That evening, Richard and the fishermen had returned to Bozoa. They had stayed around the sea for three that before they managed to kill a shark.


    Richard rented a small carriage at the fish market and went straight to the Yancey resident. When he got there the guard did not stop him. They allowed him through the gates, after all, it was a known fact that Danny the young lady of the Yancey family has taken a fancy in a commoner.


    "Ahh! Some people are just born lucky," one guard spoke to another as he watches Richard ride into the resident.


    "What lucky? Young master how works very hard and this man had managed to win him. This means that the young man has put in a lot of effort," the second guard rolled his eyes. He had watched Richard fight with Joe that day, so he knew that the man must have put in a lot of effort. How can one think that it was only a matter of luck?


    If Richard had not been to defeat Joe in the ring that day, then Danny would never have considered him.


    "So, he is not the first to win the competition, yet the king has given him a wish, and now he can even marry a noble lady like Our young lady. This can only happen if one finds favor with the gods," The first guard insists.


    "Then why don''t you compete against the young master and we can find out if you will also become one favored by the gods," the second guard reply.


    "What is there to fight for, young masters time already past. If I was the young man who become well known, I will just ask the king to name me a lord," the first guard said with dreaming eyes.


    The other guard laughed at the first guard when he heard him. ''Lord of what?'' " something is wrong with you? Do you think anyone can become a lord? Some people have a lot of money but still are not recognized as lords. If I was the young man, I will ask the king for a house in a large land to start a family," the second guard said.


    "Your dream is very small," the first guard mocked.


    Meanwhile, Richard finally arrived at the main entrance door of the Yancey. A guard welcomed him. Although the guard was very one could tell that he was jealous of Richard.


    He could not understand why just a single fight could change the story of the young man. After leading Richard into the receiving hall, he went to inform lord Yancey of Richard''s present.


    Lord Yancey was very surprised. It has only been a few days since he made that demand but Richard has actually gone ahead and killed a shark.


    He was very impressed. He did not keep Richard waiting for too long before he arrived. "Lord Yancey," Richard got up to his feet to greet him. Since the man before him was going to be his father in law Richard was very respectful.


    Lord Yancey nodded his head and took his seat. "I heard you came here today bearing that which I have requested of you," lord Yancey said.


    "That is true, you can examine it and see if it is to your satisfaction," Richard said in a humble voice.


    Lord Yancey agreed with him and they went over to the carriage. Four guards had to help Richard to bring out the large fish.


    Lord Yancey was very satisfied when he saw it. One could tell that this was an adult shark." I am satisfied, I will consider this your engagement gift to our family. Danny is your but there will be no marriage until you have a nice and comfortable house," lord Yancey said.


    Many guards were present and he knew that the gossip will go round. So he was acting as though he just found s new excuse to make things difficult for Richard.


    Richard simply nodded his head. Danny already fill him in so he knew this man was just putting on a show to protect his identity.


    Just then Danny and her mother arrived at the scene. "it seems you are officially engaged now," Lady Yancey said as she looked at her daughter.


    She was very happy, Richard was the true crown prince, which parents will not be happy to have their daughter lay hands on diamonds without having to fight for it. Those who laugh at Danny now behind her back will regret it in the future.


    "My lord let us give the children space to know each other better," Lady Yancey pulled her husband inside with her, while the servant took the fish away.


    Once they were left alone Danny became shy. She did not dare look at Richard. Her face turn red with Embarrassment when she remembered how she had acted previously.


    " Danny where did your courage come from," she asked herself. Richard was amused by the change in Danny''s behavior. The Danny before him was shy and reserved.


    This was totally different from the lady who had dragged him to the dance floor in front of so many people. "why are you acting shy all of a sudden. Did you not pull a storm to get us together, are you already regretting it," He raised his brows.


    Seeing this new side of Danny Richard could not deny his attraction to her. When she was bold he found her charming and now that she was acting shy and reserved like a noble lady she looked really cute.


    " No, " Danny replied sharply. She would never regret her decision, after all, she has been attracted to him from the first time she saw him. So her answer was firm.


    Richard chuckled when he heard her. He liked her for her honesty. She had come clean on her own and told him that she knew of his identity. This made him believe that she was someone he could trust. Some other ladies will continue to pretend just so that they could fool the other.


    Besides his grandfather had picked her and he trusted lord Zorander''s judgment. He knew that the man could not easily be fooled.


    "Here," Richard took her hand and placed a small object on it.


    "What is it?" Danny asked curiously and looked at her Pam as soon as Richard withdraw his hand.


    It was a ring, one look at it and Danny could tell that it was made of a rare gem. "this is?" she raised her brows not understanding the meaning of his gesture.


    "A token of our engagement. I do not have much, this ring belongs to Queen Agatha and I have to use the wish the king promised to get it," Richard said.


    "I just hope you like it," He said after a short pause he was really anxious since Danny was just starring at the ring without saying anything. He did not know if she would like it or not.


    Danny felt shocked, not knowing what to say she just hugged him. She was moved by his gesture. Even if he was the king''s son, he could not easily obtain this ring, Danny found out from her father how much the king has cherished Queen Agatha so it might not be easy for him to part with something that belongs to her.


    Moreover, Richard could have simply used this wish to take back his title as the crown prince, yet he had thought of her at that moment. This action made her believe that she had made the best choice.


    Unknown to this two, a few maids were listening to their conversation. "Lady Danny is very lucky, this husband of her will cherish her a lot," one maid whispered to another when they returned to the kitchen.


    "of course he has to. Lady Danny is not someone he can marry just because he has a handsome face and few skills." the second maid countered.


    " yet, he could choose not to cherish her, look he used his one wish to get something valuable for lady Danny. If it were some other men they would wish for wealth. Once they have wealth they can easily marry lady Danny and treat her as they pleased," the first maid insists.


    The second maid nodded her head." The man must really care for her, but why did he waste such a golden opportunity and get just a ring," the second maid could not understand the logic