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Aain “And he wins hi my chain, taal omrak won’t be a concept that will apply to you anymore”

“You know, Rashid, I would have kicked you out on your ear with the first sign of kissing up But you threatened to kill me instead, so I think I’m in love Yep, rejoice You passed” His aro pretend that family ‘tribunal’ of mine actually matters?”

Still afraid to rejoice, Rashid hissed, “Didn’t you say your word is everything, O king of all you survey?”

“It is But you’ll be king of the headache-inducing but inevitably inseparable Azmahar soon You will be the one constant partner inyou the ropes of kingship Yeah, I’ allies to my preferences I’m charitable like that”

Rashid stilled That was totally unexpected That A of Az to gainwith your two brothers running againstwave “Haidar and Jalal would uess, but their hearts aren’t really in it Yours is You have more at stake in Az this unforeseen development, Rashid put all his cards on the table, even if it was for a gaer cared about in the least “I wouldn’t without your alliance Which they have in full”

Aave a masterful imitation of affront “Because they’re my brothers? Nepotisotten they’re onlyin their veins, actually half de you’re only half oaf, you win in that context, too”

Rashid looked heavenward “Do you ever stop?”

“No Maram won’t let me”

Rashid tried one last tireen eyes s this“I’m always serious I say what others are too shy or cowardly orbut the whole truth all through this bracing encounter” He clapped his hand once “Now, froive you an introductory course in dealing with pompous asses”

Rashid let Amjad put an arm around his shoulder this time “You must be an authority on your own species”

Aive you a hard time, you know”

“Knock yourself out Name whatever price or mission I’ll surpass any so there won’t be any shadow of owing you a thing”

“You can never repay what you’ll owe me Your eternal happiness with Laylah Face it, Rashid I own you”