Princess for brother

Chapter 6

With each passing day, George became more and more eager to win Ashley's attention. It was as if he had set himself the task of winning her heart at all costs. His courtship was refined and insistent, but at the same time there was a certain calculation in it that could not help but alert.

In the morning, Ashley found an elegant jeweled jewelry box on her dressing table. Inside was a pendant with a rare blue topaz that was rumored to have the ability to reveal hidden feelings and desires. Ashley picked up the pendant, and for a moment it seemed to glow from within. But then she pushed the thought aside, remembering Travis's warnings. This is too expensive a gift, she thought, and how does George know my tastes?

Meanwhile, George didn't stop there. He had arranged for the garden to be decorated with flowers that Ashley was particularly fond of, a rare variety of roses with a delicate fragrance. When she went out for a walk, she could barely contain her surprise: the garden was transformed as if by magic. The servants whispered that this was the work of Mr. George, who was trying to win the young mistress's favor.

Ashley tried to treat these attentions with caution, but in her heart of hearts, she couldn't deny that they pleased her. But the memory of her tense conversations with Travis and his dark warnings haunted her. She was torn between the desire to trust her feelings and the fear of possible consequences.

George never missed an opportunity to cross paths with Ashley in the corridors of the palace, at the table during meals, or in the garden. His gazes became more intense, and his words became more explicit. One day he came up to her as she was sitting by the window, looking out at the sunset, and said:

"Ashley, you're like a flower that I want to protect and cherish. Your presence fills this palace with light and beauty.

Ashley blushed with embarrassment, but immediately looked away, trying to hide her feelings.

"Your courtesy is too much, Mr. George," she said, her voice controlled. — I appreciate your words, but please do not forget about the boundaries.

George smiled slightly, as if enjoying the game. He knew that Ashley wasn't ready to return the favor just yet, but he was sure that his perseverance and generosity would bear fruit sooner or later.

Тем временем Travis, meanwhile, watched the situation unfold with growing concern. He could see George getting closer and closer, and he knew that Ashley was slowly succumbing to his charms. Travis had tried to talk to his sister, to convince her of the danger George posed, but Ashley had dismissed his words as exaggerated.

One evening Travis found Ashley in the garden with George. They were talking animatedly, and Travis saw something in their eyes that made his blood boil with anger. He walked up to them and spoke sharply.

"Ashley, we need to talk." Immediately.

Ashley started in surprise and looked at her brother with mild annoyance. George only bowed slightly, as if to give them some privacy.

When they were out of earshot, Travis grabbed his sister's arm.

— Can't you see he's playing with you?" His gifts and compliments are only part of a larger plan, the purpose of which is still unknown to me. But I feel like he's not who he says he is.

Ashley snatched her hand away and looked at her brother with annoyance.

— I can sort out my own relationship with Mr. George. You always try to control my life, but I'm not a child anymore!

Travis clenched his fists, trying to control his anger. He knew this wasn't the time for a fight, but the fear for his sister was tearing at his heart.

As the conflict between Travis and Ashley deepened, George continued his courtship. He arranged little surprises, sent anonymous notes with lines of poetry that he hoped would melt Ashley's heart. But even though she was touched by his attention, she kept her distance, mindful of her brother's warnings.

As the days passed, the atmosphere in the palace became increasingly tense. Ashley was torn between feeling grateful for George's attention and dreading what might come next. Travis was determined to protect his sister, no matter what the cost. And George, like a predator, waited patiently in the wings, preparing for the final blow.

Дворец Kembel Palace, once a symbol of family warmth and comfort, now seemed like a battleground for power and influence. No one knew how this game would end, but one thing was clear — a quiet life remained in the distant past, and ahead of the Kembelovs are waiting for difficult tests.

More and more often, Ashley found herself lost in her own feelings and unable to tell right from wrong, sincerity from guile. It was as if she was wandering in a dark maze, where every turn was fraught with new dangers and new hopes. And George and Travis, like two opposing forces, were pulling her in opposite directions, adding to her misery and doubt.

So it went on day after day, and with each new gift, each word from George, and each warning from Travis, Ashley sank deeper into the abyss of contradictions and doubts. She felt that she was standing on the edge of a precipice, and her entire life would depend on what choice she made.

But as long as she continued to hesitate, George didn't give up hope of winning her heart, and Travis didn't give up hope of protecting his sister from what was coming. And no one could predict which of them would win this dangerous game.

