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Chapter 831

Chapter 831

Zephyr frowned. To him, what Alexander said was rather strange.

It did not matter that he did not covet Cordelia. What did he mean by he "dared not"?

Instead of just speaking normally, he looked down, pursed his lips, and chuckled. What did he mean by all that?

Zephyr thought he had met many people. However, when he met Alexander, only then did he realize there were people in the world that he could not see through.

After falling into silence for a moment, he said, "You asked me if I recognized you before. I gave it a long, hard thought, but I just can't recall."

"It's okay." Alexander maintained a warm smile on his face. "It's all the way back to when we were studying. It makes sense that you forgot." "Your Highness... studied at Walton as well?"

"That's right." Alexander put his hands together while rubbing his thumbs softly. "It's just that I had bad grades. You definitely never noticed me." However, he was willing to repay his kindness all his life...

Zephyr nodded. Half of the confusion was solved, at least. It turned out they were schoolmates. That was why he had asked him that when they met.

It was just that he did not talk to many people when he was in school...

He frowned and asked while raising his voice. "Maybe you mistake me for someone else? I have a brother called Marco. He was active in school, did you..."

"How would I mistake you for someone else?" Alexander shook his head, and his eyes were even more cryptic now. "The person I know is Mr. Z of the Hamertons, Zephyr Hamerton. Unless you don't want to admit your identity!"

Zephyr fell into deep thought for a moment and said. "Since we're old friends, I'll just tell you this directly."

The former instantly sat straight after realizing that Zephyr was going to speak.

Zephyr's face was still a little stiff, his expression serious. The words that came out of his mouth were extraordinarily clear.

"You don't actually have to take care of my wife. Although pure and kind, she's definitely not weak or dumb!" He peeped at Alexander. "Also, she has me. It's enough! Do you understand what I mean, Your Highness?"

Alexander's back was stiff as he revealed an unnatural smile.

Ever since graduation, he had imagined many scenarios of meeting Zephyr again, but not this-him raising hell over the extra care he showed his wife.

He smiled awkwardly. He was stumped and felt bitter.

He took care of Cordelia because of him...

Not only Cordelia, but he would take care of Neil, the Irwins, and even... Aurelia, whom he had not met yet.

That was because they were all related to Zephyr.

However, he should never say what he had in mind.

He did not want to bother Zephyr.

Alexander could see that the joy he had with Cordelia was sincere, so he was happy too.

He should not show his intent, but he was willing to bring joy to them.

He was also willing to protect Zephyr's wife and son with him...

Alexander nodded stiffly, forced a smile, and looked into Zephyr's eyes. "I'm humiliated that you think that, Mr. Hamerton. I'm not coveting Mrs. Hamerton. You don't have to worry about that." "Okay." Zephyr stood up directly while smiling. "Since I've told you what I have in mind, there's no need for this coffee!"

He turned to leave after bowing to him.

However, Alexander stood up too at that moment and suddenly yelled. "Zen, y-you're not mad at me, right?"

Chapter 832

Chapter 832

Zephyr stopped with apparent confusion in his eyes.

He turned around to look at Alexander. This person did not look like a majestic prince. He looked more like a wife who had made a mistake standing where he was, rubbing his hands. "What do you mean... by that, Your Highness?" Zephyr's eyes turned grim.

"I..." Alexander took a deep breath and said, "I just hope you're not mad at me. That's all."

The former squinted. His suppressive aura made Alexander's subordinate step back. He pulled Alexander's sleeve.

"What's wrong, Your Highness?" His subordinate reminded him.

Only then did Alexander realize that he seemed to have lost himself just now. He instantly straightened his back, recovering the look a prince should have. Zephyr glanced at him before turning around to leave.

Neil called along the way. He happened to be eager to tease him. "You really knew Prince Alexander since you were young? Why did you say that to him!?" "Cousin-in-law, I advise you to stop doing that. Some people might be offended!" Neil was casually trying on ties.

He heard that May's three sons would be home today. He must show his best.

"So what! What can they do to me?" Zephyr did not care. "I'm the son-in-law, not a slave!"

"Yes, you're the son-in-law, the lowly son-in-law!"

"Neil!"

"Okay, I'll stop pulling your leg." Neil only asked after he was done laughing, "So, how did our Prince Alexander offend you?"

Zephyr thought about it. In reality, Alexander had been polite and nice throughout their meeting. He had been respectful-a royal indeed.

