Forced Bride Of The Vampire Lord

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“So, you mean to say that I tried to kill her with poison and she was not even sick for a day?

Just what kind of poison would I give her if I wanted to kill her.

You all are only trying to trap me though I do not know why! But I would not accept the accusations until there is proof.

You can not ask an emperor to leave his position on the basis of theories and conjectures. Are you?” The discussion in the room turned heated as they all continued to blame each other but no conclusion came out.

“Lord Rafael, what is your opinion about this matter?” Edward, the one who was presented during the signatures of the treaty , rubbed his forehead.

He was the one who had conjunctured the idea of having marriage as a peace treaty and he did not want it to fail in just a few months._-.

The wars are tough to handle and it challenged the authority of the council that is ruling all the species and was made to bring peace and equality.

“I agree with one thing. The person who had given the poison to Hazel did not want to kill her.

It was more like a warning and it would be foolish for an emperor to put his position in danger just for threatening his own daughter.

But that did not mean that I believe that the maid did it on her own whim. It must be one of the members of the royal family.

It would be better that you all stay here and investigate the matter thoroughly rather than choosing lord Geroge as an escape goat and close the case.

I want nothing but justice and I have always supported the work of the council since blaming them would be blaming myself.“ It only meant that he was the head of the council and the one who takes all the decisions.

So the wrong decision of the council meant he had taken the wrong decision.

Listening to his tone full of arrogance, Vincent gnashed his teeth.

He had thought Rafael would speak against his father since he had attacked him with Beryllium and was one of the biggest threats against vampires.

The hatred of his father towards other species is not a hidden secret.

“What if the criminal mind behind it would think of it as an opportunity and run away?” asked Vincent in a soft voice.

He was looking concerned about the incident and it did not look like he was taking the side of his family or humans but we’re ready to sacrifice any relation for justice.

His tone was full of grace and gentleness that could win the hearts of many just with one word.

“Are you going somewhere, prince Vincent?” asked Rafael with a look of mirth in his eyes as he raised a brow when Vincent’s eyes narrowed on his face.

“What do you mean? Do you think I am the predator of the incident? Out of everyone do you think, I would be the foolish one to do it when I am trying my best to support you as my brother in law.” he faked hurt in his eyes as he shook his head with a look of disappointment in his face.

It was a hint for the men whom he had bought already.

Two of the councilman frowned over it,

“Lord Rafael, I was amazed at how you did not blame lord George even when his own family had thought that he was the culprit.

But now you are blaming the crown prince randomly. Could it be that you want him to take the blame since he was the future of this empire.

I am not sure about the matter, but I know that Prince Vincent has always helped in the work of the council and even supported your wife when you were not even present in the palace.

I wonder where you were since I have asked all the staff that you are out of the palace all the time since you have come here.”  Rafael chuckled, completely unfazed by the harsh words of the councilman.

“What can I say! I think I am fascinated by human culture and their festivities so I spent most of the time learning about it.

And I was not taking the name of vincent. I was just giving an example that the members of the royal family could not run even if they wanted to like him.

You should learn to grasp the matter before speaking but I forgive you since you are still young and have not much experience in the council.

Wouldn’t I be blamed again if I bullied a kid?” he laughed softly as the face of the councilman turned red with embarrassment.

Other members of the council exchanged glances too as the scene turned awkward.

“Alright, since we are not able to come to a conclusion. Let us wait till lady Hazel comes back.

Maybe she will add a new light to the case. Till then no one would leave the palace and the words of the incident would not go out.

The empire is celebrating the peace. We should not create chaos among them with the whispers of war again.” they all nodded as they stood up and bowed their heads.

“I will ask the maids to show all of you, your rooms. You should rest and I invite all of you for a play that was organized by the commoners folk for celebrating the peace treaty.

Thank you for giving my father a chance to prove his innocence. I am very much obliged by your kind gestures lord Rafael.” Vincent stood up and addressed the group as a kind and good ruler with a smile when they all nodded and left, as did Rafael but his eyes were on the two councilmen that had spoken against him.

“That fools! They have worsened the matter instead of helping me.”