The tension in the ancient Kembel Palace reached a climax. Travis couldn't stand George's persistent courtship of Ashley any longer and decided to put an end to it. His concern for his sister grew into a strong determination to protect her from possible threats.

The morning began with a heavy conversation between Travis and George. Travis called him into his office, where the atmosphere was already very tense from the first minute.

"George, I can't turn a blind eye to your behavior anymore," Travis began, trying to keep the anger out of his voice. — Your courtship of Ashley is out of bounds. I forbid you to go near her.

George slowly raised his eyes from the floor and looked at Travis with a slight grin.— Are you serious?" You think you can tell me what to do? Ashley is a grown woman, and she has the right to decide for herself who to communicate with her.

Travis clenched his fists, feeling his anger rise."Ashley's vulnerable right now,and you know it. You're using her fortune for your own selfish ends. I won't let you hurt her.

George got up from the table and went to the window, as if considering his words.— I don't understand why you're so opposed to me." I just want to make Ashley happy. Is that a crime?

Travis stepped forward, his voice shaking with anger.— Your intentions are far from noble, and I can sense it. You're playing with her feelings, and she's too vulnerable to resist your tricks.

At that moment, footsteps were heard in the corridor, and both men froze. A moment later, Ashley came into the office. She immediately sensed the tense atmosphere and looked at her brother, then at George.

— What's going on here?" — What is it? " she asked, trying to keep her voice calm.

Travis turned to his sister and spoke firmly."I've forbidden George to come near you. His attention is dangerous, and I can't let you get hurt.

Ashley looked at George, then back at her brother.— How can you say that?" You don't know what's on his mind, and you're already passing judgment.

George took a moment to approach Ashley."You see, Travis? Your sister is capable of making her own decisions. I'm not a threat, I just want to be close to her.

But Travis wasn't going to back down.— You're manipulating her, and I'll prove it. You're not who you say you are, and I'll do anything to protect Ashley from you.

The conflict between Travis and George was becoming increasingly apparent, and Ashley was caught between two fires. On one side was her brother, who always wanted to protect her, and on the other side was George, whose courtship made her heart beat faster.

Meanwhile, Margaret and Thomas tried to smooth things over, but their efforts seemed futile. The Kembel Palace seemed to split into two camps: one supporting Travis, the other supporting George. The servants whispered to each other, wondering how this conflict would end, and the atmosphere in the house became increasingly heavy.

More and more often, Ashley retreated to her chambers, trying to sort out her feelings and decide who to believe. She knew her brother wanted to protect her, but at the same time, she couldn't deny her attraction to George. These internal contradictions tore at her soul, making her doubt her own decisions.

George, on the other hand, never gave up trying to get close to Ashley. He sent her anonymous notes, left gifts in her room, and tried to cross paths with her in the corridors of the palace. Every time he saw her, his confidence in her success grew, but at the same time, he knew Travis wasn't going to let him win Her over just like that.

Travis, on the other hand, was devising a plan to finally reveal George's true intentions. He began to keep an eye on him, questioning the servants, and looking for any clues that might confirm his suspicions. His determination to protect his sister was growing stronger, and he was willing to go to any lengths for her safety.

As the days passed, the conflict between Travis and George deepened. Ashley became increasingly lost in her feelings, and Kembel Palace continued to live in an atmosphere of tension and expectation of something inevitable. No one knew how this fight for Ashley's heart would end, but one thing was clear — the quiet life in the palace was in the past, and there were hard trials ahead of everyone.

Sometimes she found herself playing a pawn in someone else's game, where her happiness and safety were at stake. But every time she saw Travis and George looking at her, her doubts returned. Which of them is telling the truth? Which one of them really cares about her? These questions kept nagging at her, and with each passing day, her inner conflict became more acute.

This went on for weeks, and every day Ashley sank deeper into the abyss of doubts and contradictions. She felt that she was standing on the edge of a precipice, and her entire life would depend on what choice she made. And Travis and George, like two opposing camps, continued to fight for her heart, leaving her no chance for a peaceful existence.

And while Ashley was lost in the maze of her feelings, Travis and George were preparing for a showdown that could change the fate of the entire Kembel family. No one could predict which of them would win this dangerous game, but one thing was clear-they would face even more difficult trials and bitter discoveries ahead.