonnie better. “Well, Ivor did exceptionally well in the first test. I’ll give him full marks for it, but I have a second test. Let’s see how well he performs in that one.”
Bonnie squinted and questioned, “What’s your second test?”
Andreas wanted to keep it a secret. He said, “Don’t worry—you’ll find out soon enough.”
Bonnie’s brows furrowed as she warned, “Don’t go too far, or we’ll no longer be friends.”
Andreas cleared his throat with a hint of guilt in his eyes. “No, I won’t go too far. Don’t worry, Bonnie.”
She did not believe him. “Are you sure about that?”
“Of course I am!” Andreas replied, but his voice lacked conviction.
Bonnie saw through his hesitation and watched the screen, wondering what Andreas had planned for the second test.
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Bonnie saw three graceful women appear on the screen. They started to dance when the music began, swaying their waists as they inched closer to Ivor. Their initial movements were expected, but their actions became increasingly bold as they continued. The women slowly pulled off their fur coats.
Bonnie glanced at Ivor through the screen. He closed his eyes when the women appeared, looking unaffected by their presence. Ivor's composure made Bonnie smile with satisfaction.
Even so, she turned solemn when she looked at Andreas, asking impatiently, "Is this your so-called test?"
Andreas saw nothing wrong with his approach. "Most men can't resist such temptations. This test is the most straightforward way to see how faithful he is to you."
"Don't give me that nonsense," Bonnie responded, "Tell them to stop and leave."
Andreas wondered why she was so angry. He asked, "Bonnie, aren't you confident in Ivor? I think-"
Bonnie interjected, "That's not it at all. I just don't want my future husband to look at other women. It's that simple."
She sounded naturally authoritative, treating Ivor as her possession. It caused Andreas to gasp in realization.
'Bonnie has always been indifferent
and rarely let anything affect here emotions. Now, she's agitated over which contrasts her usual demeanor. I can tell how much she cares for Ivor.' Chapter
Finally, Andreas understood why he had failed to win Bonnie's heart. Although he was kind, strong, and wealthy, Bonnie's heart belonged to Ivor, not Andreas.
'I should've understood that long
ago, but hoped to get a definitive answer. My restless heart has finally found peace now that I've seen Bonnie's repeated concern for Ivor.'
As Andreas was in deep thought, Bonnie stood up and strode toward the door. She was furious when she saw the three girls removing more clothing. Once Bonnie reached where Ivor was, she yelled at the women, "Put on your clothes and leave!"
The trio exchanged terrified glances under Bonnie's intimidating presence. They hurriedly pulled up their clothes and ran off, not daring to disobey her.
Ivor immediately opened his eyes once he heard his fiancee's voice. His eyes gleamed with joy when he saw Bonnie standing before him. "Bonnie!"