Chapter 1229

Inside, heavy breathing could be heard–panicked and unsteady.

Perhaps Gerald had never experienced such chaos in his entire life.

No matter how big the problem, he had always been able to handle it with ease.

But this? This was beyond his control.

The thought of dying here was mortifying enough, but the idea of his body being found in such a place was even worse–especially since, on the eve of the New Year, he had sternly scolded Carissa before leaving the palace.

“Come out!” Carissa shouted again, her voice sharp and commanding.

Two barefoot courtesans stepped out. The room was warm, heated by silver charcoal. Carpets cover the floor, making it easy to walk barefoot.

“Will you leave on your own, or must I escort you?” Carissa asked calmly.

The two courtesans hurried out, leaving Gerald behind the screen, trembling faintly.

the embroidered tablecloth from the tabletop and moved behind the screen, draping

stairs. Though his head was lowered, he kept it high enough to see the

beforehand and hadn’t made any contact with her. But it seemed as though Carissa knew who he was, and she allowed him

was bundled into a carriage, separate from the others,

his true identity, perhaps he could strike a deal with Carissa. Surely, with

that Carissa knew who he was. With his

as the procession moved along. Several officials were shoved into a carriage, while the others who had been

clear they had been ripped from tablecloths and

escorted separately, heading for the Supreme Court. Carissa had already made arrangements with Matthew to have them transferred

Chapter 1229

decisions to

detained were locked away in the

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bend down to get in. It hadn’t been used in a long time and hadn’t been cleaned. As soon as they entered, a musty

walls were cracked, with small holes letting in

the usual dread. It was a

in the eyes of society, having such a

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