Rufus' POV:

My father's expression darkened and he cast a sidelong glance at Maya. Finally, he turned and snorted at Richard. "Take care of your own mate. Quit making a fool of yourself."

I heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, my father didn't blame Maya.

Richard's face instantly fell. He retorted, "Those are all rumors. They're not true at all!"

My father didn't want to listen to his excuses. He wavedhis hand dismissively." You canleave now."

He was always a man who had the final say. Richard had no choice but to leave with his attendants.

"If there's nothing else, I'll go to Mother's place first." I turned to leave after saying goodbye to my father.

But he stopped me. He leaned towards me and whispered in my ear in a voice so low that only the two of us could hear. "Don't forget our agreement. If Sylvia's identity as a traitor's daughter can't be redeemed, no matter how many achievements she attains, she will always be a slave."

didn't say anything. I simply nodded to him

as I arrived at the gate of the queen's residence, I heard peals of

gate saw me approach and showed a look

back and invite me in. Instead, I entered the palace

mother

what brings you here?" When she saw me, my mother stood up in surprise and walked over to receive me. "You rarely

how you're doing." We walked to the sofa and sat down. An attendant

still the same as before. But thanks to Alina, I feel much better these days." She winked at Alina

in front of me obediently and smiled

Prince

ignored her and continued

smiled awkwardly then glanced at my mother for

know each other on a deeper level." My mother tried to smooth things over for Alina. She smoothed the creases on Alina's clothes as though she was her mother. "You don't have

shyly. "I'm worried

and honest," my mother praised approvingly. "You can have dinner with him sometime. He's

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