Princess for brother

Chapter 8

Robert, one of the servants in the ancient Kembel Palace, began to notice strange details in George's behavior. He was alerted by some things that seemed suspicious to him. Robert was an attentive and observant man, and he couldn't help but notice how often George met with some mysterious people. These meetings took place in hidden corners of the palace or in the garden, where it was easy to go unnoticed.

One morning, as Robert was walking through the corridors of the palace, he noticed George whispering to a strange man in a dark cloak. They were standing by the window at the far end of the corridor, and their conversation seemed very tense. Robert tried to listen, but couldn't make out the words. However, the very fact of this meeting made him think.

On another occasion, Robert found strange objects in one of the rooms that clearly did not belong to the inhabitants of the palace. Among the items were small bundles and some strange vials. His long-term experience suggested that these might be prohibited substances. Robert hid the finds, determined to investigate the matter more thoroughly.

Robert's suspicions grew with each passing day. He began to watch George, trying not to draw attention to himself. The servant noted all the unusual details: strange calls, mysterious messages, mysterious guests. All of this added up to an unsettling picture that didn't bode well.

Robert knew he had to share his observations with someone in the Kembel family. But who can you trust in this difficult situation? He hesitated, not knowing what to do. On the one hand, Travis is the owner of the house and has a right to know what's going on. On the other hand, George was a close friend of Travis's, and Robert didn't want to add to the conflict between them.

However, the sense of duty prevailed. Robert decided to talk to Travis. He waited until the landlord was alone, then cautiously began the conversation.

"Sir, I've noticed some odd things about Mr. George's behavior. I think he's hiding something important from us.

Travis raised his eyebrows at Robert.

— What exactly do you mean?"

Robert recounted his observations: mysterious encounters, strange objects, and other suspicious details. Travis listened intently, his face growing more serious with every word Robert said.

When Robert finished, Travis thought for a long time. He knew that the servant's words might be true, which made him even more convinced that George was a danger to Ashley and the entire family.

"Thank you, Robert," Travis finally said. — You did the right thing by telling me. I'll take action.

After talking to Robert, Travis became even more certain of his suspicions about George. He decided to gather all the information he had and analyze it thoroughly. Travis knew that he had a difficult task ahead of him — to expose George and protect his family from his insidious plans.

Meanwhile, George continued his attempts to get close to Ashley. He didn't notice, or pretended not to notice, Robert's steady gaze and Travis's wariness. George was confident in himself and his abilities, believing that sooner or later Ashley would be at his mercy.

Ashley, on the other hand, was becoming increasingly entangled in her own conflicting emotions. On the one hand, she couldn't deny her attraction to George, but on the other, Travis's words and her own misgivings were bothering her. It was as if she was teetering on the edge of a precipice, not knowing where this dangerous path would lead her.

Дворец Kembel Palace was living its normal life, but beneath the surface of the calm, there were dark secrets and hidden threats. No one knew what lay ahead for the Kembel family, but one thing was clear: calmness was in the past, and they were facing tough challenges ahead.

Robert continued his secret surveillance, trying to gather as much evidence as possible against George. He knew that his role in this case could be crucial, and he was willing to go to great lengths for the well-being of the Kembel family.

Travis was devising a plan to finally reveal George's true intentions. His mind was full of various ideas, but he knew that he had to be careful not to provoke a premature conflict.

And George, confident of his own superiority, continued to plot, unaware that his shady affairs were already the subject of intense scrutiny. He was like a spider in the center of a web, waiting for the victims to come to him.

As the days passed, the tension in the palace grew. Every day brought new discoveries and new worries. Ashley was increasingly torn between her feelings and her mind, Travis was preparing for a showdown, and Robert was gathering evidence. Only George remained calm, confident of the inevitability of his triumph.

But fate is an unpredictable thing, and no one could know how things would turn out in the next moment. Kembel Palace seemed to hold its breath, waiting for the outcome of this dangerous game, where the stakes are the life and happiness of its inhabitants.

Clara, a young and impetuous girl who served at the Kembel Palace, was becoming more and more aware of the strange excitement that came over her at the sight of George. His confident manner, his penetrating gaze, and his light smile stirred feelings she'd never known before. At first, she tried to convince herself that this was just a passing infatuation, but every day she realized that her feelings were much deeper and more serious.

As the days passed slowly, Clara found herself thinking about George more and more often. She imagined different scenarios of their possible communication, dreamed of how he would pay attention to her, how they would talk, laugh and walk through the gardens of the palace. These dreams were so vivid and vivid that sometimes it seemed to her that she was actually experiencing these moments in reality.

However, Clara was well aware that George was a guest in their home, a person from a completely different world, and her feelings were likely to remain unrequited. Still, that didn't stop her from secretly watching him, trying to catch his eye, or accidentally bumping into him in the corridors of the palace.

Once, when Clara was delivering tea to one of the drawing rooms, she almost dropped the tray when she met George's eyes. His eyes mesmerized her, and for a moment she couldn't breathe. George gave her a small smile and a nod, and Clara's heart began to pound so hard that it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.

After this incident, Clara became even more cautious and at the same time determined in her attempts to attract George's attention. She tried to look her best, paying special attention to her outfit and hairstyle. She hoped that George would notice her efforts and appreciate them.

Meanwhile, George continued his courtship of Ashley, ignoring or pretending not to notice Clara's interest. But the girl did not despair. She believed that one day her feelings would be noticed, and George would see in her not just a servant, but also a woman worthy of his attention.

In her dreams, Clara had already imagined herself next to George: they would walk around London, attend balls and social events, and in the future start a family. These naive fantasies warmed her soul, but at the same time made her heart clench with anxiety and uncertainty.

One day, Clara decided to take the first step towards rapprochement. She found an excuse to go into the room where George was, and, trying to keep calm, talked to him about nothing-the weather, the latest developments in London. George answered politely, but Clara couldn't see any hint of mutual interest in his eyes. Nevertheless, she was not discouraged.

With each passing day, her feelings grew stronger, and she became more immersed in the world of her dreams and hopes. Clara began to see a special meaning in George's every gesture, a secret message meant only for her. She didn't notice how her illusions were driving her away from reality, and she didn't think about the possibility that her love might go unrequited.

Meanwhile, rumors continued to circulate in the palace about the conflict between Travis and George, about strange encounters that Robert noticed, and about suspicious objects found in some rooms. But Clara didn't seem to hear them. Her world revolved around George now, and nothing else mattered.

Sometimes she would catch the other servants ' eyes on her, curious and slightly amused. They whispered behind her back, wondering how her infatuation would end, but Clara ignored them. Her heart was full of hope, and her mind was filled with dreams of a happy future with George.

But in her heart of hearts, she still sometimes doubted it. Sometimes it seemed to her that she was idealizing George too much, that he couldn't be as beautiful as she saw him. These doubts briefly clouded her mood, but when she saw George again, all her fears and insecurities disappeared without a trace.

So the days passed, filled for Clara with longing and timid hopes. She continued to dream about reciprocation, not noticing how her feelings made her vulnerable and blind to reality. And George was still distant and unreachable, like a bright star in the night sky that couldn't be touched.

Still, Clara didn't lose hope. She believed that one day her love would be noticed and George would realize how much she loved him. In the meantime, she could only wait and dream, hoping that fate would give her a chance at happiness.