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23. Confession
[2nd Prince's Palace]
"Thank you for letting me stay, Azazel."
Verena smiled after Azazel prepared a large breakfast on the table for her and graced her with a friendly smile.
The dress that he requested from Olivier also suited Verena nicely, and he was overjoyed to know that she liked it.
Ignoring the fact that the empire was outraged by the news about the casino and how many people had died, including commoners who protested against the aristocrats, Azazel and Verena were enjoying their time as if nothing had occurred.
They have entrusted the rest of the situation to Olivier, Theodore, and the twins. After the incident, Verena has started to always imagined what would her father's reaction if he ever founds out about the news.
"Oh? What is this?"
Verena questioned, her tongue tingling with delight at the delicious flavor of the breakfast that Azazel served.
Azazel shifted his gaze from the window to her, and a smile appeared
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