Chapter 53 - Plan
After a hearty meal, everyone retired to their room. Ivy also felt happy for today's events, she became tired after the hard work and hit the bed early, soon she drifted to sleep.
Day before the Ivy age ceremony, Andrea and Aaron are met in his Chamber to discuss the plan. Theo updated the condition to them regularly and there is no movement from anyone in Drayce Mountains.
Andrea felt relieved after hearing this and her smugness returned tenfold to her. She sat opposite to his brother.
"Andrea, tomorrow we need to act and make her fall for me," Aaron said, his eyes filled with lust.
"But is it fine? Tomorrow there are so many people present at the party?" Andrea hesitated knowing that the people they are going against are two prominent families. She is aware of this and her father reminded them to not harm those two families.
"That is the reason. We will make it look like she willingly comes towards me" Aaron said and his eyes were dreamy. Even though he knew they should not touch them, the power he held made him blind.
Andrea thought for some time and inquired, her voice still hesitating "Will it not damage her reputation?"
Aaron chuckled and said "So what? I will keep her by my side. She won't be my legal wife but she will remain as my lover or kept woman."
Andrea's eyes twinkled and all her worry evaporated like thin air "Really? You are going to keep her?"
Aaron looked at her sister's face who clearly fell into his trap, he smiled and said "Yes, you thought she was an obstacle for you, right? How can I let her snatch something from you? Huh?".
"My brother is the best. Sure I will do as you said" Andrea agreed to his requests without any hesitation. But the princess is soon going to pay for this.
Aaron knows her sister's crush on Cayden from long back. He took her weakness to his advantage. He already guessed the reason his sister tried to harm Aivyn at Drayce mountain. A sinister smile appeared on his face.
At the same time, at Gavon place. The trio are assembled in his study room and their faces look solemn and serious. They are in deep thoughts.
"What is your plan Gavon?" Ethan breaks the silence.
Gavon raised his head and looked at Ethan "What do you think?"
"They will make a move tomorrow." Ethan stated.
"But, everyone will be there right? How can they?" Lyo inquired.
Gavon chuckled and said "When everyone bows to them, what is there to be afraid of?"
Lyo pressed his lips into a thin line. That is also correct. Everyone in the kingdom should show respect to the royal families. Whether they like it or not, Whether the royal family are cruel and cunning.
"Shall we keep our people in the place to observe their movements" Ethan stated.
"No," Gavon shook his head in denial.
"Why?" Both of them looked at Gavon.
"It will cause unnecessary problems and there is a high chance they will make our people scapegoats. I don't want my people to be involved in this" Gavon commented.
"Then what should we master?" Lyo probed.
Gavon's eyes dimmed and his voice became cold "We three will become the eyes and ears of tomorrow's ceremony. Keep close eye on her''
Ethan and Lyo looked at each other and nodded their heads in approval. Gavon dismissed them and he sat on his chair lost in thoughts.
'Will those things happen? Is it real? Tomorrow I am going to get answers for those things, ' Gavon sighed and left the room.
Meanwhile at the Dalton's Mansion, Ivy knocked on Simon's door before entering the room. Simon was busy reading some documents and kept them aside before he lifted his head to Ivy.
"Ivy, What happened? Why are you still awake?" Simon asked worriedly.
Ivy went near him and walked behind his chair instead of sitting. Simon looked at Ivy with confusion, Ivy pressed her hands on his shoulders and started massaging.
Simon felt relaxed and leaned over the chair. His fatigue is drifting away and his body relaxed due to her massage.
After a few minutes, Simon took her hands and made her come in front of him. He looked at Ivy and smiled. He stood and kissed her forehead.
"Are you not feeling well? Scared of tomorrow's event?" Simon's gentle voice made Ivy's heart calm.
Ivy shook her head in denial. Simon scrunched his eyebrows and looked at her with confusion.
"Dad, I guess we need to prepare for tomorrow. There is a chance to capture the culprits" Ivy declared.
"What?" Simon was startled.
The sun rises from the horizon by spreading its rays all over the sky and earth. People came out of their houses and started working. Children rushed out to play on the streets, housewives started cleaning their houses and preparing food.
Everyone is immersed in their work and the atmosphere is calm and lively. But in Dalton mansion the atmosphere is busy and rushed.
The ball room is on the top floor where everyone is busy preparing for this day. From the last two days materials from different places arrived and few more servants were added to complete the work fast and effectively.
The room is decorated with luxury items, from carpet to ceiling everything is screaming wealth. The flower vases are beautifully decorated with fresh flowers adding fresh fragrance over the hall without any liquid scents, the chandleries are glowing even in the sunlight, the stage is created and few chairs are placed for the star of the day and her family.
People from the royal palace are also visiting, Simon took special care to make sure all arrangements are done for the King and others who accompanied him.
The curtains are of blue and white colour, in the middle of the room Krayton Crest Dragon is carved on the blue silk cloth is displayed. Varieties of dishes are being prepared, different beverages are served along with a few snacks and desserts.
The maids are clad in their uniforms and combed their hair neatly making their looks presentable. Everyone is working diligently to complete the tasks.
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