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The title was not just in name. There were plenty of benefits that came with it.An honorary mayor would receive 1% of their fief’s income, and they had the authority to make decisions on how their fief was managed and developed.The title and fief were not to be belittled at all. Take Theodore, for example. His fief was located near Charleston’s capital and was a second-tier city that was flourishing called Kandis.One percent of Kandis’ annual profit garnered Theodore billions on a yearly basis.Charlotte’s fief was slightly under par. Her city was covered with flowers, and even though its development was not as great, she was still able to earn 700 to 800 million annually. However, the more power one had, the heavier one's responsibility.Most of the businesses within Charleston were operated by the royal family. The princesses and princes who had been bestowed a fief would need to be responsible for the livelihoods of the citizens living on their lands.Both princes and pri
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Their princess had returned from the dead!“Congratulations, Your Majesties. You’ve finally found your daughter. What a joyful occasion.”A foreign diplomat walked out from the crowd and smiled while clapping to congratulate Arthur, Juliana, and Lucy.Lucy heard the familiar voice and turned in the direction. It was Cillian! He was here at the Charleston palace as a foreign dignitary!Arthur glanced at Cillian’s clothes and knew he was part of the foreign dignitaries from Daburin. He smiled.“I see you’re a dignitary from Daburin. I’m grateful that you’re here to witness Velda returning to us. I hope our country can always maintain a friendly alliance.” “Of course, Your Majesty. Our countries will always have a sturdy friendship.” Cillian’s étiquettes were perfect. He looked up and shot Matthew a gleeful look.Hmph. It did not matter that Matthew refused to bring Cillian along for the internal meeting. He had his way of getting into the palace to see Lucy.With someone takin
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Lucy finally felt her physical burden lift after taking everything off. She even wanted to roar in delight after that.She had planned to see Cillian along with Matthew after changing out of her clothes, but Arthur was having a meeting with Cillian at that moment.Meanwhile, Matthew was taking a phone call in the corridor. He was being mysterious about it and did not want Lucy to hear the conversation.“When are you coming back, Mr. Leon? Madam Leon is here at the office every day trying to find out where you are. I’m almost at my wit's end.”Brett complained pitifully to Matthew. His location was not the only thing Gabriella was asking about.Most of Matthew and Lucy’s photos together, as well as anything that had to do with Lucy, had been thrown out.Brett was in shock over this. He knew the difference in Matthew’s attitude toward his mother and wife.When he found out what she did, Brett did not dare allow Gabriella into Matthew’s office anymore. He would stand firm guard out
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Matthew had said that he was planning to stay in Charleston for only a few days, but he was now planning to move their company’s headquarters over there?Did his family have any idea how stubborn he was? Oh, wait. Matthew’s family had no hold over him. Brett shook his head at this realization.He wanted to reject this idea, but before he could voice his doubts, Matthew’s voice, which was full of conviction, spoke up once more.“Get it done.”“Yes. Alright, Mr. Leon.”Brett had no choice. He could only agree. Was there any other way to do this? He hung up resignedly.Lucy cheekily stood on tip-toe and covered Matthew’s eyes.“Guess who I am?”“Stop fooling around, Lulu.”Matthew smiled gently. Lucy put down her hands in exasperation when she heard him guess correctly.“Hmph. This isn’t fun at all. You should make a few more guesses before getting it right. Who are you making a secret call to?”Matthew turned to see Lucy pouting her little lips unhappily, and he hugged her wit
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“I’m not telling you.”Lucy laughed and ran off. Meanwhile, Cillian and Arthur were having a happy conversation during their meeting.“What a coincidence that you and Velda were university friends.”When Cillian mentioned his relationship with Lucy, Arthur was astonished that they knew each other before. It made him feel closer to Cillian.Arthur seemed to enjoy the stories he was being told, and Cillian continued talking about his past with Lucy.“Yes, Lulu and I have been very good friends since we were in university. Her exam results were excellent, and she was the crush of many boys in our class.”Cillian knew exactly what to say. No parent could resist listening to their children’s peers talk about how wonderful their children were.Arthur heard many interesting stories of Lucy’s student years from Cillian. He felt like he had been a part of that time.It was difficult for Arther not to like Cillian, and they enjoyed their conversation tremendously. Charlotte was hiding in
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“How do you do, Mr. Sullivan? Has anyone ever told you that you have a very nice smile?”Charlotte tilted her head to look at Cillian. Cillian did not expect Charlotte to say that and felt a little embarrassed.Arthur knew immediately what his daughter was thinking. He liked Cillian too.He looked on with amusement. Cillian remembered that this was Lucy’s sister.He smiled and said, “You’re the second person to say that to me. You have a nice smile too.”She was good-looking too, and Cillian returned to praise politely, but Charlotte quickly turned red.“Well… You… You have the best-looking smile.”She ran away with a blush after saying this and left Arthur standing awkwardly with Cillian. Cillian had no idea how to react.“I apologize. My daughter, she… She’s a little too lively.”Arthur could only give this explanation to Cillian. Cillian smiled and shook his head. “It’s fine. Princess Charlotte is quite adorable.”Lucy was happy to be here because Arthur and Juliana treate
