Four

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After the Discussion with her father, Daniella decided to take a bath, With the help of her Maids.

While in the large Bathtub as her maids were washing her hair Daniella began thinking of strategies she could use to earn the love of the Queen, even though she was conscious of the fact that it was nearly impossible for the Queen to like her, but she still wanted to try, there's no harm in trying after all right? She thought.

" Is there anything on your mind, Princess? " Mary one of her maids asked.

Mary was her closest maid as she had been taking care of her ever since her Nanny left three years ago, so they were very close.

" Yes, there's indeed Something on my mind, I was Speculating on How to make my Mom the Queen love me. " Daniella replied.

" oh! It's so good of you to be Speculating on this Princess, Well, there are many ways to win a person's heart but as it Is the Queen we are talking about then I must warn you that It's not going to be an easy task as she had always been indifferent towards you from day one. " Mary Said.

" You are right about that, Sis Mary but I want to at least make an effort as there's no harm in doing that right? "

" True, to win the Queen's Heart you can start by being Attentive to her, try talking and Conversing with her, and Even Assisting her with her Work " Mary Replied.

" Okay, thanks for telling me this Sis Mary, I appreciate it " Daniella Said.

" You are Welcome Princess " Replied Mary Smiling.

After Getting dressed, Daniella Came out of her room and went towards the dining table for her breakfast.

When She got there, Her father and Mother were there already, the food was already served, but they were not yet eating, She reckoned that they were probably waiting for her.

As she moved closer towards them, she overheard their conversation.

" for how long do we have to wait for Daniella, Your Highness " Grumbling the Queen asked.

" let's Just be put for a few more minutes, She'll be here soon. " Arvier Consoled.

" Why do we have to wait for her in the first place, Your Highness, Can't she join us While eating? She's no more a baby Alright. " Annabella Ranted.

" Don't you dare say another word, Bella, if you don't want to see the Angry side of me? " Arvier Warned Coldly, He hated it when Anyone said anything Bad about his daughter as he saw her as his Priceless gem.

Hearing His Words Annabella Gulped, she didn't dare make a sound.

Some minutes later Daniella Approached the table Feigning ignorance.

" Good Morning Dad, Good Morning Mom " She Greeted bowing a little.

" Good Morning Dani, How was your night? "Her dad Replied as he Cheerfully asked, His cold Aura already Evaporated.

" it was great, thanks for Inquiring Dad, " Daniella replied grinning.

Listening attentively to the conversation between the Father and Daughter duo, Anna Clenched her fists so Tighly that her fingers instantly Turned red, She was very Irritated and Envious.

" Good Morning Mom, " She heard Daniella's voice.

" Morning " She flatly Replied.

" How was your night, Mom? " Daniella asked.

Hearing this question Annabella instantly Scowled.

" When did you Start Paying Attention to me Daniella?, don't tell me that you are trying to win my heart presently, Well if that's the case then you should quit you act as you aren't going to Succeed and as I told you yesterday, You are not my daughter, so don't expect any sort of motherly love from me as you will never get that no matter how hard you try! " Annabella Ranted non-stop, not realizing that the temperature of the room had plummeted to the lowest degree.

Even the Maids and Butler could Feel it, Daniella also felt it too and when she saw the expression on her father's face she understood what was going on.

" Am sorry Mom, all I ever wanted was a complete family, I Sincerely want you to accept me as your own even though it might be hard for you after all the things that happened all these year's, Am sorry If I have in any way offended you, Please forgive me, Mom, No matter what you say I'll do it as long as you forgive me " Daniella pleaded, her eyes turning red.

" Forgiveness? You should know by now that I Queen Annabella can never accept you as my own, but if you want me to forgive you, then you will have to give up your position as the Princess of this Kingdom, or else... "

" Annabella! " Arvier Thundered.

" How dare you Say this Anna? How dare you try to compel Daniella to give up her position as a princess? Have you forgotten that I am still the King of this Kingdom? Have you forgotten about the fact that my every word is law, What had Daniella done to you for you to hate her to this extent? Is it a crime to be Adopted or to be a Parisian? , Have you forgotten how I saved you from the evil clutches of your elder sisters?, Do you think that you will still be alive and kicking if I didn't? How could you be so ungrateful and Unforgiving Bella? What has Little Dani done to you? " Asked Arvier Fuming in Rage

" I... " Annabella Choked on her words, The Cold Stare Arvier was giving her made her Shiver uncontrollably, She was very Frightened.

" Dad, I heard From Mary that Mom isn't feeling too well since yesterday evening. " Daniella Formulated a lie for the first time in her life in an attempt to save Annabella from her father's Wrath.

" Is that so? " Arvier Suspiciously Asked, His voice turning Soft as he looked Suspiciously at Anna and Daniella, He felt that Daniella was lying as she refused to look at him.

" Yes," Annabella answered Quickly.

" Can I accompany mom back to her room so she can rest? Can she have her breakfast there? " Daniella asked.

" Okay " Arvier replied, given her his Permission, as he Calmed down a little.

Turning to her mom, " Can we go now mom? " She asked.

" Okay "

Annabella allowed Daniella to escort her to her Chambers and when they were in front of her room she turned to Daniella.

" You can leave now," She Said Coldly.

Daniella who was rejoicing internally was stunned Hearing this, She had completely forgotten about the fact that the Queen disliked her, and they dislike had Sky rocked into deep hate.

" But Mom... "

" Don't call me Mom, I am not your mother, What are you still doing here? I said leave, are you, dear? " The Queen Questioned Angrily.

Realizing that the Queen is Dead Serious and Angry, Daniella left the Queen Chamber Quietly.

On getting to her Room.

Daniella Saw Mary by the door Waiting Anxiously for her.

She Unlocked her Room with Mary Trailing behind her.

" How did it go, Princess? " Mary asked.

" Bad, Mom was very angry with me today, She Said hurtful words to me. " Daniella Sniffed.

Realizing that Daniella was about Crying, Mary Consoled.

" You don't have to worry Princess, accepting and loving Someone doesn't happen in one day, it's a gradual process and it takes time so you have to be patient, " She said.

" En " Came Daniella Simple reply.

" I'll leave you to know Princess, Please do call me if you need Anything, " Mary said.

" Okay "

After Mary left, Daniella Sat on her bed as the Tears she had been holding back came Rushing down her face.

Some Minutes later after Condoling herself she went and had a Quick shower after which she took off her Royal Clothe and Wore a Casual Blue top and Jeans Trousers.

She Went to her Balcony and got to work.

After She found out that she was a Parisian she Started learning about them and even started learning their language so every day she spent time practicing their language using the language apps.

Putting on her light Pink Headset, Daniella started Practising their Sounds one by one till she got familiar with them.

Meanwhile in the King's Chamber

King Arvier was thinking deeply about what Transpired that morning, he couldn't help but feel guilty that he lost his temper on Bella, though he was aware that she was wrong but he couldn't bear to see her Sad, He couldn't understand why she didn't want to accept Daniella as her daughter, it's been Eighteen years already, why couldn't she accept that she had gotten a daughter! Even though they didn't give birth to Daniella but she's still their daughter legally, What's so hard in it that She couldn't accept? , He had been putting up with her Stubbornness for years, but now he felt that he had, had enough.