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Isolde studied the smug smile on Ashley’s face, debating whether to let her bask in her supposed victory. In the end, she couldn’t help but offer a warning,

“You think you’ve won? Do you even realize what a grave mistake you’ve matle? Even if the King refuses to grant me the Duke’s title, I lose nothing. As you said, I am already the Princess of Filial Devotion, married into the Valen family–my status is secure and prestigious. But you?”

Isolde’s lips curled slightly.

“You schemed your way into the palace, spent all day anticipating the King’s visit, and when he finally arrived, if you had just remained silent, he might have followed protocol and favored you tonight. But no you couldn’t stand the thought of staying quiet. You had to show off, had to take a shot at me. And now, you’ve drawn the King’s and the Queen Mother’s disfavor upon yourself.”

Ashley chuckled, unconcerned. “Oh? And you think you can read the King’s mind? If he truly disliked me, he wouldn’t have made his decision based on my words.”

Isolde raised an eyebrow, stepping closer. “Oh, really? Then go back and wait. See how long it takes before the King actually visits your chambers.”

She flashed a toothy smile, then turned, sweeping away with Esme at her side.

Vivian fumed. “Lady Isolde is far too rude to you, Your Grace!”

Ashley merely walked forward, smiling faintly. “I ruined her plans–of course she’s furious.

Despite her outward confidence, a flicker of unease gnawed at her.

She had overstepped.

But the King hadn’t been openly displeased. The Queen Mother had shown no signs of irritation either. As for Catherine–well, Catherine’s opinion could be managed with a few well–placed gestures of goodwill

Still…

“Vivian, do you think the King is angry with me?” she asked, her uncertainty slipping through as they walked.

Vivian hesitated, then said. “I don’t think so. After all, it was he who asked for your opinion. And everything you said was merely a rephrasing of Queen Catherine’s stance. If the King were to be angry with you. wouldn’t that mean he’s also angry with her? Besides, in the end, he adopted your reasoning. Even Queen Catherine didn’t press the matter further. You shouldn’t worry too much.”

Ashley nodded, reassured. That made sense.

Still, she had completely failed to read Thelma today.

One of her main reasons for coming had been to observe her–try to understand what kind of woman Thelma truly was. A person’s words and actions could reveal their inner nature.

Yet today. Thelma had shown nothing. No strong reactions, no obvious inclinations–she had simply

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said, a satisfied smile creeping onto her lips. “I imagine

Vivian replied, quickening her pace.

in the carriage leaving the palace, Este frowned.

she supposed to be Kamari’s strategist? If Karmari relies on an advisor this foolish, no

“Oh, she’s not foolish–she’s very clever. But clever people become dangerous when

do you mean?”

back, watching the palace fade into

waiting so long just to see the King–do you really think she’d let the opportunity pass without seizing it? And

good thing. When people like her

with curiosity. “You seem to understand her well.”

“She was my enemy once. It pays to

the path

ambitions, she would never let her rise too

but she was no

multiple encounters, Isolde had come to see Thelma’s mind for what it was–meticulous, farsighted, utterly unshakable. She acted only when necessary, always in the best interest of the Eryndral. Empire. And when the time came, she would extinguish Ashley’s ambitions like one snuffs out a

was already sealed.

was not what concerned Isolde.

was Natasha’s

go to Montlins Manor,” she said.

“But… you’re still in mourning.

remove mourning attire–it would be considered

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Have a

white mourning flower in

gaze dropped slightly. “I suppose… my father wouldn’t

softened. “No, he wouldn’t

estate, Ryker greeted Isolde upon her

here,” he

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quickly made

tongs to stoke the embers. When he saw her enter, he set the tongs aside and dusted off

back?” he asked.

removed her cloak, handing it to Esme before

shoulders, giving her a

“Nonsense, I’m fine.”

the fire. “Aren’t you

men know their duties. Doug studied her carefully, concern evident in his eyes. “Are you feeling better? Do you still have the

but I don’t need it anymore.

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