You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 2071: The Throne Doesn't Necessarily Belong to the Tanaka Family

Joyce had already reached the door when she paused, her expression turning cold. Damn Hirota, he actually wanted to use her as a bargaining chip to force her parents into an international conflict. Clint indeed had the leverage now.

Inside, the head of the Yoshikawa family continued, "If His Highness brought her here for this reason, I have no objections. It's a good strategy. If it's for another reason, I disagree. I urge His Highness to marry my daughter immediately to stabilize the Yoshikawa family's position."

The coercion was obvious.

Joyce exchanged a glance with Darrin. "No wonder the Yoshikawa family has been posturing without taking action; they want to force Clint into marriage."

Darrin shrugged. "The Tanaka family doesn't fully control the military. Sometimes, even Clint can't act freely. It's puzzling that someone as calculating as Clint would abduct the young marshal and offend the Yoshikawa family now. What is he planning?"

"Who knows what that madman is thinking? He's not mentally stable," Joyce scoffed.

At that moment, Clint's voice came from inside, "You've been eavesdropping long enough. Why not come in and join us?"

Joyce was taken aback; Clint knew they were there all along. She didn't hesitate and pushed the door open.

Hirota turned around, his cold eyes narrowing as he stared at Joyce. "You must be the heiress of the Heath family?"

Joyce didn't answer, merely giving Hirota a cold glance. This man had deep, ruthless eyes, a face lined with wrinkles, and a sinister expression. He was clearly treacherous and cunning, willing to drag neighboring countries into war for his own gain.

Clint's tense face relaxed slightly when he saw Joyce enter. "Sit down."

"No need. I'm here to tell you that even if I die, you won't gain anything from me. The Heath family will never send troops; abandon that thought now," Joyce said coldly.

"You think you have a choice?" Hirota sneered. "Your Highness, let me take her back. I have ways to make the Heath family comply. I've dealt with Ralph enough to know his weaknesses."

The Grand Marshal hasn't retired because of ongoing border issues. They've been eyeing our anti-EMP blueprints to ignite conflict. If we fall into his hands, it will be

them to the Yoshikawa family? Thankfully, Reuben had kept them safe; otherwise, peace would be impossible.

really hand her over to Hirota? That would derail her plans and make things even more

her fists

marry her and I'll declare war on

tensed up instinctively protecting his

Joyce's heart tightened too.

Clint disliked being coerced, this seemed like an advantageous move for him. How important was the throne to him? She understood well enough that once things reached this point, there was no

herself in

slowly stood up and walked over

looking slightly

Hirota quickly lowered his head, though his fingers clenched behind his

my woman?" Clint sneered. "Marry Chiyuki? I refuse. See her? She's the

Hirota towards Joyce. "Look closely; don't get any ideas

slightly,

He

controlled part of

but wasn't

power he wielded.

that's how it was

hesitate to eliminate them

belong to

ensued, why

said slyly. "Since His Highness won't let me take her away, so be

Joyce, making