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The look in Cillian’s eyes was filled with passion while Matthew’s eyes were blazing with anger.Lucy immediately felt like she had a headache coming.She had lost her memory, not transmigrated into some romance novel. She wondered why Cillian was acting increasingly strange the past few days.If she did not stop this immediately, Matthew was going to be drowning in jealousy.“I-It’s fine, Cillian. That would be too much trouble. I’m living pretty well here in the palace.“Matthew is moving his company’s headquarters over to Charleston, and he plans to stay with me in the palace. There's no need for you to worry about me with Matthew here. He’ll make sure I’m safe.”Lucy was a little embarrassed to be facing the passionate smile on Cillian’s face. She made her way slowly to Matthew’s side.She grabbed Matthew’s arm and looked at Cillian seriously while speaking to him.“Matthew and I will forever be grateful for what you've done for us, Cillian. If it wasn’t for your generous h
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Lucy had lost her memory, and she had known Cillian for many years. They had a deep friendship.If Lucy had chosen to be with Cillian, Matthew would have ended up crying himself to death in an unknown location. It was quite fortunate. It was very fortunate that Lucy did not disappoint him.“Matthew, can you not look so happy about this…”Lucy glanced at Matthew in exasperation. This man was acting too gleefully.She was worried about how hurt Cillian was right now.All she wanted was for Cillian to give her up.If only he could let her go and find someone who loved him back.Lucy sighed softly. Matthew grabbed her hand and stared deeply at her.“Why can’t I be happy when my wife loves me back? I’m at the top of the world right now. I’m so lucky that you love me.”Matthew kissed Lucy gently on the forehead. His kiss was light as a feather, but it created a small ripple on the surface of the quiet lake that was Lucy’s heart.Lucy’s heart thumped wildly. She felt that it was alm
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As Gabriella examined the luxurious clothes, bags, shoes, and pants, she could not help but feel that Lucy was completely unappreciative of such treasures. She failed to utilize them to enhance her appearance! They spent quite a while going through the various garments and accessories, yet there were still items they had not finished checking out.Lucy gave an awkward smile, acknowledging her own laziness. After a long search, Gabriella finally found a piece that caught her eye. As she checked the tag, she was surprised to find that the dress was designed by a renowned French designer. It featured a V-neck, with simple yet elegant sleeves that revealed a hint of Lucy's arms, while the skirt was a refined and tailored fit.Gabriella held up the dress against Lucy, murmuring to herself, “Hmm, this one’s nice! You should try it on!” Even though she spoke to Lucy in a tone reminiscent of an older sister, she still maintained her authority as a mother-in-law. It made her words both
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Since the previous incident, Lucy had become increasingly attentive to her children. She watched over them at nearly every moment. She feared that Charlotte might seize any chance to harm the children, so she remained vigilant and meticulous, avoiding any lapses. In her eyes, Matthew Leon and the children represented her entire world, and she could not afford even the slightest mishap.One day, Gabriella Sharpe visited their home. She arrived as lively as ever, wearing impeccably applied makeup that included an expensive shade of lipstick. Her appearance radiated the elegance of a woman of high social standing, making her stand out among the people on the street.Lucy welcomed Gabriella warmly, treating her with utmost respect. It created an atmosphere of family harmony. Gabriella settled into a chair, savoring the fruit that Lucy offered her. She held Johnny closely, reluctant to part with him. She showered him with compliments and laughter."Mom, you seem to be in a great mood l
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Matthew noticed Lucy’s absent-mindedness and asked gently, "Lulu, what’s on your mind?"“Oh, nothing… I just think what happened to Charlotte is so sudden,” Lucy replied.“Don’t worry about it. It has nothing to do with us. She was always trying to harm you. Her fate is something she brought upon herself.” Matthew patted her head comfortingly.However, Lucy found it suspicious. Although the news reported Charlotte’s assassination and that the monastery had burned down to ashes, it did not mention her body. That kind of crucial detail would not have been overlooked by the media.Matthew had also considered this possibility, but he had kept it to himself to avoid alarming Lucy. Charlotte had been sent to the monastery because of him and Lucy, and she had to harbor a deep hatred for them. If she managed to orchestrate her own escape, what if she was now seeking help from Spades to target Lucy? That would be dangerous.“Lulu, don’t worry. I won’t let anything happen to you or the ch
