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“As for Aurelia Chilton…” Carmella looked at Victoria in annoyance.
She honestly had yet to figure out what to do with Aurelia.
For the time being, it looked like she was who Neil cared about. Based on how Noah doted on Neil, in addition to
Noah not having a preference for status and family background, it was highly possible that he would allow Neil to
marry Aurelia.
Instead of letting Victoria throw her tantrum and kick up a fuss, offending the Harrises, she might as well be of help
and use Aurelia to gain the Harrises’ support.
Her ultimate goal was to keep the reign for Martin anyway.
Carmella loved Martin. As long as it was beneficial to him, she did not care about the price she had to pay. Whether
it was the Irwins or the Harrises, they would be sources of strength Martin could use if she managed to pull them to
her side.
She would resort to any measure to eliminate anyone who dared stop her!
“Auntie…” Victoria looked at her cautiously. “What will you do about Aurelia?”
Carmella’s face fell. “We’ll talk about it later!”
“Victoria…” She reminded her again before they left the side hall, “You’d better know your place and behave. I
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtmight still be able to keep you.”
“Auntie?” Victoria jolted.
“I know what Alexander’s like.” Carmella sighed. “Society won’t tolerate a ruler like this. He might as well stay a
prince this life. With the title and wealth, he’ll have a great life.”
Victoria perked up in glee when she heard that.
“Don’t be so happy too soon!” Carmella threw her a frosty glance. “If you dare do anything that threatens your
uncle’s position, I won’t let you go easily!”
She left the side hall after that.
Victoria wore a vicious smirk looking at Carmella’s back.
“Your Highness, are you alright?” Her maid walked in looking anxious. “Did the queen make it difficult for you?”
“Of course not.” Victoria scoffed. “And she said that Alexander won’t ever be king. The throne will certainly be
mine!”
Her servant was delighted and congratulated her profusely.
“But…” Victoria gritted her teeth. “Aurelia has to be eliminated!”
…
Zuko grew up day by day, growing up from the ugly little duckling when he was first born to a stumbling handsome
little guy learning to walk. He sometimes made sounds like “papa” and “mama” too.
Cordelia often took him to visit Xyla. Maybe it was because Xyla was happy meeting her grandson that she
recovered very fast. Her medication dosage was gradually decreased, and she went home to rest, enjoying family
time with her children.
Rowan was basically pseudo-retired as he left the company to Carter and Zephyr. He kept grumbling about this son-
in-law of his, but the employees in Irwin Pharmaceuticals had seen the old man and his son-in-law drinking and
chattering in pubs more than once. The two men were all bros and stuff when they had too much to drink too…
Unknowingly, it had been almost a year since they came to Southeast Aciatic.
Aurelia had passed Southeast Aciatic University’s preliminary exam and became a preparatory student. She only
had to take the exam again in the coming year, and she would be able to officially study in the world-famous
university.
As for her and Neil, it seemed they had not clarified things yet…
Victoria had been surprisingly well-behaved during this period. Other than lingering where Aurelia worked
occasionally, she did not do anything too much.
Everyone thought that they would carry on living in peace like this… until Zuko’s first birthday party.
The Irwins had begun preparing for it a month ago, and the royal family sent gifts. Alexander was apologetic about
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmthe wedding last time, so the gift this time was incredibly lavish.
It was still the same this time—Victoria and Alexander sent the present to Irwin Manor on behalf of the king. Rowan
had received them personally and bowed formally.
“Count Irwin, you don’t have to be so courteous,” Victoria said with a smile. “My uncle said that the Irwins are the
pride of Southeast Aciatic. Your Count title can be passed down, so little Mr. Zuko will carry this glory!”
“His Majesty is too nice to us!” Rowan bowed. “This room is a little messy. Please, Your Highness, have some tea at
the tearoom inside!”
Alexander nodded and walked ahead while Victoria paused to scan around.
The guest lounge was piled up with gifts from everyone, and some rare gems were really uncommonly seen. This
did not look like a little heir’s birthday—it was like the crown prince was throned king!
Victoria sneered inwardly. It was no wonder her aunt had always been watchful of these major families.
“Huh? What’s that?” Just when Victoria was walking out, she caught a glimpse of a special present with the unique
emblem of a certain family.
Rowan jolted but answered with a straight face, “It’s a gun from the general’s residence. Hah, Noah said that
Zuko’s a boy, and it’s inevitable that he’ll play with knives and guns in the future. He’ll teach him with this gun by
then.”
“A present from the general’s residence?” Victoria’s eyes lit up. “So Neil’s here too?”
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