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ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 181 – 190

By Mide L.

(~•THE IMPEACHMENT•~)

Queen Lirien entered Katharina’s room, meeting her and Marcus in a compromise state.

“Katharina, dear, what’s going on here?” Queen Lirien asked.

Katharina and Marcus quickly separated, looking sheepish.

“Mother, I—” Katharina began, but Queen Lirien held up a hand.

“No, Katharina. I don’t want to hear it. Your father won’t be pleased when he recovers” Queen Lirien said gently.

“I don’t care mum, Marcus did nothing wrong, and dad locked him up”

“You father was the one that had him locked up and so he’s the only one that can release him, we must consider the consequences. Your father’s health is fragile now”

“Mum, I don’t care about any consequences. How’s he doing anyway?”

“Still the same, Katharina. The Kingdom needs your father right now,he must survive this”Queen Lirien said and Katharina nodded gently.

“Be strong,my Queen” Marcus said, bowing a little and she stared at him.

“Thank you, Marcus. You’ve grown to be an handsome man” she said and Marcus smiled.

“Please, do you have an idea where my mum is?”he asked.

“Eleanor? I haven’t heard anything about her since your father died,may his gentle soul rest in peace because he was a very nice man” Queen Lirien said.

Just then, one of the guards knocked on the door and entered.

“Your Majesty, you’re needed. Other royal families have arrived to pay their respects and inquire about King Ryker’s health”he said and Queen Lirien nodded.

“Very well. I’ll receive them”

Katharina smoothed her dress.

“I’ll accompany you, Mother”Katharina said before following the Queen out.

ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 181 – 190

NEW YORK, SPRINGDALE COLLEGE

Madison came out of the class with a book in hand, heading to the library when she saw Olivia and Charlotte coming her way,guilt ate her up.

“Hey, guys”Madison greeted.

“Don’t even think about saying hello to us, Madison” Olivia said.

“You’re dead to us, Madison. You betrayed me in the worst possible way”,

“Charlotte, I—”

“No, don’t even try to apologize” Olivia interrupted.

“You knew Charlotte was dating Jace and you still went after him behind her back. We finally found out but you didn’t even feel remorseful”

“I thought we were friends, Madison. But you’re just a backstabber”

“I’m sorry, Charlotte”

Olivia turned to leave.

“Sorry? You’re sorry? That’s not enough, Madison. You’re done. We’re done”

Charlotte followed Olivia, leaving Madison standing alone.

“I miss my friends”

Mason appeared before her, with a mocking smile.

“See what you caused with your own hands. The same Jace you betrayed Charlotte with is at the football pitch with Maria, doing only God knows”

“Mind your business, Mason”

“Of course,I will mind it. Grieve alone,sis” Mason said and then he left.

ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 181 – 190

NIGHT AT AUGUSTA KINGDOM*

The royal carriage of rolled to a stop before the grand entrance of Augusta Palace.

Katharina and Calantha prepared to come down from the carriage.

“Tonight will be fun” Calantha said, adjusting her mask.

“Let’s enjoy ourselves”Katharina said.

As they stepped out of the carriage, the Augusta Palace staff welcomed them with bows and curtsies.

“Their Royal Highnesses, Princess Katharina and Princess Calantha of Valdoria Kingdom” the herald announced.

The princesses curtsied graciously and they entered into the grand ballroom.

Katharina nodded, looking around the room.

Prince Henry, approached them and bowed low.

“Your Royal Highnesses, Princess Katharina and Princess Calantha, welcome to Augusta Palace”he said and they curtsied.

“Thank you, Prince Henry”

“The palace is breathtaking”Calantha said and he stared at her.

“I’m glad you approve. May I have the pleasure of dancing with Princess Calantha?” he asked.

“I’d love to”

Prince Henry led Calantha to the dance floor.

She was about to exit the ballroom when King Edward and Queen Rachel, appeared.

“Princess Katharina, dear, how is your father’s health?” Queen Rachel asked.

“He remains stable, Your Majesties”

“We’re praying for his recovery”

“Thank you, Your Majesties”she said and they walked away.

Katharina excused herself from the ballroom, heading to the secret door she saw the last time she came.

Katharina got there and she pushed the door open,she was immediately welcome with darkness but it became a bit clearer.

As she walked deeper, she heard faint whispers.

The voices seemed to come from deeper within the corridor.

Katharina quickened her pace.

The voice grew louder.

