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Sophie laughed. “But you never take off your jewelry in my room. How could they be here? Did you maybe forget them somewhere else? Have you looked thoroughly?” Violet opened Sophie’s jewelry box and rummaged through several containers nearby. “I’ve checked everywhere. I was planning to wear them tomorrow. Let me see if they’re with…

Sophie’s tone was calm. “If you didn’t steal them, where did all this money and jewelry come from? Were they gifts from my mother-in-law?” Janice’s lips quivered. “T-Those are mine. I bought them myself. The banknotes are from my savings.” “Your savings? How much is your monthly allowance? Should I call the accountant to come…

“Indeed, they’re both getting on in years. It’s best to finalize things sooner rather than later,” Gemma agreed. “Alright, I’ll find someone to choose a favorable date for checking their horoscope. It shouldn’t be a problem, but we’ll still follow the proper procedures to ensure everything goes smoothly,” Alice said. Gemma nodded in satisfaction. “In…

“The one who runs a coffee shop. She delivered coffee when Lord Snyder was hosting a banquet, and he introduced us. I had Charles buy coffee beans from her before. It’s the one I brought home a few days ago.” Luna chimed in, “The coffee’s not bad. I’ve tried it. But it is a bit…

As she continued, her thoughts led her to write two questions over and over-Did the gods understand the anguish of loving someone one couldn’t have? Did the gods know the despair of loving what one couldn’t possess? She kept writing those lines, as if writing the words might bring her some sort of answer. When…

“Your Highness, do you love Hector for his face? He’s dead. Even if someone looks just like him, he’s not the man in your heart. Why torment yourself so?” she asked. In the past, Eleanor couldn’t stand anyone saying she loved Hector. Even Florence saying it would provoke a sharp rebuttal. But now, Eleanor didn’t…

Caspian remembered her. On the day when Eugene Snyder hosted a banquet, she had brought coffee and Eugene had praised her family’s coffee beans. Since Caspian enjoyed a good cup of coffee, he had Charles stop by to buy some when passing by her family’s shop. He nodded politely. “Ms. Weaver.” She settled down across…

Violet returned to the palace, and called Sophie and Jacob to the study. Rafael was still not back at the time. Jacob was anxious to hear the news, so he didn’t want to wait for Rafael to return. Violet’s first words brought tears to Jacob’s eyes. “Jacob, I’m sure she’s your sister.” Since Violet had…

“I know, Jacob. I know,” Rafael said as he patted the other man’s shoulder. “Those hard days are over now. From here out, things will get better.” Jacob cried, tears and snot mingling on his face. “It’s been 18 years! I didn’t know if she was dead or alive, what kind or how people might…

She twirled a strand of hair, her tone turning contemplative. “If I had to say he had one redeeming quality, it would only be that he resembles Hector quite a bit.” Florence sensed the direction this was heading, and hesitated before speaking. “Your Highness, the Devin family is known for their pride. I fear he…