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“What you said is not correct,” Chester retorted, “If something happens to the Wallen family, it won’t implicate us.”
He even twisted the knife in her heart. “Now that the Wallen family has fallen from grace, the dignified Chancellor has become a mere sixth–rank assistant official, and the King hasn’t troubled our Hadley family.
“But if Prince Marcus is in trouble, our family definitely won’t escape.”
Chester had his own ambitions.
Both Alicia and Marcus valued him. If Marcus ascended the throne, Chester would become the head of the Hadley family, wealth and status would be within reach. This was his only chance, and he would not let it slip by.
The patriarch of the Wallen family acknowledged his words, shot a glare at Yvette, and said, “You don’t understand matters of the court. If you have time, concern yourself with your son, who wanders all day like a beggar, disgracing our family.”
Yvette’s face turned ashen with anger, yet she could not utter a word.
Chester said, “Grandfather is right. Regarding Joshua and the Star of Fortune, it was indeed Joshua who acted without propriety.
“If there is an engagement, fulfill it properly. If you do not wish to, then speak plainly and let the person go, allowing them to seek their own happiness.
“Unwilling to let go, yet wanting to have it both ways, even seeking to humiliate the other. Not fond of them, yet insisting on marriage.
‘Still lacking discretion, publicizing matters before they are settled, ultimately bringing shame upon the Hadley family.”
These words were purely a slap in the face to Yvette.
Dominic and Yvette had been so arrogant in recent days, as if they could tilt their chins to the sky.
Yvette did not understand matters of the court, but she was well–versed in household affairs. Upon hearing this, she sneered ‘Now you are defending that wretch? Have you become so pleased with yourself that you’ve forgotten your grandmother was angered to death by her?!”
As expected, Tristan flew into a rage, slammed the table, and said, “All of you, be quiet!”
Chester’s expression became somewhat unpleasant.
Yvette fared no better. The two were evenly matched, but ultimately, Tristan made the final decision, “Tonight, send someone to the prison and clean up the loose ends.”
He added a reminder, ‘Be careful not to leave any evidence behind”
“I will make the arrangements.” Seamus rose and left the room.
The night was restless and stirring. Margaery saw Dashnell off, read for a while, and then went to bed.
Nathaniel was dead, so Marcus would certainly not remain idle.
Since the one who killed Nathaniel was Callum, whether Marcus acted or not, in the end, the evidence would point to
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Marcus.
But if Marcus did act, it would provide others with an excuse and add to the evidence against him.
At present, Marcus and Alicia were at the imperial mausoleum.
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The Wallen family had fallen and had severed ties with the Hadley family. Thus, the only one who could assist Marcus now was the Hadley family.
However, the Hadley family might not realize that this was not only a frame–up, but also a trap set to capture them.
Once the Hadley family took the bait, they would be close to death.
Therefore, by the end of the year at the latest, Marcus and the Hadley family would surely be finished.
By then, Callum would become the heir apparent to the Eastern Palace, and Isander would likely become restless again.
Having more sons was not always better. When they fought, it was enough to make the King suffer.
Margaery turned over and closed her eyes, sinking into sleep.
For her, the most important thing right now was to improve her strength and move forward steadily.
Everything else was unimportant.
Dashnell had intended to stay with Margaery tonight, but news arrived from Stormshade Hall.
In the carriage on the way back, Leandro spoke in a low voice. “The deployment map sent out by Prince Callum has already reached the Southcroft Empire’s spies. It is estimated that after the New Year, Southcroft Empire will begin its entry into the palace.”
“Preserve the evidence and send it to Prince Isander.” Dashnell listened and responded with a brief sentence.
The reason Russell was instructed to intercept Tessa’s share was to stabilize the cabinet and wait for the palace examination to conclude.
After the palace examination, new people would enter the court, gradually replacing the henchmen left behind by Raul
Once the hidden dangers left by the Chancellor’s estate were completely eliminated, it would be time to settle accounts with the Wallen family.
Therefore, Russell intercepted the opportunity for merit to delay the destruction of the Wallen family
Not intercepting Callum’s letter was, of course, to let him believe he had reached the pinnacle, only to deliver a fatal blow
However, these matters did not require personal intervention.
Listening to the raging wind outside the carriage, Dashnell remained clear–minded. Additionally, after Russell returns, have him surrender with the intercepted items.”
“Yes.” Leandro replied, adding, “Lord Thornton sent word that evidence of correspondence between Raul and Joshua was found in the possession of Sullivan at Lakeburgh, confirming that the Wallen family once hired assassins to eliminate
Princess of Glowsend.”
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“Let us set this matter aside for now, until after the imperial examination.” Dashnell lifted the carriage curtain, gazing at the myriad lights of the city.
He and Margaery both wished they could send the Wallen family to hell as soon as possible.
Yet he was no street ruffian, and Margaery was not an ordinary woman; each bore responsibilities to this nation and its countless people.
Their primary objective remained unchanged; to maintain peace and prosperity for the greatest number, and to avoid upheaval at all costs.
He was no longer himself, and Margaery was no longer the young girl who lived in the Wallen family’s inner quarters.
These were the burdens they must bear.
He looked toward the Wallen family’s residence, the murderous intent in his eyes finally subsiding into endless indifference.
Meanwhile, Raul remained ill, this time in a state of persistent lethargy.
At times he rambled incoherently, at times he was lucid, and at times he drifted back into sleep, over and over again.
Joshua watched him, feeling on the verge of collapse. “Doctor, what exactly is wrong with my father?”
Joshua was nearly at his limit, unable to help but ask the group of doctors who were quietly discussing among themselves.
After exchanging glances, the group shook their heads. “We cannot understand Lord Wallen’s condition. Please, young master, allow us to return and seek a more capable doctor.”
Finally, someone suggested, “Perhaps only Mr. Eastwick from the outskirts can cure this illness. There have been recent rumors that he may be the long–missing Southcroft King, a truly remarkable figure!”
Another agreed, “Indeed, indeed. After Mr. Will, the Southcroft King is the most respected in the medical profession.”
Joshua felt a complex mix of emotions upon hearing this.
Craig was Margaery’s master. Previously, he and Raul had speculated about Craig’s identity, even attempting to entice him with wealth and status, but never imagined his identity would be so astonishing.
During the reign of the Grand Founder Emperor, the Southcroft King of the Nine Emperors Hall, once aided the Grand Founder Emperor in repelling the joint armies of Emberfall and the Northern Desert, reclaiming eleven cities along the northwestern border.
Although he was much younger than the Grand Founder Emperor, they called each other brothers.
At that time, he seemed to be only in his teens.
A young hero who once shone in an era, yet unexpectedly vanished from sight, ending up as a beggar in this bustling capital.
Joshua was speechless.
If Margaery were still with the Wallen family, and there had been no falling out, it would not have been difficult to have Craig come forward.
Unfortunately, a good hand of cards was ruined by Joshua and his father.
Besides, they had never been able to persuade Craig before; there was no way they could do so now.
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Joshua felt conflicted and ordered the others to leave.
Raul lay on the bed, muttering names that made no sense, “Zack, Zack, you bullied me back then, and now I am at the pinnacle of power, what are you worth?
“Lucien, you wretch, what right do you have to despise me? Sooner or later, I will kill you!”
The doctors who had just left were dumbfounded, goosebumps rising as they wondered if Raul had lost his mind.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
