Nevin slowly approached Laura and placed his hands around her waist. "Could you be my princess consort, replacing the previous one?" he asked. Laura felt a sense of disgust as she heard this. She almost pushed him away, but then she thought that being close to the prince might provide an opportunity to exact revenge on the princess consort. So she pretended to be bashful and remained silent.
To Nevin, Laura's silence seemed like acquiescence. He continued, "Alright, then from now on, you will maintain the schedule of the previous princess consort and take her place. You won't have to do any cleaning; I'll have the servants do it for you."
Just as he finished speaking, Halen walked in and applauded, saying, "Brother, you're really in high spirits! The princess consort has just left, and you're already cozying up to her servant." Laura, sensing Halen's arrival, discreetly made her way out, but lingered near the door.
Ned gently placed the handkerchief back over Laura's face and patiently explained, "If you don't wear this, Massimo will recognize you instantly when you come across him. It will be difficult to carry out our revenge then."Laura found Ned's words reasonable and didn't protest further.That evening, Ned and Laura were standing on the top floor of the castle, admiring the view. "Laura, what do you think we should do now?" Ned knew that with Massimo's return, Laura would be eager to take the next step."It's time we create something interesting to celebrate Massimo's return," Laura said with a glint in her eye.Ned understood Laura's intention and asked, "Who do you want to be the first to initiate this?""Of course, it should be our esteemed First Prince. I want him to go down and fetch washing water for my sister
The guard hurriedly entered the study to report. "King, something terrible has happened. The Queen... The Queen is gone.""What?" King Naumes stumbled slightly, his face registering disbelief."King, the Queen is dead," the guard said tremulously, afraid of the king's anger."What! Impossible! My mother was fine. How could she be dead? You stupid guard, shut your mouth!" Halen looked incredulous, contradicting the servant and kicking him to the ground.King Naumes pointed at the guard, his voice trembling. "Where is the Queen? Tell me where she is!""King, she's at the castle gate. The doctor believes she fell from the terrace," the guard said.King Naumes rushed to the castle gate, his heart pounding. He saw the Queen's closed eyes and the blood staining her lips, her blood soaking into the ground.The king embraced the queen, shaking her body and calling her name desperately. But she wouldn't respond to him like she used to, and the king howled in despair."Why? Why?" The king, who
Leo spoke up to Halen, "Prince Halen, something this bizarre must be caused by some kind of supernatural force. I've heard of a similar incident happening in a kingdom to the east."Upon hearing Leo's words, Halen's eyes lit up, and he called Leo close to him, eager to hear more.Leo began to speak in a measured tone, "Prince Halen, it is rumored that a curse was placed on the head of the patriarch of that family, causing a series of strange events that ultimately led to the deaths of all its members."Halen was taken aback and asked, "Do you know who the patriarch of that family was?""I've heard rumors that his name was Massimo Legoza!" Leo replied.Halen's eyes widened in surprise, "What! How could it be him?"Seeing Halen's reaction, Leo pretended to be oblivious and asked, "Why, Prince Halen, do you know him?""He's the Duke of our family. I never knew he was once the patriarch of a family," Halen said, sounding alarmed.Leo feigned concern, "Oh, Prince Halen, then you must be ca
Years later, as the sun cast its golden rays over the peaceful countryside, Ned and Laura sat on their porch, looking out over their lush garden. Their hair was now white with age, but their eyes still sparkled with the same mischievous glint as in their younger days.Laura tended to the flowers while Ned tinkered with a small device, his mind still filled with ideas and inventions. They had grown old together, side by side, and their love had only deepened with time.One day, a young boy appeared at their cottage. He introduced himself as a descendant of one of their old friends and said that he had come to seek their wisdom. The boy, named Alex, was a curious and adventurous soul, and he wanted to know more about the legendary heroes who had saved the kingdom.Laura and Ned smiled at the youngster's enthusiasm. They invited him to stay and share their stories, their experiences, and the wisdom they had gained over the years. Alex was eager to learn, and he listened intently as they
Laura Legoza awoke to a nightmare, finding herself imprisoned in an iron cage. Cold, filthy, and in excruciating pain, she felt as though she had descended into a living hell. Once, she'd naively believed the world was rational, everything under her control. As a noble lady, she'd lived a life of endless love and privilege since childhood, shielded as if the universe revolved around her. But now, she was a lowly prisoner, locked in a nightmarish cage. A pounding headache plagued her as she tried to recollect recent events. Days earlier, rumors had circulated about her mother and a bodyguard fleeing the castle. Laura had felt a surge of anxiety and confusion, uncertain of the implications for herself or how to navigate the situation. Her last clear memory was of her 18th birthday dinner, clad in a beautiful light pink dress, engaging warmly with the castle's inhabitants. Yet, something had gone awry with a glass of wine. Its taste had been off, and soon after drinking it, her head
Laura Legoza's heart harbored a garden now reduced to charred ruins. Once beautiful and hopeful, it lay destroyed, leaving only seething hatred and unending pain.To confront the challenges ahead, she realized the necessity of resilience. Trapped in the dim, confined space, Laura gauged time by a small, high window. Nights stretched endlessly, suffused with loneliness and fear.Cold, hungry, and still reeling from physical wounds, reminders of her torment persisted. As strength slowly returned, she gathered tattered clothing fragments for warmth.Yet, the chill and fear persisted in her heart. Uncertain of her escape from this grim prison, she gazed warily at the wolf on the other side of the fence. Its eyes hinted at ferocity and cunning. Laura avoided meeting its gaze, dreading a loss of courage.Some wounds had scabbed over, others remained raw and bloody, a terrifying sight. Yet, she felt only numbness, pain no longer registering, invading her mind.She pondered ancient texts abou
Laura glanced at the food briefly before turning away, unable to hold back uncontrollable vomiting. Her stomach churned, threatening to expel everything. Yet, she could only dry heave, feeling even more wretched and helpless. "I thought raw meat might not be to your liking, Kathy kindly arranged a banquet for you. What's wrong?" John Barlow's cold voice echoed from above. Laura didn't need to turn around to know he was embracing Kathy and watching the spectacle. His voice and presence filled her with disgust and hatred. She wished she could break free from his humiliation and harassment immediately. But reality was harsh: she couldn't escape. The wolves had already begun gnawing on the remains of the food. They didn't seem to mind the taste or odor of the food; they simply chewed and swallowed mechanically. Laura's stomach twisted, aching deeply, as if it were being tied into knots. Her senses faded gradually, the feeling of impending collapse looming. Yet, she understood she cou
John Barlow died today. He died on the bed in his room while having sex with Elena Legoza. He suddenly felt as if he was wracked by an invisible force, and his neck snapped, killing him instantly. Kathy Legoza was so mad that she vowed to make Elena and Laura suffer the same fate. The news spread to every corner of the castle, and the whole city was shocked. "The police officer who examined the corpse said that the broken bone stubs on John's neck had poked through the skin, which was very frightening." I heard that the young lady was also scared out of her wits and couldn't speak anymore. Elena i