CHAPTER 23

Duchess Esmerelda was one of duke Buckingham's many wives, she was the most vulnerable, elegant, noble, and beautiful as well, she had always had good and positive intentions towards the position of a duchess while the rest just valued the wealth and gave the duke only satisfaction of that of a mistress.

She was calm diligent caring a good listener and a great mother that was what he treasured in her, she gave the duke a daughter and a son.

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Lazarus the duchess's only son and the next duke of heidinburg made a knock on the door that opens a grand entry into Clinton's temporary room, he was given the hospitality of his kingdom which made it feel a bit like home, and was also rendered the service of a personal maid.

But nor did he think of her as a maid but as a mutual friend they usually had nice talks together and had grown fully attached to her and comfortable around her.

Come in Clinton said as if knowing who was it, Lazarus walked into the room and asked let's talk, what is your plan for the war to get back to Philadelphia, and please don't get me wrong I love that you're here everyone does but no one knows what if king Noan dies early and his two sons start a war for the position of the throne.

By then it would be difficult to win back your kingdom, "Lazarus you have a point but besides am sure they don't have the keys to the throne room so it's still sealed shut".

For now, but do you know where the key is "Lazarus asked concerned", "well" he said pulling a key chain off his neck and giving in a smile.

Nicely done Clinton having to keep it on a neck chain but you have to be careful with that there could be spies anywhere, you don't have to worry Lazarus I am careful with it how do you think I hid it on me from all of you for so long without you guys knowing.

Ok well, I would see you later, Lazarus said leaving and shutting the room door.

Get me Kara "Clinton said as an order to the guard outside his room.

A minute later a lady dressed in a satin blue maid mini gown, she had scarlet blue eyes, pale pink skin and mid lengthen brown hair.

What do you need your highness "she said with a bow'

Am a little hungry I would like to have a nice green rich salad and a nice fruit cocktail, bring it all to me I would be in the garden, he responded and gave a nice gesture, alright I would do as you wish "she said with a smile".

Kara walked into the kitchen and began slicing some vegetables when suddenly she heard a loud shout on the kitchen door, who's there "she said startled".

Well if isn't miss man snatcher "Vivian the meanest maiden have ever met", what do you want Vivian, all I want is for you is to leave the guest prince alone for me he his mine and I won't let you take him away from him.

What do you mean "Kara asked confused", don't you act stupid I know how you always cuddle and cuddle with him it is like every time he needs something you're always there and that doesn't give me the chance to get his attention.

Vivian is sorry if you think I am trying to steal him from you or anything but am just doing my jobs besides he never mentioned you in any of our discussions.

What! Do you mean in your discussions so now you've started doing some dirty things with him, Vivian I am not just going to stand here and let you make a fool of me and make the matter complicated by getting things wrong.

I would show you what's wrong "she said and held on a tight and aggressive pull of my hair making fall to the ground and spilled the salad all over and made a loud sound with a steel tray.

Stop what are you trying to do? said