"Yes, I know. My father has already informed me about it. His Majesty would like me to spy on Prince Matthew. If possible, he wants me to steal the Black Flag Token," Harper nonchalantly stated while sipping at her cup of tea.

"Then why are you still willing to get married to him?"

"Why, you ask? Why not?" A ghastly smile appeared at the corner of Harper's mouth. "As long as I am married to Prince Matthew, my father can no longer control me. I am tired of living like a puppet."

"Harper, are you saying that you want to use Prince Matthew against the Chu Clan?" Zack finally understood what Harper wanted to do. She intended to take advantage of Matthew's power and influence to stand up against the Chu Clan.

"But the Chu Clan is your home and family! You're going to turn against your own father?" His voice sounded unstable.

"You have a loving

en meaning in her words, but he couldn't figure it out after pondering over it several times. He just wanted to do something for Harper, and make the final appeal for the reluctance in his heart.

"Are you sure that you don't need my help?" After hearing her story, Zack didn't want to see Harper get married to Matthew. He thought that right after having a hard time in the Chu clan, she did not deserve to suffer any more than she already did. Although Matthew was disabled, he was still a thorn in the flesh of the emperor.

"Yes, I am sure." Harper decisively refused. "Zack, this is my request. Please don't get your clan involved in this matter. As for the things that my father has asked me to do, it's solely up to me. I appreciate your concern and this gesture but I've already been out for a long time. It's time to go back. Goodbye, and thank you."