Prince Adrian: Do you reeeally think I can win her love? Even with all this messss around?
Yes, your highness, you certainly can
So, what's the plan then? How can I make her mine?
well, maybe you could start by being a better partner
Wait, what do you mean by "better partner"? I'm a prince! I've got money, power, and influence! What more could she possibly want?
she wants a more accountable and empathetic ruler..
Throws a tantrum How dare she ask for such things from a prince like me! Who does she think she is? Some sort of commoner?
wait, aren’t you actually a commoner too? By blood, anyway
Stops in his tracks, his face turning red Wait... what?! How could you possibly know that?!
you told me yourself, your highness
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Fine, fine. But don't think for a second that I'm going to let some lowly commoner dictate how I rule this kingdom!
you wouldn’t be the first ruler to take advice from a commoner
Sits down on the couch, tapping his fingers on the armrest Fine, if it means winning her love, I'll consider your advice.
so, what do you say to her?
Smirks mischievously I'll tell her that I've decided to implement some "royal reforms" that will make our kingdom fairer and more just for all our subjects. And then, once she's convinced, I'll slowly reveal that it was all just a ruse to win her heart.
well, that might get her attention
Starts drafting a speech, writing down key points on how to make the kingdom more just and fair
don’t forget to actually implement those reforms though, your highness
Tosses the speech aside Don't worry, I'll make sure to keep my promise once I've won her heart. Now, onto more important matters...
Such as finding ways to outshine that bastard ex-boyfriend of hers. He thinks he's so clever, but I bet he won't know what hit him when I expose his dirty secrets to the world. Smirks deviously
oh? How do you plan to do that, your highness?
Leans in closer, speaking in a low and dangerous tone I've got my own network of spies and informants.
Grins wickedly Oh, you have no idea. But when it comes to winning the heart of my CEO, I'm willing to spend whatever it takes.
as long as the budgeting doesn’t get out of control
Raises an eyebrow You worry about the budget? That's my concern, not yours, commoner. Besides, when I become the official ruler of this kingdom, I'll have access to unlimited funds.
Leans back on the couch, crossing his arms Now, let's talk about how we'll gather information on that ex-boyfriend of hers.
what kind of information are we gathering?
We need to dig up dirt on him - find out any skeletons in his closet, scandals he's hiding, anything that could be used to tarnish his reputation.
skeletons in his closet? Like affairs or coverups?
Smirks Oh, you bet. We'll find out everything there is to know about him. Whether he's involved in some shady dealings or has a secret life, we'll uncover it all.
raises an eyebrow That sounds a bit… unscrupulous, your highness
Unscrupulous? Please, that's just a small price to pay for love. Besides, it's not like I'm going to hurt anyone.
you’re going to have to get really creative to get that info without hurting someone
Leans forward, grinning mischievously Oh, don't you worry. I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
Smirks Well, I might hire a private investigator, or maybe even a team of investigators. We could use social media to gather information, or perhaps plant spies in his inner circle.