Alina's POV:

At the mention of the aphrodisiac, I instantly suspected that Warren had ratted me out. I was flustered and angry.

My plan was perfect! Rufus couldn't have traced it back to me unless someone told him.

It wasn't until Rufus showed me the evidence that I realized it was that stupid Coco who messed up this whole operation.

Laura was glaring at me, demanding an explanation. I had never seen her so angry with me.

Panic-stricken, I was worried she would kick me out of the imperial capital, so I put all the blame on Coco.

"Why on earth would your maid do such a thing without your permission?" Laura squinted at me suspiciously, planting her hands on her hips domineeringly. "She..." My mind was a complete mess and I couldn't think logically. "She has a crush on Prince Rufus. I tried to dissuade her, but she didn't listen to me!"

Coco, who was standing in the corner, whipped up her head in shock. "What? No—"

"Now that you've been caught, you have to suffer the consequences. Both Queen Laura and Prince Rufus are reasonable. Maybe their punishment will be light." I stepped forward to block Laura's vision and winked at Coco meaningfully.

sobs. She buried her face in her hands and begged, "Please forgive me, Queen Laura and Prince Rufus. I was the one who did it. Miss

bear to see

she had worked for me since she was a child. I

about this?" Laura glanced at me and asked in a razor sharp

had been acting strange lately and often went missing. I never thought she would

snorted and

was so nervous that I broke into a cold sweat. I couldn't tell if she believed

what are you going to do?" Laura

Coco admitted her guilt to when she pleaded for mercy, Rufus didn't say anything. He just looked at us coldly, his expression completely

to you, Mother," Rufus finally

If everything went well, I would be able to protect Coco. I secretly looked at Coco reassuringly. "Okay. It'll be simpler

with a cryptic

Laura was probably going

her men to drag Coco

her face a deathly pale.

next

felt so numb that I didn't dare to speak.

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