The moment everyone heard Rafael's question, their hearts sank.

Noah hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please forgive me. No one has bullied Lady Helen..."

"Earl of Gracehold, are you saying my mother is lying and falsely accusing you?" Rafael coldly retorted.

"N-no, that's not what I meant."

Although the Earl of Gracehold held a position in court, when facing someone as cold and imposing as the Hell Monarch-a seasoned general from the battlefield-his confidence faltered.

Under Rafael's piercing gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine.

"It's all a misunderstanding-just a misunderstanding," said Noah.

Having gathered her wits, Dorothy immediately questioned, "Are you trying to throw your weight around, Your Highness?"

Samuel finally recalled his scholarly pride and disdain for powerful princes like Rafael.

to meddle in our internal affairs.

eyes filled with indifference. "He talks

at Rafael's words. Grabbing Samuel by the collar, he swung his arm and slapped him hard. The slap

his ears ringing as his vision momentarily darkened. He struggled to prop himself up, only to be met with another slap.

"Samuel!"

Abigail cried out at once, but Abigail

Dorothy, furious and panicked, shouted, "Help him

to assist Samuel, but he was already dazed,

being filled with blood, he still managed to weakly roar,

furious, Dorothy turned to Harvey and demanded, "Your Highness, did you bring them here to deliberately bully

did sense that things were getting out of hand. He was already considering how to de-escalate the situation when Dorothy

shake his head.

first, "Uncle Harvey, it's best you stay out of the matters between me and the earl's family. I've heard my cousin is having complications with her pregnancy. Shouldn't you be

was Rafael showing Harvey some respect, giving him a way to only care about his daughter

this must be a misunderstanding. Show some consideration for me, and let's

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