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Chapter 379 She Still Thought of Him

Allan froze. “Wait.”

He turned to Isolde, his voice low and tense. “This is no time for reckless defiance. Disobeying an imperial decree is a crime punishable by death. Take the decree Go and perform the rites”

Isolde met his gaze, her expression unwavering “Grandfather, I cannot comply. Forgive me. But I take full responsibility for my actions–I will not implicate the Valen family”

Arthur smirked coldly and looked to Doug Doug, you’ve witnessed this with your own eyes. She openly defies the decree.

Doug’s voice was icy. Then take her. Enough with the posturing”

“Doug!” Allan shot him a look, then turned to Pablo. “Pablo, why are you just standing there? You should talk

some sense into her!”

Pablo’s voice was calm but firm. “Father, Isolde has her reasons for refusing “

“And what reasons could possibly justify this level of defiance?” Allan was growing agitated. What could drive her to such extremes, so much so that even Pablo, usually level–headed, was standing by her side?

“Seize her, Arthur commanded with a flick of his wrist, his tone icy.

The imperial guards, who had accompanied the decree, stepped forward. Having witnessed Isolde’s refusal firsthand, they moved to apprehend her.

“You will not take her,” Hattie and Hazel stepped in front of Isolde, blocking the guards.

Isolde’s face hardened. “Stand down.”

could not

you no longer obey me?” Her

sneered. “If they refuse, I’ll

“Then do

Hattie snapped. “Take us all!*

to give the order when a blur of white streaked through the courtyard as a horse galloped in at full speed. The rider yanked the reins hard, the steed skidding to a halt just inches from Arthur, its head nearly knocking him over. Arthur

rider dismounted in one fierce motion, his voice thundering across the courtyard. “You brazen scoundrel! How dare you lay hands on my wife?! How

react, a fist swung toward him with unrelenting force. Pain exploded through his face as his vision went black, his body crumpling to

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burning with rage. “And I will report you for laying hands on my wife and disgracing an imperial decree! Let’s go. Let’s take this to the

by the arm and dragged

tensed. If Oliver went to the palace in such a state of fury, he might say something

stepped in and stopped them. Enough, Oliver. You can settle

carried an unmistakable warning.

would do nothing to help Isolde. Taking another swing at Arthur had felt satisfying, but it wouldn’t change anything.

But let me speak

still clutching his aching jaw. “If she repents, there

your authority so boldly today. But the King only

the decree. Why shouldn’t I arrest her?”

He wants to persuade her. If she still

her

taunted. “Did you think that just because she defied the decree, the King would immediately order her execution? Your plan was too simple. If she flees, then you can demand an even harsher

but Allan suddenly stepped forward. “Gentlemen, allow Oliver a moment

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