Fraser’s confidence soared with that slight interest.
“I also have another daughter, Iris Worton, not just Elise Worton. As Your Majesty knows, she is a mage expected to be the next sage, renowned for her virtue and beauty, even called a reincarnation of the goddess.”
“And?”
“My second daughter is infinitely inferior to His Highness Chase. They say that beside someone precious, there should be someone equally precious. Wouldn’t my eldest daughter suit His Highness Chase better? She would elevate the name of Bedrocca even further.”
Langy stroked his chin. The proposal intrigued him.
He had heard about Iris before.
When he initially proposed a marriage alliance with the Worton family, he had Iris in mind.
But the plan was tangled when the queen insisted that Elise was pushed forward by the Worton family, while the capable Iris was kept to manipulate Chase.
Observing Chase over time, he had seemed quite astute.
He no longer appeared foolish enough to be manipulated by a woman.
So Iris, not a half-blooded Earl’s daughter with a low-born mother and no talent, was more suitable.
“But it doesn’t look good.”
Langy was halfway convinced but had reservations.
“What concerns Your Majesty?”
“From your eldest’s point of view, it was her sister’s fiancé. Do you think that’s acceptable?”
“I will make it trouble-free. After all, Elise and Chase’s relationship was never publicized.”
“You can make it happen without any noise?”
Langy asked again.
Fraser’s nod implied it was an order. Fraser nodded.
“I don’t like empty talkers. Finish it before the banquet. A nice story would be good too.”
“I lack the wisdom to fully grasp Your Majesty’s intent. Could you enlighten me?”
“A story that your daughter desperately wanted my son. At least with such a story, my son’s tarnished honor can be somewhat restored.”
Fraser’s lips twitched at the suggestion to fabricate a fairy-tale romance between Iris and Chase.
She was his precious daughter, the one who would elevate the Worton family to its highest.
It felt like driving a golden carriage on a flower-strewn path, only to end up steering it himself.
‘All because of that wretched Elise!’
The regret for Iris and the embarrassment before Langy turned into anger towards Elise.
‘Damn her!’
While cursing inwardly, Fraser maintained a smile and bowed to Langy.
“I will create the most beautiful story.”
The marriage between Iris and Chase was decided.
“This is ridiculous! Why should I? Why do I have to marry the man Elise was going to marry!”
Iris shouted. As Fraser explained the situation and tried to calm her down, she continued.
“He’s known for being disliked by the queen!”
Iris screamed, regardless of who might hear. Even though the person in question wasn’t present, her words were excessive.
‘Chase doesn’t even deserve to be called a human.’
Elise watched the agitated Iris with an expressionless face. She noticed a flickering barrier in her vision – a Silent Shield. Iris must have cast it.
‘So that’s how it is. She wouldn’t risk her own harm with reckless talk.’
Elise had to admit that Iris’s ability to freely manipulate and utilize magic for her benefit was impressive.
“It’s her fault! Why should I take responsibility? Father, go back and tell them. I don’t want to marry His Highness Chase.”
Iris clung to Fraser’s arm, shaking it.
It was a tantrum Elise had never thrown even as a child.
Fraser looked at Iris with a mix of apology and resolve.
“Sorry, Iris. This is the extent of your father’s ability. His Highness Chase as a match is not bad. He is a prince, after all. I thought he was a simpleton, but recently, he seems quite politically savvy and competent.”
Elise internally scoffed. Chase appeared capable because of her efforts.
But no one knew that fact. Elise had intentionally stayed in the background to elevate Chase.
“But he’s still a prince. What I want is…”
Iris stopped herself, realizing she couldn’t openly declare her desire for the queen’s position here.
“I know. The place that suits you is the highest one. Don’t worry. Your father will see to it. To do so, we must first secure an alliance with the royal family.”
“But I still don’t want to. I don’t!”
Iris, known to the world as a graceful woman, was crying and throwing a tantrum like a child.
Elise watched her for a while, then stood up.
The scraping of the chair drew everyone’s attention.
“It seems I’m not needed in this discussion. I’ll take my leave.”
Iris’s face twisted in anger. Fraser clenched his fist.
All this trouble because of whom! He was about to throw the paperweight when Regina timely opened the door.
Seeing Iris’s disheveled state and Fraser, about to throw the weight, Regina quickly spoke.
“His Highness Chase has arrived.”
“Ah, His Highness Chase?”
Fraser barely contained his anger and set down the weight.
If not for Regina’s intervention, that weight might have been aimed at Elise.
“Escort him to the second-floor parlor. I’ll be there shortly.”
“But… he’s not here to see you, sir. He came to meet Miss Elise.”
My Arch-enemy Sealed My Memory and Said That He is My Husband
This is an incredibly captivating story that you absolutely shouldn’t miss! I’ll give a brief introduction here, and below you’ll find a detailed synopsis of the plot.
The female lead is a fierce and powerful demon king. The male lead is a once-in-a-millennium celestial lord, admired by the entire cultivation world.
They are equally matched, legendary rivals who have battled for centuries.
In the final duel, the female lead is gravely injured. The male lead saves her, seals her memories, and hides her true identity. He tells her that he is her fiancé. His entire life has been flawless—except for the one thing he never expected, never controlled, and never wanted to control: falling for his greatest enemy. She is his inner demon, his obsession.
When the female lead regains her memories, she is furious at his deception.
She makes his life a living hell.
And somehow, the male lead—possibly a total masochist—doesn’t mind at all. In fact, he’s happy she’s paying attention to him.
Yep, we’re back to my favorite trope: male lead suffering. If you love this kind of story, jump into the pit with me now!!!
Intro
Dong Xia lost her memory.
Her handsome and extremely powerful fiancé Li Qing comforted her: “It’s okay if you can’t remember. I’ll always be with you.”
Everyone thought Dong Xia’s ancestors must have burned incense to get such a perfect fiancé. He was the number one person in the immortal realm, yet he remained chaste and only loved her.
…
The day before marrying her fiancé, Dong Xia finally remembered everything.
She wasn’t suffering from memory loss at all.
Her arch-enemy had made her fake her death, destroyed her cultivation, replaced her memories, and pretended to be her deeply in love fiancé.
No wonder he said, “It’s okay if you can’t remember”!
Dong Xia laughed coldly as she pulled out her long knife: Li Qing, prepare to die 🙂
*
Li Qing, as the supreme being of the immortal realm, was the people’s shining beacon.
The only unknown stain in his life was his affection for Dong Xia, the ruler of the demon realm.
In the final battle of the war between immortals and demons, the sky collapsed and the earth shattered. The ruler of the demon realm was finally slain under the sword of the supreme being of the immortal realm, and everyone in the immortal realm applauded.
The cultivation world lost a ruler of the demon realm.
And in the back mountain of Li Qing’s cave dwelling, he secretly hid away a fiancée.
Notes:
1. The female lead is white on the outside, black on the inside, and the queen of flattery; the male lead repeatedly tests the edge of darkness, a VIP guest at the crematorium.
2. Fantasy cultivation world setting.
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