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    Cedric handed the item to a nearby staff member.


    “Excuse me, that young woman forgot something,” he said, nodding toward where she had walked away.


    “Could you please return this to her?”


    The staff member eagerly took off after her. Near the entrance, he caught up and handed the item back.


    From a distance, they saw the woman nce back, her eyes glistening with tears, as if wounded by a lover’s betrayal.


    Niks clicked his tongue. “Cedric, she gave it to you, and you handed it right back. That must have been humiliating for her.”


    Cedric shot him a sharp look.


    “You’re always ready with sarcasm. What was that thing anyway?”


    Niks shook his head with a sigh.


    “She’s the sole princess of Loglil. What she handed you was the royal emblem—a symbol of her interest and a wish for you to be her husband. What you just declined wasn’t just a token. It was a sign of power, wealth, and ultimate authority.”


    Niks nced at Cedric, whose face remainedposed.


    “Now that you know, do you regret it? Want me to help you win her back?”


    Cedric showed no sign of interest and turned to walk away. “If you’re that keen, you can be her husband.”


    Niks sighed deeply.


    “You think I wouldn’t want that? Father once arranged for all five of us brothers to be candidates for the princess, but she rejected every one of us. Father was furious. Now that the princess has chosen you, Father won’t let this opportunity slip away.”


    Niks’ voice cut through the air, sharp with bitterness.


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    Cedric gave a knowing nod.


    “I’ll talk to Carol when I get back. Maybe she has some ns to match you with the princess.” Niks had no words to reply.


    Cedric let out a soft chuckle just as his phone began to ring.


    Niks nced over and saw Hamilton’s name shing on the screen. Without hesitation, he slid quietly to the side.


    Cedric picked up the call. Hamilton’s booming voice filled the car.


    “Cedric! Have you lost your mind? Do you even know what you’re doing?”


    Hamilton’s furious roar was so loud the driver recoiled in fear.


    “Do you realize what the royal emblem means? It’s the master key to royal power! With it, you im Loglil’s royal blessing and join the royal family. Do you know how much effort I’ve put in to get the princess to notice you?”


    Cedric gripped the phone, voice cool and detached.


    “Effort? Isn’t it just about getting that so-called princess to nce my way?”


    Niks stared in disbelief at Cedric. He silently gave a thumbs-up, impressed despite himself.


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