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.

that he would inherit the throne

in the mood to stay and watch the selection competition. I headed straight to

maids Queen Laura had assigned to me were sent away because I didn't

gritted my teeth angrily as I 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

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

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then, Queen Laura's sharp voice sounded from behind me. Startled, I quickly dropped the clothes I was

dressed up. It 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. "Are

flushed red with embarrassment. I was planning to tell her right before I left. Laura stared at me coldly. It shouldn't have been a big deal for me to leave,

I was planning to go back to check on things with my father after the

I was, worried that you were just trying to run away since Rufus is in trouble and won't be of any

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