Young Bride in a Lightning Marriage: Never Tired of Mr. Leon's Love

"Alright then. Let's wait for Princess Charlotte to arrive. My evidence happens to be on its way to the palace too."

Matthew was calm while Lucy remained silent throughout. She did not know how to tell her parents that their adopted daughter had intentions of harming their biological daughter. Both daughters were near and dear to them. It would surely hurt them deeply to hear it from her directly, so she decided to let Matthew be the bearer of bad news.

The hall was silent, while in Charlotte's room, a different scene unfolded.

When the helper hurriedly went to report, Charlotte was seated at the table, leisurely eating fruits.

Startled by the knock on the door, she quickly climbed back onto the bed and cleared her throat. "Come in."

After receiving permission, the helper opened the door and reported, "Your Highness, the king and queen request your presence in the great hall. Princess Velda has returned."

"What?! Who has returned?!"

Charlotte asked, sitting up as if she did not hear clearly the first time.

"Princess Velda has returned."

Unsure of Charlotte's reaction, the helper repeated nonetheless.

time, Charlotte

back? She... I-I mean, who brought her

of going mad. She wanted to curse someone immediately, but the helper before

raising suspicion, she put on a facade of concern for Lucy and feigned

aback by

smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry Your Highness.

"I-I see..."

her smile any longer. She waved her hand and said, "Alright, you may leave now. Since my parents are summoning

the helper left,

That wretched woman was back. She was so

Matthew, that cunning man,

the great hall, could it be... Could

knew it was her. Fuck! She should have just killed Lucy right there in

could have just come up with an excuse after that. It would have been even better if she

her revenge. No, no, Charlotte had to find a

Regardless, she could not afford to falter now. She clenched her fists determinedly as she started to have an idea. Charlotte looked at the