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.

in her hands and begged, "Please forgive me, Queen Laura

around. I couldn't bear

all, she had worked for me since she was a child. I couldn't help but feel bad

Laura glanced at me and asked in a razor sharp

my head. "I only knew that she had been acting strange lately and often went missing. I never thought she would hurt others.

and

cold sweat.

you going to do?" Laura turned to Rufus

moment Coco admitted her guilt to when she pleaded for mercy, Rufus didn't say anything. He just

to you,

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

said with a cryptic

relief to hear that. Laura was probably

ordered her men to drag Coco out of the hall

face a deathly pale. "Miss Quinn, help me! Please! I don't want

was standing next to Laura,

that I didn't dare to speak.

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