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There was a quiet authority in her words, leaving Hadrian with no room to argue. He exchanged a glance with Katherine and reluctantly agreed. The next day at noon, the Earl of Southstead and his wife arrived at the Glimmering Tower with Janelle. By then, the entire establishment was filled with guests. Word had spread…

More than that, she feared Salvador might still hold her accountable for trying to arrange a marriage between the Hell Monarch and the young lady of the Earl of Southstead’s family. Before, she had hoped the situation would spiral into a scandal-ideally, that the Earl of Southstead’s family would demand an explanation from Sophie. But…

“Your Majesty? Your Majesty, you’re awake? Quickly, summon the royal physicians!” His blurry gaze focused, and he saw Kylie standing over him, flanked by Desmond and Robert. The dizziness was overwhelming, but he managed to murmur a few words before his eyes shut again. “Kylie, leave!” Kylie’s face was still streaked with tears, her eyes…

“But she didn’t even come to the palace. She outright rejected the idea in a very rude manner. It was as if she didn’t take me seriously at all. I was only thinking of His Majesty’s reputation and wanted to protect him from being talked about. I don’t think I did anything wrong.” Marjorie’s voice…

Now, there was news that Kylie had intended to arrange Janelle’s marriage to the Hell Monarch as a secondary wife, only to be refused by Sophie. In an instant, rumors about the Earl of Southstead’s family spread like wildfire across the capital. Everyone eagerly awaited to see whether Janelle, with her brash and bold nature,…

Instead, Lulu hurried over and hushed her with a finger to her lips. “Don’t shout. She worked up a sweat practicing and went to soak in the hot spring.” “And you’re not attending to her?” Violet asked. “She kicked me out,” Lulu muttered, clearly aggrieved. Violet clicked her tongue. “Her injuries aren’t even fully healed…

But Kylie saw things differently. This scandal could tarnish Salvador’s reputation, so if she could quell the rumors and protect his honor, Victoria might see her in a new light. Perhaps then, control over the harem would return to her hands. Also, Salvador would think twice before speaking of deposing her. Of course, she couldn’t…

Kyle thought for a moment, then said, “Perhaps even then, he already had feelings for you. But after weighing his options, he chose the greatest advantage and let you go.” He turned to Sophie, adding, “If he had insisted on bringing you into the palace back then, would you have agreed?” Sophie shook her head…

“Sit,” he said flatly, neither accepting nor rejecting her words. He would hear her out first. Kylie thanked him and wasted no time in recounting the morning’s events. She repeated the harem’s gossip but with a carefully exaggerated twist-implying that Sophie harbored improper intentions. When she finished, she sighed, her face full of worry. “I…

It was a big deal, after all-choosing a favorable day, wearing formal robes or a crown, sitting on the royal throne, or even posing together with Kylie for the painting. But to casually show up at a subject’s home late at night, sitting in their chair and having a portrait done? That was unheard of….