805 Chapter 804
Erin blinked. âThis kind of case isnât uncommon. On paper, everything checks out fine, but no pregnancies, not even with IVF. It usually means the manâs sperm requires a very specific environment to survive-conditions most womenâs eggs just canât meet.â She turned to Jenkins and added mischievously, âIf you want his women to conceive, why not just slip a man into the palace? Problem solved.â
Jenkins rolled her eyes. âYou think their security is that lax? Theyâll test DNA three months in, and the jig will be up. Besides, those women are loyal to him-theyâd never betray him willinglyâ
Erin shrugged. âThen whatâs the plan?â
Jenkins sighed, hesitating before revealing her trump card. âWord is, Monbattenâs secretly in Crera to try out some traditional therapies. Thatâs why I thought we had a shot. If we can cure hisâŠcondition, I can finally go back.â
Erin perked up, glancing at Keira. âWhen did he get here? Do we know where heâs staying?â
Jenkins hesitated, then gave a wry smile. âHeâs been here a few days, but itâs all hush-hush. Luckily, someone does know where he is.â
The two women exchanged a knowing look and spoke in unison. âRyan Cobb.â
Given Ryanâs unique position and involvement in diplomatic circles, it was plausible heâd have the intel. Without his help, approaching Monbatten would be impossible. Anyone caught snooping into a kingâs whereabouts risked being labeled a spy.
Keira glanced at Erin. âHow good are you at diagnostics?â
Erin smirked. âOh, nothing special-just third-best in the world.â
Keira sighed at her cocky grin, pinching the bridge of her nose. But after a momentâs thought, she grabbed her phone.
Even though she hated bothering Ryan over something like this, Keira wasnât foolish enough to pass up an opportunity like this by trying to figure it out on her own. That wasnât high-mindedness; that was stupidity.
After explaining her request to Ryan over the phone, she added casually, âIf itâs inconvenient, just say so.â
Ryanâs voice softened, a chuckle laced in. âKeira, no need to be so formal. You saved my life. Besides, this is hardly a tall order. Monbatten and I hit it off immediately-heâs already a friend. My father even asked me to oversee his treatment while heâs here. Consider this a favor for both of us. Letâs meet tomorrow at the club. Iâll introduce you.â
Keira didnât hesitate. âSounds good. Tomorrow, then.â
After hanging up, she turned to Jenkins, who grinned slyly.
âThis,â Jenkins mused, âis the power of connections.â
Erin raised an eyebrow and nodded toward the door. âLetâs just hope someone doesnât get jealous.â
Keira glanced over her shoulder to find Lewis standing there, watching her with a faint smile.
She raised a brow at him, but he only chuckled softly and walked away.
Jenkins sighed wistfully. âA man like Mr. Horton-so loyal and controlled-is rare these
days. Most men with money canât resist temptation. Heâs a gem.â
Keira smirked, heading for the door. âMy brotherâs the same way.â
Jenkins blinked, momentarily speechless.
The next morning, Keira invited Lewis to join her. He drove them to the exclusive club, but when they arrived, he declined to go inside.
âThis is the Cobbsâ club,â he explained. âIts security is airtight. Youâll be fine. Iâll wait in the car.â
âYouâre not coming in?â
Lewis pulled out his laptop. âIâve got a meeting.â
Keira nodded. âAlright.â
She, Jenkins, and Erin stepped out, passing through tight security at the clubâs entrance. Inside, they found themselves face-to-face with Sean Church, who looked surprised to see them.
âMiss Olsen! What brings you here?â
She raised an eyebrow. âI could ask you the same.â
Sean chuckled sheepishly. âI heard the food here was phenomenal. Came to see for myself, but itâs overrated.â
Shaking his head, he added, âWell, I wonât keep you. Looks like youâre busy.â
Keira nodded and moved on, eventually reaching the private room Ryan had mentioned. She knocked, and to her surprise, he answered the door himself. âMonbatten doesnât want too many people around,â Ryan explained, stepping aside. Keira stepped into the room-and froze.
The man sitting inside, the King of Country A, looked eerily familiar.