The following morning, Samuel woke up to find that his parents were looking for him. He had checked his phone, and they still featured the scandal regarding the Earl's son, Roderick. Most people criticized the monarchy concerning the events that transpired at the hands of a single man.
The British people still had long respect for their Queen, but for the other nations, it was a chance to attack the heart of the governnt. Many other smaller peerage ca into question soon after, so baseless accusations, but nonetheless, it got all the dia attention needed to blow this situation out of proportion.
" Have you had your breakfast? You were late for the family brunch today." Robert said while getting a closer look at his son.
" Especially today, I might add. I also noticed you looked awfully happy when you ca ho yesterday." Laura said.
" I already ate and if you are looking for topics to discuss before addressing the root cause. I want to let you know that I can handle it." Samuel sat down. He knew exactly what they called him here for. He had already anticipated this eting beforehand.
" Very well. Do you know what you did? I have been busy answering the call since morning!" Robert was calm, but his angry face pointed to a different picture.
" Son, we don't know why you did it, but there is as certain panic among the upper class that we have launched so sort of witch hunt against them. It is serious." Not only influential n but their wives were talking too. Laura had a string of friends who held titles of nobility; they often t for tea parties.
Which was why they were asking questions about Samuel's involvent.
" So you don't think that he deserved it? He was a predator hiding behind his father's fortunes. I rely asked him to pay for his cris."
" This is not a ga. You could have co to us if you have any issue with him. There are other ways to go about it."
" We also heard that you blackmailed the Earl? I share your enthusiasm to bring him to justice but still, we are very disappointed in you." They had supported him in every endeavor that he partook in since childhood, but this was way out of line.
" I know. But before condemning , I just want to tell you the whole story." For a few minutes, Samuel explained everything to them. They were surprised to know that Adele was involved in this; she would be his next target.
" Coming to you would have ant, he would have walked without any dia attention. I want to make him feel what his victims felt and sadly judicial system in our country will never let such a case see the light of the day."
" I get it but unfortunately I still think it was wrong. You could have gave us so warning to prepare and do you honestly think we would have let him scotch free when Adele is involved? you should know better!"
" She is like a daughter to too. I can't believe you never ntion it!" Both his parents were still upset with him. Blackmailing the Earl for personal vendetta? Moreover, he went there personally; it would not be long before soone connected the dots.
" I am very sorry for it. Clearly I was not thinking properly at that mont which is why I will divert so of my resources-"
" Stop with your lousy apology. All of know you enough to see that gleeful smile hidden under all that charade." Robert stopped him.
" What your father is trying to say is that you have an important eting at noon. It's best that you dressed well for that occasion." their scrawny faces turned blissful when the eting was ntioned.
" eting? Where?" Samuel asked suspiciously.
" Of course the Palace. Hurry along, Arthur is expecting you." They shooed him away. Samuel didn't know what hit him until he was outside the study. He damn well knew who he was eting!
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" That's what happened. I should have explained it to you yesterday night but I was too tired to get into it." Samuel was ambushed by the girls as soon as he stepped into the hall. He again had to explain his whereabouts where he had been all yesterday.
" So you blackmailed a noble? Seized his company? Sent his son to jail? and saved a damsel in distress? all in one day. That's impressive." Liliana comnted.
" Is that what you are worried about? I knew sothing was wrong when she didn't receive my calls yesterday. I should go see her." Iblis, who had co early, said with a panicked voice. She was obviously worried about her friend.
" I heard a lot about her. I should co along too." Paige suggested accompanying her.
" I will go with you too. I don't really know her but I can offer so help. I too have experienced sothing....similar." Rosaline was reminded about her past discretions.
" Wait! Before we head out. I think we should hear the whole story. Sami here had carefully glossed past the detail when he visited her alone at night yesterday." Maia, the keen one, caught him sneaking past that part.
" Now that you ntion it. I do found him rather happy when I spotted him yesterday." Paige also ca closer with her arms crossed.
" I am a free man! I am sure you can ask Adele about it." Samuel was brazen with it. They were the ones who labeled themselves as his friends; it was not his fault! He was also coming to terms with his 'alleged' fate described by his title, 'Harem King'.
" Fine! Co on everyone, no reason to talk to a dog!"
" Right, we don't speak dog language."
" Humph."
" I will see you soon."
" Don't worry, I will watch over them just to be sure that they don't start random fights." Liliana said.
" I am honestly more worried about you. Just try to be discreet while visiting the suburbs. Normal folks reside there." Samuel said.
" We will try. See you soon."
" Arthur, send so people with them. They might run into problem knowing what happened yesterday." Samuel said after they left.
" Yes sir. About the eting, it will not be good if we kept the other party waiting." Arthur added.
" Right, I must get dressed then."
Samuel dressed appropriately and ca downstairs to find Darren waiting for him. Seeing him as the party was set for tomorrow was not surprising.
"Man, I thought you were kidding when you asked to about Friesian horses the other day, I t grey and his friends playing in that newly constructed ranch. It's quite impressive." Darren ca closer to give him a hug.
" Just sothing cos when you are chasing to top your last year's gift. The only drawback is I have to do it again next year with much more enthusiasm." Samuel returned the hug.
" But isn't it school day today?" Darren asked.
" It's funny that you asked. Grey insisted he had a stomachache but miraculously it disappeared after my mother accepted his proposal to take a sick leave."
" Well, kids are like that. Not that I know because I am a single child."
" Sir, the eting." Arthur saw that he was talking sweetly with Darren, so he interrupted.
" Right, let's go. Darren can co with right?" Samuel asked to which Arthur just shrugged. It's not like Samuel recently beca a troublemaker; what's the harm in rebelling one more ti?
" Wait! Where are you going dressed like that?" Darren just noticed his unusually formal appearance.
" Where are 'we' going? Don't ask question it's just so palace and I would like you to co with ." Samuel began dragging him toward the exit.
" Palace? Which one? This country is filled with them!" Darren reluctantly followed as he knew that despite his bigger size, he could not overpower Samuel for so reason; it was the fruit of his several attempts.
" the one that ends with 'hum'." Samuel refrains from saying it out loud.
"Buckingham palace!? Why? Don't tell because of what happened yesterday?" Darren was not stupid. There was only one reason presently why soone would visit that place.
" I have been summoned. Now from my experience it's never a good idea to let the most powerful woman in the world waiting. Let's go. I will fill you in during our journey."
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" I have seen your majesty." Samuel bowed slightly and did the royal greeting impeccably.
" Samuel, I didn't know if you would show up or not in light of recent events." The Queen and Samuel were eting alone. She wanted to talk with him privately.
" How can I ignore your majesty's summon. I can as soon I heard about it. I am also sorry about the trouble I caused you lately." Samuel said with a sorrowful face.
" You know, from all the occupation that you embodied over the years. You excelled at acting, if I didn't know about it I might have believed in your apology. These old bones still have so good attention to details." The Queen said with a stern voice.
" It's funny, my parents said the sa thing. I never knew doing the 'right' things pardon you from being trusted." He said with a calm smile.
" hmm.. Is that Wintringham boy that accompanied you here?" She changed the subject, probably because the tension was getting high. She wanted to approach it from a different angle.
" Yes, he could be my alibi if I disappear from this Palace. I heard there are certain people that you employ that can do that." Samuel chuckled, but it didn't garner the response he hoped for. It appeared it was not ti to make such dull jokes!
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