Chapter 166 - Love Affair

The Party goes on although Caleb and Kaisley were five minutes late. 

In the entire party, Maverick noticed that Butler Reinheart almost didn't leave his mother's side. He's glad that he's always there to take care of her. He's glad that he was always there to protect her and to be loyal to her. But still, her mother is working even at their engagement party. So, he approached her and bowed. 

"Mother, don't you want to join us?"

She smiled beautifully as she reached Maverick's face. 

"I enjoyed the night, my son. But I have to go to my room right now. Also, I enjoy the ice cream cake that your Duchess suggested." 

Maverick flushed a little bit. It was indeed delicious. He was so happy to enjoy it. He even ate two slices and asked to set up another ice cream to reserve in their room fridge. Plus, his fiancee was enjoying the night. 

"Thank you, mother." 

Stacey approached them. 

"My dear, enjoy your night. I'm quite tired right now." 

"Yes, mom." 

Maverick watched as they hugged each other like a real mother and daughter. After that, they went back to the table where Hardin was having a short fight with Kenzo. This time Kenzo stayed long and he hasn't dozed off yet even after a few shots. 

"I never thought that he could stay longer," Victoria said while watching her husband. They were betting between Hardin and Kenzo. Somehow, the two become best friends too. 

"So, are you taking back your bet on Hardin?" Kaisley smirked. 

"Did you lie about him not having a high alcohol tolerance?" Victoria creased her brows. 

"Oh no. That can't possibly be a lie, your grace." Kaisley sneered. 

They were silent as the two were forced to drink the last shot. They stared at each other, however, their faces fell on the tablet at the same time as nothing happened. Harriet groaned and clicked her tongue. 

"Damn. This is a tie. So, keep your money?" Harriet asked them as the girls nodded. 

Maverick and Caleb laughed as they high five. Maverick went to Kenzo while Caleb went to Hardin's back. 

"Okay, these boys had passed out. It's time to go." 

"Damn, why didn't Hardin win?" Victoria asked. 

"P~~" Kenzo grumbled. Victoria quickly rushed to get a bowl. It was probably one of the expensive artifacts in the room and Kenzo puked on it. Hardin also puked and went to his clothes. 

"Ugh!" The girls complained as they turned back. Victoria looked away, rubbing Kenzo's back. However, Stacey was laughing as she filmed it. 

Harriet covered her mouth while the maids and butlers were helping the two Lords who were puking. Victoria was the only one of the girls who took care of her husband. Besides, she won't leave her husband even in that condition no matter how gross it was. Then, Maverick helped her to get to the bed. 

"Uh, I can send someone?" He asked. 

"Don't worry. I'll take care of you. Thanks, Mave." She smiled. 

"Alright, Duchess." He bowed his head and left. 

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Butler Reinheart already set up the hot jacuzzi tub in the east wing, Lady Vanessa's room with wild orchid flowers and petals of roses. She removed her robe and extended it to the Butler. He held it and held her hand as she dipped her body on the bathtub and she sat down. He hung her robe. 

"I'll check on them. I'll be back." He said. 

When he checked the game room, there's a mess as Stacey and Harriet were making fun of Hardin who puked all over his clothes. 

"Please clean him up and take him to his room." Butler Reinheart said. 

"I'll take care of him too, maybe after he undresses," Harriet said. 

"Does he have sexy abs?" Stacey asked out of nowhere as Kaisley shook her head. 

"I heard it," Maverick said the time that he entered the game room. 

"Hey, babe." Stacey chuckled nervously. 

"You aren't satisfied with mine?" He crossed his arms. 

"Come on. It was just a joke." 

Maverick glared at Hardin who had the maids and butler's removing his coat and shirt. 

Butler Reinheart watched as Maverick took Stacey by tossing her to his arm like a sack of rice. 

"We are leaving," Maverick announced and left. 

"Oh, geez." Kaisley chuckled. "We got it, Sir Reinheart. I think Harriet will take care of her brother." 

"Yes, your highness." He bowed and went back to the east wing after checking the kitchen and the maids who were attending the game room started cleaning. He entered Princess Vanessa's room and went directly to her bathroom. He sat on the jacuzzi tub and hugged her neck. 

