Cursed Daughter Looking for a Mate
Chapter 45 The Money Vault

"What's the real state of the kingdom's finances, honey?" ask Ophelia.

Ophelia realizes the reason Leroy defended Beckett, who nearly harmed the royal family. If Leroy sacrificed his family, it means that there is something more important, the condition of the kingdom. Leroy's top priority as King was his own kingdom, Ophelia did not bother about this. From the beginning engaged and married to Leroy, he was willing to be numbered duakan with royal affairs. For him the most important thing is to be with Leroy, he has had enough.

"It had improved before due to the granting of money from Julliane, but the invasion of this palace made the situation worse again" leroy complained.

"Prince Beckett will help us, won't he?" 

Ophelia continued to put her hopes on the one prince to help the Yuvinere royal family. 

"He must help us, I will blackmail Beckett by spreading rumors in the Kingdom of Lortamort about the Prince's bad demeanor."

For the Prince, spending money was no big deal, compared to his threatened position. 

"What about Ellaine's engagement, honey?"

Leroy kept weighing this up. However, the decision is unanimous.

"Stay continue. I'll use the Prince, then throw it away. He doesn't deserve Ellaine, but now we desperately need his help."

"Don't let her marry our daughter. Ellaine won't be happy with him."

They continued to talk about the plan to drain money from Prince Lortamort. And forget about the apology to the accused Kingdom of Constain. 

***

Beckett's bodyguards are looking for his master who disappeared from yesterday. The entire capital was searched for the one prince. Just because he let his master off guard for a moment was kidnapped. Or in fact the master had already returned to the kingdom of Lortamort and banished himself.

However, his bad thoughts soon faded. His master has returned safely.

"Where are you going, Prince?"

Beckett put his hand on the bodyguard's face. Didn't expect himself to be hit by the bodyguard on the floor. His head lowered not daring to look at his master's face.

"Because of your carelessness I was kidnapped. It's a good thing that I can get away with it, otherwise I can get kicked out of here if the King doesn't stand up for me" Beckett grumbled.

"I'm sorry, Prince."

"Here you go, bring me something delicious" Beckett ordered.

His guard went to buy the prince food and snacks. Inside his room Beckett tapped a finger at the table, recalling the events in the woods.

Beckett intends to help Yuvinere Kingdom to fight monsters, but in fact he can finish off the monsters when he meets Kyler. Beckett threatened Kyler, but his eyes were turned upside down on a young man lying scarred around. Beckett was looking for the young man's identification. All he found was a letter, but not an ordinary letter. By reading it, he learned that the young man was a subordinate of Ian Constain.

The young man continued to report the state of Princess Julliane to Ian. Beckett took this opportunity by scapegoating the Kingdom of Constain and covering up for Kyler and Lionel's deeds as long as they obeyed all his orders. They agree, but lies cannot be covered forever. Julliane has it all. However, luck still sided with Beckett.

Soon her bodyguards returned with food and letters. Beckett opened the letter while eating his food. 

Beckett thought King Yuvinere was defending him because he was Ellaine's fiancee. Another reason was because it did not want the relationship between the two kingdoms to kill, but its conjecture was wrong. Inevitably Beckett obeyed him because of his desire to become King.

Then he opened another letter. It contained her mother's request to immediately announce her engagement to a princess. The path to the throne was wide open because of the now sickly Crown Prince.

Beckett headed for the window staring at the palace. "Looks like I'm going to fight you blatantly, Princess Julliane."

Beckett threw away the two letters, continuing the time of the disturbed meal. He will win this fight, because he will force Ellaine to marry him.

***

The moonlight shone on the palace without any cloud barrier. Ellaine's gaze turned towards the person who met her on the balcony of the room. Beckett came to bring flowers for his fiancee. Beckett's gentle treatment did not make Ellaine fall in love. 

While his leg was still hurting, Beckett kept seeing him every night. However, there was no sincerity from the man. In Ellaine's heart kept thinking of others.

"I'm sorry, Princess Ellaine about yesterday. I should have spoken honestly to the King about attacking monsters from the start. I continue to feel guilty for hiding this from you" Beckett said.

"It's okay, Prince Beckett. I also apologize for my brother's slightly exaggerated actions." Ellaine smiled a fake smile.

"It's not entirely his fault, Princess Julliane just wants to defend the truth."

Beckett's mouth continued to praise Julliane and apologize, though his heart said otherwise. He wanted to curse Julliane for constantly bothering him. Pretending to be kind to his fiancee to get a heart is commonplace.

Silence was happening between them again. Ellaine doesn't know what to start a conversation like because she's uncomfortable with Beckett.

Not hearing Ellaine's reply, Beckett continued, "I've already discussed this with your Father, Princess. How about announcing our engagement in public? My mother kept pushing me. After that I will take you to my kingdom. So do you agree?" 

Ellaine lowered her head thinking. Maybe by going to Lortamort kingdom he could get to know Beckett more closely and could love him. His feelings for Carlos will disappear on their own.

"Alright, I agree, Prince." replied Ellaine as she looked at Beckett.

"When are we going to announce it, Princess?"

Ellaine's hand was clasped by her fiance. He tried to convince himself that he felt something, but in vain. The warmth of Carlos hand that touched him could not be felt with anyone else.

"On my birthday, Prince."

"Good idea, there will be a lot of people coming, we don't need to spread the word."

Chequek...

The door opened slowly. The two couples were staring at the figure at the door. Ellaine didn't expect anyone to be in her room at night. Primarily...

"Why can you be with the Princess tonight, Prince Beckett." Carlos stared intently at Beckett as if he was going to kill him.