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Rafael and the scribe walked in from behind the partition screen. The prince first embraced Carissa before instructing someone to take Florence away.Carissa remained composed and calmly instructed, "Go to the apple tree and find that box. She noted down the origins of those women.""Understood!"The scribe left to carry out the task.As Carissa leaned against Rafael, it felt as if her heart and throat had clogged up, leaving her with an indescribable discomfort."Let's not dig any deeper," Rafael said, concern etched on his face. "Don't hold onto what she said. Your dad is blameless. It was Aunt Eleanor's own obsession that harmed both herself and others."Carissa's face had turned pale, and it took a while for her to finally find her voice again."I'm fine. I can continue the interrogation. Once Florence is better, I'll question her again. At least we now know the origins of those women. We can send someone to inform their families. There's no need for them to keep searching o
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Carmen was taken aback when she saw Violet. Then she recalled that Carissa and Violet had deceived her, and it left her feeling somewhat disgruntled. Even if their actions were for the sake of the plan, deception was still deception. So, Carmen could only muster the bare minimum of politeness. "Is there something you need, Ms. Spencer?"Violet wasn't one to ignore subtle cues. Seeing that Carmen was probably upset, she asked softly, "Can I come in and talk?"Carmen stepped aside. "Please go ahead."Carmen had just acted on impulse. After all, she knew that if Carissa and Violet hadn't kept the plan from her, she would definitely have told Henry. Never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that her own dad would betray her.The little cabin was modest. It had a tiled roof, and one could see the entire place in one glance. A small kitchen was outside, while the interior consisted of a small hall and a single room. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the crumbling roof, clearly i
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Violet was puzzled. "But why? Your mom is a daughter of the Lester family, and you're their granddaughter. Why won't they take you back?"Carmen shushed her. "Keep your voice down. My mom might hear you."Violet suggested, "Let's step outside to talk. I need to wait for Ivy anyway. She thinks you're still at Lester Estate, so let's go wait for her over there."They opened the door and stepped outside. As Violet walked a few steps away, she turned back to look. "Is this cabin really where they let you stay?"Carmen replied coolly, "It was originally rented out, but since it fell into disrepair, no one wanted to rent it anymore. They haven't fixed it and said we can stay temporarily until the case is settled. Then, they'll bring us back to the family's residence.""Do you believe that?" Violet asked."I don't. But for now, we have no other place to go. I plan to go out and look for work in a couple of days. Once I earn some money, I can find a better place.""You're going to loo
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As Violet watched Carmen explode in anger, she felt an inexplicable shift within herself. Since following Carissa to the battlefield and returning to the capital to face a pile of messy issues, Violet's patience had improved considerably.In the past, Violet would have likely stormed off if Carmen had spoken to her this way. She never cared about other people's feelings and was always so headstrong, but now she wanted to be a better person.Violet could understand Carmen's anger and fear. Carmen had been used by her own family all this time and hadn't received an ounce of trust. She had viewed Henry, her mom, and her sister as her family, a united front. Yet Henry had betrayed her, and now she was being told that Celeste wanted to harm their mom.To make it worse, Carmen had to hear this from an outsider. It was only natural she wouldn't believe it.Wanting to be understanding, Violet remained calm. "Regardless of whether you believe it or not, the fact remains. Billy's testimo
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Carmen's shoulders trembled as tears dripped down her cheeks.Violet didn't offer her any comfort. Instead, she turned to look down the alley.Why wasn't Ivy here yet?After a moment, Carmen, her voice thick with emotion, said, "When I brought Mom back that day, she told me in the carriage not to trust anything my sister said. I think Mom already knew about everything, but I don't understand why my sister would do that."Did Carmen finally believe Violet's words?Violet turned back to her, surprise etched on her face. "Your mom really said that to you? Then, she must know. As for why Celeste did it, your mom also probably knows. You should ask her when you get back."Just then, Ivy rode into the alley on a donkey.Violet waved her hand and called out, "Over here, Ivy!"Ivy spotted them and approached. She was a bit confused as to why they weren't waiting by Lester Estate's entrance."Why were you waiting here?""They're not living at Lester Estate anymore. They're over there,
