Female Novel
Chapter 1729: Royal Background
Chapter 1729: Royal Background
On her way back to the Warner residence, Joyce suddenly received a phone call from Reuben.
Darrin noticed Joyce's phone ringing as he was driving.
"Reuben? What could he want? What role does the Bryant family play in this whole situation? It's
strange. They're also connected to Rohomes. They appeared in Khebury. I don't believe there's no
connection between them," Darrin remarked.
Joyce's lips curved slightly. "Since you have doubts, let's see what he wants when he contacts us."
With that, Joyce answered the call.
Reuben's voice sounded somewhat excited. "Joyce, I've seen all the things happening these days in
the news. What exactly happened? Why did Luther suddenly... Are you okay?"
The string of concerns caught Joyce off guard.
"Reuben, I don't think our relationship is at the point where we need to confide in each other. Why do
you care? What's it to you?" Joyce spoke without much politeness, pursing her lips.
"I'm just worried. Joyce, we must meet. I've chosen the Bryant Mansion's villa as the location. I'll be
waiting for you," Reuben said over the phone.
"Didn't you understand what I said? I'm busy. I don't have time to chat with you," Joyce replied, feeling
annoyed. She didn't have time to entertain Reuben.
Moreover, she had no idea what Reuben's purpose was in coming to Pascaylia.
"Don't reject me. I have something important to tell you about OGW," Reuben emphasized.
"I think you might have the information you want," Reuben added.
Joyce was on speakerphone.
At this moment, she and Darrin exchanged glances.
Darrin nodded.
Then Joyce agreed, "Fine. Send me the location. I'll come over now."
Shortly after, she hung up the phone.
When Reuben sent the address, Darrin glanced at it and immediately changed direction, heading
towards the Bryant family's villa.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, the villa was hidden among lush trees, creating a tranquil
environment, resembling a paradise.
Reuben had been waiting for a while. Grizela stood by his side.
As Joyce and Darrin approached, Grizela tactfully took a few steps back and stood behind Reuben. At
the same time, she glanced at Darrin, a touch of displeasure flashing in her eyes.
Darrin returned her gaze with a stare. Each to their own, he hadn't come to see her on purpose, so why
would he put on an arrogant face for her to see?
Joyce sat in front of Reuben and got straight to the point.
"Why did you ask me to come? What do you want to say?"
Reuben shrugged. "What's going on with you? Not long ago, you and Luther were fine when we had
dinner together. Why did things suddenly become so chaotic? I saw the news, and it doesn't seem like
baseless rumors."
"Explaining it would be too complicated, so I won't bother. Thank you for your concern. These minor
matters currently won't affect my normal life," Joyce replied with a relaxed smile.
Reuben looked at her with a hint of heartache. He had thought Joyce's marriage was happy and
fulfilling, but apparently, it wasn't what he had imagined. If that was the case, he wouldn't mind
intervening a bit, as Joyce was truly a woman who deserved to be treated well for a lifetime.
He suddenly smiled. "I have a suggestion."novelbin
Joyce asked, "What is it?"
Reuben looked at Joyce, his narrow eyes lifting as he ruffled his silver hair. "Mr. Warner's scandal has
been exposed. If you feel dissatisfied, if you feel it's unfair, you can choose to have a scandal with me
intentionally. We can deliberately let people capture us together. You can use it to get back at Mr.
Warner. What do you think? I can go along with whatever you want to do."
Joyce was taken aback. She hadn't expected Reuben to say something like this.
"Are you joking with me? Are you making fun of me?" She turned her head slightly, disbelief evident in
her smile.
"No, I'm being serious. Everything I said is genuine," Reuben said with a look of grievance. "Even if you
don't need it now, maybe you'll need it in the future. Don't rush to refuse."
"If you called me to talk about these ridiculous things, then I'm sorry. I'm busy, so I'll leave first," Joyce
said, showing some anger as she gestured to stand up.
"No, no, no. I was joking," Reuben quickly apologized with a smile. "Let's get to the real matter."
"Go ahead. How much do you know about OGW? Why did they reappearin Khebury? What is their
purpose?" Joyce asked, expressing her doubts.
"OGW originated from Rohomes. It didn't cause much trouble a few years ago. But this year, it
resurfaced, and it's related to one thing," Reuben explained. "However, this matter is related to my
identity, and I need to keep it confidential for now..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Joyce interrupted him. "Identity? If you're referring to your identity
as a Rohomes royal, I don't think it needs to be kept a secret anymore."
Joyce and Darrin both looked at Reuben simultaneously. They had known for a while.
Reuben was taken aback. "You already knew?"
He had thought he had hidden it well. He didn't expect them to have known all along. But it made
sense; after all, they came from the warlords. If they couldn't obtain such intelligence, it would mean
underestimating them.
Reuben shrugged. "Well, now that you know, there's no need to keep it a secret. Indeed, I am a
Rohomes prince."
Joyce's eyes lit up. The Rohomes prince coming to Khebury-what did it mean? Everything seemed to
be getting more complicated with Athena's appearance.
"Your Highness, should I address you like that?" Joyce deliberately adopted a polite and distant tone.
Reuben felt uncomfortable. "No need to address me that way. I'm just an unwelcome prince. The royal
family is in turmoil, with undercurrents surging. I could be killed at any moment. It's not as glamorous
as you think."
Joyce looked at Reuben sympathetically. She had heard that Rohomes was currently in the midst of a
fierce struggle for succession. It seemed that Reuben had come to Khebury to avoid the limelight. But
that was clearly impossible.
"Your Highness, I think you should be called that," Joyce said, her tone filled with sympathy.
Reuben continued with a bitter smile, "Okay, now that you know, I won't hide it anymore. Indeed, I am a
prince of Rohomes."
Joyce's eyes brightened, and she glanced at Darrin. They had known all along.
Reuben paused for a moment, then continued, "OGW has a strong connection to the royal family.
They've always had powerful backing."
Reuben let out a cold laugh.