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."

simply nodded to him then left

gate of the queen's residence, I heard peals of

and showed a look of surprise. He immediately rushed inside to announce my

wait for the guard to come back and invite me

I found Alina and my mother chattering about. My mother

in surprise and walked over to receive

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

to Alina, I feel much better these days."

of me obediently and

see, Prince Rufus," she

continued

Alina smiled awkwardly then glanced at

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

"I'm worried

can have dinner with him sometime. He's always so busy that he often forgets to eat. You

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