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When Eliza proposed the deal, Rafe didn't immediately agree, which caught her off guard.

He studied her face for a moment, then said with a slow, deliberate tone, "So, I hear you're planning to change your sumame, sis?"

Eliza nodded calmly. "Yes."

Rafe raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes. "Well, congratulations are in order then. Once you change your surname, you'll finally be free of the Duke's estate. How could I not do you this favor?"

'Favor? Not a deal? Eliza's gaze sharpened slightly. "What's that supposed to mean?"

Rafe's lips curled into a sly grin. "Oh, nothing much. Just saying, if I ever find myself in dire straits, I hope you will do me a favor too. What do you say?"

Eliza couldn't help but feel that Rafe was up to something, judging by the glint in

his eyes.

Sensing her wariness, Rafe added with a casual shrug, "Don't worry, sis. I promise it won't be anything that puts you in a difficult position. Just... a small favor, that's all."

Hearing this, Eliza thought for a moment before nodding. "Alright, I can agree to that, as long as your so-called 'small favor doesn't interfere with my current plans."

"Of course not. I've already said, you can rest assured."

Rafe liked Eliza, his sister, very much, so he would never get in her way.

With the deal settled, Eliza returned to her quarters, determined to rest and gather her strength for the trials awaiting her

tomorrow.

Tomorrow was a pivotal day-a high-stakes battle where even the smallest mistake could lead to total defeat.

The night passed swiftly.

The next morning, Renee helped Eliza into her ceremonial gown.

This gown had been a gift from Nolan.

Back at her coming of age party, she hadn't had the chance to wear a gown of her

own.

Though Nolan later gifted her this one, it couldn't make up for the moment she had missed.

But that was fine. Today was the most important day since her rebirth.

She wanted to wear this gown to celebrate her new beginning and mark her

success.

"Your Grace, everything is ready! Wishing you a triumphant day and all your dreams fulfilled!" Renee said with a bright smile, her curtsy impeccable.

While Eliza had been away, Renee had worked tirelessly!

With Malaki's guidance, she had made remarkable progress in a short time and had become an outstanding maid.

She had always vowed to become the best maid by Eliza's side!

Even if Eliza didn't want her, she'd cling to her for life, no matter what!

"Thank you, Renee. Let's go," Eliza said calmly, her determination clear.

Soon, a discreet carriage rolled out of the Padilla estate, bathed in the soft glow of dawn as it headed toward the Imperial Palace.

Imperial Palace.

The court session had been ongoing for some time. After discussing the final urgent matter with his ministers, Emperor Magnus asked, "Does anyone have anything else to report today?"

silent for a moment, signaling that there

know exchanged glances toward Gabriel, seated at the front. Inwardly, they thought, 'Here it

the Duke remained

Successfully unlocked!

emperor sighed inwardly, thinking, 'What a sly

if she managed to win today, it might come at

speaking slowly," Since no one has anything else to report, I

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turned to Julius from the military

to Hasen City, where his real battlefield accomplishments earned him the rank of second-grade

cared for my daughter. But that ungrateful girl, while celebrated for her contributions to the outside world,

himself, 'I

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the Stonor family. Must I lay them all out for you?" Gabriel's voice turned cold

temperament knew this tone signaled his anger. Anyone with a shred of sense

a delighted grin and said, "Perfect! My wife and sister-in-law have been dying to know more about your family drama-things like neglecting his real daughter, spoiling

willing to share,

darkened, as if storm clouds had gathered

expected Julius to

had always thought of Julius as merely hot-tempered, but it turned out his shamelessness was on

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