Chapter 224 - Bugged

Etrama Royal Castle

The Astera and Sparrow were welcomed warmly by Prince Philip. Currently, the King was waiting in the conference room. Lady Harriet curtsied gracefully as always and the Prince admired her as she teased her to Kane. Every friend that Victoria and Stacey had was immediately his friend too. He also could see that the three, Victoria, Stacey, and Kaisley don't have a lot of friends and they choose people who are dear to them. 

"My dear, I think I have a better groom for you." 

"Sure, your highness. My man hasn't proposed yet, so~~" Kane covered her mouth and smiled at the Prince. 

"She's just jesting you, your highness," Kane said as the Prince laughed. They all walked to the conference room while Kane had his left hand intertwined to her right. Then on the other side, Hardin was also holding Kane's right hand like he's the third party of the relationship. 

Kaisley was giggling behind them as she filmed it. 

"Lord Hardin, are you Lord Kane's lover?" 

Hardin glanced at her while he didn't realize that she's filming. 

"Kane's our oldest brother. He's my best friend. But suddenly, my sister stole him from me." He said while glaring at Kane and Harriet. "Or should I also say that Kane was taking my precious baby sister away from our family?" He gritted his teeth as Kane only laughed and kissed Harriet's head. 

"Too bad." She said and shrugged. 

"I know," Hardin sighed and shook his head again. "They hooked up behind my back." 

"Hook up means that something happened." Kaisley insisted. 

"Nothing happened yet. Because Kane was old-fashioned." Hardin said, glancing at her again as Kaisley walked with them. 

"Are you filming, your highness?" Kane asked. 

"This is an actual interview." She told him. "So, how long are the two of you dating?" 

"We haven't had an actual date because he was busy," Harriet said. "But I insist on marriage but he's too old-fashioned." She smiled at the camera. "I was getting worried that in the end, he might marry my brother." 

Hardin lifted their intertwined hands. Kane only laughed as he gently slipped off his hand from Hardin and gently pushed Harriet to Hardin's side. Hardin frowned at Kane and shook his head in disappointment. 

"The two of you aren't married yet, but you are already acting like that. I won't approve of your marriage." 

Prince Philip was laughing so hard. When they reached the conference room, Kaisley stopped filming and Kane hid his hand and Harriet's hand behind his back. Harriet's father just frowned at them. 

"Mom, dad!" Harriet exclaimed as she took her hand from Kane and she approached them and hugged them. 

"I heard what you did back at Lady Sophia's party. We will talk later." Vivien whispered to her strictly. Harriet pouted as she sat down. 

The meeting started and she was quite puzzled about the plan for the upcoming wedding of Duke Kenzo and Duchess Victoria. The beverages will be held by the Marchioness and each of them will be specialized and monitored by her. Mostly, she would focus on the drinks of the royals; each drink will be served in a glass. However, they will provide for silver needed to test each of the drinks that will be served. 

"Marchioness, Marquess, can you handle this?" The King asked. "Our safety, mostly the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's safety, is what we need." 

"We can handle this." She said confidently. Harriet was a little anxious. If something bad happened to the King, the Princes, and Princess, the Dukes and Duchesses, it's over for their family. 

"I know that you won't betray us." The King said. "There were people who wanted to frame the Astera. Have your guards in the kitchen." 

"We have it mixed." Captain Kane said. "It will be good that way so no one from each team would think twice of making a mistake." 

"Good." 

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Thunder Lily Castle,

Victoria stayed in her room the whole day with her husband. Both of them were tired. Her husband still has those dark circles from the days back in Spania. Instead of checking other things right away, Victoria stayed sitting on the bed and typing while her husband was napping peacefully. She was currently writing a vow for their wedding. That will be in four weeks and the preparations were long and planned. Some were being rushed but Victoria was excited about this wedding. 

"Hmm," Kenzo opened his eyes and rubbed them. "I have a bad dream." 

"What dream?" She asked as she reached his head and caressed it. 

