Adolphus put on the waistcoat and buttoned it up. He was feeling happy today. When Iris told him that she wanted to remain by his side, a foreign feeling engulfed him which only delighted him. 

Anthony placed the shoes in front of him and Adolphus put them on. 

"Is Radulf ready?" Adolphus asked.

"He is, Your Excellency," Anthony replied. 

"I will be late today. Don't let Iris get bullied," Adolphus instructed him before leaving the chamber. 

Radulf bowed to seeing Adolphus and said, "The Crown Prince looks happy today."

"Yes, I am feeling good after a long time. Did you bring what I had told you to carry?" Adolphus asked....