Chapter 104 - [Bonus ]
Once they were out, Gabriel looked at Queen Veronica and said "Throw her out and implement the punishment. Don't try to act smart behind my back."
With that said Gabriel didn't wait for her answer and left the room along with Calvin. Veronica clenched her fists tightly and looked at Gabriel back with hatred.
"M-Mother.." Andrea quivered.
"Shut Up." Veronica roared and said "Pack your things and move out. Don't act smart and if I found if you did anything stupid then I will send you with my own hands."
Veronica left the room without glancing at Andrea. Andrea was left alone in the room to tend for herself.
Gavon along with Aivyn family members left the palace grounds and stood near their carriage. Everyone is having different emotions and today's event took a huge toll on them physically and mentally.
"Thank you so much for today, Lord Gavon." Simon thanked him wholeheartedly.
"It's nothing, Lord Simon. This is what I am supposed to do" Gavon smiled politely.
"Please visit our mansion for dinner when you have some time." Simon invited
Gavon thought for a second and nodded his head while looking at Ivy who was boarding the carriage.
"Then we will take our leave," Simon said and bid goodbye to Gavon.
The carriage door closed and it started moving away from the Palace. Gavon sighed and left from there when their carriage was out of his sight.
The whole journey was silent and no one spoke anything, the atmosphere was sad. Ivy wants to speak something to lighten up the mood but she doesn't have any words to speak. She wants to tell them at least the culprits got punished but it is not the full truth.
But she felt really happy inside to see so many people supporting her and fighting with her. This is the first time she felt safe and secure. This is the first battle she won with her family besides her
In the modern world, once everyone left her she fought her battles alone and no one stood beside her to support her and she knew the feeling of being lonely. After going through so many struggles she stands on her feet and she doesn't require anyone's help.
After so many years she felt the same feeling when her grandfather fought for her. She is truly blessed to have such a lovely and caring family. She can't expect more than this.
Amidst her thoughts, they reached the mansion. They all entered the mansion only to see her Grandfather and Elric are waiting for them.
"Here you all. What took you so long?" Henirich asked them while placing his nth cup down.
Aivyn smiled at him and said, "We just went through a battle, Grandpa."
Henirich raised his brow and asked, "Then who won?"
"Of course. It's your granddaughter." Ivy Patted her chest proudly.
"That's my child. Come here. What gift do you want?" Henirich called Ivy and asked gently.
Elric was observing them from the start and he felt something amiss with all of their expressions.
"Ivy, what happened?" Elric inquired once all were settled in the hall.
Ivy sighed and explained all the things that happened in the palace. Henirich and Elric were outburst with anger but Ivy consoled them.
"Ivy, no matter what, if something like this happens in future you have to inform me. I will take you all to our place and no one will do anything like this." Henirich said.
"Sure Grandpa. I will pack my bags and leave the dragon at your place. I am going to eat and drink every day. Basically, I will be a freeloader." Ivy said with a smile.
Henirich patted Ivy's head and said dotingly "Sure."
Elric stood and went towards Ronald who was standing behind the sofa of Simon with his head down. He seems to be lost in thoughts, Elric placed his hand on his shoulder before saying "Ron, come with me."
Ivy saw this and gave a grateful smile to Elric. She understands that Elric wants to cheer him up and also to say a few words, she knows that she can console Ronald but having a boy talk is different, Ronald will open up a bit more than to her and he can speak freely to Elric without any barriers.
Elric assured Ivy through his eyes and dragged him out from there to have a nice chat. Ivy also retired to bed as she is tired of today's incident and wants to have a small nap before having something.
And also she understands that her parents want to speak with her Grandfather and she will give them the space.
That day Elric and Ronald have a nice one on one chat, Simon also poured his grievances to his only father Heinrich. Henirich consoled the both of them and assured them that they had his support in any matter even if they wanted to leave this Kingdom.
Meanwhile, Gavon reached his manor and had a discussion with Ethan to prepare for the meeting of Calvin with Theo. He has to prepare a plan to avoid any mishaps and he has to prove their wrong deeds.
Ethan was quite shocked by the turn of events and he obliged Gavon requests. Whereas Theo did not utter any word about Prince and kept on mentioning that he did that on his own as he is smitten by Ivy.
When Gavon heard that he almost wanted to kill him but kept him for the sake of witness. Lyo is trying all his methods to make him speak the truth but all his attempts are futile. Theo is one hard rock to break.
The next day, the atmosphere in the Dalton mansion lightens up and everyone is having their breakfast in peace.
"Everyone. I have something to tell you." Henirich said while wiping his mouth with a napkin elegantly.
"What is it, father?" Allora inquired while putting her spoon down. Others also looked at him eagerly.
"Today we are leaving for Neivya," Henirich replied calmly.
"What? Why so suddenly grandpa? Don't you stay for a few more days please?" Ivy pleaded with puppy eyes. She doesn't want to part from him this early and she wants to stay with him a little bit longer.
Henirich almost gave in to the temptation but he held back and said "Another time dear. We have to go and we can't neglect our duties."
Ivy pouted and said, "If it's urgent then fine."
Henirich smiled and saw her reluctance in her eyes "Dont worry. You can come and visit me and I will also visit you more often."
"Really?" Ivy's eyes shone brightly.
"Yes"
"Okay. We all will go to Neivya one day. What do you say, father?" Ivy asked Simon with enthusiasm.
Simon smiled and his eyes filled with gentleness "Sure."
On that day, Ivy went to the Royal Dragon Stand to send off Henirich and Elric to Neivya. This is also her first time seeing the Dragon Stand and being mesmerized by its beauty. Ivy felt like she again travelled back in time where she used to send her grandfather on a business trip to the airport.
She felt nostalgic while remembering the past. After sending them off, Ivy and Simon return to Dalton Mansion on a carriage.
While travelling Ivy inquired "Father, today is when Minister Calvin is going to meet that culprit right?"
Simon face turn grave and said coldly "Yes,"
"I wonder how it is going to be? I don't have any good feelings about this." Ivy sighed.
Simon saw the restless look on Ivy and he felt sad for her situation and consoled "Don't worry. Everything is going to be alright. No matter what the result is, Father will always be there to support you."
At the same time, Calvin is asking for nth time to reveal the truth to Theo. But he kept on insisting on his words and didn't talk other than that.
"One last reminder, If You keep on hiding the person behind this incident then you are going to take all the blame instead of him. Think once before answering, offending Dalton's is not a major thing you may lose your life." Calvin warned.
Theo's body is drenched in blood and injuries, his face lost all the colour and he is looking haggard. But his eyes are still empty without any emotions.
"I admit the crime. Please punish me accordingly. I never cared for my life and I don't have anyone to lose." Theo said sternly.
"Great. Let's end this. I will inform His Majesty. Lord Gavon" Calvin turned and informed Gavon.
Gavon just nodded his head and looked at Theo who was hardly breathing, "Sure. I will bring him to court tomorrow and he will get his punishment. Thanks for coming, Minister."
"It's my duty. Then I will take my leave." Calvin said and left the room quietly.
"Lyo, let's prepare for tomorrow," Gavon ordered and left the room.
Whereas Prince's condition is way worse than Theo even though he doesn't have any physical injuries, after learning about the incident he didn't sleep for a second. Whenever he closes his eyes he dreams that he is no longer a prince and his father punishes him severely.
He is not even able to divert his thoughts as he is grounded and he went to see his father and mother but none of them is allowing him to meet them.. His powers are restricted, he can't send someone to know about Theo's whereabouts.