Had he offended him? He did not seem to.

Zephyr sighed softly and said in a deep voice, "I just can't deal with a soft man!"

Neil fell into silence and clenched his fingers while holding his phone.

"Um, cousin-in-law..." He stuttered a moment later, "You can't judge based on one's look sometimes. Nobody's perfect! Alexander... is a little feminine, but it doesn't discount the fact that he's a nice person. If he takes the throne, it's going to benefit Southeast Aciatic."

Zephyr chatted with Neil for a little bit. He quickly hung up when he realized that he was arriving home.

It was close to evening, and the heat was gradually subsiding. It was the most comfortable temperature throughout the day.

He saw a big rug on the lawn as soon as he entered the courtyard. Cordelia was carrying and playing with their son.

There was a big pail next to the rug. Zuko must have just taken a bath.

Zephyr smiled and quickly walked to them.

Cordelia grabbed Little Zuko's hand to wave at him as soon as she saw him. "Look, darling. Daddy's home!" Little Zuko opened his toothless mouth and giggled.

Zephyr carried him high. He was strong and dramatic. He threw Zuko up and caught him, making Zuko laugh.

Cordelia was shocked and quickly stopped Zephyr from doing dangerous things like that. She grabbed the child over.

"Wifey, c-can't I play with our son?" The man felt wronged. "See how happy he is!"

"He's happy?" Cordelia glared at him. "He's young and doesn't know danger at all. He was only laughing because he thought you were playing with him!"

Zephyr had a fawning smile on his face. "I'm gentle. How am I putting our son in danger?"

"I saw on the Internet that fathers have low standards when it comes to taking care of children.

"No matter what, the father is the biggest danger when there's no danger! So..."

She pouted. "Don't touch my son!"

Chapter 833

Chapter 833

"What!?" It was Zephyr's turn to be shocked. "No!

"Wifey, are you going to separate us forever?

"I promise! I promise I'll be soft from now on, okay?"

He would be... soft from now on?

Cordelia's eyes moved, and she could not help but laugh out loud. No matter how majestic and calm he was out there, he would sometimes be incoherent at home.

"Sure," Cordelia teased him casually. "If you dare to do that to our son again, you'll be soft forever!"

"You..."

Zephyr glared with his eyes widened.

However, Little Zuko was nice to him. He waved his chubby arms, asking him to carry him. Perhaps he wanted to fly like he did again.

Zephyr grinned. He thought he would not fight with his wife in front of their son.

He'd wait until they were in their room at night...

"What are you thinking about?"

Zephyr snapped back from those tempting thoughts immediately. "Oh, nothing!"

"Here, carry our son!" Cordelia frowned.

Zephyr was stunned. He carried Zuko but stared at his wife.

She did not look right. She was fine before, but why...

"What's wrong, wifey?"

Cordelia ignored him. There was a grudge in her eyes. "You useless thing! I take care of him and feed him daily. All you do is carry him and toss him, and now he wants you instead of me!" Zephyr smiled. It turned out she was jealous because of their son!

If this had happened in the past, she definitely would not have brought such an insignificant thing.

However, Zephyr had done his homework. A pregnant woman's mood swing was more intense than ordinary people's. Especially after giving birth and having just become a new mother, they would need time to adjust physiologically.

Given her hormones, she would easily get into a dead end when encountering something.

Some women would be exhausted from taking care of their child. Added to their families failing to understand that, they would suffer the scary postpartum depression.

Zephyr chuckled as he looked at Cordelia. He passed Little Zuko to the nanny and then hugged his wife tight as they watched the clouds in the sky.

The summer evening breeze blew, and a sweet flower and fruit fragrance was in the air.

Cordelia slowly felt better.

She thought it was strange too. Since giving birth, her emotions seemed to be on a roller coaster.

Sometimes, she would be energetic when she looked at her son, and sometimes she could not sleep. She would sit by the bed and keep having negative thoughts that she was a failure of a mother... Sometimes a tiny thing could trigger her sensitive nerve, just like what had just happened.

"Hubby..." Cordelia felt sorry after calming down. "Am I annoying to be like this?"

"How could you be?" He kissed her hair with admiration in his eyes. "You're the best wife in the world."

"I know that my temper is getting worse lately... But I can't control myself. What should I do?"

"Don't control it if you can't." Zephyr looked at her with empathy and patted his chest. "What's a husband for? If not for you to vent your anger?

