CH 68

“Mother..”

Princess Katie lifted her alluring gaze, her elegant white hand caressing the petals of a new variety of rose delicately arranged on the royal court table. She turned her satisfied gaze towards her son, Prince Kyle, whose face was filled with gloom and dejection. With an ethereal and casual tone, she asked, “Why the long face, like a mourning dog?”

Prince Kyle’s brows furrowed instantly, his fist clenched and relaxed in restraint. He sighed with a hint of disappointment in his voice, “The truth has been exposed. Father secretly ordered my exile from the Imperial Capital and removal from the royal position… Mother, what should I do?”

A flicker of fierceness passed through Princess Katie’s eyes, and her alluring lips curled into a cold smile. “He really thinks highly of himself. After using me for so long, he wants to kick us, the mother and son, aside to make way for his beloved Queen Vanessa and Edward.”

Prince Kyle anxiously asked, “Mother, do you have a way to let me stay? Can Uncle Humphrey help me?”

Princess Katie’s eyes turned cold. “No one dares to defy Edmund’s orders in the entire Empire.”

Upon hearing this, Prince Kyle’s face turned pale. He staggered and muttered to himself, “Does Father truly have such a ruthless heart? Did he never consider me his own son?”

“Kyle, sometimes I really doubt if you are truly my blood, or if you carry half of Edmund’s foolishness in your veins, which makes you assume the position of a pathetic loser like this.”

Princess Katie squinted her enchanting eyes and sternly looked at Kyle, who easily gave up after a slight setback. She scolded, “Does exile mean failure?!”

A glimmer of light flickered in Prince Kyle’s desolate eyes, as he cautiously asked, “Mother, what is your insight?”

Princess Katie glanced coldly at Prince Kyle and said, “After exile, don’t act recklessly. Listen to Mother and Uncle Humphrey’s instructions. The Basalom family will support you in ascending the throne.”

With the promise from Mother and the support of the Basalom family, Prince Kyle’s anxious and fearful heart finally gained a glimmer of assurance. He regained his composure, believing that even if he were exiled by his father, the power and influence of the Basalom family on Mother’s side would eventually bring him back to the Imperial Capital.

However, one thing still weighed heavily on his mind.

Prince Kyle furrowed his brows, his gloomy sapphire eyes fixed on Princess Katie. After struggling in his heart repeatedly, he reluctantly asked, “Mother, Father told me about you. Did you use some means to enter the royal family? Otherwise, why does Father despise my existence and only care about Queen Vanessa and Edward, treating us, the mother and son, as insignificant…”

Princess Katie chuckled instantly, her alluring eyes filled with sarcasm. Dissatisfied, she berated Kyle, whose mind was clouded. “Kyle, you’ve really been brainwashed by Edward’s brotherly love. Do you really think the royal family needs to care about such foolish family ties? The only ones you can trust are your Mother and the Basalom family.”

Prince Kyle lowered his brows, silently contemplating for a moment.

“You’re right, Mother. Father has never treated me as family. Only you, Mother, and Uncle Humphrey are the ones I can rely on.”

Princess Katie’s face softened slightly, her enchanting eyes narrowing. “But I can’t allow Edmund to easily slander me, to let my son only see his mother’s ugly side. In comparison, that guy Edmund is even uglier and more chilling.”

“Kyle, what do you think of your father?”

The second prince, Kyle, reluctantly pursed his lips and said, “He’s a majestic, powerful, and qualified king. Even though he can be overly suspicious and controlling in private, all the nobles, officials, and citizens of the empire follow his lead… It’s hard to admit, but my father is the type of king I want to be.”

Princess Katie sneered and said, “No, in my eyes, Edmund is nothing but a stubborn and domineering mad king. Vanessa had a prior engagement before marrying Edmund. If that engagement had been fulfilled, Vanessa would be my sister-in-law, the wife of my half-brother…”

Under the surprised gaze of Prince Kyle, Princess Katie slowly revealed the past events.

“Although I look down upon Vanessa, a low-born orphan from a minor noble family, who was adopted into the Basalom Mansion and was about to become the future matriarch of the Basalom family chosen by my brother, Cains, I must acknowledge that my brother Cains is an outstanding heir of the family and a gentle person worthy of admiration. Vanessa, on the other hand, has always been mild-mannered and easily deceived. If it were a difficult and arrogant noble Omega being chosen as the matriarch of the Basalom family, perhaps I would not have been pleased.”

“The engagement between my brother Cains and Vanessa progressed smoothly. They held a grand engagement ceremony at the Basalom Mansion, and even invited Edmund, the newly crowned king, that lunatic, to attend.”

“As a prominent noble family, the Basalom clan, and as the Omega with the purest bloodline within the family, I was one of the candidates for the queen’s position, competing with several other noble Omegas. Whether it was the compatibility of 86% between me and the king in terms of pheromones or the aristocratic background and wealth, I was widely recognized as the most likely Omega to ascend the throne as queen.”

“But unexpectedly, Edmund had his eyes fixed on Cains’ fiance during the engagement ceremony! I should have realized how terrifying Edmund’s lingering gaze on Vanessa was. He even interrupted the ceremony when Cains and Vanessa exchanged engagement rings.”

“At that time, the empire was at war with the awakened Queen of the Insects. Edmund used the excuse of the tense situation on the battlefield to temporarily transfer my brother Cains to the frontlines. From then on, Edmund frequently visited the Basalom Mansion, and outsiders believed that Edmund was about to choose a queen from the Basalom family. However, it turned out that the chosen one was not me but Vanessa.”

“Your so-called father, the domineering and tyrannic King Edmund, sent my brother Cains to the frontlines multiple times. Not long after, my brother Cains sacrificed himself on the battlefield, and the Basalom family lost an excellent heir.”