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Once they were outside, Ivy stopped hiding the truth from Carmen."I have to be honest with you now. If your mom had received treatment just a month earlier, her condition wouldn't have deteriorated this far. You should spend some time with her. Her days are numbered."Carmen felt her mind go blank. If she had any doubts about Violet's words earlier, they vanished completely now. Melanie had been in the dungeon and had received medicine, but it clearly wasn't meant to treat her illness. The household physicians in Harmony Palace were skilled. If they had truly intended to help her, she would have shown signs of improvement.But why? Why did Celeste do this?Carmen stared blankly at the prescription and the banknote as tears streamed down her face uncontrollably. Ivy was accustomed to the sorrows of the world, and she could only offer a gentle reminder. "Life is full of helplessness. You must learn to be strong."Violet was about to leave after Ivy left on her donkey, but seein
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Violet left, her heart heavy with both anger and sorrow. Melanie and Carmen were just a reflection of the women harmed by Eleanor. They weren't the worst off. They were still alive and had been able to leave Harmony Palace. Countless others had already turned to bones.The hatred in Violet's heart would never ease unless Eleanor was torn to a thousand pieces.-Meanwhile, Carissa remained at the Supreme Court. After Florence woke up and drank some soup, she was sent back to the interrogation room. Rafael insisted that further questioning was unnecessary, but Carissa had something to say.They were in the same interrogation room as before, but the scribe was absent, and Rafael sat hidden behind the partition screen.Carissa faced Florence, and the table stood between them.Florence's face was pale, and there wasn't any light in her eyes. There was a wry smile on her lips as she sighed. "What's the point of questioning me further? What else do you think I have to say? Do you
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Florence remained silent for a long time. She was fully aware that Eleanor could never measure up to Melanie Sullivan. In Eleanor's heart, her grievances outweighed everything else. If she had married Hector and he disobeyed her even once, she would undoubtedly have caused a scene and shaken the very foundations of the earth.Carissa continued, "And you said that concubines are lowly while the grand princess is noble. So, no matter what she does to them, it's all considered a blessing. If I were to give you such a 'blessing', would you kneel in gratitude and offer up your fingers and toes for me to chop off one by one?"Florence didn't look up. Her eyes were downcast, and she was unable to muster a single retort."Most of those so-called lowly concubines were favored young women in their families. Whether from wealthy households or common folk, their parents likely spoiled them just like you spoiled Grand Princess Eleanor."But they were abducted and quietly met terrible ends wit
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When Sylvia moved to her new residence, all the concubines sent gifts. The royal relatives, upon hearing the news, hurried to send their congratulations as well.As for what to send, other households usually left the decision to the lady of the house. But at Hell Monarch Estate, the ones in charge were Jacob and Luke.They searched through the storerooms, but nothing seemed quite right. Either the items were too expensive, or they were just simple gold, silver, or jewels. Even the golden vases seemed too small and trivial.As for the larger items, such as coral trees or folding screens, Jacob wasn't inclined to part with them. The coral tree, in particular, was rare. The one in the estate had been a wedding gift from the Pathfinders Guild when Carissa married.In the end, their eyes landed on the most abundant item in the storeroom—Kyle's orchid paintings.This would certainly make a strong impression—expensive and elegant, yet not unique to the estate. If it wasn't enough, snow w
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Among the harem, Kylie was most wary of Sylvia and Grace. Sylvia was caring for Cecil, while Grace was caring for Caden, the second prince.Cecil was not Sylvia's biological son and was still very young, so Kylie need not worry too much. But Sylvia had once been arrogant, with an impressive family background and a sharp aptitude for power games.In the past year, Sylvia had softened somewhat, co-managing the affairs of the harem with Grace. She had learned how to win hearts and minds, and her support for Skye Embroidery and Gracewood Women's Academy had earned her some reputation among the common folk.In contrast, Grace was far more restrained. She co-managed the harem with Sylvia and would occasionally seek Kylie's opinion, genuinely treating her with respect due to her being the queen.But Caden, a sharp and well-mannered boy, was Salvador's and Victoria's favorite.If the position of Crown Prince were to be decided now, it would naturally fall to Connor. But once the princes g
