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Shadows Within The Crown: Emperor's Trophy wife

🇳🇬Izzy_gems
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Synopsis
The imperial city was bathed in the soft, golden light of dawn. The air was crisp, filled with the sweet scent of blooming cherry blossoms. But amidst the peaceful atmosphere, a sense of unease settled over the palace. In the heart of the imperial residence, Zoe stood before an ornate mirror, her eyes fixed on the reflection staring back at her. She was the emperor's trophy wife – a woman chosen for her beauty, her grace, and her ability to produce an heir. As she gazed at her reflection, Zoe's thoughts drifted back to the night she was chosen by the former emperor for the future king due to the deal her rivals father made with the outgoing king.She is just a college girl full of hope and dreams with broken past, Her already messed up life is about to taken on apart that it has no means of sailing.But for now, she would have to play the role assigned to her. She would have to smile, to nod, and to obey. For in the world of the imperial court, one misstep could mean disaster. Benito Fernandez is Italian youngest and most popular playboy for his carefree attitude and ever alluring charm. Girls would give themselves up just to see him flash a smile at them but they are just a tool for passing off time no feelings attached. His father comeback into his life is giving his life a big blow as a mere playboy turns to a king and an harlot's child becomes his most important treasure. * What was the transaction between her rivals father and the king, who is this rival? * How will she cope with her new life reality? A story were deep seethed secrets are hidden beneath the ground No one to trust, Love is a forbidden sin and Betrayal rules the land, Who is the Saint? Watch how she struggle for her life and freedom? Can she conquer the darkness for love with no where and no one to turn to or will the darkness conquer her pulling her into the deepest abyss.?
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Chapter 1 - A couple of euros

A Couple Of Euros

"How have you been doing" she hugged him with an arm around his neck, "Pretty well and you" he asked as they make their way towards his car."Yeah I've been good" she replied with a flirty smile.

"This break is something you would be looking up to everytime, mean no disrespect but you look totally different" Benito said bluntly to Tara."In what way have you noticed" Tara said as he placed the things he got in the trunk."Were you here to get something or you just happened to pass by" He asked with raised brows, she bridge the gap between them with a lingering smile on her lips then wrapped an arms around his neck.

"Just passing by and look what u was gifted in broad daylight"she muttered and he just gave her a meaningful nod then wrapped his hand around her waist "now we are talking...let's get some cookies at the nearby store and then we can go home Tara... all night" He said in a soft whisper accompanying it was a flirty grin that didn't reach his eyes. His eyes alone were screaming hot then the swift effortless grin made her blush hard, she went for his lips but he turned his cheeks.

"Let's go... you might as well eat me raw on the roadside..." He said tauntingly and she blushed hard, he left her and they entered his car.

"There is no rule against that" Tara replied immediately they entered the car, he nodded and drove off to the cookies bar.

*****

Opposite the cookies bar a cab pulled up and a lady came out wearing a long,free,deep blue gown reaching below her knee,heavy unmatched make-up on a ash sweater, greenscarf and yellow headwarmer on a pair of bright orange boots.Her colour mix was an eye sore that made everyone notice her, Tara couldn't help but scoff at her dressing they were clearly out of the world it wasn't even close to winter.

"Dumb right..." Tara asked looking at the girl with a look of disgust."Yeah...she's got some guts in her...pretty enviable" Benito looked at her with both disbelief and admiration, not all girls in these century can afford to wear anything this complicated she is likely the first he has seen but isn't he meant to be disgusted by it.

The girl brought out her luggage from the trunk then payed the driver with a beautiful smile but the driver shrugged at her excessive make-up. "Goodbye"He said and her smile immediately changed to a big frown "Excuse me sir...my change" She asked and he also wore a deeper frown."Aren't you attending Floregerand college" He asked leaving her puzzled, "so..." She asked impatiently and he smiled "You see student that attend that college don't collect change they just say keep the change...I guess you are new here" He muttered and she couldn't help but frown deeper at his words.

"If I were told this before coming here I would have beat up the person"she thought and released a deep sigh. "Driver uncle... I'm a transfer student you see and that's not a rule here sir..." She said courteously. "Oh so you are a part of those poor newbies that are brought to the palace during final year...no wonder you stench of poverty"he said proudly, everyone around knew that the student cab driver are very arrogant in their words. "Oh wow!...even a common pest trying to show its worth...I've respected you alot that's why if not how would you know that the money you are swimming in is our hard earned money...uhn...if those brats gets sponsored by their parents and they tell you to keep the change doesn't means that we transfer student has to be like that" she spat angrily with her eyes shooting daggers at him.

"Such an uncultured mannerless girl...a big disgrace...anyways rules are rules and you are not getting your change" he said and made to start his car but she immediately removed the key and he faced her angrily then came out of the car. "I'm sorry but there are no such rules in my books and do you mind telling me who made the rule is it the emperor or did I ever mention to you that I have a charity company and I just throw money at people whenever I feel like...we won't be leaving here if I don't get my change and believe me when I say I don't bluff" she said with a serious expression. 'no more playing around Zoë' she thought to her self.

"Ma'am if you don't respect yourself...you would regret it" He threatened and she couldn't help but chuckle a sinister one making him puzzled "That's enough joke my change or else no one here would like what is coming next..." She said trying to ease her burning anger.

"No! you can't do anything to me" he yelled and everyone already gathered them, she moved closer to him and punched his side screen mirror till it shattered then picked the pieces and threatened to slit his throat he quickly dropped the 100 euros she gave him,she took 80 euros away feeling righteous "take the change for your broken mirror". Everyone hurled curses at her but she just put on her pink colour headphone, she hates music but still puts on headphone to avoid unnecessary things and mostly people.

She bumped in a hard solid chest which made her look up to meet a pair of ocean blue eyes stared down at her, her eyelids moved up slowly till her deep brown eyes met his own blue eyes. Their eyes remained like that till a hand pulled Zoë that made her moved a bit to the back.

"What do you think you are doing" Tara came in front of her. "It was nothing... don't stress over it" Benito held Tara, Zoë crossed her arms and looked at them in amusement "Never knew lapdog were real"she mumbled in an inaudible whisper ,she didn't have anytime for another round of fight