All Chapters of Second chance at happiness: Chapter 281 - Chapter 290

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We almost lost you once, never again even if the cost is my kingdom

Dame Killion had retired upstairs even before the guests started to dwindle under the guise that she was extremely tired and needed to rest.Thomas kept Jack and the Ward brothers overnight after seeing Almera worrying over their safety as they were so drunk that they couldn’t even stand straight. There was no excuse needed for Cornelius and his family to stay over as the friendship of two generations was no secret in the entire kingdom.However, once all the guests left and the servants retired to their quarters, the hopelessly drunk Jack, the Ward brothers and even the previously travel worn Dame Killion were all sitting attentively in the secret chamber at the Love garden palace.“We have no time to waste.” Cornelius spoke with urgency as soon as everyone was gathered; there was no trace of the festive mood from before, instead his brows were furrowed with deep concern.“How many men do you have that are battle ready?” Cornelius turned his gaze towards Orseus and Thomas.“About 50 t

We will make sure they don’t have that chance, won’t we?

Martin didn’t disappoint Cornelius’s faith; he retold the whole story animatedly, without missing a beat, making everyone hold their breath till he finished.“Where was I? How come I didn’t know?” Annemarie perked up as she looked at her brothers in confusion. Such an exciting event, how could she miss out?“You were with your boyfriend…. How will you have time for us poor brothers?” Martin retorted without even thinking.“You have a boyfriend?” Tyson asked in shock, his face turning pale; his little butterfly had already been taken, even before he had a chance.“Um” Annemarie nodded innocently without noticing the color draining from the poor boy’s face.Thomas hooked his yebrows towards Jack as he noted his brother’s abnormality; he knew his little Tyrant had taken a fancy to Annemarie. He had never seen his brother pay so much attention to anyone before; he disdained the company of kids, even the famed little beauty in their social circle was despised by his little brother.“He is y

No man or beast will infiltrate this land from the south for as long as I am breathing

Oden picked up the quill pen and listed the number of men each duchy could bring to the mission. On the next line he wrote strategy, he drew two arrows extending out from strategy and on the end of one arrow he wrote down Dame Killion and on the next to placed a question mark and looked towards Cornelius.Looking at the board, Cornelius started to speak, this time, his thoughts were more organized “Samuel, take your men and head south towards our gates bordering the east kingdom. That is your responsibility to protect and guard with your life. This is an order from you sovereign. Do you accept?”Samuel was about to step forward and receive the order when Cornelius spoke once again “Samuel, you have the freedom to reject this order. I know it is not fair on you to send you on such a dangerous escapade without official orders and sufficient men. Although it is a personal request, once you accept this mission, the punishment for voluntary withdrawal or dereliction of duty will not be any

Treasure at Fern forest

The next day, Hal was filled with hushed whispers, no one knew where the whispers originated from, but everyone was filled with excitement at the thought of the pot of gold waiting for their discovery. Some of the more eager citizens had already packed their bags and were already on their path towards Fern forest, the one bordering the gypsy land where the alleged treasure laid hidden.Jack and the rest, who had rested at Love garden had already left the next morning; No one noticed that Samuel wasn’t in Dame Killion’s entourage. Orseus assumed his throne duties without missing a beat, just like any other day. No one noticed the presence of the excessively vigilant elite soldiers in the throne room. Normally although the elite soldiers would always be a stone throw away from Orseus, only Bernard stayed beside him like his shadow.By early afternoon Dame Killion received a message through her secret channels that Samuel had taken station. She swiftly dispatched the previously agreed cod

How can there be such a good thing?

As the news of the treasure buried by the previous empire in Fern forest spread throughout the land, many things in the capital were slowly changing as well.For instance, Duke Rovner who had left with his daughter in a hurry from Tyson’s birthday feast began to painstakingly investigate the news about Jason that he had managed to squeeze out of Matthew and Harry; He didn’t for a minute doubt that he was being manipulated by Matthew and Harry into receiving this information and was thought that he had forced them to reveal this piece of information.In the early hours of the morning, his men, whom he had sent out to gather information came back with the most shocking information. Not only was this man who he believed was a well-behaved simpleton entangled with other women, but he was also officially married to that woman. Unsure how to face his favorite daughter, Duke Rovner stayed in his office, smoking his pipe all morning.Rose was puzzled when she didn’t see her father at the dinin

Do you think, I your sovereign have the time and need for fallacy?