"Did you forget? Mr. Hamerton is Mrs. Hamerton's personal sandbag. Just punch me as long as you won't kill me!"

Cordelia's eyes turned red. She laughed and fell into his embrace coquettishly.

He caressed her long hair and said close to her ear with his electric voice, "It's okay... I know it's super hard at this stage. But no matter how hard it is, you have me."

Chapter 834

Chapter 834

Cordelia lifted her doe eyes and asked, "What if you're sick of me?"

Zephyr caressed her face. His face was serious yet filled with allure.

"You had to suffer the pain of giving birth. I'm in debt to you forever. So I won't let you suffer for anything else." "Hubby..."

Cordelia hugged him tightly and could not help but cry.

Zephyr wiped her tears and chuckled. "You're moved just like that?"

"Mm-hmm..."

"What a fool!" He played with her hair.

Sunset dyed the sky red. The birds were returning to their nests as night was befalling.

He held her hand and told her something that he had been thinking about in all seriousness.

"Cordelia, should we hold our wedding here?"

"What?" She was stunned.

"I mean, our son is already over three months old, yet I still owe you a wedding!" He said while smiling, "I'll give you one in Southeast Aciatic, okay?"

Alexander sat in the cafe until the sun set.

When it was time to close, the owner rushed back. He thought he would open until late, but he dared not go in when he saw there were royal guards at the door.

Alexander stared blankly at the seat Zephyr had been sitting in and chuckled.

He was quiet and good when he was young. He was fair and beautiful. He would be a kid that everyone loved among the commoners. However, he was the odd one out of the royal family.

As he was like a girl, his father would always be mad. He thought it was a humiliation. The Charles had never had a disgrace like him!

Alexander could not escape his father's surveillance even after arriving in Southeast Aciatic to go to middle school. His father had even registered him to join boxing without his permission and had gotten people to monitor him. If he did not go, he would have his finances cut off.

He could only bite the bullet to do it, which was supposed to make him a man.

It was a nightmare to attend the endless high-intensity training every day.

Zephyr was the only warmth in his nightmare.

Alexander took a sip of his coffee. Those mocking comments became extra clear to him now.

"Beat him up!"

"How shameless are you to be standing in the ring with us, you sissy?"

"I heard that you're a royal? So what if I hit you? Are you going to hit back!?"

"I'm sorry, there's no royalty in this country! Hahaha... Let's beat him to death!"

His heart jolted as he saw a gigantic ring before him suddenly. There were steel wires

everywhere, with blood splattered all over. The few men in the ring were as excited as wild beasts. They surrounded that young man who could no longer get up after being beaten up.

He spat another mouthful of blood and crawled to the side with his very last ounce of will in an attempt to look for the exit.

Those people were laughing ferociously, watching him struggle like they were cats toying with a mouse.

The young man was in despair. Blood was mixed with tears on his face, and every breath was painful to him.

He was numb from the pain of punches on his body. He felt like he was going to die.

The moment he shut his eyes to wait for his death, a fierce voice echoed.

"Are you guys trying to kill someone so that the school will send your parents your withdrawal notice and so that the court will serve you!?"

Chapter 835

Chapter 835

That voice pierced through the haze in Alexander's life like a light.

He did not remember how those people were begging from being beaten up, nor how humble they were when they apologized to him.

All he remembered was that it was the first time in his life that he was being protected.

The newcomer was like a god that descended, giving him hope and warmth.

"Are you alright?" He helped him up. "My name's Zephyr Hamerton. I'm the captain of the boxing team."

"Zephyr..."

Alexander stared at the chiseled face blankly, revealing a smile that was even uglier than a cry.

Alexander suddenly opened his eyes and felt a chill on his back.

He looked at the empty coffee cup before him and forced a smile.

He had drank so much coffee, so how did he still fall asleep? He even had the same dream...

Just when he was going to stand up to leave, his subordinate suddenly tapped on him. He stared at the door.

"What?" He looked over and was stunned.

He saw Victoria walking in slowly with a smile on her face.

She was shameless to be sitting on the couch across from him directly. She said she had yet to have dinner, so she ordered herself a plate of white truffles. Alexander looked at her and said nothing.

She paused and smirked, asking all men to leave them alone. They were the only ones left in the place.

They could say whatever they wanted now.

"You met Zephyr?"

Alexander was stunned and looked to the side.

Victoria smiled. She was sharp to notice that her foolish brother was missing someone again as soon as she walked in.

