In the hall, Matthew greeted Arthur, who was accompanied by Juliana. She was feeding Charlotte while also greeting them. Charlotte's complexion was noticeably poor, her lips bloodless. As she took her medicine, she scrutinized Matthew and Koven with a mix of fear and a touch of defiant arrogance. She thought to herself that since she was sick, there was nothing they could do."Your Majesty, Your Highnesses, we have something to report," Matthew bowed and greeted them while Koven listened quietly outside the door."Matthew, do you know who you are accusing? She's Princess Charlotte of our great nation. How dare you defame her like this?!" Juliana's trembling voice sounded, firmly accusing Matthew of lying."Matthew, speak," Arthur said calmly. "My Juliana, don't get agitated. Today, we'll get to the bottom of this. Even if a prince commits a crime, he should be punished the same as a commoner. If Matthew is lying, I will not spare him.""Recording pen." Koven heard Matthew's voice
"Matthew, Charlotte has something to say." Juliana personally came to request Matthew's presence. Matthew could not refuse. He had not slept well last night and was woken up early. "Please grant her this for one last time. She's just a child, after all." Juliana left with red, swollen eyes after speaking.…"Do you want to hear a secret? Want to know?" Charlotte had changed into ordinary clothes, and her hair was disheveled. "Hahaha, do you think you can protect her? Just you alone?"Matthew stared coldly at the woman in front of him, saying nothing."Even without me, do you think she'll be safe?" Charlotte continued with a bitter, mocking smile."What do you mean?" Matthew was alarmed. He could not stay calm after hearing that this concerned Lucy's safety."What do you think? Hahaha... you don't know, do you? Mr. Zimmer has a pampered granddaughter who always gets what she wants. And that woman of yours, Lucy, took something from me and now wants to take Linus from her. Do y
"Hmm, this pasta is good!" Hudson sat in the dining hall, his hand still wrapped in gauze as he continuously ate his food. Across from him was Charlie, watching."Slow down. Your injury hasn't healed yet, and you want to join Matthew and Koven on their mission? Are you sure?" Charlie asked skeptically, his eyes full of disdain. He said teasingly, "You should go home and rest properly! Don't force yourself.""Don't underestimate me. I can handle it. Friends should share hardships. How can I just sit back and watch you guys fight the battle by yourselves?" Hudson had his mouth full of shrimp. He had not eaten meat or seafood for a few days. Given he was from a wealthy family, he felt aggrieved!"You should rest well first. Matthew and the others won't be back for a few days. If you go now, you won't be helping them but making them worry instead," Charlie advised earnestly."I'll call him!""Hey, Hudson, how are your injuries?" Matthew's voice came through the phone. He expressed his
"Mrs. Stone, come here," Matthew called the caretaker who had just arrived—Maria Stone, known as Mrs. Stone. She had been working with Juliana before this and was only 29 years old. Juliana specifically asked her to serve Lucy. "I need to go out for something. Take good care of Lucy. There must be no mistakes. The food must be the freshest, and she must be assisted in walking..." Matthew said everything that should be said, each sentence an order. "Okay, I know what to do. I'll take good care of the princes. Please rest assured!" Mrs. Stone said with a smile, holding a recipe that she had just written down in her hand."Alright, you can rest assured! Mrs. Stone is very kind." Lucy nudged Matthew's hand and made a mischievous face. …On the other hand, Selena and Koven had been following Linus's whereabouts. Linus had been nearby all along, but why could they not find him before? If there were really important secrets or something about Alice, why would they show his whereabo
A man clad in a black cloak walked slowly, followed by several similarly dressed men, all armed and masked. “Hurry up!” the man in front urged, and the others quickened their pace. The surroundings were filled with vegetation, the low hiss of insects, and crows quietly watching from the treetops. Suddenly, a group of people surrounded them, also dressed in black and wielding weapons. “You’ve finally arrived!” The cloaked man’s voice was sharp, almost like a woman’s. However, it was clear he was a man. He slowly removed his hat, revealing a delicate face. Upon closer inspection, his eyes were stunningly clear, and he had long, black eyelashes. His eyebrows were perfectly shaped as well. However, the lower half of his face was covered by a mask, obscuring the rest of his features. “I'm just following orders. Please forgive me!” The speaker was Linus. His gaze was steady, and he had a weapon in hand. The slight smile on his lips suggested he had a purpose. Behind him wa
Lucy gently picked up the enticing chocolate bar and hugged her dear brother. She knew that in this world, very few people truly loved her, and some even wanted her dead at every moment. Thinking of this, she felt her eyes sting from tears.…About a month later, Matthew and Koven returned. Alice was forced to step down, and now, Daniel had become the head of Spades. He was ruthless and efficient, and his subordinates feared him. Linus' position within the organization had risen, but it was in name only. He did not wield any real power. Lucy was eating hot wings, something Matthew had made for her. It was perfectly to her taste. At that moment, Matthew was worried about the last words Charlotte had said. He feared that Josiah would not let Lucy go and that Lucy might be harmed. Charlie and Hudson had arranged to meet Koven and Selena for a drink. “Here’s to your long and happy life together, hahaha...” Hudson shouted loudly in the bar before downing his drink. Koven
Matthew searched the entire city but could not find Lucy. At this moment, he looked as disheveled as a madman.“Hello, do you have any news? Where's my wife?”“M-Mr. Leon, we haven't found your wife!” the person on the other end of the phone replied in a flustered manner.Matthew punched the wall hard, feeling useless for not being able to protect his own wife.Blood marks appeared on the wall, but it did nothing to alleviate Matthew's guilt.He thought of Gwen, but he had already investigated a few days ago and even offended Spades. Lucy was not their captive.Thinking of this gave Matthew a splitting headache. He eventually fell asleep against the corner of the wall. He had not been sleeping well for days and had been too focused on finding Lucy to go to work.When he woke up, he was lying in bed. His hand was wrapped in gauze, and it hurt a bit.“Have some soup!” Koven handed him a bowl of soup. “Lucy’s disappearance isn't your fault. You need to rest and eat well to have th
"Matthew, get up and have something to eat!" An elegant and beautiful woman approached Matthew's bed with a bowl of homemade pie mash. "She's gone, and everyone is heartbroken, but life goes on. The company is still waiting for you!"Matthew held the necklace to his chest, his eyes empty as he stared ahead. For him, nothing mattered anymore. From the first moment he saw Lucy, he knew he could not live without her. After all the effort to get this far, he lost her again."I told you long ago that she was unreliable. I've found another woman for you. She's better for you and the company," Gabriella said.Matthew turned his back to her. In her eyes, there was always only the company and interests. She had never understood or cared about his feelings. Gabriella, seeing Matthew's state, simply left the room.Suddenly, Matthew thought of Charlotte. Perhaps she would know Lucy's whereabouts. Without hesitation, Matthew called Koven and rushed to Charleston.…At the monastery, Charlotte