After the art exhibition concluded, the king, accompanied by the high-ranking officials, left in high spirits. The ladies also took their leave.

Given today's events, the Duke of Northwatch's household had likely solidified its position in the capital. Even Salvador himself had attended, which was a considerable honor.

As Heather prepared to depart, she felt a pang of dissatisfaction.

Carissa had arranged for a painting to be delivered to Helen, but Heather, her maternal aunt, had received none. The king or officials bought the paintings, and since her husband didn't attend, it was difficult for a woman like Heather to compete with the men for one

However, whether she bought one or not was one thing. Carissa should have at least given her a painting to show that bygones were bygones.

Yet, until her departure, Carissa had never mentioned it. She only curtsied and said, "Please take care of yourself, Aunt Heather."

Heather's smile was strained. "No need to trouble yourself with seeing me off."

One of the noblewomen, Stella, who was leaving with Heather, was known for her bluntness.

Stella asked, "Why didn't Lady Sinclair give you a painting, Your Grace? You

mistake. She quickly nodded respectfully and walked ahead,

Heather gripped her handkerchief tightly, feeling deeply unsettled. She regretted not bringing Leona to Helen's banquet earlier and then to Northwatch Estate. Had Leona been

a laughingstock. Stella had asked the question out loud, but why

aunt, didn't handle things well, especially since she

could

though Harvey was prince, he was timid and unwilling to offend anyone. That timidity

she was alive Melanie's family was formidable, with each man standing tall and making a mark on history, leaving a legacy that would benefit future generations. But the brutal end of her

was Westhaven's spies who had killed her sister and her family. What if any of those spies were still alive? What if they targeted Heather and

What, then?

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and Melanie was in Heather's position, she would likely have turned a

she felt. Upon returning

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