A mix of hatred for his father, Edmund, and a blend of nostalgia and love for her deceased brother Cains flickered in Princess Katie’s cold and alluring eyes.

“After my brother Cains’ death, Edmund made no effort to conceal his desire for Vanessa. On the surface, he showed goodwill towards the Basalom family, but in reality, he oppressed and forced us to hand over Vanessa. Even after my brother Cains’ death, he didn’t let him go and forcefully tried to annul his engagement with Vanessa. And all this while Vanessa, who was well protected by my brother Cains, remained oblivious to these matters.”

“The irony is that Vanessa’s pheromone compatibility with him is less than 30%. Edmund, being an S-class rare and dangerous Alpha, couldn’t stabilize his pheromones during his sensitive period with Vanessa’s pheromones alone. That’s why he turned to me, exploiting my pheromones by extracting them through injections, in order to get through the dangerous sensitive period.”

“As part of the deal, he promised to support the Basalom family. But I saw through all that Edmund did behind the scenes. It was he who caused the Basalom family to lose an excellent heir. This is far from enough to make amends. I need the position of the queen. Since that’s not possible, I’ll settle for the position of the queen consort. After all, Queen Vanessa is still that gentle and easily deceived girl, while my child will ascend that throne… Do you understand?”

“Kyle.”

Princess Katie’s icy hand covered the face of Prince Kyle, her seductive gaze filled with deep hatred, fixed on his pair of ocean-blue eyes as if staring at the person she truly despised behind him.

Prince Kyle’s face turned pale, and he meekly lowered his eyes in fear, obediently replying, “Yes, Mother.”

In the palace, the lake shimmered under the faint moonlight, while a desolate wind blew through the sparse mint trees, casting a dim light on the exquisite and elegant palace.

On the other side of the railing, Si Huaixi gazed coldly at a window of the palace with his dark and intense eyes.

Someone was one step ahead of him.

A knocking sound echoed.

The grand palace seemed even more quiet amidst its luxury, with no one moving in the dim corridors. The fragmented and restless sound of the wind added to the agitation in people’s hearts.

Prince Kyle opened the door, furrowing his brows in repulsion, and said, “Why is it you?”

It was Prince Edward, his elder brother. He had arrived at Prince Kyle’s chamber late at night. His deep blue eyes carried a heavy melancholy, and there was a trace of complex guilt when he looked at Kyle.

“I’m sorry, Kyle. I couldn’t convince Father to revoke the order, but I have a way to make sure you won’t leave.”

Kyle felt an inexplicable sense of danger radiating from Edward, but how could that be? Edward, who was weak and foolish, cherished his younger brother.

Moreover, after his conversation with Princess Katie, Kyle was no longer so concerned about being exiled from the royal family.

“Heh, Edward, what can you possibly do?”

Kyle sneered.

What followed completely exceeded his expectations!

Edward, with his melancholic blue eyes, looked at him and said, “I’m sorry, Kyle. Bear with it.”

Bear with what?

A question flashed through Kyle’s mind.

From somewhere, Edward took out a syringe and swiftly pressed it against Kyle’s shoulder, injecting an anesthetic into his muscle.

The anesthesia quickly spread throughout his body, causing Kyle’s limbs to go numb and his steps unsteady. He glared angrily at Edward with his blue eyes and exclaimed, filled with shock and anger, “Edward, what the hell are you trying to do?”

Edward’s grim and forgiving blue eyes watched as Kyle struggled to maintain his balance, and he placed the fully anesthetized Kyle on the bed.

Kyle’s heart started to panic. He couldn’t move his body, which was now completely numb. He could only hoarsely shout, “Help! Prince Edward has gone mad! He wants to harm his own brother!”

Edward’s gaze remained gentle and forgiving as he ran his hand through Kyle’s disheveled blond hair.

Looking at those fragile and timid blue eyes that radiated fear towards him, Edward hesitated, furrowing his brow in pain, and guiltily said, “I’m sorry, Kyle. I have no other choice…”

“I’ve found the best anesthetic for you. It won’t be painful. As long as this happens, Father will show you mercy and let you stay.”

Kyle felt Edward’s words made no sense.

“Quickly undo my anesthesia! I don’t care about Father. Even if I’m exiled, I will definitely come back. Don’t get too cocky, Edward!”

Edward’s deep sadness and guilt reflected in his eyes as he said, “No, I can’t let Kyle leave. It won’t be complete otherwise.”

After saying that,

In the face of Kyle’s terrified eyes,

Edward sadly and painfully broke Kyle’s leg.

Snap!

The sound of bone fracturing rang out.

Even though he had been anesthetized, Kyle still felt an excruciating pain, as if his heart and lungs were being torn apart.

His leg was broken?!!!

Kyle was enraged, his eyes turning red, and he shouted at the insane Edward, “Are you fucking insane? Just because I’m going to be exiled, this lunatic of a brother wants to break my leg!”

Edward, with his mournful and guilt-ridden expression, said, “This way, under the pretext of taking care of your leg injury, Father will let you stay on the Imperial Capital Star. If Father is unwilling to let you recuperate in the palace, you can stay at my private residence on the Emperor’s Capital Star.”

Kyle was about to go mad. What was even more infuriating was that Edward’s words were sincere! This lunatic genuinely wanted to keep him here!

“I don’t want to stay with you, you lunatic! Let me be exiled!”

“Kyle, don’t be stubborn.”

“Stubborn? Fuck you!”

“If you get too worked up, the anesthesia won’t work as well.”

Kyle’s gaze became unfocused, and he felt a faint sensation of pain in his numbed leg. Strangely, it brought him a sense of pleasure…

He despairingly covered his flushed face.

Edward noticed it and said gently, “Perhaps I can use a little less anesthetic next time.”

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