Chapter 0091

“That does create a dilemma, doesn’t it?”

Julian picked up where I left off. The disappointed look had vanished now, replaced with an almost… pride? Impossible. He most likely just wanted more mischief.

If we let Piper go now, wouldn’t the public have questions?”

“What do we care for their questions?” The Queen tapped her spoon on the edge of her teacup. “When the final selections are chosen, Piper’s shortcomings will become obvious in comparison. No one will be

able to deny it.”

“Well said, dear.” The King turned in his chair to watch the television, dismissing the conversation totally.

Fury burned in my blood. Yet I was powerless. Ultimately, despite what everyone was told about this first elimination ceremony, the King and Queen made the final choices about who would go and who would

stay.

Rankings were arbitrary numbers that they would raise and lower to fit their vision.

The deck was stacked against Piper, no matter how well she had done in the actual events. And she had

done exceedingly well.

he hoped to gain from it. Yet, in this instance, I could see him plotting. and I was grateful that it was likely in an

he could discover a way to allow her to remain, I would be

of our breakfast in silence, before we set out to go our separate ways for the

Mark. Quickly, I accepted and brought

my rested heartrate. He would only

to guard Elva, any problem

“Elva ran away

the phone. It creaked in

“But I thought you

her mother

that requested patience. “She is looking for you.”

in my chest.

garage. I found her peeking around the many cars.

and ran toward me at

braced

strong embrace.

and sniffled when she talked. “… finally… found you…”

my fingers through her hair, hoping to bring her some comfort. “What’s

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