Chapter 3

As soon as the words left her mouth, Gabriela suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted.

I was taken aback, thinking to myself that the drug's effect was indeed potent, but I maintained a façade of grief on my face.

"Gabriela! Gabriela!" I cried out.

The guard quickly settled Gabriela and rushed out to find the imperial physician.

However, it took a long time for the guard to return, and there was no one behind him.

I frowned. "Where is the physician?"

The guard hesitated for a moment. "They are all with Lady Anna. Her maid stopped me from entering, and both princes are accompanying her."

I gritted my teeth and rushed out. Anyway, the show must go on.

...

Inside Nebula Palace, Anna leaned weakly against Rudolf, while Mose was expending his magical power to heal her.

The maid indeed stopped me, looking down at me with disdain.

She said sternly, "Halt! Our lady is inside receiving treatment. No one is allowed to enter."

I coldly stared at her and slapped her across the face.

"I am the princess! How dare you stop me?" I snapped.

The commotion at the door disturbed the people inside. I heard Mose say, "Let her in."

The maid glared at me before stepping aside.

I quickly walked in and grabbed a physician to take him outside.

"Stop!"

I paused but still chose to walk towards the door.

Mose's voice was tinged with anger. "Etta Lambert! What do you think you're doing?"

I stopped, and when I turned around, my eyes were already red.

I replied, "I'm making a scene. What are you doing?"

I pointed at Rudolf, who was holding Anna. "Rudolf! You left Gabriela behind, not caring about her life or death. She is just a mortal with no magical powers. She can only rely on medicine to heal. But now you are holding all the physicians. What should Gabriela do?"

"She won't die," Rudolf said without looking up.

I was stunned. "Do you know what you are saying?"

Rudolf snorted, "Gabriela colluded with demons! It's already a great mercy that I haven't divorced her, and she dares to ask me for medicine? Don’t worry. The demons wouldn't hurt her badly."

I realized that this was likely another frame-up by Anna.

Just as I was about to refute, that guard rushed in. "Your Highness, Lady Gabriela is severely injured and has already passed away."

I froze, collapsing to the ground. Tears streamed down my face.

Rudolf suddenly looked up but then seemed to remember something and frowned.

"Gabriela is something now, even able to bribe you," he snorted at the guard.

I stood up, wiped away my tears, and choked up. "If you don’t believe, just o and see yourself! Gabriela is now in the side palace! When she came back, she was covered in blood."

Rudolf stood up, walking towards me. "Fine, I'll go see what tricks she's playing now. Let me remind you. Gabriela's collusion with demons is a grave sin. If she continues to play fire, I can't protect her."

I smiled sarcastically and did not respond.

Rudolf followed the guard and hurriedly left.

Just then, Mose's voice sounded. "Anna, you're awake."

Anna turned to me, speaking softly. "Etta, I'm sorry about this. I didn't expect Rudolf to leave Gabriela behind."

The anger in my heart was instantly ignited. I rushed forward and grabbed her hair.

"Shut up and drop your act!" I snapped.

Anna screamed in pain, shaking her head.

But before I could say another word, a slap landed firmly on my face.

It stung fiercely.

Mose looked at me coldly. "Have you had enough? Anna has nothing to do with this matter."

Tears welled up in my eyes, and through my blurred vision, I caught a glimpse of his panic.