Alina's POV:

Now that Rufus was locked up in prison, everyone in the palace felt uneasy.

I had secretly sent people to investigate the situation, but to no avail.

I was hoping to glean any useful information about King Ethan from my father, but he didn't give me anything and even told me to mind my own business.

These days, King Ethan just sat still and did nothing. It was as though he didn't give a damn about his son who was behind bars. Even with Sylvia running around to save Rufus' life, things were looking bleak.

I soon realized that I had made a wrong bet. Maybe I shouldn't have placed all of my hopes on Rufus. That rogue prince was out of my control.

survived this ordeal, I had little hope that he would inherit the

selection competition. I headed straight to the palace to pack up my things. I planned to go back

matter. The maids Queen Laura had assigned to me were sent away because I didn't like them. Coco would've been the one to do all these things for me, but without her here, I had no choice but to deal

surveyed my mess of a room. Not only had I gained nothing, I managed to lose my faithful maid who had been with me since childhood. I was so annoyed that I mindlessly stuffed my clothes into

stark. Perhaps my father was right. He had said that desire would only make people lost. I almost forgot who I

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me. Startled, I quickly dropped the clothes I was holding

was obvious that she had just come back from the military parade. She strode over to me and glanced at the clothes scattered on the bed. Her expression immediately darkened.

left. Laura stared at me coldly. It shouldn't have been a big deal for me to leave, but her gaze said otherwise. I was at a

go back to check on

"Check on things'? I see. And here I was, worried that you were just trying to run away since Rufus is in trouble and

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