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.

nobility, sir. The guests I’m referring to are…” She seemed

I finished for

“This was no mistake. That girl made a

disrespect”

if another girl made the

offspring do not belong here, Prince

This is what would happen if she is selected.

again”

attitudes

will be treated the same as

had the gall so try to stand against me.

forward know you are not attempting to

Lena closed her mouth. She paled a little, then lowered her head. “Apologies, sir. My passion overran my

not something deserving of the traditional

had done was much worse

doubting.

and Elva’s distress had

I

answer. No sooner had I

smirk

brother! I’ve been looking

shot of trepidation through me. Julian only wished to see me when he meant do to me harm–likely a prank

him. “What do

It’s shameful.” His smile only grew wider. “Honestly, though,

want you

crossed my arms. “Watch

at me. Without another word, he spun away and crossed the

were standing.

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

matter if I watched

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