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Chapter 300

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At Nimble Palace, Wilhelmina was in the middle of getting dressed when she suddenly slammed down the hairpin in her hand. It startled Mia, who immediately dropped to her knees.

"Your Highness, please calm down!"

Wilhelmina gazed at her reflection in the mirror. Her expression was filled with complex emotions.

Today was her twentieth birthday.

Years of worry and sorrow had stripped away the youthful radiance from her face. Now, she had to rely on makeup to restore a semblance of vitality and suppleness.

Who would believe it? Though she held the rank of consort, she had never once spent the night with the king.

It was one thing for the queen to rise above her, but now, even Rachel–who had been in the palace for less than a year–had surpassed her. And on her birthday, no less.

Unwilling to accept it, Wilhelmina asked again, "Did the king really summon Lady Rachel tonight?"

The maid remained kneeling while nodding repeatedly.

"Y-Yes, Your Highness."

She knew her mistress was dis
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