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.

in our internal affairs. And now, even you are stepping in to protect her, Your Highness. Are you really going to bully

even glance at him, his eyes filled

waiting outside after driving the carriage, entered the room in quick strides at Rafael's words. Grabbing

He struggled to prop himself up, only to be met with another slap. This time, blood spurted from

"Samuel!"

Dorothy and Abigail cried out at once, but Abigail

furious and panicked, shouted, "Help

he was already dazed, barely able to stand

blood, he still managed to weakly roar, "Hell Monarch,

"Your Highness, did you bring them here to

Harvey didn't exactly feel sympathy, but he did sense that things were getting out

shake his head.

the earl's family. I've heard

respect, giving him a way to only care about his daughter without needing to

smooth things over, saying, "Rafael, this must be a misunderstanding. Show

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