Chapter 1234

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Carissa cradled the cup in her hands, savoring the warmth. “Lord Malcolm, do you think you can offer me something that I can’t achieve on my own?”

Malcolm was momentarily stunned, unsure of what she meant.

Carissa gave a faint smile. “You should return now. I’ll be staying here tonight.”

The cold had begun to fog Malcolm’s thoughts, and he struggled to make sense of her words.

“Then, why not be direct and tell me what it is that you want?” he said.

“Nothing at all. I’m doing this for the sake of King Sigmund’s reputation, nothing more. Not every situation requires a trade of interests. Oh, and by the way, the Capital Guard headquarters doesn’t provide meals to those detained here. You can have someone bring food for Lord Gerald, or leave some money and we’ll arrange for it ourselves,” she replied, her tone sharpening slightly.

Malcolm stood, still confused by her actions.

Though they weren’t bitter enemies, there had always been tension between them. He

reputation, Malcolm didn’t think it was something a woman like her would concern herself

Sinclair, if you have any suitable candidates for promotion to the court, perhaps below the

Malcolm, I won’t walk you out,”

He searched his pockets, only to realize he hadn’t brought any money. With a sigh, he muttered something about going back to prepare food and then made

back now. Someone from Hell Monarch Estate just sent word that Thia and Bun will be here by

face glowing with joy, Carissa stood up abruptly. “Really? Then, I’ll… Oh, never mind. Go on ahead. After I report to His Majesty

friends since returning to the capital after the battle, and she

excited voice echoing through the cold halls

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be delivered to the prison It wasn’t the finest coal, and it smoked a bit

huddled in a comer. Cody was fiercely guarding Gerald, making were no one approached.

still bad his face covered, so it was imposible to read his expression. However, his rigid

had been asking when the Capital Guard would release them. But now, with the one in charge present, they dared not

said, “The Capital Guard cannot provide meals for you. You may have your families send food. Also, if anyone needs to relieve themselves, raise your hand and

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