Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1224

In a world where words often fall short, a simple "Okay" said it all.

Jaired handed Kenzo the antidote, his voice steady but laced with concern. "Come back safe," he said as Kenzo turned to leave, a brief nod the only acknowledgment of the gravity of the situation.

Kenzo's knack for deception, even fooling someone like Dustin, had never been in doubt. His talent for subterfuge and strength meant that this mission, too, would likely end in success.

Once the others had left, Jaired's gaze shifted to Brielle, still unconscious on the bed. Chaos was brewing, sparked by Arthur's explosive statements to the press. The royal family was in turmoil, divided between loyalty to Irene and the crown. Irene's faction had always been a cornerstone of the nation's achievements, but Arthur, riding on a wave of fortune rather than merit, sought to exclude the princess from the royal lineage, igniting unrest among her supporters.

Arthur's iron-fisted approach to consolidating power left no room for dissent. He threatened the families of those loyal to Irene to ensure silence. The royal discord simmered down only after a long night of unease.

quell the immediate fires. His real challenge lay in navigating the palace intrigue, a task

all quiet now. You can focus on preparing your inauguration speech. I won't release their families until you're securely in office," Meredith informed him. This was a risky gambit, with everything riding on Arthur's ability to secure

threat posed by the Lynch family, Arthur knew his rift with Dustin was beyond repair. His initial plan to scapegoat

Myles' unexpected betraya

aside personal vendettas. Dustin's successful rescue meant Myles' survival was unlikely, a small solace

inauguration is

there's a chance to mend fences. I tried to charm King, but with him back in Saudi, that's off the table. Yet, I believe getting closer to Dustin could be our best move. After all, I'm not exactly hard on the eyes, am I?" Meredith's confidence shone through, her beauty and

her proposal. A union between Meredith and Dustin could indeed turn the tide, transforming enmity

is in your

the tempestuous sea two days later, his expression was unreadable. The search for Brielle had brought him here, to the heart of the storm, his

brother. I'm sure I can