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Still, hardship was inevitable.

Travis broke Miles‘ leg, then secretly sent him to Arcane Sanctum. The story he was to tell the outside world was that he had drunkenly fallen and fractured his leg. This would allow him to rest at home without drawing any attention.

Once the matter was settled, Travis returned to ask Carlss Why don’t we send him back to gather intelligence for us? We could intimidate him and tell him the king has ordered him to spy. He wouldn’t dare disobey.”

Carissa shook her head. “He won’t be able to uncover anything and will be more likely to slip up.”

Travis recalled the pathetic state Miles had been in earlier. Indeed, he was of little use. Sending him to investigate would quickly attract suspicion from Cameron. It was safer to let him stay home and nurse his leg. That way, they could be sure of a clean outcome.

Even if colleagues came to visit him, Miles wouldn’t dare say anything reckless. Someone as selfish as him would surely want to take all the credit for providing information Sharing the recognition with others would only create trouble for himself, wouldn’t it?

That man wouldn’t risk a thing.

Having worked for many years in the Ministry of Infrastructure, Miles had never found a true friend. A man who abandoned the brother who supported his education, discarded his first wife, and mistreated the daughter of his mentor someone so utterly self–centered–could never have genuine friendships.

In his eyes, it was all about personal gain.

Carissa returned and discussed with Jacob and Kyle whether they should report to Salvador. After all, the confession had been obtained under dubious circumstances

whether the king would believe it, the report had to be made. The crime of illegally detaining a government official

brought Kyle, whom the king had always held in high regard, with her to the palace. When she had been sent to the Southern Frontier, it was a forged letter from Kyle

came out to deliver the message that Salvador was coughing up blood and had nearly

quickly inquired, “Is it his health that’s

with suspicion. Under normal circumstances or in the presence of anyone else, she wouldn’t have dared to ask. But the situation was different now, and it was Derek

face full of worry. “Mr. Lester has ruled out poisoning. A recent bout of stress has affected His Majesty. He’s been restless,

a feverish cold. He’s been coughing for days, and taking medicine hasn’t helped much Today, his

had been poison, it would have

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serious issue or a mere complication. Carissa didn’t leave right away, instead waiting outside for the royal physician to emerge and provide more information. There were also several other officials outside, waiting to report

finally came out. He explained that Salvador had fallen asleep after being given needle treatment and medication. He added that any urgent matters would have to be postponed and could

not allowed into the inner palace freely, Carissa asked Kyle to leave first and made her way to Serenity Palace to visit Ryan

had already heard about it. Since the king had instructed that it be kept quiet, the queen dowager refrained from visiting him. However,

asked about the situation. She relayed what Derek and

always taking everything upon himself. On top of that, he doesn’t delegate tasks wisely.

comfort her. “Don’t worry so much. Stress can sometimes make you feel like you’re about to cough up blood. I feel that way too, at

of comfort was worse than none

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