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Once the investigation into the gentlemen’s retreat was concluded, Carissa personally entered the palace to deliver her report.

She was unaware that Kylie had lodged a complaint against her, intending only to report on the matter at hand before visiting Victoria.

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When Salvador heard that martial–trained Sandorian spies had been hiding within the gentlemen’s retreat, he was visibly shocked. His expression immediately grew serious.

Carissa refrained from mentioning Gerald’s frequent visits to the gentlemen’s retreat. The investigation had made it clear that Gerald’s visits were purely for leisure, and he deliberately concealed his identity. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths to disguise himself in that ridiculous manner.

From what she overheard, Gerald’s conversations revolved solely around frivolities, with no mention of court affairs or suspicious behavior. Thus, there was no basis to suspect any breach of security.

Claire, who had eavesdropped on the courtesans‘ private discussions, noted that they referred to Gerald as “the old ghost” behind his back. They spoke of him with disdain, complaining about his frequent visits. If not for his generous tips, it was unlikely anyone would have

entertained him at all.

Since it was clearly a matter of personal indulgence, Carissa saw no reason to report it. Moreover, it appeared Gerald hadn’t recognized that some of the courtesans were Sandorian. The Sandorians had been deliberate in their selections, choosing men with striking features that suggested an exotic allure without fully embodying Sandorian traits.

the people in the Southern Frontier and

had been under Sandoria’s control for so long and had only recently been reclaimed in the past two years. These people have

around, disguised as merchants traveling with trade caravans,” Carissa explained. “Eleanor arranged for their new identities and placed them in the

were established under her orders because it was exceptionally profitable. When

once heard a rumor that the Marquis of Glandale had a

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my investigation, neither Eleanor nor Lord Schmitt knew

they’ve struggled to transmit their findings back to Sandoria. This was revealed during

posing as spies in the capital all this time,” Salvador said, anger flickering in his eyes. “Eavesdropping on the secrets of nobles? It seems my court

but since it was an official matter, she knew it had to

many truly indulge in such preferences. Most go out of

who had reached a certain level of wealth

placed on officials. Although the court didn’t explicitly forbid visits to entertainment

the idle, undisciplined scions of noble families. These young men were the most unpredictable, prone to reckless chatter that could lead

was different. It had strict standards, high entry fees, and clientele carefully screened. Those deemed

darkened with displeasure. “Do you have a list of

investigation hasn’t been ongoing for long, so we’ve only identified a few officials currently in

referring to those who had served him