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.

Quinton family? Though they weren’t bitter enemies, there had always been tension

it was something

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

Malcolm, I won’t walk you out,”

genuinely unsure of what she meant. He searched his pockets, only to realize he hadn’t brought any money.

he was gone, Violet came rushing over, her face lit with excitement. “I’m heading back now. Someone from Hell Monarch Estate just sent word that Thia and Bun will be here by this evening. Since you’ll be staying here tonight, I’ll go

I’ll… Oh, never mind. Go on ahead. After I report to His Majesty tomorrow, I’ll return to the estate. Make

returning to the capital after the

wind, her excited voice echoing through the cold halls of the Capital

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

found Gerald and Coby huddled in a comer. Cody was fiercely guarding Gerald, making were no one approached. His eyes were sharp, but when they met Carissa’s gaze, he instinctively lowered his head, using his body

it was imposible to read his expression. However,

Carissa entered Before her arrival, some had been asking when the Capital Guard would release them. But now, with the one

cannot provide meals for you. You may have your families send food. Also, if anyone needs to relieve themselves, raise your hand and someone will take you outside. Do not

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