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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

that regardless of whether the king would believe it, the report had to be made. The crime of illegally detaining a government official could not be left unchecked,

Kyle, whom the king had always held in high regard, with her to the palace. When

they arrived at the palace, they were told they couldn’t see the king, Derek came out to deliver the message

inquired, “Is it his health that’s failing, or has he

in the presence of anyone else, she wouldn’t have dared to ask.

poisoning. A recent bout

hot and cold weather caused him to catch a feverish cold. He’s been coughing for days, and taking medicine hasn’t

hearing it wasn’t a poisoning. If it had been

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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

after being given needle treatment and medication. He added that any urgent matters would have to be postponed and could be

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

about it. Since the king had instructed that it be kept quiet,

She relayed what Derek and Robert had told her, assuring the queen dowager that Salvador was

such talk of divine protection. She sighed heavily and said, “He’s burdened with too much worry, always taking everything upon himself. On top of that, he doesn’t delegate tasks wisely. How could he

quickly stepped forward, gently patting her sister’s back to comfort her. “Don’t worry so much. Stress can sometimes make you feel like you’re about to cough up blood. I

of comfort was worse than none at

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