Chapter 8

The next day, Barrett was summoned to the palace. He expected to be received with honor, considering his current status as a prominent figure in the court. He didn't expect to be left waiting outside the palace's study for a whole hour.

Finally, Derek emerged and said, "General Warren, His Majesty is busy at the moment. He asks you to return home and says he will summon you again another day. Barrett looked puzzled.

He had waited outside the study for so long but hadn't seen any ministers entering or leaving. This indicated that Salvador wasn't discussing state affairs with the court officials.

"Mr. Walker, why did His Majesty summon me in the first place?" asked Barrett.

Derek smiled and replied, "I'm unsure of the reason, General Warren."

Barrett felt perplexed but didn't dare to barge in and ask the king directly.

"Could you kindly give me a hint? Did I do something wrong?"

"You've just returned victorious, General Warren. You've earned only merits thanks to your contributions," said Derek, the smile never leaving his face. "Then, His Majesty..."

Derek interrupted and politely said, "Please return home, General Warren."

Barrett wanted to inquire further, but Derek had already turned and ascended the steps. The general could only leave with a sense of unease,

Why then, just a day later,

exited the palace gates, leading his horse, he overheard the palace guards whispering to each

the general's wife came to the palace. Now, the general himself is here. Could something have gone wrong with the

His Majesty announced his approval in front of officials

"What did you say? My wife came

two guards hesitated for a moment before

She waited here for an hour before His

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Chapter 8

day at Aurora's residence yesterday and had no idea where Carissa was. He couldn't

different from before. Carissa had sought out the king and asked him to retract the marriage edict!

waste that Aurora had even defended her yesterday. She said it was normal for Carissa to be unwilling to accept the

to the gatekeeper as he

"Carissa!"

as Lulu heard the roar, she hurried over and stood in front of

at Barrett and asked, "W-what

said calmly. "Step

stand beside

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