"It's sad!" She put a slice of white truffle into her mouth and chewed slowly. "You like him, but he has a wife and kid. He doesn't even remember you!"

"I never wanted him to remember me," Alexander said slowly. "Moreover... the person you like doesn't seem to like you either!"

"You!" Victoria glared at him.

However, Alexander lowered his head and chuckled. He casually picked up the tiny waffle from the plate.

Victoria tossed the cutlery, and her stare gradually turned grim.

It was the cabinet election. The royalty was mainly responsible for the ceremony and the diplomacy. The king used to do all of those himself, but lately, Alexander had been showing himself at the major royalty events in Southeast Aciatic and the foreign diplomatic envoys' meet-and-greet.

He was the No.1 person among the royal family's princes and princess.

The king could not be any more obvious with his intention.

Victoria clenched her fists, and her joints paled.

When she was 2 years old, her mother gave birth to this brother. It had been a difficult delivery. When he was finally born, a nightmare that all doctors were afraid of happened-an amniotic fluid embolism. Just like that, the siblings lost their mother, while the late prince lost his beloved wife.

Therefore, there was always something stuck in the late prince's heart. Alexander was looking more and more like a girl, which added to his disgust of him.

Victoria was so influenced by her father that she hated her brother as well.

The late prince died two years ago, and the current king brought the siblings to the palace and appointed them with the 'prince' and 'princess' titles. From then on, she treated Alexander as the No. 1 obstacle to her taking over the throne.

Chapter 836

Chapter 836

Victoria had never taken into consideration that Alexander was her only family in the big palace.

Looking at the current situation... He was going to take over the throne instead of her!

She bit her lip, and there was hatred in her cold stare now.

"Ha, there's no need to gloat, brother." She scoffed. "I'll get Neil sooner or later, but you'll never get Zephyr!"

"I've never thought of having him." Alexander looked into her eyes and enunciated each word. "I just want him to be happy."

"Sure. You're so noble and mighty!" Victoria was sarcastic. "I'd like to see if he'd still be happy if he found out your feelings for him!"

"Sister! You..." Alexander snapped up and clenched his fists. Veins were bulging on his forehead.

Victoria was happy. She knew it was his bottom line but was unafraid of crossing it!

He should be the one who should be scared!

She smirked and put her hand on his shoulder to get him to sit. There was provocation and mockery in her shrill voice. "My cute little brother, why did you get worked up when I said that? "Don't worry. I'm careful with my mouth. I won't spread it! But... There's been this thing about me since I was young. You should know that... Nobody can take what I took an interest in!

"If someone does, I might snap and tell the world that the future king everyone in Southeast Aciatic respects and loves is actually a filthy monster!"

Alexander's face changed. He looked at her with wide eyes, and his lips quivered.

He did not care what people thought of him. All he cared about was the trouble that he might bring to Zephyr and Cordelia.

Victoria crossed her arms. Her loud laughter was like a sharp knife, tearing the tiny cafe apart.

She saw his face getting pale, the sweat on his forehead, and his shoulders shaking.

She was over the moon as she looked at him in a superior manner.

Subsequently, she heard his shaky voice saying what she wanted to hear. "Sister, you'll be the queen. I won't fight with you."

Victoria stood straight, her eyes glistening as she remained still. "How could I trust you?"

"Uncle will make Mr. Irwin a knight next week to commend his outstanding contribution to the medical world. Many foreign envoys will be there.

"Don't worry, sister. I'll be 'sick' from tomorrow on, and it'll last for a week. You'll take over everything before the knighthood ceremony."

Victoria scoffed. "Only for the knighthood ceremony?"

Alexander looked at her and enunciated each word. "You'll take over everything from now on."

"Great!" She smiled in satisfaction.

Victoria thought that if her brother's secret was to really spread, it would become the humiliation of the entire royal family. He would never joke about their reputation. Therefore, no matter what she said, he would do it.

However, what she did not know was that to him, no reputation could compare to Zephyr and Cordelia's reputation. No glory could compare to Zephyr and Cordelia's peace and happy life. "Is that all, sis?"

"Hmm, yes." She patted his cheek. "Ultimately, I still have to depend on my brother! I'm afraid nobody else would agree to do this for me!"

Alexander looked away and frowned. "Sis, I've already told you I won't fight for the throne with you, so please keep your promise." "Promise, what promise?"

"Sis!"

