You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 2096: Everything is Arranged

After Clint and Watanabe left, Joyce looked at Luther. "What did you just say to him? He wants me to go to the East Palace. Can we trust him?"

Luther frowned slightly. Clint had specifically emphasized that Joyce should go to the East Palace alone. At this point, there was no other way. The so-called dark arts were beyond scientific explanation. Clint wouldn't harm Joyce.

Luther nodded. "You should go. I'll wait for you outside the palace. Once it's resolved, we can go home."

Joyce was still worried. "What if he goes back on his word?"

"He won't. He needs the Imperial Seal and the Dawnblade to ascend the throne legitimately as the Crown Prince. His claim to power must be legitimate, especially with Hajime's agreement and the Imperial Household Agency drafting documents he's promised to sign. He won't challenge such fundamental credibility."

Joyce pouted and nodded, still wary after being deceived by Clint before.

Reuben was discussing with Hajime.

"Your Highness, there's no time to lose. We need to arrange for you and your mother to leave by tomorrow night. Although you didn't ascend the throne, we are grateful for your support over the years. The Imperial Household Agency's position has remained stable because of you," Hajime said.

Reuben was uneasy. "You have all been dedicated; it's my duty. But leaving in such a hurry? How can I be at ease? Hirota is still at large, stationed outside the city. While we've agreed on the succession, eradicating the Yoshikawa family..."

"Eradicating the Yoshikawa family won't happen overnight. With our combined forces and commands to other families, we should quell the rebellion within three months. You can't stay here indefinitely; leaving early prevents unforeseen complications. Moreover, your departure will ease any vigilance from the Crown Prince's side. Your presence here is no longer suitable," Hajime sighed. "This farewell might mean we never meet again."

Reuben smiled. "That does save me some worry, making me a hands-off manager with nothing left to concern myself with."

remembering something. "But my father's coffin hasn't been buried yet. It seems I won't attend

regrettable but considering the circumstances, achieving

tomb is outside the city where the Yoshikawa family is entrenched. You and your mother can bid farewell to him tomorrow morning," Hajime said deeply to Reuben. "Once the Crown Prince signs tomorrow as agreed, we'll officially announce his

had not participated in negotiations and

I want to leave with you," she said

course, I've already planned for

"Joyce," Reuben called out.

walked over, and Darrin followed upon seeing Grizela

resolved now. Look at you; you almost lost your life in vain," Darrin couldn't help but

bit her lip

them, knowing they had feelings for each other but were

take Grizela with me. She's highly skilled; you've seen it yourself.

thought of that even if you

back to the Capital and

I..." Grizela began but

cause trouble for me," Reuben said with a smile before turning serious again. "When we reach Pascaylia, I suggest you change your surname since you originally didn't have

take care of Grizela from now on." Darrin moved closer

Grizela asked in

from our Bryant family with a generous dowry," Reuben said with

in Grizela's eyes as she nodded

her new identity-filled her with