The royal guards at the entrance of Cloud Palace blocked the way."Your Majesty, please forgive us! Lady Helena has decreed that she is receiving an important guest, and no one is to disturb—"Before the guard could finish, Jane's calm gaze, cold and sharp as a blade, interrupted him."If you value your life, step aside."Just then, a composed and sultry voice came from within the hall. "Is it Her Majesty the queen? Please forgive me for being unable to greet you properly due to my injuries."And you — how blind must you be to block even the queen? I'll be sure to have you punished later!"The royal guards immediately moved aside, bowing respectfully to Jane."Your Majesty, please proceed."Inside the hall, Jane's gaze first landed on her mother, Gloria, before turning to Helena, who was seated in the center. Helena smiled faintly, but the chill within her eyes was as venomous as a serpent's."Your Majesty," Helena began, "I was just discussing with Mrs. Foster how best to rais
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