Chapter 1619

Chapter 1619

Bertram had thought the Duchess of Southmere was still young and

inexperienced. He assumed the young lady she brought along was just a maid, and she had no advisor by her side. He believed it would be easy to make his

move.

He hadn't expected her to be a tough opponent.

The petition to build the warships had been submitted a long time ago, yet no reply had come. They were growing quite anxious.

In recent years, the court had been willing to spend money freely on the military. At first, Bertram thought this matter would be easy to settle. But now, after such a long delay, it seemed far more difficult.

been built just like that, without hesitation. So, why all this fuss over a few

was a practical man. There was no point in forcing what could not be changed, and offending others

help them, but if they

freely, though he did secretly send a few men to follow them, just in case anything happened. But to his surprise, Elise quickly shook off the men he sent. In the end, he had no idea where she

happen to them there,

but blame Elise a little. She had brought no guards, only that girl he assumed was a maid. Plus, she had only just arrived in Port Liantra, and was thus

some custom? Also, no one knew her identity. Wouldn't that lead to

Truly reckless.

asking him to keep

face and the strong build of a soldier, with broad

person by her side, then either the regent

nodded. "That does make sense. I mentioned our request for warships to her, but she said nothing in reply. I suppose she has no wish

Why should she agree to help when she doesn't even understand the full situation?

that so? I thought she was young and easy to sway," Bertram said

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