TWENTY-FOUR
Aladdin stood invisible by Kaveh's side, watching the Sultan and Princess Maram marvel over the palace the two djinn had built. Now, Aladdin truly believed she was as precious to her father as he'd said. The Sultan spent more time watching his daughter's reactions than looking at the place. She meant more to him than whatever diplomatic assistance she provided to the court.
For a moment, he wished he'd told the Sultan about Hasan instead of creating such an elaborate scheme. He would never give the daughter he loved to that man if he truly knew what Hasan would do to her.
"What? Did you spot a mistake in the tiles?" Kaveh demanded. "Why do you look so miserable?"
"I should have asked the Sultan to call off the engagement, not offered a new one. She will see through this
