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.

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

think it was something a woman like her would concern herself

have any suitable candidates for

walk you out,” Carissa cut

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

Monarch Estate just sent word that Thia and Bun will be

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

the capital after the battle, and she missed

voice echoing through the

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had arranged for some coal to be delivered to the prison It wasn’t the finest coal, and it smoked

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 to shield his

so it was imposible to read his expression. However, his

Capital Guard would release them. But now, with the one in charge present, they dared

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

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