"Okay, okay. I was just pulling your leg! Look at you. Your cheeks are flushing," Victoria was in a good mood, "Don't worry. As long as I get what I want, your secret will die with me. Nobody else will find out!" Alexander let out a long sigh and said in a deep voice. "I'll find time to tell our uncle I'm not fit to be a king. I'll get him to consider somebody else."

"Not bad." Victoria smirked, but complicated emotions flashed in her eyes. "But brother, the throne isn't the only thing I want. I want Neil as well!"

Chapter 837

Chapter 837

Alexander returned to the palace like a lost soul. It felt as if his energy had been sucked as he sank into the couch weakly.

What Victoria said echoed in his ears.

"Get rid of Aurelia for me! When I sit on the throne and get married to Neil, I guarantee that your secret will remain a secret forever! Also, I can give the Irwins better treatment... Doesn't Zephyr have a son? He's Mr. Irwin's grandson. I will knight him, making him the most glorious kid in the entire Southeast Aciatic!"

Alexander kept rubbing between his eyebrows. When he looked up and looked at the crystal plate on the table, he did not see his favorite pineapple among the fruits. He crushed the plate from anger!

All of the guards were shocked. They stood where they were, not daring to breathe loudly.

The prince was usually nice, and he was polite to people. Many guards in the palace were eager to stay with him.

However, it was odd for him to throw a tantrum today...

Alexander took a deep breath-he was irritated. He put on a robe and ran out.

He drove his fast car and prohibited anyone from following him. It was loud when he stepped on the gas and drove fast on the quiet mountain road.

Alexander drove aimlessly. He arrived in the south of Irwin Manor and stopped near the villa Zephyr and Cordelia were living in. The lights were on in the house. He would hear peals of laughter every now and then. He seemed to have calmed down after watching for a while and smiled.

Alexander did not want to bring Zephyr trouble, so he left silently.

Later on, he arrived at the old street that Neil had mentioned a few times without realizing it.

It was still lively at this hour. The lights were sparkling on both sides of the streets with the stalls. Palm trees were planted behind many of the stores. The leaves were swaying with the breeze. Coupled with the colorful lights, it had the distinguishing feature of Southeast Aciatic.

Alexander parked his car far away and walked on the street, indulging in the atmosphere of rubbing shoulders with people. He tried snacks, bought spices, and even saw a robe he liked. It was just that the price of it was not worth it to him.

The stall owner tried to convince him. "Sir, the embroidery on our clothes is outstanding! It is absolutely worth the price!"

Alexander smiled. 'The knot on the thread is not hidden, yet he calls it outstanding?'

He waved and told the owner that he would look at other things. At that moment, a sweet voice caught his attention. "Sir, would you like to check out our store?"

When Alexander turned around, he saw an extraordinarily beautiful face.

Her eyes were kind, and she was petite. She stood out among the people, especially with her chestnut hair.

It was the kind of beauty that he liked.

He admired girls who were clean, pretty, and charismatic.

"Come check it out, sir! We have exquisite things in our store. That man said he has outstanding embroidery, but I don't think it's true!"

Alexander was stunned and laughed out loud. "It's not good to slander your competitor."

"I'm telling the truth! Look at mine if you don't believe me..."

She took out a man's robe, and his eyes lit up.

No matter the style, color, and embroidery skill, it was top-notch. It was comparable to the products of the seamstresses in the palace. "How's this? Nice, right? My work is good, but it's expensive too!"

Alexander frowned and could not help but look at her again. The more he looked, the more he thought she was familiar to him... "What's your name?"

"Hmm?"

"Are you..." Alexander hesitated. "Aurelia?"

Aurelia was shocked. She was instinctively defensive when strangers called out her name when she was in Melorian.

"Who are you?" Her eyes widened. "I-I'm not undocumented. I have the certificate of temporary residence! I'll have a certificate in 15 years. I..."

"I know." Alexander smiled politely. "Don't be afraid. I'm Alexander, the one who helped to apply for your certificate of temporary residence!"

Aurelia was blank.

"I can't believe I ran into you here! Where's Neil?"

Aurelia pointed behind the store when she snapped back to her senses. That was the lady boss' house-cheering and noises of people drinking and playing were coming from there... "Uncle is eating with May and her three sons while I watch the store."

Chapter 838

Chapter 838

Alexander was confused. The Neil he knew played drinking games?

It was unbelievable!

Aurelia quickly invited him into the store and served him the cold rose-flavored jelly she had made.

