Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 687

Chapter 687: Seen with a woman

"Your Highness, you really should have considered returning to the palace for Christmas. What will you do here all by yourself?" Evan asked, finally letting go of the handle of his trolley bag.

"Now that Juniper has left the capital, there is little reason to stay. Besides, with another good news of Princess Zilia expecting a pup, it’s a double celebration this year. Your family expects you."

"If I decide to go, I’ll simply teleport. For now, I have no settled plans," Dominick replied. He looked at his beta, his gaze softening only slightly. "Travel safely and enjoy the time with your family. You didn’t forget the gifts I purchased for them, did you?"

"I have them right here. I wouldn’t dream of leaving them behind," Evan said with a grateful smile. "And don’t worry, Jeniva will be staying here as well. You won’t be entirely alone for the holiday."

"Hmm." Dominick’s response was nonchalant.

Evan offered a final, respectful wave to the Alpha Prince before stepping into the waiting taxi. Dominick stood in the quiet of the driveway, watching as the car pulled away toward the airport.

As Dominick stepped back inside, the scent of fresh coffee greeted him. Jeniva was nestled on the couch, halfway through a croissant.

The moment she spotted the Prince, she scrambled to her feet, instinctively trying to hide her snack and cup behind her back like a guilty child. She offered a quick, formal bow before sinking back into the cushions to resume her breakfast.

Dominick took a seat squarely in the center of the couch. Jeniva immediately frowned at him.

"Your Highness, why didn’t you sit on the other side?" she asked, gesturing to the ample space he was encroaching upon.

"Are we really going to argue about sitting on a sofa?" Dominick chuckled in amusement.

Their banter was cut short as Kavin came rushing into the room, his face pale and eyes wide with urgency. "Your Highness, you need to see this," he said, thrusting a morning newspaper into Dominick’s hands.

"What is it now?" Dominick muttered, his amusement vanishing as he scanned the front page. Jeniva set her cup on the table and abandoned her croissant, her eyes fixed on the Prince’s darkening expression.

"What’s happened?" she finally whispered, unable to bear the silence.

"See for yourself." Dominick handed her the paper.

Jeniva’s eyes widened as she took in the bold, scandalous headline. The color drained from her face. "Who published this? This... This isn’t true! We aren’t dating!" She glanced at Dominick.

"Your face isn’t visible in the shot," Dominick noted, his eyes narrowing as he studied the photograph.

"Yes, thank the heavens for that. Otherwise, I’d be in serious trouble," Jeniva breathed, though her relief was quickly overtaken by a simmering rage. "We have to stop this from circulating any further. I’m going to find the person who took this and kill them myself," she spat, her knuckles whitening as she gripped the edge of the table.

"Kavin, find the source immediately. Once you track them down, summon the news channel operator to my residence," Dominick ordered.

"At once, Your Highness." Kavin bowed and hurried away, already dialing a number on his phone before he had even cleared the room.

Dominick took the newspaper back from Jeniva, who looked increasingly distressed. He stared at the blurred image of them together, the headline screaming of a secret royal romance.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify