The Billionaire's Royal Bargain

hrough the silence. Vanessa turned to see her parents entering the room,

r gaze fixed on the gardens below. The sight was serene, but her heart pounded wit

ts. King Harry settled beside her mother, his usually jovial expression n

ight of responsibility that came with centuries of royal lineage,

s stern expression and her mother's worried face. The gossips among the palace staff had h

n Charlotte continued, her voice steady despite the underlying tension.

e grave, "we have come to a decision that

f potential union, of strategic marriages meant to boost their pockets. Bu

Queen Evelyn said softly, her vo

y know who Edward Clark is, very famous and wealthy and devilis

ade him very arrogant, proud

blurted out, unable to con

en the reasons that Vanessa loved her people very much,

t in investing in our assets," King Harry explained. "In exch

ly above a whisper, "because this seems like I a

lied gently. "This is about more than just you.

knew they were right, this is for the good of her people . But the thoug

ppen?" Vanessa asked quietl

d regretfully. "The wedding will follow soon after, am v

y tight spot",

, her mind filled wit

essa. We will discus

ated as she buried her face in her palms, her hear

pt ringing in her head as

s family had arrived at the pala

essa sat beside her parents, her hands folded in her lap, her gaze turning towards Edwa

Damian Clark began, his voice smooth yet carrying a tone of authority. "I beli

Richard. We appreciate your willing

s, his eyes from time to time meeting hers before flickering away. She knew little ab

l is based on mutual benefit. The Clark family is prepared to make significant investments in Rich

t is a strategy to align with the save her kingdom from financial ruin. She

y spoke, his voice full with regret. "And we are grateful

lyn, Vanessa. The Clark family values its alliances as much as it val

carrying an edge of defiance. "Father,

then nodded. "Of course, Edward. You can

anessa followed hesitantly. Once they were al

ard began, his tone surprisingly gentle. "But I want you to know t

u, Edward. And this..

won't pretend. My family and your family have made

od there

, her eyes shining with unshed tears. "But

go around this to favour

row, intrigued, "and

anding. That we're ready for this marriage to proc

hould deceive our pa

enefit us both, let's make it work

that proposal as she studied h

ridge when we get the

ve her from her current circumstances, she looked at Edw

them we can do this, Edward nodded with reli

at Edward with an unreasonable facial expression as their eyes met

ward, Vanessa?" Damian Clark inquired,

fore answering. "Yes, Father. We und

o for a while now and spoke, her voice steady despite the agony

Then let us proceed with the preparatio

union, Vanessa sensed something was not right. The tension i

pene with a loud bang. A palace guard rushed in as

er has arrived for Edward. It was delivered by a w

table. "What is writt

read it. He went through the letter in silence before speaking. "