He was nice. They chatted for a little bit and were surprised to find that they had many things to talk about. He said he had been to Melorion, that he had accompanied his uncle many years ago. She chuckled. "Did you visit with the king?"

"Hmm... I don't think so." He thought about it and shook his head. In reality, he did not have many memories about that matter. Nobody told him why exactly the king had visited Melorian.

He only remembered that his uncle had been walking back and forth on a street, seemingly waiting for someone.

Alexander sighed softly and rubbed his throbbing temples.

"What's wrong, Your Highness? I see that you don't look very good." Aurelia looked at him with care.

He smiled. "I'm okay."

"Do you have something... on your mind?"

Aurelia was accurate with her observation.

Alexander could only admit that. Indeed, he had gone out tonight with a lot on his mind. However, he did not say what exactly he was thinking about.

She supported her tiny face with confusion filling her doe eyes.

"Royals have worries too?"

"Royals are humans, too," he said politely. "We have more worries than the commoners. It's just that we look superior to the people, but nobody knows the troubles that we go through behind." Aurelia looked around and smirked. "Is someone fighting for the throne with you?"

"Well..." He shrugged. "I guess so."

"So, how did it go? Did you lose?"

Alexander was not sure whether to smile or cry due to her questions.

"I didn't lose. In reality, I never wanted to fight for it, but that person knows my secret, and... that person wants me to get rid of someone."

"What!?" She was intrigued.

Alexander chuckled. If this girl knew that she was the person that he had to get rid of, would she behave like this now?

"I don't want to do that." He continued. "But-"

"But if you don't, that person would spread your secret?"

Alexander was stunned by how smart Aurelia was.

He nodded and asked, "What should I do next? I don't know how I should give in to satisfy this person...'

"Why must you give in?" Aurelia looked at him. "Aren't you out on a limb?"

"Well..."

"Since you can't satisfy that person, don't force yourself!"

Her eyes were like clear spring water with mesmerizing lights hidden in them.

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"Your Highness, my nomadic neighbors taught me that giving in would just make them more arrogant. Fighting back is the only way! "But..." She showed her tongue shyly. "Which of us would fight back when we bumped into the police? We ran faster than rabbits!"

'Nomads?'

Alexander frowned hard. He barely recalled that the street seemed to have many nomads living on it at the time when the king took him to Melorian... "Your Highness?" Aurelia waved at him rather worriedly, seeing that he was staring into space. "Are you alright, Your Highness?"

Chapter 839

Chapter 839

"Oh, nothing." Alexander snapped back to his senses. "Go on."

Aurelia smiled. "I have nothing else to say. There's only one thing that I'd like to add. It's something that I've just learned. We will not attack unless we are attacked."

"What if... I've been attacked?"

"Eradicate that person!"

Alexander felt enlightened when he saw her smile.

How could he be stuck for so long when it was something that even a girl knew?

He had not been loved since he was young. Although he had Victoria as his sister, she had been treating him like an eyesore. Moreover, after being brainwashed by his family, he really thought that he was the one who had caused his mother's death.

He had been accommodating to Victoria, but what did he get?

It only made her insatiable!

Aurelia thought she had said something wrong when she saw him staring into space. She scratched her head shyly.

"Your Highness, don't... make fun of me! I don't know much. Please forgive me if I said something wrong!"

"I thought what you said was very accurate." Alexander looked serious. He smiled and spoke as if he was talking to himself. "It's useless to keep giving in. Only if I become the king can I make the bad people stop their malice. Only then can I... protect you guys better."

"What did you say?"

"I said..." Alexander turned his face to look at her. "I'll be the future king!"

It was Aurelia's turn to be blank now.

The prince was moody when he came, and now he was happy... Men were so fickle-minded!

"W-Who is the king?" A drunken voice came from the door.

Subsequently, a thud echoed.

Aurelia was shocked. She looked toward the door. It was Neil hitting his head on the door after having too much to drink.

"Uncle!"

She went to help Neil up.

Neil was flushing and wobbly. He could not even focus now-he was giggling as he stared at Aurelia.

"W-Who's going to be the king? This man?" He pointed at Alexander.

The latter frowned and covered his nose. "Why did you drink so much?"

Neil burped, almost making Alexander throw up.

"W-Who is this, Aurelia?" He staggered to the table and picked up the transparent bowl from the table. "I-Isn't this the cold rose-flavored jelly you made for me?" "Uncle, let me get you a glass of honey water!"

