Chapter 569_Her Story: Rise Of Tiffany

“Why are you suddenly asking about this?” Although the king was a bit surprised, he still opened his mouth and exined, “I don’t know much, but since you want to hear it, I’ll tell you.”

 It was about ten years ago–at least, that was what he vaguely remembered. The only thing he could recall with certainty was that the Azure Sea Royal Family was at its peak back then, thriving both financially and politically.

 He had wanted his son, Shawn Affleck, to inherit the throne. However, the young Shawn had other ideas. He sneaked away from the Azure Sea Royal Family, iming that as the future sessor, he needed to travel to distantnds and see more of the world. Using the pretense of training and gaining experience, he slipped away.

 The king, though furious, ultimately couldn’t suppress Shawn’s indomitable will and reluctantly allowed him to leave.

 Eight monthster, Shawn returned–not alone, but with a young woman named Faith Ashton.

 Faith was strikingly beautiful, with a vibrant yetposed demeanor. Her words were confident and unpretentious, which immediately endeared her to the king.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.

 He appreciated her elegance and grace and tacitly approved of the budding rtionship between Shawn and Faith.

 But then, á few monthster, scandal struck. Faith got drunk at an event and was discovered in bed with another man. A month after that, it was revealed she was pregnant.

 Faith vehemently insisted that she had not been intimate with anyone that night and that the child was Shawn’s. However, all the others in the Azure Sea Royal Family turned against her. She was vilified, her reputation shredded, and no one believed her. The uproar was relentless, with members of the royal court seizing the opportunity to oppose their union.

 Some even dered that if Shawn, the crown prince, insisted on marrying Faith–a so–called “slut“-he would have to forfeit his im to the throne.

 Many people were forcing Shawn to make a choice.

 The king’s anger boiled over. He publicly executed several dissenters to quell the uproar.

 Even so, Shawn defied the family. He took Faith with him and left the Azure Sea Royal Family, vanishing from their lives for

 a year.

 The king organized search parties, but Shawn and Faith remained elusive.

 Eventually, he consoled himself with the thought that they would be safe and perhaps they had sought refuge with the Ashton family in Traron City.

 A yearter, once the Azure Sea Royal Family’s internal chaos had subsided and his position was secure, the king sent emissaries to Traron City to inquire about the Ashton family. What they reported was devastating: Shawn and Faith had been hunted down and killed.

 In the countless days and nights that followed, the king couldn’t escape his guilt. He often wondered if, had he been firmer- if he had dealt more ruthlessly with those self–serving royal conspirators–Shawn and Faith might still be alive.

 Then the king sighed and said, “I bear the greatest responsibility for this matter. It was foolish of me to think it was a good thing that they left. It never urred to me that there would be such people who were so obsessed with my position that they would secretly send men to kill them!”

 Then what happened?” Tiffany asked.

 “Then…” the king recalled. “I found you in a trash can, still so small, frozen and bruised. Yet when I picked you up, you smiled at me.”

 At that time, Tiffany was just a baby swaddled in nkets, smiling like a delightful doll, an angel descended to earth.

 Tiffany knew the rest of the story.

 The king took her home, cared for her, and doted on her for five years, until the Azure Sea Royal Family’s infighting erupted in full force, and she vanished amid the chaos.

 Tiffany paused for a moment before asking, “Grandpa, did you believe my mother back then?”

 Everyone turned against her, using her of drunken indiscretions and sleeping with another man. With such ‘evidence‘, no matter what she said, no one would have believed her.

 And, in truth, it had all been part of a conspiracy.

 The king shook his head. “I never doubted her because your father was my son. The woman who could make him treat her the way he did, I didn’t think she would do such a thing.”

 At hearing those words, Tiffany smiled. “Thank you, Grandpa.”

 It didn’t matter what others thought or said. As long as those closest to them were willing to believe, it must have been a greatfort to Faith back then.

 In that case, then the person who was lying in bed with Faith at that time must have been James.

 Tiffany’s mood grewplicated.

 If that was the case, then James, who could restrain himself and maintain courtesy in front of his sweetheart, might, in some way, be showing a bit of sincerity.

 She had no right to criticize what had happened back then, nor could she judge who was right or wrong.

 She could only sigh at the cruelty of fate.

 Tiffany rubbed her brow, temporarily setting aside these thoughts. “Grandpa, since you’re fine now, I’m going back to Lovell City.”

 Lovell City held its own attachments for her.

 “So soon?” the king was surprised.

 “Uh–huh.” Tiffany didn’t hesitate to exin her situation in Lovell City.

 After being away for so long, it was only natural that her family in Lovell City would be worried.

 She could even imagine her adoptive father standing at the door every day, yearning to see her, pacing restlessly, unable to stay still.

 The king sighed and nodded. “Alright. Your wedding day is approaching, and I will certainlye to give you a gift and my blessings.”

 “Thank you.” Tiffany stayed with him for a while before standing up and leaving the inner chamber with Richard.

 Jeremy apanied them to the door, remaining silent the entire time.

 He, already quiet by nature, was now as mute as a stone.

 Tiffany raised an eyebrow and patted Jeremy’s shoulder, smiling as she asked, “Lord Cooper, why so quiet?”

 But Jeremy looked up, locking his dark eyes onto hers, his emotions unreadable, his seriousness palpable.

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 Then he asked, “If I don’t want you to leave, would you stay?”

 Tiffany was surprised.

 The question came out of nowhere, leaving Tiffany stunned, caught off guard.

 Jeremy looked away, as if he hadn’t spoken at all, and bowed respectfully. “I’m sorry, please forgive me for being impolite.”

 At that moment, he was no longer the shy boy who would blush easily while being teased at Luna Vi when they first met. Now, he stood before her as a lord of the Azure Sea Royal Family, his demeanor stiff, respectful, and distant.

 Tiffany was momentarily taken aback, but Jeremy had already bowed and walked away quickly, disappearing in just a few steps.

 Richard, not far behind, gave some instructions to his men before approaching. Noticing Tiffany’s strange expression, he asked, “What’s wrong?”

 “Nothing.” Tiffany looked up at Richard’s handsome face and smiled. “Let’s go home now.”

 The word “home” sounded strangelyforting. It also made Richard’s heart flutter.

 Richard’s cold, sharp features softened with joy. The devilish charm of his face, which could seduce anyone, became even more attractive, drawing the gaze and making it hard to look away.

 Tiffany took a step forward and threw herself into Richard’s arms,ughing softly. “I’m tired. Carry me.”

 Her voice was soft, like a child asking for a favor.

 Of course, Richard would never refuse Tiffany’s request.

 He smiled, the coldness in his eyes melting away to reveal warmth as tender as the spring sun. “Okay.”

 He kissed her hair, then extended his arm to lift her and carry her toward the private ne waiting behind them.

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