《Second chance at happiness》全部章節：第 321 章 - 第 330 章

“How noble…” Thomas sneered as he walked in along with Jack, Cornelius and Baldwin. Although he didn’t know what had happened, he could see through the hypocrisy, just like everyone in the room. He didn’t need to look at anyone’s face to respond; he had his father to hold the skies if he messed up.Ruiyin, whose temper that was yet to subside turned her sharp gaze towards the arrogant intruder and was about to flare up when her gaze paused on the face of the young man who had ignited her competitive spirit and desire by their fleeting moment of acquaintance; her face brightened as her eyes rested on Jack’s handsome face.She consciously straightened her posture, tidied her hair by running her hands subtly over them, adjusted the hem of her clothes, wanting to present her best appearance before the man she had taken an interest to, before lowering her face with an alluring curve adorning her lips.Thomas, Baldwin and Jack took their seats next to Linus after a polite exchange; Jack purp

As the rays of sun, brightened the land, the tents before the gate had disappeared and, in its place, stood the forces of Zumerong, tall and proud without a hint of fear of the impending loom of death and defeat before them, awaiting the arrival of their commander and his orders, which was heaven’s edict for them.“I don’t intend to play by their rules.” Humphrey announced as he stood on the top of the gates of Hal along with Samuel overlooking the length and breadth of the enemy’s battle formation. “I will not stop until I have slain every one of those bastards or …….” He stopped, his intent evident.“Didn’t think you would… you lot never play by anyone’s rules...” Samuel chuckled “We will be right beside you.”“We will have company…...” Humphrey paused “Just don’t know when they will get here. Although we will still be outnumbered by the thousands, there will be hope… we have to hold on till then….”Samuel hooked his eyebrows with genuine curiosity; he didn’t think that they had anym

Song Kai followed Humphrey and Samuel with a complacent expression; in his mind’s eye, he could already see Humphrey’s twisted face after being smashed by the stone he himself lifted; he was waiting for his chance to have the last laugh. Back in the Zumerong camp, the men wasted no time in utilizing the temporary halt as their commander spoke the enemy camp; they split into two groups as they triaged the wounded soldiers into the healers camp and re-assigned their battle formation, reshuffling so that the more injured ones are left to stay at the rear while the others took the more forward and oppressive positions. Humphrey asked the soldier who was responsible for passing messages to gather everyone once he reached the camp. “Gather up” the soldiers who was responsible passing messages shouted out as he galloped from one end of the camp to the other while Humphrey and Samuel stood in front of the camp along with Song Kai. Everyone stopped what they were doing and gathered in front

Back at the throne room, the small interlude due to the disturbance caused by a stray pigeon entering had just subsided and everyone diverted their attention back to the envoys.“Stay alert.” Baldwin warned Jack and Thomas in a low voice while the princess’s protector’s voice boomed through the hall, his face flushed red with anger “Your highness, are you going to allow this kind of blatant insult of your esteemed guests?”However, before Orseus got to respond, the court was once again interrupted by the entry of Aglaya, who came in with her entourage of guards, with Commander Killion in the lead. Aglaya smiled and waved magnanimously towards her subjects as she walked through the centre, all the way to the seat by Cornelius’s side.No one noticed Jack stepping to the back of the room, a secluded corner near the window, nor did anyone notice Mira who appeared beside him, it looked like she had appeared from behind the curtain; they quietly returned to their positions without attracting

“Amberton, state your vote.” Corenlius continued the notion even though he knew what his sworn brother would vote for.Baldwin, too walked to the red side of the casket and stopped beside Mira “We vote for honour.” He paused as he looked towards the place where Viktor and his cronies were seated and continued “We stand for loyalty that is steadfast and committed, committed to our values from the establishment of our great kingdom by our ancestors. Amberton stands for Hal that is just, one that isn’t tainted by vested interests and hidden agendas.”Alaistair and Cassian snorted inwardly although they maintained a stiff smile on their face.Before Cornelius could call for the next vote, Hadrian walked forward to cast his vote but paused as he saw Linus too had taken a few steps forward. He spoke with hesitation, a conflicted expression gracing his face although he was gritting his teeth inwardly “Brother, I think you should sit this one out considering you have not been involved with the