The Dragon King's Substitute Bride

Chapter 124

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Finally, Lady Maro swallowed hard, nodding once. I'll... I'll have it ready in a few days."

"Tonight, I said and turned.

"That's ridiculous!"

"Aren't the silks and things here?" I cocked an eyebrow. "I think letting you have until tonight is

more than generous."

She shut her mouth. I narrowed my eyes.

.or

"I'll take it in gold, jewels, or goods, Lady Maro. Tonight."

Without waiting for a response, I turned to leave. Then, I slowed as I reached the door, preparing

for the actual blow.

"Before I go..." I looked back at her. "Do you know where Elia is?"

Lady Maro hesitated, her eyes darting nervously from side to side. "No," she replied, her voice

barely a whisper. "Why would I know where he's gone? He was banished."

I raised an eyebrow, my eyes fixed on her. "Are you sure?" I asked, my voice filled with a mixture of suspicion and curiosity.

Lady Maro's eyes widened, her expression one of fear. "I don't know. How dare you accuse me

I shrugged.

"That's too bad," I said, my voice barely a whisper. "If you happen to see him, tell him that his brother, the king, is going to formally adopt his son." "His son?" She asked.

"Of course. Don't you think Kai will make a great addition to the family? He certainly deserves the luxuries of the palace, even though his father is a traitor."

the pain welling up in her eyes, maybe even a bit

knew that she would deliver the message... probably not

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He seemed to be a jealous and possessive man. And there was a good chance that Lady Maro would pass what happened to Ari as well, but I'd see. I hoped that the news would force Elia to do something hasty, so

but feel a sense of satisfaction. I had delivered my message, I had planted a seed of doubt in Lady Maro's mind. All I had to do was wait.

seeing a whole

better to give the speech to as many as possible

the halls to find Lady Jun. Maya seemed confused. She seemed to know I

something, but she didn't say anything. Lady Jun wasn't exactly at the top of the list for other

what I saw in the harem records, Lady Jun had been friends with Elia,

he was a traitor. That could mean a lot

than Lady Maro. Was

knocked on the door

creaked open. Lady Jun stood there, her

said.

need to speak to you.

but then she stepped aside. Her room was nowhere

the servant coming out of the bathing chamber. She wasn't a palace staff

nervously from side to side. "You need to speak with

asked, her

About Elia."

Jun's eyes widened, her expression

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about him?" she

playing on my lips. I heard you had quite the relationship with him

Jun's face paled, her eyes filled with

lie,' she stammered, still not

my hand. Her eyes

more than Queen

true, but based on your living quarters you have not been using it

swallowed, looking more nervous. She turned to

my eyes and

and I have never given him money or aid in any way," she said, fretting her hands. "I... I simply... I was lonely with the

that I could do with my allowance what I wished. The border wars have been... hard on my family. You cannot fault me for that." "Maybe," I said. "Unless Elia is being harbored by your