Could it be... he plans to make his move during the banquet?
That's not impossible! Although Crown Prince Adrian's recent actions have been secretive, anyone alert would have noticed something. The banquet will surely be chaotic, and if Damien Gray wants to take advantage of the situation, it would be the perfect opportunity!
Adrian Yarrow suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of determination passing through them. He was going to bet everything this time!
Besides, it's much too rushed to implement the second plan now, and Emperor Alexander is just waiting to catch him making a mistake. He must act cautiously and leave no evidence. Rather than take unnecessary risks, it's better to patiently wait for Damien Gray to make his move!
If Damien Gray really does nothing, then perhaps even Heaven has abandoned the Azure Kingdom!
Adrian Yarrow couldn't help but smile. In his heart, he didn't believe such a situation would occur, because he was certain Damien Gray also desired the throne!
Adrian Yarrow felt a surge of emotion, but recalling the unpleasant endings of their last two encounters, he finally reached out and pressed Mona Shangguan's hand.
Mona Shangguan couldn't help but frown. After their last night together, she had fallen asleep and wasn't sure if she still smelled so bad. Judging by her brother the Crown Prince's reaction, it seemed to be just like the previous two times. She bit her lip, feeling a bit wronged and anxious. What kind of strange illness is this? She had to find a way to cure it, or what if her brother never touched her again?
"Mo'er..."
On the large bed, their bodies entwined in intimacy, Morgan Shangguan lazily lifted her eyes to Damien Gray and muttered, "Are you ever going to stop? There's still a banquet tonight!"
Damien Gray held her, equally lazy in his demeanor, though his hands were anything but idle. "It doesn't matter," he said. "We just need to watch the show."
Something flashed quickly in his eyes. Though it was fleeting, Morgan Shangguan still caught it. She hooked her arms around his neck, leaned close to his ear, and asked softly, "Damien... what are you planning?"
Her tone remained light, but her slightly flirtatious gesture added an alluring charm. Amusement filled Damien Gray's eyes—he loved this kind of seduction!
Morgan Shangguan looked up at him, her fingertips tracing his shoulder and back. It wasn't overtly provocative, and her face wore a calm, smiling expression, not deliberately seductive. Yet to Damien Gray, it was irresistible!
"Mo'er..." Damien Gray's gaze fell on her smiling lips, and he lowered his head, wanting to kiss her.
Morgan Shangguan turned her head slightly, so Damien's kiss landed on her cheek. Laughing, she pushed him away, gently stroking his chest and mused, "It seems I still have things to do!" With that, she tried to get up.
Damien Gray quickly hugged her tighter, sighing helplessly. "Fine, I'll tell you, okay?"
Morgan Shangguan nodded with satisfaction, waiting for him to speak. But Damien Gray suddenly flipped her beneath him, quickly pinning her hands above her head. Morgan's face darkened, and she kicked at his thigh. Damien caught her ankle, his long leg pressing down her other leg, frowning, "Why is my Princess Consort so ruthless? If that kick had landed, what would happen to your happiness in the future?"
Morgan Shangguan snorted coldly, "You don't need to worry about me, Prince Damien!" With that, she closed her eyes, clearly showing she didn't want to deal with him.
Damien Gray bent down and kissed her lips, smiling. "Are you just upset you lost, Princess Consort?"
Morgan Shangguan opened her eyes and looked at him, her smile not reaching her eyes. "Prince Damien, are you misunderstanding something?"
"Hmm?" Damien Gray looked confused, though his eyes were full of amusement. "Did I misunderstand something?"
Morgan Shangguan smiled gently. "Prince Damien, I'm a woman, not a gentleman. I don't have to lose gracefully!"
Damien Gray found it amusing—was she trying to cheat? Seeing her expression that said, 'What can you do about it?' he couldn't help but laugh out loud. "Mo'er, with you like this, how could I ever dare to bet with you again?"
Morgan Shangguan glanced at him and smiled, "That only proves the mighty Ghostmaster still lacks a bit of courage!"
Damien Gray raised an eyebrow, his smile turning wicked. "Whatever I want, I'll get it by any means necessary. So, I'm not afraid of you cheating, Master Yun!"
Morgan Shangguan snorted, "Bullying a woman isn't much of a skill, is it?"
Damien Gray raised an eyebrow. "Princess Consort, are you misunderstanding something too? I've always been a scoundrel, not a gentleman, so there's no need to follow the rules of honorable men! Besides, you're not so easy to bully!"
Morgan Shangguan kept glaring at him coldly. Damien Gray's smug expression suddenly faded, and he whispered, "I'm sorry, I..." Seeing Morgan's cold look, his eyes showed a trace of confusion.
Morgan Shangguan gritted her teeth. "Damien Gray, don't try that with me!"
Damien Gray blinked, looking at her with a heartbroken expression. "Then... what now?" he asked.
Morgan Shangguan took a few deep breaths, glared at him once more, then wrapped her arms around his neck and sighed against his lips, "You win!" Her tone was full of frustration and helplessness. She truly felt Damien Gray was her nemesis—she was the one being bullied, yet somehow he seemed to be the one wronged.
Every time he used this trick, she had no choice but to surrender!
Damien Gray curled his lips into a victorious smile, which Morgan found irritating. She bit his lip, her eyes full of warning, but Damien was clearly unafraid of this paper tiger. His smile grew brighter, while Morgan couldn't bring herself to bite down. Frustrated, she found it funny—why did she become so childish with Damien? Always so serious about trivial things!
She sighed inwardly and hugged him tighter. A trace of tenderness flickered in Damien's eyes, and the room was filled with a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Afterwards, Morgan Shangguan lay on her side with her back to Damien Gray, eyes closed and silent.
Damien Gray reached out and pulled her into his arms, kissing her shoulder softly. He laughed, "Still angry?"
Morgan Shangguan opened her eyes, glanced at him, then decisively turned and hugged his waist. She lifted her head, and Damien instinctively offered his arm for her to rest on, gently kissing her temple. He loved this tender, intimate feeling.
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