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q“Besides, I could tell you have feelings for Dr. Felch, right? I'm sure you'll be glad if you get to keep her in the country.”

“But...”

“Stop acting like a naggy wench.” Federico did not want to waste his energy on William anymore. “If you want me to investigate the contamination of the water source, then do as I say. Otherwise, I'll turn a blind eye to that incident. And I'll still get your cousins to do the job on your behalf. If this happens, trust me, you'll not get anything out of it.”

Federico's warning sounded like a threat.

William knew he had no choice but to resign to his fate. “All right, Grandpa. I'll heed your advice.”

“That's more like it,” Federico responded with a smile of satisfaction. “Everything I'm doing now is for your own good. After all, you're my successor and will take over my position in the future. Besides, your leg will only recover in another half a year. Isn't it great to have her take care of you?”

“Yes.” William decided to play along and not refute Federico.

“You can leave now.” Federico gestured for him to go. “Go back and take a rest.”

for a moment. “But they're already here, aren't

investigate the poisoning of the water source. But he asked me

my promise and look into it, so don't worry. Have faith in your grandpa,

mum after getting Federico's reassurance. He nodded

then gestured for a subordinate to come

cousins greeting Federico. “Grandpa, we

have top-grade

observing how they exchanged pleasantries made William question if Federico would

heart. As a breeze brushed through his face when

throne as bait to get him to betray

and succession plan

the end, Federico would get a few scapegoats to

reason that William was not qualified and not suitable

would feel a pang of guilt after listening to what Francesca said. He thought Federico would be willing to groom him to become the next king because he finally saw