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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