THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 1 – 10
SIR ZACH
CHAPTER 7
“Hahaha… you finally remembered I’m your master?” He leaned back in his seat and got into a lazy posture. “The Yu clan has a book of rules, written by the first ancestors of the Yu family. Although the book has been locked up in a section of the ancestral hall, this one was fortunate enough to come across it and read some chapters of it.”
The three living ancestors simultaneously shifted their eyes away from their religion’s beads and settled their gaze on Damien.
“The book of rules? Didn’t the book go missing a few decades ago?” One of the elders asked with narrowed eyes.
“Yes, that was what I heard. The book was taken away by the Lu clan when they fought with our Yu clan.” An old woman joined in.
“There was also a rumor that the Xu clan has it. How did Young Master Damien read it?” A middle–aged man frowned.
“Damien–”
He raised his hand to stop Emilee from speaking further. “Just now, you acknowledged me as your Master. Henceforth, address me as such.” This time, he didn’t smile or laugh. His face looked ruthless, sending shivers down Emilee’s spine. But she didn’t let that deter her.
“Master Damien is funny. You didn’t mind lying about something so big. I wonder what the Living ancestors would do to you after your lies are discovered.” she smiled.
“You should worry about yourself, Emilee. What do you think that they would do to you if they found out you lied about the Rainborite stone?” Damien beamed.
“Huh?”
“What?”
“Damien!”
“Insolence!”
“Watch your tongue, Damien!”
The Elders were all angry at Damien for what he said because they were scared that if it turned out to be true, they would be the ones to get punished for not checking facts before dragging the Living ancestors out from seclusion.
“What are you talking about?” Emilee frowned. If her Intel deceives her, Maverick wouldn’t. So what rubbish is Damien saying?
“Oh, you didn’t know? Well, there was no Rainborite stone. You were misinformed.”
Emilee and everyone else froze. A part of them believed what Damien said but the other part didn’t want to accept it.
Damien might be evil and unserious sometimes but when he talks, especially about important things, he doesn’t joke.
“It’s all up to you if you don’t believe me. Why would Maverick remain in the Country if there was Rainborite stone?” he smiled cunningly as he stared at Emilee.
It was at this point that Emiled knew she was being played into her own mess.
When she reported the Rainborite stone to the Elders and the Living ancestors, they asked her who it was that was holding the stone but she said he was a powerful stranger that must not be offended because he has a connection with the Dark– age organization.
However, now, Damien was trying to entangle her in her web of lies which would tell that she lied to everyone, proof that she has bad intentions towards the Yu clan.
Before Emilee could speak, Damien beat her to it. “Or do you intend to tell us that only you knew about the Rainborite stone? The Xu family, The Lu family, The Dark– Age, The Half–heart and even The Sin. You are saying none of them but you know about the Rainborite stone? Even me who had been on an island for months is aware of the appearance of the Rainborite ORE!”
“Ore?” Someone asked.
“Yes, it’s not just a stone, it’s an Ore!” Damien smiled at Emilee’s face which showed a panicked expression.
“Emilee, why did you lie about it? Why would you say it’s a Rainborite stone instead of a large ore in a mine? What do you stand to gain? Ah, if you ask me, I would say;
“The Rainborite Ore is with Emilee but because she knew that everyone would be on her neck, she decided to lie about the size just so she could get the Clan to protect her when the time comes.
“Emilee intended to make the Clan her weapon. While the Yu clan is fighting the enemies from all sides, she would escape with the rest of the Ore that can be broken into stones. Isn’t that a bad intention?
“Although I’m wicked, I can’t treat the Yu Clan the way you are doing now, because they are MY FAMILY!”
“Y– you are lying! Don’t listen–” Emilee tried to defend herself but everyone in the room was already glaring at her, including the three Living ancestors.
“I– I’m innocent of the accusation. The person who owns the mine is Alpha Chaos, not me!”
Immediately she said that Damien roared with boisterous laughter.
“Hahahahaha… Now I understand why Chaos would be that evil. Emilee, you’re ruthless. So because you’ve been caught, you decided to make innocent Chaos take the fall for you?” He sighed and continued.
“We know that Chaos’ little wife is your half-sister whom you hate with every fiber in you. You have plotted with me to kill her multiple times and even stole her inheritance.
“That wasn’t enough, you killed her grandfather and sent her to jail. Alpha Chaos took her out and brought her to the Country to be under his wings.
“Despite being under Chaos’ protection, that girl didn’t come for you and your little sister, still you didn’t let her rest.
“Your sister kept bullying her until Chaos’ wife struck back. To seek revenge for your sister, you want to implicate Chaos who has been minding his business and living his life away from the Yu clan.” Damien concluded with a thoughtful look on his face.
“Emilee, do you hate our Yu clan so much?” An Elder who hasn’t said a thing since, roared.
“I knew she had bad intentions for being a member of this family!”
“She should be dealt with and set as an example for others!”
More than half of the Elders agreed that Emilee should be taken care of.
