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Ashley explained, “His wealth is astonishing. Counting everything here alone would take days. Besides this place, he has another location just for storing gold bricks. He’s been saving all this gold to fund his rebellion.”

Kolton glanced at her calmly. “You even know this much. It seems he truly trusts you.”

Ashley replied firmly, “No matter how much he trusts me, he is still a traitor. I will give my life to stop anyone who dares to threaten the empire.”

Kolton said nothing. He simply ordered his men to enter, categorize, and mark everything. Once the household was dealt with tomorrow, they would come back for a full inventory.

Just sorting and marking everything was already a massive task. Ashley slowly stepped back, not interfering as Kolton and his men busied themselves.

Her gaze landed on a smear of red on the cabinet.

She walked over slowly, reaching out to touch the finely embroidered wedding dress.

She knew where it came from. She recalled the man riding in on horseback, swiftly changing the course of battle.

She had known about Oliver for a long time, but like everyone else, she believed he owed his position as Great Marshal to his family’s influence and the Marquis of Eldermere’s support.

When Oliver arrived in Zloimond on a covert investigation, she hadn’t taken him seriously. Someone so useless could never uncover the location of the weapons cache.

Still, to be cautious, she arranged a meeting with one of his attendants and bribed him to report Oliver’s

movements.

It was a good thing she did. When he finally found the weapons cache, she was able to prepare.

But before she could relocate it, Oliver took drastic action, choosing to perish alongside the cache in a fiery end.

At that moment, she realized he was not the man as the rumors said.

She found herself admiring him.

was a pity he had been sent by the Queen Dowager.

her art, known for her unmatched skill. She never accepted commissions from

three months or more, yet this woman could complete it in just over ten days, flawless, unparalleled

a

for Isolde? Is it worth

smile. A hero should never be entangled in matters of the heart. No

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up the wedding dress, her fingers tracing the intricate embroidery. A thought slipped into her mind–this dress looked stunning on her,

hands were empty. The dress slipped from her

saw Isolde standing beside her. The

of bandages, with two already stained red. Her

stood tall, her posture unlike that of most women. Back straight, shoulders level, chin lifted. It gave the illusion that she was not a delicate lady but a disciplined soldier.

this

already knew,” Isolde said, her gaze

traitor will be confiscated by the Royal Court, so you should

smile upon hearing Kamari being called a traitor. “Ms. Charlie, you certainly made a wise

the start, I never intended to truly aid a traitor. I was following my

sharp and perceptive. “For a woman to have such

coolly, “I don’t understand loyalty or righteousness. I simply

way Isolde looked at her. It was

back to the wedding dress in Isolde’s hands. The red was so striking that it stirred a faint irritation and restlessness

instinctively pulled Isolde to his side. “Your injuries are serious. You shouldn’t be walking.

nodded obediently. “Alright.”

“Great

indifferently and did not even

stepped out of Summit Pavilion, Oliver said, “From now on, don’t concern yourself with Ashley.”

knowing that Oliver had seen through Ashley’s true

room, Isolde attempted to fold the wedding dress, but Oliver gently pressed her down onto the bed,

covers, Isolde watched him in silence. Even though she had long known he was alive, the uncertainty of never seeing him in person

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