Chapter 0138

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Joseph’s smile was twisted with cruelty. It deeply unnerved me. This man was not a noble himself, simply employed by them. He must have been like Lena, a traditionalist. Someone who wanted to uphold the way things had always been, rather than accepting necessary changes.

I hated that such ideals constantly placed me in danger. I was merely a girl caught up in it all. I had been chosen by the selection. It wasn’t like any of this was my direct choice.

Glancing across the room, I noticed Nicholas locked in conversation with Lilliana. He seemed entirely bored but dutifully gave her his attention anyway. He hadn’t noticed the intimidating way Joseph was

clutching my arm. I couldn’t expect a rescue this time.

I cleared my throat, attempting to gather my courage. Joseph was making threats. I couldn’t simply

cower under them, or he would know how much they affected me.

“Don’t I have to do something wrong to be sent to the dungeons?” I asked.

His eyes narrowed. “It’s only a matter of time.”

“No, I’m fairly certain that Piper is right,” Julian said, suddenly appearing beside me. “Unless they

changed the rules in the past few minutes while I was in the bathroom?” Brow raised high, he looked at

at Joseph. “No? Didn’t

misheard me,” Joseph began.

don’t think I did.” He pointed to where

maybe you’d like to release Piper and move

he wanted to argue, but what could he say

charged with protecting?

manage to hide my own smirk as Joseph complied. He dropped my arm like it had

He continued to glare daggers

think he likes me,” I whispered to Julian,

I

like he does. I had better stay near you, then,

at Nicholas again. He was rubbing his forehead now.

bad for him,”

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you’ve spoken with

was absolutely the truth. Still,

agree or disagree.

just looked at me and then laughed

for Linda to begin, and she moved at once, collecting

boil

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