She saw a door and she turned the knob, surprisingly it was opened. The room was dimly lit,she was a woman tied to a chair, gagged and helpless.

Katharina’s eyes widened.

Eleanor.

Marcus’s mother.

Bound and silenced.

“Mrs Harrington!” Katharina rushed to her and without wasting time,she began to untie the ropes.

“Hold on, I’ve got you” Katharina said.

Just as the final knot loosened, the door behind them slammed shut.

The sound echoed through the corridor, followed by the click of a lock.

They were trapped.

“Who are you please?” Eleanor asked.

“Oh yeah right,it’s Katharina ma”

“King Ryker’s daughter?” She asked and Katharina nodded.

“Why did you save me?”

“Let’s forget about that,I never knew you were here. Marcus has been searching for you” she said and her face lit up.

“Marcus is here? I thought Julian took him to New York”

“She did but then he’s back. I’m so sorry about Mr Harrington’s death, I’m aware my father is involved in it and I’m so sorry”

“Katharina…you shouldn’t have come here,now we are trapped together”

“How did you end up here?”

“Your father had me tied up here, King Edward and Queen Rachel are also involved. I found out that he killed my father and I threatened to expose him but he seems he’s smarter”

“So you’ve been here for years?”

“Yes, Katharina. I’m given food occasionally though”

“We have to find away out of this place”

“I don’t think we can escape here,the door is locked”

“If only Calantha knows where I am” Katharina bit her lip.

Back at the ballroom, Calantha was still dancing with Prince Henry when she noticed Katharina’s absence.

“Umm…did you see my sister leave the ballroom?” She asked him.

“No,why?”

“I can’t find her around here”

“Maybe she stepped out for some fresh air”

“That can be true”Calantha said and continued her dance with Henry but she couldn’t stop the feeling she’s getting that something is wrong.

ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 181 – 190

TWO HOURS LATER*

The ball finally came to an end and everyone left the ballroom one after the other.

“Please, I must find my sister. She’s been gone too long”

“Of course, Calantha. I’ll aid you in searching”

“Thank you”

Together, they searched the ballroom, but Katharina was nowhere to be found.

“I’ll check the gardens” Calantha said and Prince Henry nodded.

“I’ll search the palace”

Calantha rushed to the gardens. The cool night air greeted her as she stepped outside.

“Katharina?” she called out.

No response.

“Where could she have gone?”she asked noone in particular.

King Edward showed up and he approached her.

“My princess, your haven’t gone back to Valdoria yet?” He asked her.

“Not yet, Your Majesty,I can’t find my sister”

“Perhaps Katharina has returned to Valdoria. She might have grown tired of the ball”he said but Calantha shook her head.

“No, Your Majesty. Katharina wouldn’t leave without telling me. She’s still here, I’m sure of it”

“I will inform the guards to help you with the searching then” he said.

“I will appreciate that, Your Majesty” she curtsied and he walked away.

Just then, Prince Henry came back.

“Any news?”she asked expectantly but he shook his head.

“Not yet, Calantha. But I think I know where she might be,that’s the only place I haven’t checked”

“Where?”

Prince Henry held up a torch.

“A place I’ve never been to, I tried going there once, but it was too dark”

“Oh”

They stopped before a small door hidden behind a curtain.

“This is it” Prince Henry said, his hand on the door handle.

“Stay close”

Calantha nodded.

Prince Henry pushed the door open, exposing them to the darkness.

“Down there?” Calantha asked.

Prince Henry nodded. “Let’s go”

Together, they walked down the corridor.

As they reached the bottom, Calantha noticed something.

“Look” she pointed somewhere.

A figure stood outside a door.

“Who’s there?” Calantha called out.

The figure turned, revealing King Edward.

“Welcome, Calantha, I see you’re looking for Katharina”

“King Edward?”

“Your sister has caused herself this mess. She’s looking for what doesn’t concern her, and now she’s seen it”

“What are you talking about, King Edward?”

“Her curiosity cost her this, she discovered secrets meant to remain hidden”

“Father what’s going on,if you know where Katharina is then please provide her”

King Edward raised a hand, silencing him.

“No, Henry. Your loyalty should lie with our kingdom, not the Valdorian princesses”

“Where is Katharina?”

A faint voice sounded from behind the door.

“Katharina!” Calantha rushed towards the door, but King Edward blocked her path.

“Back off!”

“Father, please. Stop what you are doing”

“You dare question me, Henry?”

