Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Sudden Discussion with Royal Family

Because of the sudden call from Larissa, Claudia and Harry were forced to say goodbye to Fiona briefly and then visited the palace. Actually, Claudia was curious about why King Godfrey wanted to meet them suddenly on holiday. Moreover, the king never summoned them suddenly like this. Is there something urgent that Harry needs to do now due to taking so long on leave?

Claudia and Harry entered the palace simultaneously, accompanied by two bodyguards, walking towards the palace family lounge. Claudia remembered that there was one important thing that she still didn’t know until now since living in this novel world. Why did King Godfrey easily trust Harry and even give Harry the title of duke? Then, they had easy access to enter the palace and Larissa got along with her easily. There is still one big mystery that has not been revealed from Harry’s side. What is Harry’s reason for hiding such an important secret?

Their arrival was greeted casually by king Godfrey and Larissa. Claudia and Harry bowed their heads respectfully then sat on the sofa that could accommodate two people.

"I’m sorry for interrupting your holiday suddenly," said Godfrey.

Harry bowed respectfully. "In fact, I should apologize for taking too much leave, Your Majesty."

"It doesn’t matter. I’m actually worried about the two of you who have experienced strange incidents recently. Moreover, I’m still shocked when I heard the news that the orphanage caught fire at an important event." For a moment Godfrey sipped herbal tea. "I heard that you were the one who saved a boy in the orphanage building."

"Yes, Your Majesty. I couldn’t bear to let that child die in the building just because the firefighters were too late to save him."

"Good, I really like your act of always being a hero."

"But, for now the police still think the explosion incident was caused by an electrical short circuit. In my opinion, this incident is not an ordinary incident."

"I thought the same thing too. It is impossible for just an electrical short circuit to cause a sufficiently powerful explosion. Luckily there were no fatalities." Godfrey’s eyes looked at his daughter who was sewing a handkerchief. "By the way, Larissa also wants to discuss something with Claudia. How about you two just talk somewhere else?"

Larissa immediately got up from the sofa and grabbed her friend’s left hand. "How about we just talk in the palace garden?"

"But, isn’t your father–"

"Men’s matters don’t need to interfere."

Claudia was forced to leave her husband alone in this room. Besides, she was curious about what Larissa wanted to discuss that disturbed her date with her husband on holiday. Is it related to plans to rebuild the orphanage?

Now only the king and duke were left in the room. Harry was still nervous about sitting next to the king because he felt guilty because he hadn’t visited the palace for a long time recently. Moreover, the strange incidents that always happened to him caused the entire Godnation kingdom to be in an uproar. Did the king summon him now to rebuke him sternly?

Godfrey poured a cup of herbal tea for his special guest. "How have you been lately?"

"I’m still fine, Your Majesty."

"Even though many strange incidents happened to you? Starting from the yacht accident, the infidelity scandal, your wife’s kidnapping incident, and the orphanage fire incident."

Harry’s eyes widened. He didn’t expect the king to know about Claudia’s kidnapping incident during the music festival. Even though he only told this to Thomas and Dahlia. Did one of the two of them reveal this secret to the king?

"How did you know?"

Godfrey smiled casually. "You don’t need to be afraid to tell me this important thing. Duchess Claudia, I already consider her family too. If I hadn’t forced Dahlia to open her mouth, even now I would still think your wife had just an ordinary fever."

Harry sipped the herbal tea for a moment with a languid look. "I’m sorry I’ve disappointed you lately. If there is another incident related to me, you can fire me."

"You don’t need to think too far ahead, Harry. Even though many strange incidents have disrupted the kingdom recently, you are still worthy of being the duke and minister of defense."

"Even if I am the son of a traitor?"

"I don’t care that you are the son of a traitor, but the blood of the grand duke still flows in your body. You are next in line to the throne, Harry."

The main secret that Harry is still hiding from his wife is that he actually has the blood of a king in his body. More likely the blood of his grandfather who was a previous king. It can be concluded that his biological father was related to King Godfrey. Therefore, King Godfrey gave the title of duke only to Harry. Even Harry kept all this a secret from Thomas and his adoptive family. However, he was still curious about how Harris knew his background. Is it possible that Harris is collaborating with his biological father who has been hiding all this time? Did Harris actually hate him for years because he was jealous of not getting the title from the king?

"I still feel like I don’t deserve all that from you. Moreover, my father is the cause of all this chaos. The incident that happened to my wife and the orphanage, I suspect my father was the main mastermind."

"But, does your wife know your background?"

Harry shook his head slowly. "No, Your Majesty. I deliberately hid my secret so that she wouldn’t be disappointed by marrying a traitor’s son."

"But wouldn’t it be better if she knew everything?"

"I can’t face it if she wants a divorce from me, Your Majesty."

Godfrey stared at a chessboard in front of him. "Do you know why the Godnation kingdom suddenly faced a food crisis in the past?"

"Is it because of the long summer?"

"No. But, this is all the work of your father who monopolized all the traders to switch to him."

"What?"

"The music academy building hostage incident a dozen years ago was also your father’s doing, Harry."

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