Chapter 204 - Emerald

Wild Orchid Castle 

Kaisley stared at the photos of Vince Belmont whom they are investigating to have contact with Eloiza Kennedy. Stacey's stomach was growing and so was the nail that was taken from her. The business was also doing well. She doesn't need to overwork herself like usual. But she has to help her husband with a few things. He's been busy lately. 

"I haven't found where he's been going. We have a lack of cameras in that nearby area. The network reception is also poor." Maverick said. 

"Got it." Kaisley sighed. "So, what about the upcoming meeting with Swan Country? Are you going?" 

"No." Maverick looked at his pregnant wife that he brought with him in the Etrama Group of Company. "They need me to secure the Royals and I have a pregnant wife. I don't think that my wife is safe to travel out of the country." 

Kaisley nodded and intertwined her hand. 

"The Emerald will also take part in this security. For now, I have to focus on my husband's business." 

"I already recruit people for the Emerald Troops, I think you don't need to worry about security," Maverick told her just to make her competent. 

When the Crown Prince is away for meetings, there's a possibility that they will attack. Currently, the Duke of Westeria holds a large army in the country. Even the police. He is the commander of all commanders. If he's gone, there's a possibility that those people from their past will take charge. It will also be safer if the Duchess is with Kenzo. Who knows what they would do to the Duchess while the Duke was away. 

Kaisley nodded her head. The King, her uncle, told her that she also needed a group of armies. It's to strengthen her power as an Emerald Holder. Sooner or later, they will find out that they are the only heir of Prince Aljur. They might have used her to make her the Queen just to replace the current Crown Prince. 

"That's right." She nodded her head. "I can't handle an army, but it must remain secret that you are recruiting for the troops." 

"I will do everything to keep it confidential," Maverick said and looked at his wife who yawned. "Love, you can go to your room." 

"Nope. It's boring there." She said, 

Kaisley smiled and admired Stacey's small bump. 

"I will go directly to Aqua Castle," Kaisley stood. "I need the Princess's advice regarding this. I also don't think that my husband could handle such things." 

"You've been too busy lately," Maverick said. "I think you and Cal need a long Christmas break." 

"That would be perfect." Kaisley giggled. "I already spoke to my doctor and we can conceive by next year." 

"That's perfect! My baby wouldn't play alone." Stacey gently strokes her tummy. 

"I can't wait for our little princess or prince to come out," Kaisley said. 

It was already all over the news that the King would name Maverick and Stacey's baby a Prince or Princess. Their family will be on the fourth line to the throne. 

"I can't wait too," Stacey said and stood to escort Kaisley. "You gain weight, Kai." She said, "You look more glorious." 

"That's what Caleb said too." She chuckled. "I almost think that he's mocking me for being fat." 

"That's absurd. You aren't fat at all. Your complexion is more blooming." Stacey commented. 

"Thank you," Kaisley said. "That's why Caleb can't always get his hands off me." The girls laughed while Maverick escorted them. 

Kaisley was escorted by them to her car. She isn't only escorted by two cars full of security but also four police driving a big bike. After the accident when prisoners got out of the jail, Maverick lent security for the Prince and Princess. Currently, there's no other incident after that. Caleb and Kaisley were safe and they diverted their attention to him and his wife. 

"Are you tired?" Maverick asked. She nodded and rubbed her eyes. "Don't rub your eyes." He put his left arm around her waist and took her upstairs.

"Victoria told me about Kenzo's stalker. She peeked at them every time they made love." 

"That's quite serious." He said. 

"Victoria called me," Stacey said and sighed after walking from long stairs. 

"You alright?" He asked. 

"Yeah," she nodded. "I'm just tired." 

"You should sleep." He kissed her temple and then, he carried her. She wrapped her arms around him and leaned on him. "You need to take a break from working, my Duchess." 

"Then, you can join me anytime." She said, 

"It's better if you sleep in our bedroom." 

She pouted at him. 