“This is all wrong, father”

“I am doing anything! Anything I mean, to retain my throne and nothing is going to stop that! I did lot of things to attain this and I won’t allow anything to jeopardise my chances of being in the throne. I should have killed that woman a long time ago”

“Father, stop this. You’re going too far”

“You’ll support me, Henry. You’re my son, my heir”

A heavy object suddenly struck him from the back and King Edward fell to the ground, unconsciously.

Calantha and Prince Henry gasped in shock.

Their eyes fell on the figure who did that.

Queen Rachel.

“You foolish man, you’ve gone too far”she spat.

“Queen Rachel, why?”

“I’ve protected him for too long. His ambition has consumed him, he’s evil”

“Mother, what are you doing?”

Queen Rachel turned to him.

“Saving our kingdom, Henry. I’ve kept quiet enough and I need to put an end to this” she said and Calantha quickly proceed to open the door.

ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 181 – 190

NEXT DAY AT VALDORIA KINGDOM,ROYAL COURTYARD*

The royal courtyard was filled with citizens, guards, and nobles. Katharina,Calantha, Dominic, Marcus, and Queen Lirien, stood atop the grand staircase. The Valdoria justice council was present too.

Katharina’s voice rang out across the courtyard.

“Citizens of Valdoria, I come before you today with truth and justice” she said and they began murmuring among themselves.

Just then, the doors behind Katharina opened, and Eleanor stepped forward.

Gasps echoed through the courtyard.

“Isn’t that… Harrington’s wife?” a noble whispered.

“Eleanor Harrington?” another exclaimed.

The crowd was shocked by her sudden appearance. Many had assumed she was dead, lost forever after her husband’s tragic demise.

Councillor Victoria, Head of the Valdorian Justice Council, stepped forward, stunned.

“Eleanor Harrington, is that truly you?” She asked Eleanor who was standing beside Marcus. He was so happy to see her yesterday night when she came back with Katharina and Calantha from Augusta and they explained everything to him.

“Eleanor, we thought you were… gone”

“I was held captive, silenced by those who feared my truth”

Murmurs turned to outraged whispers.

“Who really happened?” Lord Sebastian demanded.

“We will uncover the truth and bring justice to those responsible” Katharina said.

“I was taken from my home, silenced, and hidden away. King Ryker and King Edward conspired against my husband. They murdered him, and I was left to suffer in darkness”

Gasps echoed through the courtyard.

“The king of Augusta?” She asked and Eleanor nodded.

The courtyard fell silent as the doors behind Katharina opened again. King Ryker, frail and weak, was wheeled in by two guards. He sat in a luxurious wheelchair.

“Eleanor Harrington”he called.
“You’ve returned to haunt me”

“I’ve come to reveal the truth, Ryker. Your secrets will no longer be hidden”

The courtyard erupted into murmurs and gasps. Councillor Victoria raised her hands, calling for order.

“Silence! Let the truth be revealed”

“I’m going to say everything…his spirit has been haunting me on my sick bed”

“I never thought I’d crave the throne, but Harrington’s ambition sparked something within me. He wanted to be King, and I realized I did too. I met with King Edward, who shared my desire. Together, we manipulated events to ensure our rise to power”

“Harrington discovered our plan but remained silent. His silence troubled me,it didn’t sit well with me but I conspired with King Edward to eliminate him. We couldn’t let him threaten our rule” he continued and then turn his gaze to Eleanor.

“And then Eleanor found out. She threatened to expose us, but we silenced her. We held her captive, ensuring our secrets remained hidden”

The courtyard gasped louder this time.

“King Ryker, your actions are treasonous. You’ve betrayed the trust of your people and your fellow rulers”councilor Victoria said.

“You killed my husband, Ryker. You stole years from me. Justice will be served”

Queen Lirien’s only shook her head in disbelief,she never knew all this thing.

“Ryker, how could you sink so low?”

Councillor Victoria stepped forward.

“King Ryker’s actions have compromised the throne’s integrity. Impeachment proceedings will begin immediately”

As the impeachment proceedings began, Katharina turned to Marcus.

“Everyone knows the truth now”

“Thank you, Katharina. Thanks for helping me and for finding my mother”

“Don’t thank me,I did what I thought was right”

Eleanor smiled, her eyes on Marcus.

“My son, you’ve grown into a strong, just man. Your father would be proud where ever he is” She said.

“King Ryker, you are hereby stripped of your title and powers, effective immediately”

The once-mighty King Ryker shoulders slumped, in shame.

ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 181 – 190

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