At the palace, Orseus wasn’t idle either; in morning court, we announced that his father had finally pacified the Zumerongs and had obtained their forgiveness and they were returning after years of their self-imposed exile.Orseus sudden announcement without any preamble caused the court to suddenly burst into a flurry of discussion. One of the braver lords asked, “Your highness is it true?”Orseus quirked his eyebrows, a hint of annoyance dancing between them “Do you think, I your sovereign have the time and need for fallacy?”The person who asked the question shrank back like a quail as he saw the arrogance and killing intent that flashed past Orseus’s eyes. Orseus slowly moved his eyes away from the person who dared to question him, slowly scanning the crowd as though he was challenging them to question him, or rather pressuring them to submit; either way, no one dared to authenticate the statement.“Your highness, this is a glorious event. We should receive them with all the glory

How dare you question the integrity of your sovereign?

Duke Silverstone’s heart sank as he heard Orseus, but he still didn’t utter a single word and just stood with his head lowered; he knew that Cassian was right.Orseus turned his head to Bernard as he discussed in a low, whisper. Bernard nodded and quickly left the throne room. He arrived a few minutes later with a scroll and handed it to Orseus before stepping back to his position. Orseus eyeballed the scroll before lifting his head.“Duke Silverstone…” He called out to Duke Silverstone in a loud authoritative voice and waved his hand beckoning him to step forward.Duke Silverstone stepped forward without hesitation and knelt in the same position as he did previously; he would obey his king’s orders without hesitation and defiance, whether it was glory or shame.“I, Orseus Cornelius the second, with the power ordained to me by the ancestors, bestow you with the title of Duke of Essendon.”Duke Silverstone straight, upright posture literally faltered before regaining his composure. Cass

Mischief always find company…

Inside the underground room of Bari’s friends’ home, Cornelius, Baldwin, Matthew, Harry, Thomas, Jack and Martin sat around a round table along with Bari and Sir Greenwood while the men they bought along with them stood behind them in an orderly manner.“This is my good friend and commander of my tribe, Credi, who has lent his home for our cause.” Bari introduced Credi once everyone sat down “We are also here to pledge our legions in your service to assist our good friends, the flame winged brothers.”“Thank you” Cornelius tilted his head in a gesture to acknowledge the offer as he extended his hand to honour the pledge with a handshake as was customary of the times.“Liam, do you have any updates?” Cornelius opened the meeting as he turned his gaze towards Liam.Sir Greenwood stood up and spread the map that his men had compiled “Your highness, although there is a little bit of unrest, things are still fairly stable from the east kingdom side of things.”Liam: “This is a rough sketch

Return of the Zumerongs- (1)

Duke Silverstone hurried off from the palace without stopping to make preparations; he didn’t forget to send an invite to the old friends of both Edmund, Linus and Edgar, inviting them to join him in the welcoming reception group. He informed them that due to the lack of time, there was no need to send a reply and that they would all meet at the capital gates at 2 in the afternoon and set off together from there without delay so that they could reach the border gates by early evening, in time to welcome the Zumerongs back home.He made sure all the other ceremonial etiquette were organized adequately before setting off wearing Orseus’s ceremonial robe, the one used to receive dignitaries, along with his wife and heir apparent. The good friends and well-wishers of the Zumerong elders were waiting at the capital gates even before Duke Silverstone arrived.Duke Silverstone was neither servile nor overbearing as he discussed the arrangements he had made; he even politely asked the others i

Return of the Zumerongs- (2)

“Kids have a mind of their own when they grow up. He has all grown up and has his own thoughts; he wants to stay a little longer so that we can settle all our accounts before coming back for good. What can I, an old man do? Other than listen to their commands?” Linus laughed as he replied, feigning helplessness without hesitating or acknowledging that he knew the reason behind their probing.“How have things been around here? Are you all alright?” Linus kept up with the charade and asked with concern.“How can we be good when the family is all scattered?” Hadrian shrugged shaking his head regretfully, implying how they were mentally exhausted due to the family being separated.“Come… come…. We brothers must celebrate what little we have left…” Hadrian stood up with an attitude of a man trying to make the best of what he has left rather than talking about his losses “Nothing has been the same since big brother left…. Ahai…. Why did we get so unlucky?” He shook his head feeling desponden

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