"How are they?" She asked, turning her head a little. 

"They are having fun." He said. 

"Join me, my love," Vanessa said. 

Butler Reinheart stood and faced the small cabinet as he removed his shoes, socks, and clothes as he carefully hung them. He carefully dipped his body on the jacuzzi tub behind Princess Vanessa. Then, he hugged her and kissed her cheeks. 

"How long has it been, my love?" She asked. 

"It's been so long now." He grinned. "I missed you so much even though I am with you always." 

She giggled and intertwined her hand with his big hands. Feeling his calluses seemed relaxing against her soft and smooth hand. 

"When do we plan to tell this to Mave?" He asked as he carefully caressed her hair. 

"I don't know, my dear. But they have a limit on going here. It'll be very troublesome if they find out that the Empress's headquarters is here." Vanessa sounded so worried. She didn't want her creation to go to waste. 

"Should we evacuate a few of our people? How about let's send them to Duchess Victoria and Duchess Stacey? They would be a great help." 

"Yes, that's a good idea. If they saw that this house is close, they would think that it's just another vacation castle for the royals." Vanessa agreed with his idea. 

"Let's talk about that tomorrow. For now, I want to treat my wife with a nice massage." Butler Reinheart scooped her breasts and carefully massaged them. "I love you, Vanessa." He whispered. 

"I love you, Armin." 

"I can't wait anymore, Vanessa." He stood quickly, took the towel, and wrapped it around his waist. He held out his hand for her as she giggled. Then, he reached for her robe and covered it around her. 

"Let me brush my teeth, my handsome husband." She kissed his lips as she went to the sink. He followed her. He prepares their toothbrushes and brushes their teeth together. Few of the servants would think that he always stays with Vanessa. But most of the time, Vanessa sleeps in his room to avoid that or they sleep in the basement when she has to work late. 

The couple went to the bed and he locked the door to make sure that no one would enter. Vanessa sat in front of her dresser and started combing her black hair. He approached her after closing the curtains and turned off the main lights. Then, he combed her long strawberry blonde hair. 

"What if Mave finds out about us?" He asked and kissed her top head. 

"It won't be a problem. Mave is an open mind child. Besides, he grew up so well although I seemed to neglect him." 

"You only did that to protect him." 

He put down the brush and took her to the bed. He removed his towel and started kissing her. The couple made love twice like it's been decades since they last made love. He planned to set up a honeymoon for them, however, with lots of pending cases, they can't just relax. She can't relax if her family is still in danger. Although Armin felt tired a while ago, the tiredness washed away after lovemaking. This time, he's massaging his beloved's back and whole body. 

After Vanessa got divorced, she got married to Armin Reinheart and was blessed by King Edgar in secret. Their wedding was also a secret. He stayed with her as a driver, bodyguard, and butler while they were making their plans. They didn't plan any child after Maverick. So, Maverick won't have any rival on the throne as a Lord of Edward. Vanessa's mother was sent to Berkon at that time and disguised as an old poor woman to survive. Her father that time already died of assassination and her mother survived as everyone thought that she died. 

Armin was always there from the very start. He's the reason why Lady Edward was alive until the time reached where Maverick had to leave the Belmont residence before he got killed by Madeleine. 

After seeing that she's sound asleep, Armin pulled the sheet over her shoulder and kissed her forehead. 

"I will always protect… even if I am too old to stand still." He mumbled. 

"I love you, Armin," Vanessa mumbled. 

The first time that Armin saw her, he fell in love. He was a guard trainee in the Duke of Marduque's castle… more like a knight to their castle. He knew that he's just an ordinary man but one day her father caught him and teased him. One thing that the man said that made his heart move. 

"Do you love her?" 

"I~I have no right to love Lady Vanessa, my lord. But I do love her." 

The man smiled and put a hand over his shoulder. 

"There will be chaos that might come. Protect her, serve her and be loyal to her. Can you do that?" 

Starting that day, he didn't just plan to become the best night but to become a servant to the lady.