Chapter 49: Not the crown prince
"Don't worry I will not let him disown you yet, but know this after your marriage to prince Williams you can never call on the Zorander family for help," Lord Zorander said.
"What," lady Sam and Jane said in unison. They were both surprised. Why would lord Zorander say such a thing? Should he not be excited about becoming in-laws with the royal family.
Besides the royal family was the most influential family in the kingdom. Why on earth would Jane still need help from them when she becomes part of the royal family.
Jane smiled at her grandfather. "I accept these conditions," Jane said with arrogance in her voice. In her mind lord zorander would regret saying those words.
Lord zorander looked at Robert who felt like hitting his daughter. How could she be so stupid? Once the prince finds out she does not have her family support he would definitely treat her badly and he may even pick another wife to make his queen.
Again he doubts Prince Williams will be able to contest the thrown once his sister's son is discovered. He knew first hand that most lords do not want a man who is holding his mother's shirt to be their king.
"It is decided then," Lord zorander said before Robert could say anything to help his daughter.
"I did not ask to eat dinner together because I want to hear about your love for the prince." Lord zorander said and turned to Robert.
"Your brother is returning in two days. I received his letter. The kingdom of Phrygia is fighting against Avalo and we all know how all this may end," lord zorander said.
Robert nodded his head but he could already tell that his position in the family would be threatened with the return of his younger brother Lawrence.
Lawrence has been his father's favorite son growing up. They did not share the same mother. Lawrence was quite close to his sister Agatha and he could already see the handwriting on the wall.
His father has always wanted to hand over the family power to the son of the woman he loved. But since lord Zorander was an upright man he had sent Lawrence and his family away for the last ten years.
During this period Robert used it to gain respect from their men and other lords. Before Lawrence left he was always the better one.
He has become relaxed as his father let him handle things. He would have been less bothered if Jane had agreed to marry Joe.
That way his father will not change his mind about letting him take over the family. He could feel his head hurt.
'Stupid wife,' he cursed lady Sam in his head. If he did not know the real situation in the palace he would have been assured that his daughter would be able to use the royal power in his favor when the time comes.
"And Jane," Lord zorander called her attention. Ever since he discovered the existence of Richard he has been plotting on how to make his existence known to the king and the kingdom without saying a word.
He knew King George and he was sure that the right position would be given to him when the time comes.
"Prince William is not the crown prince, he has an elder brother. His mother kept him away. It is already a known fact to many members of the Royal council. They are looking for him.'
"I hear he is a man capable of taking back his birthright. No one has confirmed this information but I know it and your father does too.'
"There will be war in the palace when the time comes and either of the princes could win. Of course, you would be killed along with your children if Williams loses."
'This is the reason why your father does not want you to marry the prince. So remember no blood of the Zorander will be spill to save you if that time comes. I am not supposed to say this out. But you are my granddaughter and I care about you. So I felt it best you know what could happen," lord Zorander said on a serious note.
Robert was surprised by his father's words. He has expected his father to keep his grandson's existence a secret. But he was beyond shocked that his father told his daughter. Hopefully, Jane will change her mind.
He saw the pale faces of lady Sam and her daughter and a smirk raised on his face. He wanted to spread the news about Richard. He did not intend to hide it like Ellen.
His plans were certain, Jane would definitely tell his words to Williams and Williams will tell the queen.
Then in the Queens attempt to find out the king's first son. The rumor will spread over the kingdom with no link to him.
Of course, he deliberately left out the most important information which was the fact that the son was from Agatha.
He also did not tell Robert that Richard was not Ellen's twin-like they first thought. So with all the wrong information, they would be looking in the wrong places. Of course, he would lie to Robert that Richard has run away from the palace.
In seven days there was going to be a fighting tournament, he plans to ensure that Richard participates. If he can show strength then he would start his popularity from there.
Of course, once he wins, he would gain the people's love thereby make getting the throne easier. He knew Richard needed more than the Zorander family support. The other family he could trust where the Yancey, so he made a note to visit their resident once Lawrence arrived.
Of course, he was not going to trust them blindly he needed to find a way to make sure they benefited from helping him.
This is why he would propose marriage between Richard and Danny. He already had it all planned out in his head.
Before dinner that evening, He was going to share all this information with both sons once Lawrence arrived but fortunately, Jane decided to act the way she did today. So he knew Robert could not be trusted.
Not that he blamed Robert after all he was a father and would do whatever a father would do to protect his daughter. He felt he failed ever since he learned that Richard was taken away from his mother at birth.
He believed him not just because he looks like his daughter but because he has once taken away a child from his mother and given it to another.
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