Meanwhile, the Living ancestors haven’t said a thing, so no one dared to carry out their threat.
Damien didn’t plan to scheme or waste words like this before coming here. He had intended to send Emilee to Jeslyn to fully redeem himself but never expected to meet those ancestors.
Left with no other choice, his excellent mind went to work and immediately cooked Emilee. Now she’s ready to be served. Hahaha…
One of the Living ancestors stopped counting his prayer beads and looked from the speechless Emilee to the smiling Damien before parting his old lips.
“A member of the family who wished evil for the clan is to be executed. However, a stranger who wishes good for the family is to be made the Clan’s head, only when no one from the family can bear the burden.
“A stranger must be observed, tried, and made to go through the clan’s teachings before they are made to lead the family.
“A stranger must not be arrogant in front of their previous masters.
“A stranger must be respectful to the members of the clan and not use the clan for their own selfish agendas
“A leader must not lie about what would benefit the clan.”
After one of the ancestors quoted the rules in the family’s book, another Living ancestor passed his Judgment.
“Emilee is devoid of kindness to her own family; she caused the downfall of her family and robbed a sister of what she rightfully owned.
“Emilee also sold her younger sister to a man just to gain more power to fight against the Yu clan when they strike.
“Emilee poisoned the son of the Yu clan, aiming to kill him so she can become the head.
“Emilee lied about the Rainborite Ore because she wanted a portion for herself and to do that, she intended to use the family as a weapon.”
The second Living ancestor’s work was to break down schemes and complicated matters. With his dying sharp eyes, it feels like he was looking into one’s soul.
Emilee’s legs gave way when all her schemes were laid bare. Although Damien had been indirectly saying the same thing, she could have done something to turn the tables but now that the old men have gotten involved, what else can she do?
The last one, who passes judgment, finally opened his mouth to speak.
“Emilee is deserving of death but will not be given a death sentence. Our Yu children were fighting amongst themselves and neglected the family, causing an outsider to dare to become the head.
“The children of the Yu family have turned the clan into a laughing stock and for that deserve to be punished.
“Emilee is hereby banished from the Yu family. No one from the Yu clan must touch her for Five years. After that, whoever amongst the Yu sons and daughters spots her anywhere close to the Yu properties can kill her and bring her head.
As for those who supported Emilee in her reign, though they were aware that she tried to kill the Yu son, will have their properties and wealth confiscated and left to reflect on themselves for two decades with their families.
Damien is hereby certified as the official head of the Yu Clan. All his sins in the past are forgiven. Henceforth, Son, you should abandon evil and practice good deeds for the future of your branch is bright.”
Everyone bowed to the three old men before bowing to Damien.
Damien bowed to the three old men who gave their blessing and left.
For the first time in Damien’s life, he felt the true joy of being a leader. Before now, Damien stole the role from the rightful owner, which was why most people from the family didn’t respect him but only feared his ruthlessness.
Now that he had been blessed and chosen by the ancestors, who would dare to not give him the respect he deserves?
Emilee sat there speechlessly. She preferred to be killed than sent out without a shield but as it seems now, nobody will kill her until she disobeys.
Since that was so, she would have to take Jeslyn along with her.
Those were the thoughts that were running through her mind as she was being dragged out of the Yu estate with those Elders who were also punished.
Emilee thought that things would go as planned. She underestimated Damien’s wickedness. Since he can’t kill her, others can. At least, the old men didn’t say one can’t use others to kill her, right?
Damien sent the news to Maverick before broadcasting it in the media.
Those that Emilee offended but couldn’t touch her because of the protection from the Yu family all poured out in search of Emilee.
Emilee knew that her life was in danger, so she started wearing a disguise as she set out to look for ways to get Jeslyn.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Emilee, someone more bitter than her was out to get her too.
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THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 1 – 10
Soon after Emilee’s dilemma, a video of Jeslyn killing Christine surfaced on the internet.
This time, almost nobody believed it but the media needed to make money and for that, facts, assumptions, lies, and all started spreading.
Of course, not everyone would like Jeslyn, especially those she’s having issues with. People like Phoebe.
Phoebe took the matter so seriously that Toria and the other friend called her to order a few times.
“Phoebe, this is a serious accusation and from all we know, Jeslyn, or rather VJ Cute, can’t kill Christine for whatever reason. Or even if she did, you shouldn’t be the one advocating and pushing Justice for Christine.” The other lady advised.
“Phoebe, I’ve spoken to you a few times regarding this matter already. It’s been a week since the matter of Jeslyn and the dead Christine is trending. The company and big media outlets are maintaining their silence. Even top celebrities and human rights advocates aren’t saying anything about this matter. Who are you to do that?” Toria frowned.
“I understand that your father is the Mayor but still, don’t you think that giving him peace of mind would be what he desires right now?”
“With due respect Toria, this is a murder case! Those people who aren’t saying anything are just being blind and hypocrites because they are Jeslyn’s fans!” She got up from the couch and looked from one of her friends to the other, then asked.
THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 1 – 10
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