Chapter 1440 The General's Daughter and the Dark Prince 10

"I… Back then, I didn't want to marry the crown prince—I mean, the previous crown prince, because I didn't want to marry into the royal family. There are numerous problems within the royal family. "The harem is full of plots and schemes. If I marry you, I'll be set up by your other consorts, given my simple mind. I'll end up in a more miserable state than your mother. "Frank, we're friends. You can't repay my kindness with vengeance." A mix of sincerity and rejection was apparent on Demi's face. She sincerely didn't want to marry into the royal family. At first, Franklin was speechless. Then, he knocked on the table with his knuckle. "What are you saying? You're going to be the only woman in my palace!" he said. "It's impossible for a king to have only one woman." Demi wasn't convinced. "Should I swear by my words?" Franklin raised his right hand. "No, don't do it!" Anxiously, Demi pulled his hand away. "Let me think about it. I'll need to ask my parents and brothers." "Su