Chapter 24 King’s Edict
Geoffrey hesitated briefly but said nothing, allowing Matilda to send word to the High Court of Parliament.
“You need to learn your lesson, Geoffrey said icily.
Finished
At this, the butler let out a quiet breath of relief. What He feared most was Geoffrey relenting. If Geoffrey had intervened, he might still report the matter, but heil surely lose his position afterward.
He cast a venomous glare at Isolde. That wretched girl he had never expected her to be so vicious. She had sliced off his ears, leaving him disfigured for life.
Killing her wouldn’t be too much of a punishment. And once she was locked away in the dungeons, he thought with grim satisfaction, death would seem a mercy she could never reach.
Before the constables arrived, Geoffrey ordered Pear Blossom Courtyard sealed off entirely.
Isolde sat calmly on the stone steps of the corridor, Leonis in her arms. Her fingers ran absently through the car’s sleek fur. her expression unreadable..
Geoffrey, though trying to suppress it, felt a twinge of unease beneath his fury. His title was not hereditary, and it had been years since he had achieved anything worthy of the crown’s notice.
Should the wrong attention fall on his house, his rank could easily be stripped away.
And now this scandal. It was a disgrace. If someone accused him of failing to control his household, any dream of advancement would be shattered. The thought that this rebellious girl could destroy his future ignited his anger anew.
The High Court sent Lord Harmon, who entered with two officers trailing behind. Upon arrival, he bowed respectfully to Geoffrey before turning his sharp gaze toward Isolde.
“Is this Lady Isolde?” he asked formally. “Your family reported that you assaulted the butler. Is this true?”
Isolde looked up slowly, her gaze sharp and unwavering. “Who claims so?”
said it yourself! Don’t you
“How strange–I don’t seem to recall saying any such thing. Are
still cradling Leonis, and walked toward Constable Harmon. Her unsettling, ghost–like gaze
would I know you?” “Never seen me, have you?” Isolde murmured, absently stroking Leonis’s head. “Leonis, do you
fixing on Lord Harmon with
“Lady Isolde, I’m here on
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summoning Matilda and the household to join him as they stepped out
her carriage, flanked by the head of High Court, his wife, and Lord Vargas, who stood respectfully beside
Highness, Geoffrey said, bowing low.
Duke of Blackmoor!” Princess Aveline replied, offering a faint
Grace, Lord Vargas greeted
Lord Vargas, Geoffrey replied, though his chest
gestured hurriedly, his gaze darting toward Matilda. She moved to spirit Isolde away, but Lord Vargas
up. Thus, Geoffrey had
a glance at Lord Harmon and
comply, but the Lord Chamberlain
in hand, and ascended the stone
Blackmoor, is commended for her gallant service in rescuing Lord Theodric and quelling the mountain brigands. For her deeds, she is hereby rewarded with 5,000 thalers in gold. She is to present herself at court on an appointed day to offer her gratitude.” “Geoffrey Langley, Duke of Blackmoor, is recognized for his wisdom in raising such a daughter and for his past
thunder
struck by lightning. He forgot even the words of gratitude, staring blankly as the
girl? She saved Lord Theodric? Was he truly at
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