72HOURS OF CASTLE

"Are you Amber-ruby?" He said fixing her.

She looked the other way, avoiding his gaze.

"I told you several time, brother. I'm not Amby" she replied.

He stand straight again "okay, I will not insist any more". He directed himself toward the door "Good night…. Logane. He added as he went out and closed the door.

"Pheeeww"

She fell on her bed with her arms widely opened.

"I thought it will be easy for me to convince him but actually not" She said to herself

"How can I be an imposter and an actor, if I can't even dupe the prince . She added

She stood up and went near the rectangular mirror in her chamber , looked at her reflection and started to repeat "I'm Logane Rays, Daughter of King Elmond and Queen Lydia" she repeated it thrice and returned to her bed before sleeping.

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The next morning, She woke up a little stressed.

Thinking that Ace has doubts made her feel nervous. She didn't want that he knows that she is Amber-ruby for some reasons and that she have to handle it alone.

The maids help her to prepare herself for the journey. She went to the dining room where she saw Lydia and Ace already taking their breakfast.

"Good morning your highness, brother" she bowed and then sat.

Immediately she sat on her chair, Lydia spoke.

"I want you to be beautiful as never tonight"

Amber-ruby wondered. The servant serve tea to her and gave her.

"Why?" She asked

"I have invited the belvian family for dinner. I want an arrange mariage between You and the belvian's son" said Lydia calmly while cleaning her mouth.

When she heard arrange mariage she chocks.

"Bu… bu.. but mother" she tried to speak while coughing "It's not necessary" she added

"It's even very necessary. Remember they have kidnapped you and I think tried to kill you before you even get married. I don't want that for my daughter, plus, your husband will protect you" said Lydia

"I don't like arrange marriage mother. I'm not a kid"

"And since when? As far as I know, you have always dreamt of getting married to one handsome noble coming from a good family " Lydia said

"And he is…" said Ace without looking at them concentrating on his breakfast

She turned at Ace, firing him with deadly eyes.

"Are you okay with that brother?" she asked

He finally lifted his face.

"I don't see where is the problem" he replied

They exchanged eyes contact, Amber-ruby that wanted to kill him and Ace that was literally mocking at her.

She turned back to her mother.

"I'm not even sure that the belvian's son in question will be okay with that" she said

"Don't worry for that, it's my own affair" the queen said confidently with a smile on her face.

"Plus Logane, remember that the belvian family and royal family has been friends since the dawn of time. So, it's not as if you will get married to a stranger" he smirked mischievously at her and turned to the queen " Mother, I'm totally okay with your decision" he added.

Amber-ruby stood up and left the dining room.

Lydia looked her leaving, she was wondering why was she reacting that way.

"What is happening to your sister?" She asked confuse.

Ace shrugged.

"Let me see her" He stood up and went

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"Logane, Logane" he called

She stopped , turned to him. She was furious.

"What are you playing too?" She asked

"I'm the one that's supposed to asked such questions" he said "You said you are Logane and Logane wouldn't find any problem to that arrangement" he added

"Since you insist dear prince, it's true I'm not Logane" she said with a challenging smirked

He grabbed her hand firmly "what game do you think you are playing too? It wasn't what we agreed" He said

Amber-ruby tried to liberate herself but she couldn't. "Let me go! You are hurting me" she said

"If I can even cut this hand because you deserve it. I told you to come back after 2 years for you to prepare well in your acting and we could take Garyl in surprise" he said displeased

"You're not my boss, I'm not your subject your highness" she said still trying to get off his grib .

"You're my employee, I paid you" his eyes narrowed , they was tension in the air

"I can refund all the money you gave me. What do you think I was doing all these months? I invested your money, I can't say I'm rich but I have sufficient money now" She said

He finally allowed her. Her wrist was red since he was firmly holding it , She touched her wrist and scrubbed it gently.

"Plus, it's now a personal affair. Sir Garyl try to kill me and I want my revenge. " she said

"Since I can't trust you because all you did all the time is lie to me"

Ace stayed silent after her words and finally spoke.

"And do you think you have enough power and enough money to fight with him?" Ace said

Amber-ruby wanted to replied but someone interrupted them.

"What happening here" a familiar voice said.

They turned and saw the queen whom was wondering while her children looked tense and displeased.

"Nothing, mother" Amber-ruby said

"Sure?" She looked at Ace

They both nodded.

"Then okay. Logane, let's us go and find a beautiful dresses for tonight " said the queen enthusiastically

Amber-ruby wanted to protest but with she knew already that arguing with Queen Lydia will be a waste of time, she just surrender.

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The Queen prepared everything for it to be amazing. It was already the evening and all was done already. They were just waiting for the belvian family.

Amber-ruby sipping her wine looking at through the window.

"Ready?" the sarcastic voice came from behind her .

She turned and saw Ace,that was wearing a smoking that goes perfectly with his body and his hairs put backwards revealing his beautiful face.

Amber-ruby rolled her eyes and looked tthrough the window again.

"What do you want prince Ace?" She asked annoy

"Nothing, just trying to wish a perfect future mariage" he smirked

"The Belvian family is here" announced.

"Duke AUGUST BELVIAN" he entered "Lady EVARISTE BELVIAN" she entered and lastly " Sir DUNCAN TRUMAN BELVIAN" He entered.

When Amber-ruby heard the name DUNCAN TRUMAN" her heart skipped, she looked at Ace then looked but at the Duncan.

"Duncan?" she muttered