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Tyler nodded in agreement. “General Farrell’s words are wise. I also think the same.” Malcolm lifted his gaze, a suspicious frown crossing his face. “If the Hell Monarch was feigning defeat, he wouldn’t truly be missing. In that case, the soldiers delivering the grain should know his whereabouts. Why, then, has this urgent report come…

?€??? then went to find Isaac. The two of them walked through the fields of orchid blooms, the wind biting at their faces. The petals scattered on ground, remnants of blossoms that had once stood proud against the cold winds, now crumbled into the earth, no longer resisting. “Look at them, how they bloom like…

“If you don’t want to marry him, I’ll write to Isaac and tell him not to approach the Spencer family,” Sophie said, her voice thick with emotion. “Don’t torment yourself, Vivi. You haven’t done anything wrong. You’re not responsible for other people’s pain or happiness. The only thing you need to think about now is…

By the time Sophie returned, they had been playing for over an hour. Bits of charred and powdery red petals covered the ground in a thick layer, soft underfoot, leaving a red dusting on her shoes. She loved this kind of lively atmosphere and quickly joined in. She never let the Flamepetals explode in her…

Lydia gently tried to comfort her, saying, “Your Majesty, the king said that because he knows Lady Sophie wouldn’t dare raise a hand to you. He was just frustrated and spoke in anger. Don’t take it to heart.” “Who isn’t frustrated?” Kylie dabbed at her tears with a handkerchief. “Am I not frustrated? What great…

“I know. Thank you for your concern, Mother,” Sophie replied, settling into the carriage. She turned back to glance at the lamps hanging at the palace gates. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t feel the festive joy that hung in the air. This year’s New Year’s Eve banquet was quieter than usual….

Sophie flinched and pulled her foot back sharply. “That still hurts! Why did you hit so hard?” Sebastian chuckled. “Did you really think I’d go easy on you? Get back to work. It’s just a minor injury, yet you’re acting like you have a broken leg.” Sophie could actually walk without much trouble now. The…

Their eyes met, and in that shared moment of understanding, they exchanged a knowing smile. Following this meeting, the storm of rumors outside quickly died down. But while the whispers in social circles faded, tension within the court only escalated. Since coughing up blood, Salvador had neither held court nor handled state affairs in the…

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…