You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 2092: Have Her Stay with Me for One Night

Joyce glanced at Shizuka. As a woman, she knew Shizuka was telling the truth. She hadn't expected Clint to have so many admirers. Given his looks and demeanor, it was no surprise he attracted many. However, while Shizuka had feelings, Clint did not. Any union would depend on Clint's agreement. This unpredictable man kept everyone guessing.

Hajime was stunned. His daughter had a secret crush on Clint? How long had this been going on? Was this why she refused to marry anyone else? Her heart had already been claimed, but due to their opposing sides, she kept it hidden.

After a moment of silence, Hajime sighed. "Alright, I understand. You may go."

"Thank you, Father," Shizuka said, bowing deeply before leaving.

That night, in the Royal Council Hall, the formal peace talks were held.

Clint had treated his wounds and received some blood transfusions. By now, some color had returned to his face. He sat at the negotiation table with his hands wrapped in bandages.

Luther, Joyce, Hajime, and others were also present at the table.

Clint tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his expression unreadable. Was this a negotiation or an attempt to force him into submission?

He scoffed lightly. "Speak up; I don't have much patience."

Hajime couldn't stand Clint's arrogance. "Your Highness, we have both the Dawnblade and the Imperial Seal."

"I know that; otherwise, why would I be here?" Clint replied, gently touching the bandages on his hand.

Joyce noticed the bandages were from when Clint shielded her from flying debris. Though he wore a suit and appeared composed, the bandages peeking from his collar revealed his injuries. Despite his fatigue, he maintained his strong demeanor.

This was Clint-never willing to show weakness. Even without the two relics in his possession, he exuded confidence and calmness. Reuben could never match that.

that if Clint weren't mad or

With your current forces, you can't handle both the

much

been secretly building my own army outside

stunned. A private army? If the former emperor

Using his title and secret army to defeat both the Yoshikawa family and the Imperial Household Agency-how

why are you here?" Joyce asked

her agitation, Clint felt a pang in his heart. She must be

said slowly. "I didn't say we wouldn't negotiate. State

Imperial Household Agency and persuade those who opposed you to pledge their loyalty. Those unwilling will be dismissed but

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loyal followers safely. You must promise not to send assassins after

policies must

receive majority

be

elections

Imperial Household Agency." "And finally," Hajime's face darkened as he spoke, "you must lift the

listened without any visible

expression made everyone uneasy; even anger would have

these demands were numerous and restrictive for someone like Clint who disliked constraints. Would he

The silence was unbearable.

long pause, Clint finally adjusted his

It doesn't seem worth it for me," he said mockingly. "Hajime wants to be emperor

Reuben interjected quickly. "Hajime