Neil picked her up like a kitten being picked up. He roared while punching his chest, "My jelly, it's mine! How dare you give it to another man? You damned girl!" Alexander rolled his eyes. He could not hide his disgust.

"Aurelia..." Neil looked down and mumbled, "I-I beat them all... Hehe, May's sons can't compare to me! Hehe..."

"What?" She stared while widening her eyes.

A commotion sounded at the door at that moment.

She looked over and saw May with her three sons standing there. Their cheeks were rosy, but it was obvious that they had not drunk too much.

May shook her head helplessly. She was not sure whether to laugh or cry. "Aurelia, your boyfriend is lightweight and loves to show off. He insisted on beating us while drinking!

"Look at him. He's beat! He wouldn't have left if we didn't pretend to be drunk! Sigh. I thought we were all good at drinking. Why is he so weak?"

"May, I-I'm so sorry." Aurelia forced a smile.

"You don't have to be sorry. Stop working tonight. It's better to take care of him!"

May got her sons to come in to clean the place and sort the shelf.

Neil placed one hand on Aurelia's shoulder and leaned his entire body on her. She was petite, so it was tough for her to carry a giant like him. Alexander helped her to carry him to the door.

Chapter 840

Chapter 840

"The general's residence is too far. He probably won't go there." Alexander looked at Aurelia. "Do you know if he has his private place?"

Aurelia shook her head in a daze.

"Is your place close by?"

Aurelia was troubled. "It is, but it won't be easy to walk there dragging him along!"

Alexander gave it a thought and made a call to request for his personal RV to be driven over.

It was Aurelia's first time seeing a luxurious RV like this, and her eyes lit up. The RV was spacious inside, and everything one could need was well-equipped. She couldn't help thinking this was not an RV but a presidential suite!

"Sorry for the inconvenience. You two will have to stay in the RV for the night as a temporary arrangement." Alexander smiled. "This is the most convenient solution I could think of to get Neil somewhere to rest."

Aurelia shot him a grateful look.

After carrying Neil to the RV, Alexander closed the door. Aurelia and her "uncle" were the only ones left in the spacious vehicle.

Neil was soundly asleep on the bed while Aurelia stayed beside him. The moonlight shone on her through the window and illuminated her blissful face.

This was her first time finding out that Neil's sleeping position was all over the bed. He already had long limbs, to begin with, and he spread them wide when he was asleep, taking over the entire bed. He even snored loudly.

Aurelia grinned and could not help stroking his face.

"It was just a meal together. Did you have to make it into a drinking contest?"

Neil moved and smacked his lips, scaring Aurelia into pulling her hand back.

Neil murmured inaudibly, "Drink... Come on! Aurelia, I-I'll beat them all! See who dares to woo you..."

Aurelia froze and suddenly tasted salt at the corner of her lips.

"Don't you worry. No one dares to do it." She teared up as she smiled. "Do you know why?"

Neil let out a long and loud snore.

Aurelia giggled and carefully pulled two rings out of her pocket.

Calling them rings was not quite accurate as they looked more like two silver circles. The material and workmanship were not the best. They were bought on the street, the cost of a few breakfasts.

To Aurelia, who had always skipped breakfast to save up, these two silver hoops were not cheap at all.

"I always bring them with me," she said softly. "I always... tell people that I have a fiance and that he gave me this ring.

"Let me wear it on you, okay?"

Aurelia picked up his hand. His fingers were slender with strong-looking knuckles, looking great among men.

The silver rings were rather cheap, probably not worthy of such an elegant hand... Aurelia bit her lips, starting to chicken out when she was about to slide the ring down his finger.

"Never mind, forget it. I'm not giving it to you!" She wiped her tears and forced a smile. "Gosh, what's gotten into me?! Why do I keep taking advantage of you when you're drunk? I'm a true lady. I absolutely would not do that!"

She wanted to keep the rings as she spoke, but Neil turned around, and his hand hit her coincidentally, slapping the ring to the bed. His palm then accurately landed on the ring.

"Hmm... What did I get..." he mumbled, "Ma'am, guys, I found a treasure... Haha, let's continue drinking. Come on..."

"Hey, uncle!" Aurelia widened her eyes and was going to snatch it, but Neil felt the ring around in his hand and put it on his ring finger as precisely as a gearwheel.

"Oh, what's this... It's on my finger..."

Aurelia held her breath and dared not speak, a glint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

What was up with this man? Was he drunk or not?