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With nothing left to hold onto, Charlotte walked down the empty streets, her heart heavy with despair. She wore a black veil that covered her completely, revealing only her eyes. She even had on dark sunglasses. She dared not walk in the open or be seen, nor did she dare expose Juliana’s crimes to the world.She used to be a princess. Everything she had done, every privilege and indulgence, was backed by Arthur and Juliana’s love and permission. Now that her supporters had betrayed her, what right did she have to be reckless or demand anything? Surviving itself was a luxury. How could she even think of acting willfully?As she wandered in anguish, Charlotte found herself by the river. She remembered coming here with Arthur and Juliana when she was a child, laughing and walking along the bank. Now, each memory felt painfully ironic, and every kiss from Juliana seemed sickening. How could her world be so false? How could even the people she trusted most turn against her?Charlotte cou
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Charlotte continued to hide within the castle, unwilling to leave and equally unwilling to let anyone know she was alive—unless they promised never to send her back to the monastery. However, she doubted that would happen, so she kept to the shadows. After all, the castle had plenty of food. It was far better than anything at the monastery.One night, Charlotte quietly slipped into Arthur and Juliana's bedroom. To her surprise, Arthur was not there, and only Juliana was present. 'Dad must be too upset to sleep,' Charlotte thought. She knew him well—whenever he was troubled, he would retreat to the study rather than go to bed.As she watched her beloved mother, a tiny bit of her resolve wavered. Juliana looked utterly exhausted, as if she had lost a lot of weight in just a few days. Charlotte had a sudden urge to go in and comfort her, but she knew that was impossible. Charlotte realized that seeing someone through a wall of separation was the most painful thing of all.Just as
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The next morning, news of the assassination attempt on Charlotte was sensationalized across all media outlets. The internet was flooded with headlines about her close brush with death, sparking worldwide shock. No one could believe that Charlotte, notorious for her arrogance and harsh treatment of offenders, could have been targeted like this. Many who resented her strict, often cruel ways were both thrilled and stunned by the news. The royal family immediately tightened security at the monastery, dispatching a large police force to investigate what had happened. The monastery became a focal point of public intrigue.“What? That's impossible! How could there be no trace?” Juliana exclaimed in disbelief. Standing before her was the chief forensic investigator.“Yes, Your Majesty, there's no sign of Princess Charlotte’s remains,” the investigator confirmed firmly.“Fine, I understand. Leave me, and keep me informed if anything changes,” Juliana replied, pressing her fingers to her
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As the footsteps came closer, Charlotte held her breath, not daring to make a sound. Suddenly, a shadowy figure appeared—it was clear they were targeting her. She watched as the figure approached the bed, moving so quietly it was as if they made no sound at all. What could they possibly be planning? Surely, the headmistress would not go this far?The figure drew closer to the bed, bundled up the pillows and blankets, and then doused something over them. Charlotte could smell it—it was gasoline! Was the headmistress planning to kill her to silence her? She froze, unable to move. The shadow struck a match and dropped it onto the bed. In an instant, flames surged up from the blankets.In the fire’s glow, Charlotte could make out that it was not the headmistress but a man. After setting the fire, he quickly slipped away without making a single sound. Charlotte crept out while stifling a cough, afraid he might hear and return. The flames grew quickly, engulfing the bed and spreading t
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Over the past year or so, Charlotte had gradually come to understand that the world was not just about picturesque landscapes and lavish feasts. In the shadows, beyond her sight, lay a world full of schemes and deception. Despite her ongoing attempts to plot against Lucy Quinn, she had not noticed this aspect at all until she arrived at the monastery. Here, she realized how dark human nature could truly be.The women at the monastery constantly criticized and belittled her, while the headmistress was corrupt, using her position for personal vendettas. She was also driven by greed for wealth and status. All Charlotte wanted was to escape this dreadful place and return to her castle. She wanted to go back to her plush, comfortable bed. There, she led a life surrounded by maids tending to her every need.Thinking of this, she remembered Lucy and envisioned her seated in her rightful place, basking in the affection of Arthur and Juliana. She could see Lucy's haughty expression starin
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In a moment of heat, Charlotte blurted everything out. Joan was dumbfounded! Was this really Charlotte? She usually did not talk this much, did she? It was not just Joan who was shocked; the headmistress across from Charlotte was equally taken aback. Charlotte was usually so obedient. How had her tongue turned so venomous today? The headmistress was left speechless as every word Charlotte said was so reasonable that no one could argue against it, and it even warranted some compliments! Although Charlotte was confronting the headmistress, each of her statements felt like a plea for justice.Charlotte was not done yet and continued, “Since you know I’m a princess, you should give me some consideration. Yet, in reality, I’m the one giving you all the consideration. Is that reasonable?” Charlotte’s arguments were layered and logical, her thoughts clear. It left the headmistress in a muddle while Joan looked on with envy! The headmistress glanced at Charlotte, feeling quite displease
