Stepping into the hallway, Ayra looked around to observe the palace. In comparison with Dixon Palace, BALVINA's Royal Palace looked much older. Before Cedric, Oscar used to live in Marriott and the new palace was built up very recently. But king Robert had a different taste than Cedric. His walls were full of unique sculptures, expensive paintings which weren't oftenly found in outer world.

Sienna and Angelica followed them soon after inside. Looking at the surprised look on Ayra's face, Angelica was assured further that she was a princess in name only. Her behavior was too low classed and it would be easy to teach this weak fairy.

But that didn't mean that Angelica would let go of this opportunity to humaliate her. She spoke faking a wide smile in surface,

" Well, my husband loves to gather ancient staffs, Princess. He often brought expensive things from different kingdoms. They aren't found mere kings."

Though Angelica was smiling, anyone could have detected that she was actually lowing down Ayra's status on purpose. Ayra returned her smile but didn't seem bothered with her words. She came to join their invitation and this kind of pulling legs unnecessarily wasn't her choice.

Cedric co-incidently overhearded them. Excusing himself from Robert, he came to stand behind Ayra and replied with a chuckle,

" Oh yes, Princess. These are very expensive and aren't oftenly found. Even our palace don't have such precious treasure."

Angelica's proud smiled broadened further upon hearing Cedric's confirmation of words. But the following moment, Cedric crooked his eyebrows together before sighing deeply,

" But it's a pity that I can't gift you such precious treasure. After all, robbery isn't my cup of tea."

Ayra snapped her eyes at him astonishingly. Her lips were little agaped in disbelief as she turned her face around to see Angelica. Angelica's proud expression faded away faster than waves. Her face was full of uneasiness as she pretended her best to stay unmoved.

Cedric actually revealed the truth in front of her!

Indeed most of the things were taken by force. In the past, whenever Robert paid visit in any prominent family, he would pick up everything which he found likeable in eyes. In this way, so many things had gathered in his castle. When anyone talked about it, he proudly boasted that these were gifts sent by those important figures.

To ease up the embarrassement, Angelica changed the subject gesturing at them to join the breakfast table,

" Aahh.. Please have the breakfast first, Princess. You can look around the castle after breakfast."

Ayra nodded before looking up at Cedric unhappily.

Why must he behave so mean with others?

Cedric rolled his eyes at her courteous behavior and tugged on Ayra's arms to leave with him.

All the members from their side joined the breakfast. Very soon, a little girl at her twelve waved her hand excitedly at Cedric before stepping on the hallway,

" Brother Cedric.. Brother Cedric..."

Ayra looked up at her way with a surprised look in her eyes. Untill now, no one had spoken to Cedric so cheerfully here. Everyone had a fearful mind towards Cedric even didn't get closer casually.

Cedric smiled at the running girl sweetly and waved his hand back,

" Seselia! You have come back! "

Seselia nodded with a giggle and wanted to punch herself at Cedric. But realising her mother's stern glare on her, she stopped herself and bowed at Cedric gracefully.

Taking the seat beside Cedric, Seselia spoke glancing between Cedric and Ayra,

" Wow! Brother Cedric has taken his wife with him. Sister Sienna must be very sad."

" Seselia! ", Angelica warned with a bulging eyes. Seselia was Robert's youngest daughter. Since he had many mistresses, Seselia was born from Angelica much later on. Before that he had other children with many mistresses. Unfortunately most of their existence was unknown to the girl. After Angelica's arrival in the castle, he had to cut off every ties with his other children.

Seselia had a great bond with Cedric. She was born with a pure soul and was very frantic with Cedric ever since she met Cedric. They got along well as a maternal siblings but Angelica didn't like it much. Her real intention was always being the destruction of Cedric using Sienna's beauty.

Cedric patted on her head before responding sweetly,

" Don't speak so rightful words, Ses! Your mother won't like it."

Seselia giggled one more time before entering into a mute state. Sienna took the spot beside Angelica consideringly and had a shy face. She was facing Cedric from other side directly and could see his handsome face whenever she looked up.

The breakfast table was full of luxurious foods. Robert asked everyone to start eating their foods and had a very little chitchat with Cedric. Cedric helped Ayra to pickup foods in front of everyone. His gentle gestures surprised not only Sienna but also Robert who never happened to see his gentle side.

Sienna tapped on her mother's thighs signalling that she should do something about this now. Angelica understood her hint and returned her an assured smile.

She spoke while putting some slices of apple in her plate,

" So Cedric, you haven't revealed much about your wedding. Why did you suddenly marry a woman who is much older than you?"

Ayra looked uneasy after her words. Though it was their truth, she didn't prefer to discuss it in front of so many people. Therefore this woman was delibaretly picking on her ever since she arrived here.

Cedric didn't hurried with his answer. He groped the glass in front of him and took a sip from the juice. Pulling his eyes at Angelica lazily, he stated indifferently,

" Is that my aunt concerned that I won't fit inside her just because she is older than me?"

Almost instantly Ayra choked on her food and started to cough violently. She elbowed Cedric slightly and hissed at him angrily,

" If you don't watch your words, I won't accompany you ever. We have a kid here, jeez."

Cedric lowered his voice down while patting on her back soothingly,

" I am already very reservant with my words, love. Or else I would have used such blatant word like 'fuck'. Kid!!! She isn't our kid after all. Why must we be concerned?"

He spoke before pouting his lips at her innocently. Ayra felt such headache that she couldn't help but cursing little annoymously,

" Fuck! "

Cedric didn't miss her low pitched voice. He leant down into her face more lowly and stated with a grin,

" See, Princess! You have more evil tongue than mine! "

Ayra "...."

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