Chapter 32 I’ll Decide for You

Geoffrey had finally pieced together what had transpired at Wolf Mountain.

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When it came to matters outside his family, his mind was sharp and quick. After linking it with what Isolde had told him, the full picture became clear.

However, he knew that the current evidence was not enough to bring Milton down. Turning to Oliver, he Marked. “Milton is untouchable for now. If we pull this thread too soon, we might unravel something much bigger.”

Oliver chuckled. “You and I are of the same mind, Geoffrey. That’s exactly what I was thinking. We should prolong the investigation, keep him under pressure for a while.”

Geoffrey gave him an approving look. “You’re sharp. Just like your father.”

“You flatter me. Oliver smiled.

Geoffrey invited him to coffee and, as they sat down, asked, “By the way, do you know Orson?”

Oliver raised a brow. “Why do you ask?”

“He’s my daughter’s mentor, and Lord Vargas seems to know him as well. It got me curious–who exactly is

he?

Oliver’s smile deepened. “Why not ask Isolde?”

A flicker of discomfort crossed Geoffrey’s face. “To be honest, there are some things… I can’t bring myself to

ask her.”

Oliver studied him for a moment before saying, “If the opportunity arises, I can introduce you.”

“Good.” Seeing that Oliver was unwilling to elaborate, Geoffrey assumed Orson wasn’t anyone of great importance and let the matter drop.

Over coffee, their discussion returned to politics.

Geoffrey. It signaled that both the King and the Queen Mother were taking this matter seriously. If he handled

Geoffrey sighed. “With

a knowing smile. “He’s on

“Truly? That’s excellent

eunuchs did not traditionally wield power in the

confidant, a man whose influence extended

many despised him.

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on him, though they dared not

Theodric left, Michelle returned with a

since marrying into the Velmont family, Michelle had maintained an

family was little more than a hollow shell–much like the Duke’s estate. The only difference was that Marquis Velmont’s title could still be passed down for one

me. Isolde has suddenly grown a backbone! She’s demanding your father return Prunella’s

Michelle frowned as she took a

Matilda seethed. “He came to me directly, ordering me to return the estates and

When you married, Lalready gave you two shops and an estate. The remaining three shops and two estates were

them.” Michelle’s voice was

maintain her status within the

father has already made up his mind. What can we do?” Matilda

when does Father ever

a County Princess. Matilda’s voice dropped to a whisper as she leaned

“Ryker’s plan

grand wedding. Only then can

Eleanor. She’ll come

my old clothes and some unused fabric. I’ll bring

just wants to save face–if Eleanorem

“Will she even care for

ever worn anything this good? Besides, she’s always been desperate to imitate me. If I offer her my old things, she’ll

this and nodded. “You’re right. She used to follow your every word. Whatever you told her to do, she did it without question.”

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