Be My Princess: Wilfred A. Spencer (COMPLETED)

(Princess Sequel) Chapter 7

Claude: "Indeed."

Claude: "The one concealing the documents was none other than Prince Wilfred."

The meeting was turned upside-down by Claude's declaration.

(Claude...!?)

King: "...What did you say!?"

Wilfred: "Claude..."

The King and Prince Wilfred were stunned and the ministers all started to raise a clamor.

Minister A: "Wh-What's the meaning of this!?"

Minister B: "Why... this is a matter that concerns the whole of the Philip Kingdom!"

Minister Adolph who sitting in the eye of the storm as used this opportunity to launch a counteroffensive against Prince Wilfred and the King.

Adolph: "If you have attempted to sabotage me to protect the royal family's influence..."

Adolph: "I'll report it all to the media!"

Prince Wilfred looked right back at Minister Adolph.

Wilfred: "Are you so sure about that?"

Adolph: "What...?"

Wilfred: "Whatever else the case may be, this seal of approval clearly belongs to you."

Wilfred: "If this matter went public, the royal family wouldn't be the sole subject."

Wilfred: "You would face a serious responsibility."

Then...

Adolph: "This seal of approval isn't anything I've used. It's counterfeit."

(What? Counterfeit...?)

Prince Wilfred's eyes widened at his unexpected angle.

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Several days before the cabinet meeting. After parting ways with the princess... Claude the steward looked toward the maid who hiding behind a pillar.

Claude: "Are you spying on me?"

Maid: "N-No, sir..."

She looked away and he smiled gently.

Claude: "How's your father holding up?"

Maid: "Pardon...?"

Claude: "I understand he has a surgery coming up."

Claude: "Isn't that rather expensive?"

Maid: "Well..."

Claude: "You've been observing me for some time now. Who put you up to it?"

The maid drew back a few steps when he questioned her.

Claude: "Is someone using your father's condition against you?"

Claude: "If so, I would like to help you."

Claude: "So... could you please share the truth with me?"

The maid's eyes widened. Claude placed a hand on her shoulder.

Claude: "That way..."

She listened silently as he continued.

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Wilfred: "It's not yours...?"