“That is bad, I think you will be very capable of being a Duke also, Duke Bennett should retire soon seeing his age.”; Philip said as Apollo looked at him with astonishment.
“You really think so, Your Majesty?”; Apollo asked with a glee in his eyes.
How naïve; Philip thought.
“Of course, Earl; I think you will be a great Duke.”; Philip said as Apollo smiled not being able to contain his emotions, no one ever thought he will be good as a Duke. When Valentine was home, everyone thought Valentine should be the Duke and when he was disowned his father put up the heir condition, which has never been heard of before. Only his wife Josephine believed in him.
“Do you need my help to become the Duke, Earl?”; Philip smiled as Apollo looked at him with wide eyes.
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Casper served Philip another
