Raised From The Wild-Chapter 103: Ground Breaking

Amaya was surprised by her Aunt’s reaction. ’Was it too difficult to purchase an island?’

"The Anishton Estate now belongs to me, Auntie. We signed the deed of sale today." Amaya exclaimed calmly.

"How can you buy an entire island? Where did you get the money?" Princess Nelida threw an accusing look at the crown prince. Did he buy the island for her? Or maybe was it her father-in-law?

Amaya remembered what Marx told her. She should not let anyone know about the treasures. Not even her family members.

"Marx helped me with it, Aunt Nelida."

Nelida heaved a sigh of relief. She would feel envious if Ibarra or the king was the one who purchased the island for her. It was okay if it was just a piece of land or a castle, but it was an entire island. Just how expensive could it be?

How lucky Amaya was. Perhaps Marx Skylar was trying to repay her for saving his life. If not for her, he could have not survived on that island. Danella should be the one owning this island.

Prince Ibarra was reminded that he still needed to ask Amaya where she got the money to purchase the island. He remembered Marx saying that he used Amaya’s money. Where could the money come from? Did they bring some treasure back?

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The following morning, Amaya sent a message to Marx telling him that she will go with her Daddy Ibarra and he did not need to pick her up. Princess Consort Nelida insisted to come along, In the end, Prince Ibarra allowed her to tag along. Amaya with the crown prince, the crown princess, and many guards arrived on the island at 6:00 am.

The groundbreaking ceremony was brief. Amaya let her daddy Ibarra turn the ground first and then it was her turn. The ceremony was very brief.

Princess Nelida was green with envy. The island was so big. Marx Skylar must be super rich to afford to give such a very expensive gift.

The Earl of Anishton was also at the groundbreaking ceremony. Prince Ibarra approached the old man and asked him. "Why did you sell this island?"

"My children and grandchildren are not interested in staying here. I am already old and cannot maintain even my castle, let alone this entire island. Besides, the Princess has a good plan for this island. She was also very good at persuasion." Earl Aniston spoke respectfully to the crown prince even though he was older than him.

"Then why have you not moved out?" The princess consort asked shamelessly.

"Huh? I did not sell the spot where my castle is currently standing."

"Why did she allow that? Hasn’t Marx bought the entire island?" the princess consort asked the Earl but she was looking at her husband.

"She allowed it. The first princess is a good person. She has a big heart." Earl Anishton said while giving a doting look at Amaya who was talking to Marx under the shady tree.

Amaya did not linger as she still have classes that day. Marx insisted on sending her off and they left the island ahead of the crown prince and his princess consort and their entourage.

"It is still early. I’ll teach you how to drive." Marx passed her a driving license for a student.

"Oh, you got this for me?" Amaya’s eyes twinkled.

"Actually, it was Dave who helped to get this." Marxed was very honest with her.

Marx explained the basics of driving to Amaya, then he let her take hold of the steering wheel. The moment Amaya stepped on the accelerator, the car jolted forward.

The bodyguards behind them were sweating and their hearts were on their throats. ’Why would their boss personally handle such a risky job?’

The driver who was asked earlier by Marx to get off from the car, was pacing back and forth. His breathing was hard and his heart would skip a bit every time he heard the engine roar as the princess stepped on the gas. He would take in a sharp breath everytime the car moved forward.

Amaya was a fast learner. She got Marx’s instructions after two attempts. She has finally able to control the car and she enjoyed driving.

"That’s enough for today. You still needed to go to school. You might be late if we continue."

Amaya nodded obediently. She parked the car beside the road. She got off and transferred to the back seat. She will continue to practice with her new car at the palace.

The driver happily took the wheel. He sighed, then started the car immediately. He was afraid that his boss would change his mind and let the princess drive again.

When they arrived at the school’s entrance, Marx got down from the car and opened the door for her. He then followed her to the gate. As it was a bit late, there were already a lot of people at the entrance. The female students were gawking at the foreigner while the male students looked at Amaya with adoration.

Amaya threw Marx a confused look. "Aren’t you going back to the car? Why are you following me?"

"But I am not following you. I am walking side by side with you." Marx teased her.

"Where are you going? Don’t tell me you come with me to my classroom?"

"Why are you nervous? Are you ashamed of me?" Marx asked sounding aggrieved.

"Of course not. I will never be ashamed of you." Amaya said as she tilted her head in Marx’s direction.

Marx was pleased with what Amaya said. He gave her a reassuring smile. "I am here to meet the principal."

Amaya stopped and focused her attention on him. "Why would you like to meet the principal?"

"It is a secret."

Amaya stole a glance at Marx. She was trying to gauge what his purpose was.

Marx and Amaya were looking at each other when suddenly a woman bumped into Marx. The woman tripped and was about to fall on her back, when a long and muscular hand reached out and held her. It was a natural reaction for Marx to help anyone who was in danger.

"Thank you so much! I could have fallen without you."

"Don’t mention it Miss. I will do the same for anybody who is in that situation." Marx clarified.

"My name is Samantha. I am Amaya’s classmate." Samantha extended her hand for a handshake but Marx ignored her.

Samantha’s hand froze mid-air. She reluctantly retracted her hand and her face reddened with embarrassment.

Marx and Amaya continued walking until they reached the five-story building where the principal’s office was.

"The principal’s office is on the fifth floor. I need to go back to my building. Good luck Marx."

"What time is your lunch break?" Marx asked before Amaaya can leave.

"It is quarter to twelve."

"I’ll come pick you up. At that time, I should be done with my business with the principal."

Amaya just nodded, then she left hurriedly. She noticed earlier that a lot of girls were stealing glances at them. They looked at her with disdain but looked at Marx like a love-struck fool.

On her way to her classroom, people were still staring at her strangely and they were whispering to one another.

"I don’t understand. She is a princess. Didn’t she have a debut? Why would she celebrate her 18th birthday with the animals?" A chubby girl with eyeglasses whispered softly to her classmate but Amaya still heard her comments. It was obvious that her intention was for her to hear the nasty comment.

"Of course she has. Didn’t you see a photo of her on a blue gown and that diamond tiara on her head?"

The chubby girl shook her head.

Amaya ignored them and continued to walk to her building.

When she went inside the room, her classmates were also looking at her strangely. The sensational birthday celebration with the animals where the topic discussed before she walked into the room.

"Amaya, you are amazing. How did you do that?" Julienne screamed.

"What did I do?" Amayas was bewildered.

"The tigers and the wolves. They are animals. How did they behave well when you were around them? 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"Well, I practically grew up with them so we understand each other," Amaya answered vaguely.

"I was so scared when they pounced on you. I thought that you will be dead meat."

Amaya chuckled. "They are just playing with me."

Julienne was about to say something when their teacher suddenly entered. It was Stephane.

He scanned the class and was secretly pleased when he saw Amaya was in the class. Yesterday she was absent.

"You are here, Amaya. I thought something happened to you because you were absent yesterday afternoon."

"There was something important I needed to attend to yesterday, teacher."

Stephane just nodded, then he faced the whiteboard and started the class. He could not continue stealing glances at Amaya else the class would notice something that he was attracted to her.