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.

Joyce knew that if Clint weren't mad or obsessive, he would be more suited to be emperor

Heath family. With your current forces, you can't handle both the Yoshikawa family's

Clint sneered. "How much do you know

I've been secretly building my own army outside Eastern Capital. Didn't you

the former emperor were

Using his title and secret

don't want peace talks? Then why are you here?" Joyce asked

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

slowly. "I didn't say we wouldn't negotiate. State your terms; I'll listen."

the throne, will be Prime Minister. You must promise not to dissolve the Imperial Household Agency and persuade those who opposed you to pledge their loyalty. Those unwilling will be dismissed

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loyal followers safely. You must promise not to send

all policies must be

and receive majority support before

be Prime

will be elections every

"Your Highness must marry my daughter Shizuka to stabilize morale within the Imperial Household Agency." "And finally," Hajime's face darkened as he spoke, "you must lift the curse on

any visible reaction

anger would have been better than

restrictive for

The silence was unbearable.

a long pause, Clint finally adjusted his posture gracefully and smiled

me,"

Reuben interjected quickly. "Hajime