My Sister-In-Law Is My Mate!?!

"Yes, brother! I will make sure that our family will get maximum benefit from the visit and you will not be disappointed with me!" 

Finally Alcastra felt relieved. He knew that his sister would not break the promise she had made to him. 

Entering in the carriage he closed his eyes and decided to take some rest before the drama unfolds. He had closed his eyes so early that he failed to notice the eyes of his sisters that had a sinister look in it.

Back in the party

"This is for you lady Hazel, this is the rarest gem of the empire. It was found in our mine last month. If you like you can visit the mine and choose a gem of your liking from there!" Marquis Celveza, daughter of Madeline and Melisa offered with a flattering smile on his face.

"Thank you, I will keep that offer in mind!" the man smiled and nodded satisfactorily. If the lady would keep the offer in mind, did it not mean that she would keep him in mind too.

"Of and this is the best dress, the clothes were sewn with the thread of gold and silver and a lot of rubies were crushed to decorate its hem. I hope you will like it, my lady. Or you can visit our family boutique too. 

We have chains of shops for both men and women in the town tower market!" offered the earl of Espinoza with a bright smile on his face and hazel nodded.

They all were the one who had never cared about her existence and even today, they all scorned her before Alcastra joined the party.

They were all here to see the drama and insult the count to celebrate the marriage of an outcast. But now look at them! How they all were trying to flatter her and gain her favor.

They all were hoping that she could be the bridge between them and the crown prince. What they did not know, Hazel was not going to stay there for long.

Once the revenge was taken, Hazel would leave the empire forever.

The way they have ignored her existence, she would ignore theirs too.

"Then, my lady. We wish to see you again soon!" They looked at her with a hopeful face and she smiled enchantingly with a nod.

She needed all of their favors. She wants all of them to abandon her father when the time comes! And for that she has to maintain this smile on her face.

With a small bow they left with satisfied expressions on their face.

Richard gave a side glance to the leaving persons as he walked towards hazel.

Most of the guests were gone and only a few of them left which were still trying to think what they should offer to Hazel before leaving except the family of the Duke, they came greeted the couple and left silently. They were not even flustered when Alcastra came to the party, which made Hazel wonder if they already knew about his presence.

After all, the family of the duke was closest to the royal family.

Hazel turned to look at Richard who was coming along towards her.

"Sir Reynold already left?" she asked and he nodded.

"Yes, he has work to handle." she did not ask further since he did not explain and only nodded her head.

"What about you, are you done?" he asked as he looked at the girl who nodded her head.

"Yes! All the seeds are sown, now i have to wait for the tree to grow up.'' She looked at her father who was on cloud nine and still bragging about the contracts and his improving relationships with the crown prince to the barons and viscount.

"Good! Because I have to take you somewhere. Once the party is done, you are coming with me!" She raised a brow as if asking silently where he wanted to take her, but he did not elaborate the matter further.

"Would you like to have anything before leaving?" she asked him as she was not sure if he had eaten or not. 

Though she did have a few bites while having the conversation with her father and crown prince before, it was not sufficient to fill her stomach at all. Now that all of them were gone, she wanted to have a peaceful dinner before leaving with him.

"Hmm, I did not have my meal. But I am not going to have it here. You can have all you want!" Once again she found his words a bit mysterious but nodded her head and took seat on the table.

Just a minute ago, she was feeling hungry but now that he had said so, she did not feel like eating anymore but hurried up and went with him to see what he was talking about.

"I am done! Let us go!" taking a few hurried bites, she let the food go and stood up trying her best to look calm.

He raised a brow and looked at her plate that was still full of so many dishes and she avoided looking into his eyes.

"I should not have told you in advance. You are looking too excited! Are you not afraid that the place would not be good but I was taking you to handle another problem??" he asked in a voice full of curiosity but at the same time that was a warning to tell her to not keep her hopes high.

His deep soulful eyes were a bit intimidating but she looked at them without hesitation and smiled,

"I have already brought you in the marsh I was handling alone since age.

If it is only fair if you take me to your blog. And do you think I am the kind of woman who feels scared or hides from adversities.

In fact, I would be delighted if I could be part of the battle you are fighting!"