"Apologise my ignorance. I did not know that as you have never called me darling in my whole life ever!"
"........'' George's face turned red from embarrassment when everyone stopped talking and started looking at him. He wanted to be the centre of attention but in the negative way, he was gaining attention, he was not sure if he would be able to cover up again and again and all because of her uncensored mouth and calloused words!
"Why? You are my daughter! Of course, i will call you with sweet words, so what if i changed honey to darling. It is still for you." he looked meaningfully into her eyes as if telling her not to go overboard and to not dare to cut me this time.
But Hazel would be a fool if she once again got pushed by them. They had taken advantage of her whole life and now that she was free from their claws, they wanted to take advantage of her again.
Ha!
"Oh, yes. I think you have said that to me once when the knights of sister Amelia tried to kill me." she tapped her chin as if she was deep in thoughts and then her eyes suddenly sparkled as if she finally remembered when her father had talked to her kindly.
"Clink." The fork fell from the hands of Amelia who was trying her best to not include it in her mayhem.
She cursed her emotions that went out of control when many turned to look at her. Smiling awkwardly with red face, she was still thinking what excuse would she made now when Hazel continued,
"Thank god, father and sister punished them and took revenge for me. They all were afraid that they would lose me after all.'' Hazel continued with a smile and everyone looked at her with surprise and finally George and Amelia took a breath of relief.
They all looked at each other but did not dare to talk to her anymore. Who knows what she would say further when asked again.
The way she was talking, the family felt like they were sitting on swords that could cut them any time.
"Come to think of it, my father is not only a good husband and father but he is a very good business man too.
Alas! He never got any chance to show how skilled he is! If only his highness could give him a chance to prove his worth! Then he would be able to make a good name and fortune for us too." her voice had a sound of authority not pleading that George gritted his teeth.
She should learn to be humble or else who would listen to her. He wanted to correct her but at the same time his anticipating eyes were hoping that the crown prince would agree to her like that and he might get a chance.
Richard raised a brow when she suddenly took the side of her family. He knew better that when she told about knights, she was talking about the incident when she had tried to save him.
Hazel turned to look at him when she felt his deep gaze over her. Her eyes softened when she realised the man was worried for her! But she did not say a word. She could not say a word as everyone's eyes were set on her.
"Oh dear, my daughter is just exaggerating. But if she had so many expectations then I would try my best to stand on her expectations." he replied in a pampering tone but his eyes were filled with greed!
Alcasta smirked when she looked at the pair who were lost in their own conversation. But he would not deny that he was curious about the plan Hazel was making. He was sure that she did not care about the prosperity of her family in just a short time, then how could her father not see so!
'Such a bunch of fools!' he looked at them with disdain in his heart. But since he knew that he could not deny and it had been a long time since he had any entertainment, then why not!
"Of course, if your sister in law is saying that you are a hardworking man and could fulfil all the tasks given to you then it would be true.
I will ask my aide to contact you and offer you the appropriate contract." His smile was mischievous and a mysterious expression filled his face.
But no one noticed since they all were lost in their own thoughts.
George was lost in planning for the projects that he could offer to the royal family while Diana and Amelia was stunned that how close Hazel was to the crown prince that he did not even think twice before offering the contract.
Amelia looked at diana with meaningful eyes and diana nodded, they both had the same thought in their minds.
"Well, thank you, thank you for giving me a chance. I promise that I will not disappoint you, my lord!" His happiness knew no bounds that he even forgot why Hazel was so keen in helping him.
Looking at the flooshishly smiling face of her father, Hazel's eyes gleamed. She had never thought that it would be so easy!
"It is fine. I will trust the decision making of my sister in law. Tell me what kind of help you want and I will try my best to assist you." alcastrsa waved his hands in the air while he gave a flattering smikle to hazel.
"I am glad that you see potential in my daughters, your highness. I hope Amelia would be able to win your trust too.'' Diana smiled ear to ear as she elbowed her younger daughter who had a shy smile on her face.
"Mother, what are you saying? His highness is too busy to pay attention to a simple girl like me." though she was saying so, the smile on her face only widened with time.