Chapter 137

“You’re still plugged in to the rumours in the Kingdom, Lance?” Greg asked with furrowed brows.

Lance’s fingers stroked the sun tattoo on his arm, something he did when he was nervous as he responded, “I am, your Grace. In a family of drug mules, it’s rather impossible not to be. We have to stay on top of things to avoid getting caught.”

“What’s the latest news on the Queen?” Greg’s finger circled the rim of his empty glass as he waited for Lance’s answer

Uh the last we heard, she was questioned by journalists and reporters about her presence at the royal family’s doctor.”

Greg gritted his teeth. Doctor. That meant the arrow injury that Livia mentioned was more harmful thanh e thought. He swallowed a lump in his throat before prompting, “And?”

“And, well, she didn’t seem happy about it. The King defended her, and…” the loud slam of Greg’s glass on the table stopped Lance.

Greg glowered impatiently as he said, “What I meant, you idiot, is why was the Queen at the doctor’s.”

“Oh, of course. My apologies, your Grace. Uh…there was word that she may no longer be capable of bearing children.”

Greg’s eyebrows furrowed in disbelief as he asked, “It’s confirmed?”

“It’s a rumour, your Grace. I’ll be happy to verify it if…”

do you

can

“Do it.”

from his side pocket and began typing furiously. He tried to hide the beads of sweat forming on his forehead with Greg’s fingers tapping on the table in agitation. The wait was an ordeal

minutes were up, Lance got what he asked for. He smiled in relief as he pushed his phone to the Duke and explained, “My brother managed to get the records from the Queen’s visit

breathing got heavy when the words ‘unknown substance’ entered his eyes. In the ‘further comments’ section, the doctor listed the

the bar where he boasted

team. Seeing how effective it was on the Duchess, it was a given that they would now use it on Lucianne. This was his fault. He flaunted his success to the dumb

himself out of his sorrow. The infertility poison was just the beginning. There were definitely worse

gently tapped the lower corner of Lance’s phone against the table as he pondered on his next course o faction. He had to join Livia and whoever the h*11 she was working with, that went without question. He had to know who he was up against. But no one had to tell him that his loyalty amongst them would be questioned. Seducing Livia too soon would just be giving himself away. It was better to act like he was slowly falling for her as they

was

fail to protect her again. He was not his cousin! When a plan slowly formed in his crafty mind, he smiled menacingly to himself before he returned

barked from his seat, “Ivory!

him and as they bowed in acknowledgment. Ivory adjusted his eye-patch before locking his one good eye on the Duke. Alissa took her hands out from her black leather jacket, and took the bubble gum out of her mouth as she awaited to

costs. If possible, don’t

asked, “How often would you like us

firmly, Greg responded, “DO NOT reach out to me for any reason. When I want a report, I’ll mind-link

compliance as she confirmed, “Understood. So, it’s only the Queen, your Grace? No

their only target. My cousin has proven to be more incompetent than he once was. Sitting on the throne and expected to protect a whole damn Kingdom when he can’t even keep his own

hand gesture, and they returned to

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