Todos los capítulos de Surviving the World to Escape Him: Capítulo 41 - Capítulo 49

JULIAN By midmorning, the camp buzzed with activity. Families carried their few belongings towards the marked plots while wagons unloaded timber, bricks and tools. My men spread copies of the housing plans across the wooden tables, explaining each stage of construction.What I didn’t expect though was my grandmother’s shadow guard appearing behind me. I knew she would make a move, but I didn’t think she would send just him.He spoke in a low voice only the two of us could hear, so, I thought. The young man from earlier heard him as well and shouted to the crowd. “He is here to take the prince by force!” the shadow guard’s face turned pale then red with anger. “My prince, I suggest you come with me willingly or?”The young man stepped closer with a menacing look. he was no match for the shadow guard, but the thought still moved me. suddenly he shouted again in exaggeration. “He is threatening the prince!” the faces of the people in the crowd twisted into something hard to read. “A com

HELENA It was a beautiful day in Jiang Bei. The sun was out with a nice breeze, making the temperature just right. I had been cooped up in the room I had rented since I arrived. I figured since there had been no issues, I could go out and get fresh air and maybe look for a place to rent. See what business I could start to support myself.The silver I had was not going to last a lifetime. Having made up my mind, I moved from the window, taking my small bundle and heading out. As soon as I walked out, the sun hit me and I squinted my eyes. The nice soft breeze caressed my face and I smiled. Beautiful day indeed. Kind that made people lower their guard.But my smile faded as I scanned my surroundings. I couldn’t just walk right into an ambush. My eyes swept across the street, lingering on every stranger. An old habit now. every unfamiliar face could be another hunter.I had barely reached the next street when I notice footsteps matching mine. I turned fast ready to hit him with my bundl

PRINCESS MALIA Four days. Four days since I sent assassins after that orphan. Not a single one had returned. Not even a dead body. My fingers tightened around the teacup until a crack spread across the porcelain. Messages were sent but no response came. Their silence was unsettling. Its either they were killed or on their way back to the capital and couldn’t communicate. But what was more unsettling was the crown prince’s popularity amongst the people and ministers.Each day in court they sang his praises. Ministers were flattering him and offering their support to him. Even those under the queen dowager were starting to waver. The minister of revenue who once smiled at me during banquets now eagerly showered Julian with praise after each court session.Nobles, even those who were neutral before now address him as the future kind. Where did he get the audacity to grow without me by his side? If thing went on like that, I would never be the crown princess. Just as I was thinking of vi

QUEEN DOWAGER I threw the jade cup I was holding, and it shattered into pieces at the guard’s feet. He dropped to his knees, head bowed deeply. “Who told you to kill people?” he trembled, he was one of men my guards had captured. I wanted to know who had the audacity to go against me. “It was the…”The guard’s eyes suddenly widened. Before I could turn, the whistle of an arrow sliced through the room. thud. The arrow buried itself in his throat. Blood sprayed across the polished floor. His mouth moved once, twice, but no words came.Blood pooled under his head. I watched the dark red circle of blood getting bigger. I tightened my fists; my nails dug into my palm drawing blood. “It is clear that people around here have forgotten who I am.” I slammed my hand hard on the arm rest.“Get in here.” my voice felt foreign even to me, it was like someone else was talking. “Your Majesty.” He gave a bow. “Go, find out what happened.” He straightened. “At once, Your Majesty.” I fixed my eyes on

JULIAN I was about to leave the Eastern Palace when I finally got news about Helena. It didn’t say where she was, just that she was safe. Relief washed over me as I read the note over and over. I missed her and wanted her with me. but part of me knew that it was not time to bring her into the palace yet. I couldn’t even keep myself safe, I slept in different places every night just to avoid the assassins that kept making attempts on my life. not only that, but I also recently discovered that my grandmother was planning to hand my position over to my third brother. If he weren’t such a moron, I would have given it to him myself.But my brother was spineless and easy to manipulate. What kind of king would he make if he were to become the crown prince? my grandmother was always going to be around, at some point, he would have to stand on his own and lead the kingdom. What would he do then? My grandmother wasn’t thinking about the bigger picture, only power.“Your Highness, where to?” I