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1 Hour before that..
Ethan, and the Black Knight squad borrowed by Aiden are on a search for Layla in every part of town.
" Search in every nook and place ! don't let anyone miss !" ethan is reigning
" Good Sir Ethan !" the kstaria kompak
As a result his entire city was crowded by the kstaria who were looking for Layla. Ethan, who is also looking for Layla, meets Arabella who runs away from home.
" Abel why are you here?" ethan asked in shock
" I'm looking for sister "Arabella answered
" You should be home and resting, I'll have Johnny escort you" Ethan said
" Sister, I want to find Layla !" exciting Arabella
" No, you have to go home now!" ethan is firm
" I beg you, I have to save Layla! I know where he might be! sister ! I'm fine, so let me come with you guys to look for him, okay ?" Arabella pleads
" Abel, don't be stubborn !" ethan is upset
" I promise I won't bother you, brother please.."Arabella
" I can't let her people Queen or Count Oscar get ahead of us to find Layla. Surely they have a plan to disappear and evidence by killing, I can't let Layla in danger of "inner Arabella worry
" Haa. okay, but you have to stay by my side" Ethan said at last
" Thank you sister" said Arrabella gladly
Eventually Arabella and Ethan ride a horse together and look for Layla.
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The Reese mansion..
" You're not serious about handling your job. Looks like you're no longer of any use here? " aiden said annoyedly to Demian
" I'm sorry, your majesty, I will accept the punishment. But don't just send it back to Londo .." Demian said fearfully
" Geez, your majesty is so fierce "inner Demian
" Where did he go? he's still sick "inner Aiden is worried
Aiden and Demian follow Arabella, Ethan and the rest of the army who are searching for Layla.
Meanwhile, Arabella and Ethan search where he first found Layla and Layla was not there. Arabella looks worried about Layla, afraid something will happen to her.
" Why are you worried about her? he poisoned you, you should be mad at him ", Ethan said in surprise
" It's true that he poisoned me, I should have been angry but I couldn't be angry. Brother, I love Layla as sincerely as my heart, and I don't want her to answer "Arabella sincerely
" You're too naive, Abel" said Ethan
" Sister, we have to find Layla" said Arabella
Shortly after, the brother's sister saw someone get off the horse carriage.
" Daughter of Ariana?" ethan and Arabella were shocked
" you are here apparently, I have important information for you "Ariana replied in a hurry
" What are your plans this time, princess?" ask Ethan suspiciously
" Wo.woaa. take it easy Sir Ethan, I've given up. I don't have any intentions, I want to tell you that I found someone you're looking for " said Ariana
" Give up what? what does princess Ariana mean?" arabella's mind doesn't understand
" When you look at Sir Ethan is an interesting guy as well. What the hell am I thinking? I have to marry a prince or a king.Where can I think he is cool, the cool one must be the prince and the "inner King of Ariana judge.
" The one we're looking for?" ask Arabella in shock
" If you lie, you die. I don't care if you're a princess or not " said Ethan threateningly
" Sir Ethan is too wary of me, remember I am a princess ! this talk of yours could be considered a rebellion " said Ariana cynically
" Then show me where the guy is?" ask Ethan
" Come with me" said Ariana
A few minutes later they reached an inn, and there were a few Ariana bodyguards standing guard. Arabella ran into the room and saw Layla there.
" Daughter. " muttered Layla sadly
Arabella cried and hugged Layla anxiously. Layla is touched by the treatment of Arabella who still wants to hug her and care for her.
" Layla.Thank God you're okay. I'm so worried about you, Layla.. " The girl cried seeing Layla in front of her.
" What have I done? I hurt the princess who's been good to me all this time, I really don't know myself. Though the princess was really sincere to me "inner Layla felt guilty
Ethan and Ariana can feel that Arabella is very sincere about Layla.
" Sir Ethan's sister, loves his servant very much. His heart was really kind or too naive" Ariana said
" My sister is like that" Ethan confirmed
" Don't you have to thank me this time?" asked Ariana annoyed
" I'm sorry I forgot, thank you, "I answered Ethan briefly
" What? how's the thank-you just like this?" asked Ariana annoyed
" How should I then?" ask Ethan cuek
" Ahem. eg take me to eat together or something "
" Yes, as a thank you. " said Ariana sok cuek
" The hell he refused the invitation of someone as beautiful as me, let alone I was the princess "
" I'll think about it later" replied Ethan cuek
" What?"
" In this world only I think only the Demon King who rejected me, it turns out there are still two more men who can reject my charm. Prince Aiden and Sir Ethan the arrogant man "inner Ariana upset
Ethan and Ariana focus on Arabella who looks very sad. Seen in her eyes were disappointment, sadness, heartache and affection for Layla.
And like it's not just Arabella who feels it on Layla. Layla also feels the same way about Arabella, she loves Arabella but she is too embarrassed to look at her at this time.
The woman asks Layla for an explanation about who told her to do this, and also why did she do this to her? The pain was again felt by Arabella when Doctor Louis said that she could never be a mother. However, she did not bring it up to Layla, as it was a disgrace to her. After being asked many questions, Layla did not answer and could only cry, her heart was filled with guilt and confusion not knowing how to. He felt that his path was deadlocked now, there was nowhere to go back.
