Chapter 0054

Unfortunately, Lene also had the Queen’s favor, I had to be careful here, lest I risk offending my own

mother.

-I

“I have questions,” I said.

Lena dipped her head. “Of course. I live to serve, sir.”

Behind me, Mark quietly snorted in disbelief. He quickly covered it with a cough.

Lena glared at him.

I cleared my

own throat, drawing her attention back to me. “The traditional punishment has not been

implemented in many years. Why would you believe that it is appropriate in this case, with Piper?”

The palace has not allowed guests in a long time,” she said. “That is the only reason the punishment

has not been used.”

She was being misleading. The palace had accepted guests, even when the royal family had maintained

its anonymity. No cameras had been allowed. Everyone was searched.

“There have been balls over the years,” I said.

She seemed to think her words through now, and didn’t say whatever she had been about

finished

no mistake. That girl made a blatant display

disrespect”

made

her offspring do not belong here, Prince Nicholas. She’s

This is what would happen if she is

again”

it was time for change if attitudes like Lena’s were what the

will be treated the same as everyone else,” I

gall so try to stand against me. “If you

forward know you are not attempting to argue with your

mouth. She paled a little, then

correct,” I said. “But not something deserving of the

done was

doubting.

much of Piper and Elva’s distress had been

I

have time to think of the answer. No sooner had I returned to the ballroom,

smirk on his

are, brother! I’ve

sent a shot of trepidation through me. Julian only wished to see

my eyes at him. “What do you

your own brother. It’s shameful.” His smile

you

crossed my arms.

at me. Without another word, he spun away and

were standing.

me? That wasn’t difficult for him, with his boisterous personality.

if I watched

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