Rufus' POV:

I ordered my private soldiers to secretly investigate what Sylvia had done after she left the palace today.

In less than an hour, one of my subordinates came back to report the result of the investigation.

"Miss Todd went to the black market to see Murray during the day. We don't know exactly what they had talked about because when we went there, Murray wasn't in the cottage. However, our people have taken photos of Miss Todd in the black market," my subordinate said before handing me a sealed envelope.

I took the envelope and put it on the table. Then, I ordered my subordinate to leave.

I stood up and poured myself a glass of whiskey. I didn't open the sealed envelope immediately and just looked at it for some time.

While I was lost in thought, I heard someone knock on the door before saying, "Prince Rufus, it's me, Maya. I'm here to bring you something to eat." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

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on the table. There was a bowl of soup and a

today. Please at least have some soup," Maya persuaded in

finger from time to time. I tried to calm myself down, but I couldn't bring myself to do so. I became agitated ever since I had

she put down the tray. She

anything else you

doing alright, sir? You look really troubled. Is it because of Miss

my lips into a thin line and went silent for a while. "Is there anything strange

is talking to the baby. She always rubs her belly

laughed, and I

She told me that it was almost autumn and that she should prepare some thick clothes for you to wear. I know things like these should be done by the servants, but Miss Todd always likes to do this for you. I think she really loves you," Maya added. Somehow,

it, there is indeed something that seems very strange..." Maya trailed off as she

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