"Lord Gordon sent two albino fishes to provide caviar for you. Then, you married the man and the caviar." 

Victoria burst into laughter as she put her laptop over the sheets and she moved closer to him and kissed his lips. 

"That wouldn't happen. You are more handsome than any man and any caviar." 

"Caviars are ugly, they are just delicious and luxurious." He held her head. "I love you." He whispered. She flushed and shoved her face to his face as they kissed passionately. 

"I love you, more." 

"Can you get me water, love?" 

"Sure." 

"And put your laptop away, please." 

She nodded as she folded her laptop and put it on the table. She slipped off from the bed and went to the mini-fridge and took a glass bottle of water with a silver cap. She shook it first and approached him. 

"So, you plan to go out and work again love?" She asked and opened the cap as she checked the silver cap of the bottle if there's any changes. She put it down and gave it to him. He took a sip and gave it back to her. 

"Drink." He said in his dominating voice. She tilted her head but then she drank a little. She put it on the table beside him and let his hand caress her body. "I hate having you in my dream while fucking someone else." 

"Kenz," She sighed and scooped her face. "That won't happen." 

"Maybe I am annoyed that I have such a dream." He pulled her up and undressed her. "I'm sorry that I neglected you these past few days because I was busy." 

"I also got sick." 

I know." He kissed her lips. "But I won't neglect you this time." 

His phone rang and he glared at it. She giggled and snuggled with him. He answered it while he's caressing his wife's back. 

"Yes?" He kissed her forehead and then he gently pushed her to see the full view of her chest. "Hmm, alright. I will check it in an hour." He hung up and pushed his wife down on the bed. "Those assholes always ruined our golden moment." He whispered. She only laughed and let him tear her underwear and throw it somewhere. "I want to see your bareback," he grumbled and flipped her. She giggled and gathered the pillows to support her. He then caressed her fair butt cheek. 

"Love, hurry up." She said excitedly. 

"I want a foreplay first." 

The couple had it for an hour. Victoria was completely satisfied with their lovemaking. Kenzo looked down at his wife who was tired from the foreplay and lovemaking. He kissed her cheeks and hugged her tightly. 

"Our wedding is in a few months." He whispered. "I can't wait, my love." 

"We are originally married." She giggled at him. 

"I know." He caressed her hair. Their wedding will be on the exact date when they elope and get married in the church. Victoria already sent donations to make the church beautiful and also to help a few residents with a few groceries. The church also held a feeding for everyone and beggars around it. 

"I love you, Kenz." She whispered. 

"Damn, I love you so much." He then shoved his face to her breast. "I can't get enough of you." 

She giggled and caressed his hair. 

"Did you already regain your strength, love?" She asked and looked at his face. 

"I did." He pushed himself up and looked down at his manhood. "I need another round. Then, I will check a few things before dinner." 

"I'm ready." 

Kenzo scooped her chin to open her mouth as he invaded it with his tongue. He hungrily moaned as he became a little aggressive. She accepted it, her whole body was in heat, and wanted him more. 

After the couple made love, Kenzo checked Hardin's email and it wasn't just a normal bug but an interruption between two mails. It's a good thing that Hardin and Kane always have a video conference so Hardin would receive a full report right away. He then removed a few bugs from it and messaged Hardin that it was back to normal. Shortly, Secretary Bryan came and bowed. 

"How's the vacation?" Kenzo asked. 

"It was luxurious and relaxing, your grace." 

Kenzo smiled and nodded. 

"Good to know." 

Secretary Bryan put the documents on the papers. 

"Last month's payslip was released after Princess Kaisley signed it. It's also according to our budget." 

"Good." He nodded his head. "For this upcoming winter, how's the preparation?" 

"The Duchess already set it up and had the tailor check everyone with their winter clothes." 

"Good. Good. And the armies?" 

"The Duchess didn't forget about them either." 

Kenzo smiled at how organized and perfect his wife was in handling such things. 

"The Duchess was currently helping the Chef prepare our dinner too." 

He smiled.. He knew his Duchess well.