Chapter 10
Keandre Niels, he was born as a descendant of a direct royal family. Keandre's father was the older brother of king Arsene, the king who ruled Zinovia now.
But unfortunately, Keandre's childhood life was very tragic. Keandre never saw the figure of his mother. That's because, Keandre's mother died while giving birth to him.
And when he was 9 years old, his father also died and left him due to an accident.
Since his father's departure, Keandre has become very cold and indifferent to others. And it is still going on until the time he grew up today.
Arsene Niels, willed by Andrew Niels or his father Keandre. Arsene was asked to take good care of his brother's son after he died.
Arsene tries to raise Keandre like his own son. But it seems that it is not considered well by Keandre.
Due to a past accident that befell his father, Keandre suffers from a psychological disorder. There is a trauma that is always imagined, it's because when the accident happened to his father, Keandre was also there.
But fortunately, Keandre who was 9 years old was saved in the incident. And it actually creates a very deep trauma for Keandre.
The cold and indifferent nature shown by him, even from the age of 12 Keandre strongly rejected his title as the prince of the Zinovia kingdom.
Intelligent brain and extraordinary abilities compared to others, it was very prominent in Keandre since childhood.
Finally Keandre decided to enter the world of business independently, without the help of his status as a member of the royal family.
Now at the age of almost turning three, Keandre is very well known in all areas of business in the country of Zinovia. He was even given the nickname demon king of the business world by people.
Inside the royal palace, king Arsene's study.
"Hendry, invite Keandre to come to the palace tomorrow for dinner. And don't forget, he has to take Calista Kay too," said king Arsene.
The king was giving orders to his loyal assistant named Hendry.
"Good king." Hendrey received the order and immediately left to carry out his duties.
"Young lady of the Kay family, I want to see her true nature firsthand. Is she sincere or not. If she only wants to take advantage of the royal family, I will clean up the Kay family myself."
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Inside Keandre's castle.
"What?! Dinner at the palace?!" Calista's scream echoed throughout the castle.
Keandre and Leon the assistant, have just received news from the royal palace.
Calista and Keandre were personally invited by the king to have dinner together. It was enough to make Calista shocked to hear it.
"Oh my…! This has never happened in my previous life! I've never even met the king of Arsene in person. Why has the situation changed now?!" anxious in Calista's mind.
In Calista's past life, even though she was married to Keandre Niels who was an official royal family, Keandre never wanted to have anything to do with royal family matters.
Keandre only once obeyed orders from the palace. Namely accepting his match with the lady from the Kay family. Because it was willed directly by the late king before, namely Keandre's grandfather.
For the rest, Keandre has never had anything to do with the palace or the royal family. He never even wanted to take part in any banquet held in the state palace.
That's why it was so strange for Calista that he would meet the ruler of this country. This is something completely unexpected.
"So are you going to accept the invitation, Keandre?" Calista tried to calm herself so as not to panic.
"My uncle has invited me personally, it would be inappropriate not to go," said Keandre.
"Tomorrow get ready, we will go to the royal palace to have dinner with the king," continued Keandre.
"W-alright…."
Even though it's hard, you have to accept it. Calista's mind became confused in an instant after she was invited by the king directly.
"This will be my first time going to the royal palace and meeting a member of this country's royal family. I have to prepare myself so I won't be nervous tomorrow," Calista thought.
I don't know what will happen tomorrow. Everyone also doesn't know if there might be other tactics in the royal palace. Or there are hidden things that could be revealed to the public.
***
The next day.
Although tense and nervous, but Calista as much as possible muster the courage to face it. Maybe it will be a long night today.
Keandre Niels and Calista Kay, finally arrived at the royal palace this afternoon. They came with a personal invitation from the king of Arsene directly.
Calista, who was well-dressed and looked very elegant, was now nervous and anxious in her heart. There was a feeling of insecurity as he started to enter the inner palace area.
Along the way to their destination, the lovers are led by the king's personal assistant during a journey through the palace.
Magnificent ancient architecture, opulence and splendor in every corner, as well as historical paintings of Zinovia's previous kings are plastered along the alleys that Calista walks.
But all that was not seen by his eyes, Calista was dealing with the anxiety that hit him. So he didn't notice the amazing sight as he walked.
"We've arrived. The king is waiting for you inside."
Hendry the king's envoy stopped in front of a large room door.
Krieet….
The door was opened and the view inside was visible to the eye.
King Arsene was sitting in the main chair at the long dining table. And also seen a variety of food dishes already served on the table.
Keandre, who was sitting in a wheelchair and assisted by his assistant, began to approach the king who was already waiting inside.
And at this time, the feeling of nervousness is getting deeper within Calista. His footsteps were too heavy to move forward. He even occasionally bit his lip in anxiety.
"Paying respects to the king!" said Leon bowing respectfully.
"I am Calista, salute the king!"
Calista stretched her arms slightly while lowering her body slightly, a sign of respect for the king.
When the two people who were with Keandre paid their respects to the king of Arsene, Keandre was silent. He didn't say a word.
Not even a sign of respect. And what Keandre showed was a cold face and terrifying aura as he stared at the king of Arsene.
"You don't need to be so shy about it. Also, speak casually, no need for formalities," said the king of Arsene.
Arsene immediately stood up from his seat.
"Please have a seat. Meals are served." The king stretched out his hand and invited his guest to sit down.
"Thank you king," Calista saluted again.
Meanwhile, Keandre didn't say anything. He just gave Leon a signal to push him towards the dining table.
Keandre remained in his wheelchair, and Calista sat right next to Keandre. The two of them sat directly across from the king of Arsene.
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