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Kylie had yet to remove her hairpins, and her makeup was still untouched, her face brimming with quiet anticipation.Earlier that day, a message had arrived from the court, announcing that the king would visit the harem tonight. She had waited for hours, but had heard no news that he had sent for any concubines. In her heart, she felt a surge of joy. If no summons had come, it meant he would be visiting her chambers."Lydia, go and see if His Majesty has arrived yet," she urged once again, her third time asking that evening.Lydia was standing to the side. She smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please be patient. If His Majesty was coming, he would surely send word beforehand so you can prepare to receive him.""Yes, you're right," Kylie sighed, brushing a loose strand of hair from her temple. "It's been so long since His Majesty visited my palace that I nearly forgot how it goes." Her smile was soft and alluring. "We are husband and wife, after all. What couple do not have thei
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In the royal study, the braziers still hadn't been lit, and the cold crept in like a quiet intruder, spreading its chill across the room.The reports had been reviewed and signed long ago, yet Salvador lingered, his hand resting idly on the pile of documents. His gaze was fixed on the dim flickering of the lamp's flame, his mind adrift.He read the letter Rafael had written to Carissa, filled with endless longing and heartfelt emotions. It was as if they had just gotten married, and they were deeply in love and inseparable.This wasn't the first time Salvador had read their letters. While there had been expressions of longing in the past, none were as bold and reckless as this.Such words would feel awkward to say out loud, let alone write down. Salvador thought his younger brother's actions were inappropriate and too careless.There were far better ways to win a woman's affection—why resort to this?And yet, despite his disapproval, something within him stirred, like a stone t
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Balin entered the city with just a dozen men. They were all strong and sturdy, with curved blades at their waists, looking fierce and intimidating.But when they sat down to eat and drink, their tanned faces broke into wide, radiant smiles.Balin was in his fifties, with skin as dark and shining as his men's, his eyes sharp and intelligent. He was a man of great wisdom and was meticulous in his thinking. In other words, he remained cautious and never fully trusted the Hell Monarch.His one demand was simple: this would be a one-time alliance. After driving back the Sandorians, the Southern Frontier Army was to withdraw from the grasslands swiftly. No one was to step foot in the heart of the grasslands again without permission.Rafael agreed, and the treaty was signed immediately.Once the agreement was made, they didn't linger any longer than necessary and left.The grassland tribes held little fondness for Starhaven, as the endless warfare often spilled over into their territori
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Salvador summoned Eustace to the palace for an audience.Eustace had come prepared. Though he had led his bodyguards and the merchant convoys to quell the unrest, the connection between the Spencer family's collateral branch and Nicholas couldn't be easily dismissed. Even if Salvador publicly declared their merits balanced with their faults, it was not something that could be swept aside without consequence.However, Salvador's attitude towards Eustace was surprisingly warm. The former even praised him for his loyalty to the throne and his patriotic spirit, noting that he resembled his late father in his unwavering commitment. The previous head of the Spencer family had been generous to the court, contributing substantial funds during times of war.Eustace understood the underlying message and quickly offered, "With both the Southern Frontier and Victory Pass embroiled in battle, the Spencer family is willing to contribute in whatever small way we can. We will donate 300,000 silve
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Adrian had been in the capital for some time now. In the past, he had been consumed with his studies on sacred firearms, leaving little room for anything else. But now, with some free time, he used the excuse of being unable to let go of the business in the city to extend his stay.The truth was, he was concerned for Carissa.His interest in sacred firearms had begun with his trip to Nerathia to study their methods. He had done it for the Southern Frontier, then Hector, and ultimately, for Rafael and Carissa.As a mentor, Adrian knew that they each had their own paths to walk. He couldn't prevent them from forging their own futures, but he could help them however he could and act as their support.Adrian often claimed he wasn't cut out to be a teacher. But the truth was, his apprentices were exceptional. Each one of them was a person of great character. None of them needed his constant concern—except for Carissa.She had always been wild and carefree. But even so, she had mast
