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.

the relationship between Piper and him, or what he hoped to gain from it. Yet, in this instance, I could see him plotting. and I was grateful

a way to allow her to remain,

the day. No sooner had I stepped out

Quickly, I accepted and brought the phone to my

asked, as I struggled to maintain my rested heartrate. He would only call if there

assigned solely to guard Elva, any problem could

“Elva ran away

grip tightened on the phone. It

her,” Mark added quickly. “But I thought you would want to know of her attempt to slip

her mother at once.”

calm way that requested patience. “She

in my chest. “Give me

so far as the garage. I

she saw me, she shouted, “Nick–lass!” and ran toward

knee and opened my arms. I braced myself as she tackled into

strong embrace.

tears in her eyes and sniffled when

for me.” I gently combed my fingers through her hair,

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