"Love, I set up cameras around. Like a nanny cam so you will always be safe." 

She let him take her to their bedroom. He checked every corner first and locked the balcony door. Then, he tucked her in and kissed her lips. 

"Sleep well, Duchess." 

"I want something delicious later." She said, "And it's cold, love." 

"It's getting cold. I know." He reached the heater and set it up a little higher. "Is that enough?" 

"Thank you." 

Maverick stayed with her until she fell asleep. 

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Kaisley looked down at the emerald that she's currently wearing on her right hand, to her middle finger. Her biological father was in love with her biological mother. They promised marriage but then he died after the divorce and everything went off. She received verbal abuse from her stepmother and then abuse from her ex-husband and his family. 

But those darkest days had ended. She's now a very important Royal who took care of their family business. She was also loved by people and after they recall her abuse, the feminists stand by her and other wives who also got battered by their husbands. But she wasn't one-sided. Currently, the fake sister is pregnant with her ex-husband. They are also suffering financially, both families. 

She's also been ignoring the father who took her in. But then, she paid enough. Even her father paid him enough after marrying her mother. 

"Princess, where else do you like to go?" Her female secretary asked. "Your father~~ I mean, Mr. Kean Bolton requested to see you." 

"Again?" She creased her brows. "Alright," Since she's in Marduque, she also needs to check on her father too. 

She opened her purse to ready her cheque. Maybe one million is enough for him. She's paid for taking care of her which he didn't do. But with a little moral support and selling her to that family who ruined her. 

She went directly to their residence. A little mansion but it will be for sale soon. They let her in with her security and ten men assembled behind her to follow her around. She entered the house where her father was waiting. 

"What is it now?" 

"Daughter, I-I heard that you are in the city." 

"I am. I am a very busy person." She took out a paper from her purse and extended it to her father. "Here, take this." 

"Let's talk somewhere private." 

She looked around and eyed Lina who had that small round stomach. She stepped closer to her father and stared at her. 

"Take this. This will be the last payment that you will receive from my biological father." She mumbled. She loved how he made that wide expression. She smirked and then tucked it into the pocket of his coat. "I think that's enough to start again, father. I stay take long. I still have other things to take care of." 

She turned back and the guards gave her way. 

"Kaisley!" The old man called. "Wait!" 

Kaisley stopped and turned around to him. 

"What now?" 

"I~I'm sorry." 

"Yeah, you should." Kaisley pursed her lips. "Don't threaten me, again, Mr. Bolton. I don't easily get swayed." 

She finally left the residence and went directly to her husband's office. When she reached his office, everything was quite a mess and there were at least ten computers and he's checking everything one by one. 

"What's going on?" She asked and looked at the floor where there's the plan for the building. "We have already started building. And what's with these documents?" 

"I know," Caleb said. "But I am still looking through all of it." 

"I bought you coffee." 

She then looked at the coffee mugs on the tables. There are at least five of them. 

"Love! Why did you drink five in a day?" She frowned at him. "It's bad for your health." 

"Sorry," She took the coffee and sat on the sofa which is the vacant part. She sipped on the coffee that she bought and watched as he graphs a few of it. 

Among the three best friends, Caleb is perfect when it comes to engineering. He also studied half of it and while Stacey took architecture. Caleb hired a few more architects but then, with the idea that he had, Stacey was the only one who had it perfect. These cousins were made for each other when it comes to business like this. 

"How's Stacey?" Caleb asked and took the ruler. 

"She's fine. She's always sleepy." She said, "Love, I might also become sleepy when I get pregnant." 

"I know." He grinned. "I can't wait for us to get pregnant. With little ones, everything will be perfect." 

"It's already perfect now." Kaisley smiled and sipped on her coffee again. "Just drink water instead of coffee." 

"Got it. I am currently in an adrenaline rush and this idea can't get off." 

Kaisley didn't bother him.. He becomes unstoppable when it comes to planning like this.