Aiden, Eugene and Demian reach Layla's inn. At that time Arabella forced Layla to tell the truth, everyone there was shocked to see the side of Arabella who was firm and full of anger unlike her who was usually patient.
Maybe because he was betrayed so often? or hurt? so he acted more violently than usual. That made Aiden surprised, because his fiancee was usually always patient at all times.
" Layla, are you going to keep quiet? say it in front of everyone! who told you to poison me?!!" yelling Arabella as she raised her sword towards Layla's neck, the woman's hand trembled as she raised her sword at Layla.
" Abel, calm down" said Ethan slowly.
" Layla ! SPEAK UP!!
It's not that she's getting quieter, but that she's yelling louder and more and more and more and more, hoping Layla will reveal all the truth. He was tired of it all and wanted to end the person who had made him suffer, the person who had made him so naive ! so he let his guard down even after he went through two lives. The woman felt foolish, in her heart she was wrathful, hurt, frustrated and bitterly disappointed with Layla.
" I'm sorry miss.I mean princess.pardon me .." Layla kneels at Arabella's feet
Arabella bit down her lips, and her body trembled as if holding back the turbulent wrath in her heart. She wants her logic to win from her conscience, but she can't hurt Layla with her sword. As Layla was about to say it all, the drama resumed..
Layla felt a tremendous pain from inside her body, she moaned in pain. Everyone there was panicking looking at him.
" Candles !" arabella hugged the girl. Layla's mouth spits blood.
" Damian ! get the doctor here!" aiden shouted in panic
" Good noble one !" Demian ran out of the inn to call the doctor.
However, just like his life Layla was on the edge of the horn. The others looked frantically at Layla like a dying person, except for Eugene who looked relaxed as if he was relieved.
" Layla ! tell me who did this! say !" yell Arabella hysterical
" Please. ja.ngan ever forgive me princess.. Argh... " Layla spoke brickly as if she was going to meet her end. " The culprit.is.. "
" City..!!" arabella's tears broke, her heart was hurt seeing Layla in pain
" He.. member of the kingdom. he ..ingin .. princess .. ti.ada.he is.." Layla's breath sounded stingy.
" Royal members?" ariana muttered softly
" Layla ! I won't forgive you if you die ! you hear me??!!" yell Arabella hysterical
Eugene reacts as Layla is about to name the person, and Ariana sees the strange reaction suspiciously.
" This, the result. It is my karma that has betrayed the princess. The princess was always nice to me, but why would I hurt her. My sins will never be forgiven even if I die, I am ashamed.
Aiden, Ariana, Ethan and Lorenzo also heard Layla's confession saying that members of the kingdom wanted to harm Arabella.
Not yet had time to say who the culprit, Layla's hand that wiped Arabella's tears, had drooped and she closed her eyes on Arabella's lap. The servant girl was already lifeless when the doctor examined her !
The woman is devastated when she learns Layla is dead in front of her. Once again he was disappointed, betrayed, his heart deeply wounded. He didn't say a word, nor did he cry.
It made Aiden's heart feel his pain, he hugged his fiancee to calm her. Aiden looked intently at Eugene, and was convinced that Eugene knew something about this because he was silent and did not comment. Therefore Aiden grew suspicious that Eugene was also involved in this incident.
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Queen Clarines Palace..
" How ? have you done everything?" ask the Queen to the Count Oscar in front of her
" Already, that stupid girl should have been silent for good. Her Majesty the Queen calmed down "Count Oscar smiled faintly
The two people looked relieved that they would not be caught by the King or everyone.
When the two men will repent, many victims have fallen because of the actions of these two wicked men. Clearly, the King had begun to suspect the queen. He even told his eyes to find out about the Queen and Count Oscar who looked suspicious.
As the King was thinking about the Arabella incident, he had someone come to his study. Someone he likes less. Wh why? because that person had been his rival in the past to get Canaria's heart.
" Please forgive me for interrupting the King's time" Duke Zena said politely
" Not at all, say what's up?"
" Your Majesty, I want to make a presumptuous plea to your highness" Duke Zena said seriously
" What is that?" ask the King
" Please reopen the case of Miss Canaria's death" Duke Zena replied firmly
" WHAT??!!
The king immediately stood up from his chair in shock at Duke Zena's words. The king asked why the case should be reopened? Duke Zena says that Canaria did not die by suicide and he wants to prove that his talk was true.
" Have we not discussed this? and it is clear that his death was indeed a suicide" said the King
" What's true in your little heart? you think like that? will Canaria who loves you so much and her child kill herself so easily?" Duke Zena is sad
It cannot be denied that the King himself feels that people who love him will not do as people accuse. The king thought with his heart this time, he decided that Duke Zena would provide evidence that could make him open the case of Canaria's death again.
Duke Zena responded and said solemnly that he would prove it to the King.
" Is it true you didn't kill yourself? Canaria.. If you didn't kill yourself, then who killed you?" muttered the King sorrowfully staring at Canaria's painting for hours. Her tears flowed, her longing for the woman seeped into her heart. She wanted to hug the woman tightly and say that she loved her very much.
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