The Lycan King's Fate Calling (Shawn Gibson and Sylvia)
Chapter 423 The Paternity Test

Sylvia's POV:

Since we were already going to the border tomorrow, Jerome decided to give us half a day off, allowing us to freely do whatever we wanted. I headed back to the army camp and filed an application for a leave. After that, I went to find Rufus in the royal palace.

As soon as I got to the palace, I was greeted by a busy scene.

Several servants politely addressed me, holding fresh flowers in their hands.

"Miss Todd, you're here. Prince Rufus is still in a meeting and hasn't come back yet."

"I see. I'll wait for him then. Thank you." I gave them a nod and left them to do their work.

The palace was lit brightly today and all the windows were wide open. Under the eave, an exquisite wind bell hung and swayed. Whenever a breeze rushed by, the bell made a pleasant sound that echoed through the bell.

I rocked the bell with my finger a couple times. Behind me, I noticed a dining cart pass by. It was stacked with freshly cleaned tableware and new scented candles. I assumed these were for the banquet tonight

I gladly offered my help, but the servants just looked at me strangely and refused, saying it was not appropriate for me to do such a thing and Rufus wouldn't be happy when he found out about it.

In order not to make things difficult for them anymore, I had to give up offering help.

After waiting for quite a while, Rufus finally came back.

As soon as he arrived, he whisked me away into the walk-in closet and dressed me up like a doll. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Hair pins, necklaces, bracelets, brooches and rings were all stacked onto my body. When I started to feel like a Christmas tree, I held up my hand and stopped him. "Enough jewelries. This is just a meal." Rufus frowned at my remark and thought for a second. Finally, he put down the jewelry and obeyed.

I didn't know whether to cry or to laugh. I shed most of the shining things on me and then put a simple but elegant diamond bracelet on my wrist.

That evening, Rufus and I headed to the banquet hall and welcomed the guests--Leonard and Edwin. Edwin looked like he had shaved his hair.

Seeing him bald almost made me break down. Rufus gently squeezed my hand for support.

I took a deep breath, hoping to calm my mind.

What a coincidence! Just when Rufus and I agreed on the plan of getting a piece of Edwin's hair for the DNA test, he decided to get a buzz cut. I couldn't do anything about it now. Leonard and Rufus talked to each other. Edwin was seated opposite me. He quietly cut into his steak.

I chewed on my food absent-mindedly. My eyes then wandered onto his glass.

His saliva would also do! However, Edwin hadn't touched his glass. I had to find a way to make him drink somehow.

I raised my glass and attempted to toast with him. "Mr. Edwin, it really is nice to meet you."

Edwin placed his knife down and smiled gently, bringing out his own bottle. "Sorry, but I'm actually allergic to alcohol. Do you mind if I toast with tea?"

I felt my insides turn numb. How could I have not noticed he had a bottle with him all along?

Edwin brought out his own small glass and filled it with the tea from his bottle. He then raised his glass and nodded at me. "Miss Todd, you are as beautiful as they say."

I forced a smile and clinked glasses with him. "Thank you for coming to dinner today."

Edwin smiled and didn't reply anymore. He resumed to eating his dinner.

Throughout the night, I tried everything I could think of to get something from Edwin that could be used as a sample for the DNA test. Leonard must have noticed this. He looked at me strangely. There was a complicated mix of emotions in his eyes.

I didn't mind it. Instead, I clutched the brooch in my hand, trying to come up with a way to stab Edwin's finger.

But before I could figure out a way, Leonard announced that they were leaving already.

Apparently, there was an urgent meeting in his pack that needed to be dealt with.

There was nothing I could do but bid them goodbye.

Our plan had failed.

When Leonard and Edwin had gotten far enough, I couldn't help but slump into Rufus' arms. "What am I going to do, Rufus? How can I confirm if Edwin really is my father now?" Stroking my hair, Rufus gently said, "Be patient, good girl. There will be more chances in the future."

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