Chapter 89 The Calm before the Storm (2/2)

”Good night, Leon.” I smiled at him.

Then he stood on the ledge of the veranda and vanished into the night.

I was still standing at the veranda in a daze. I raised my hand up and looked at the diamond ring in my hand. It was sparkling under the moonlight and blended beautifully under the night sky full of stars.

***

In another place inside the palace, Veronica and Elizabeth were inside the bedroom.

”Big sister, have you found a man that will defile Alicia?” Elizabeth was asking.

Veronica was sitting at the couch deep in thought.

”I haven't yet.” Veronica replied.

”But the engagement party is the day after tomorrow.” Elizabeth said flustered. ”As mother instructed, you have to search for a man that can defame Alicia as soon as possible. We need to shatter her innocence in public so that she cannot marry the crown prince Regaleon.”

”I am thinking of a much better plan.” Veronica smirked.

”What do you mean sister?” Elizabeth asked puzzled.

”I have a much better plan that definitely make me crown prince Regaleon's fiancee.” Veronica said. She was playing with a strand of her hair and smiled.

”If you have a much better plan then tell me sister.” Elizabeth said. ”I will surely help you.”

”Thank you sister.” Veronica replied. ”If I manage to execute this plan successfully. I will surely be the one to marry the crown prince.”

The two sisters had wicked smiles.