Biblioteca
Buscar
Inicio / Romance / Provoking a Graceful Bloom / Chapter 523

Compartir

Chapter 523

Autor: Laughing Riot
Despite the late hour, Isolde was also summoned out. It seemed Augustus' temper truly was poor. He showed little courtesy, even toward his daughter and grandson.

Selena could clearly sense that Isolde wasn't herself tonight. The older woman's expression was strained, nothing like the warm, open manner she had shown before.

"I still have matters to attend to, so I won't keep you. Let Nate escort you back," Isolde said to Selena, her tone reasonably gentle.

But when Nathaniel came to say goodbye, her face went cold and she didn't even look at him. It was Oliver who came to personally take Isolde back to the palace.

After the carriage left, Nathaniel looked at Selena. "It's windy tonight. Want to take a walk?"

"Alright."

They didn't take a carriage, nor did they ride. They simply walked the entire way back to Blackmoor Estate.

"It doesn't matter what my grandfather said to you tonight. Pretend you were never at Quarndon Estate. Lena, can you promise me that?" Nathaniel said quietly
Continúa leyendo este libro gratis
Escanea el código para descargar la App
Capítulo anterior Siguiente capítulo
Capítulo bloqueado

Último capítulo

  • Provoking a Graceful Bloom   Chapter 561

    It wasn't hard to understand why the young ladies felt so conflicted about Nathaniel.His build was truly rare—tall, broad-shouldered, and striking. If anything, he was even more imposing than Frederick.In short, if one didn't look at his face and judged only by his figure, Nathaniel had the most perfect and captivating physique any of them had ever seen. But he wore a half-mask at all times. The black, cold mask gave him an almost fearsome air, like some legendary warrior.No one truly knew what he looked like. After his face was ruined, were there scars? Had his features been completely altered? Imagine waking up in the dead of night and seeing your husband's face completely ruined. Who wouldn't be frightened?"Lady Campbell really had no choice. She broke off the engagement with Prince Frederick. No son of the capital's high society would dare marry her now. You don't expect her not to marry at all, right?"For Selena, the disfigured prince was already her best option. In truth

  • Provoking a Graceful Bloom   Chapter 560

    What caused the excitement at tonight's banquet to reach its peak was indeed a betrothal announcement, yet it wasn't Sebastian and Lilia's, but Frederick and Mira's.Wilfred had also decreed that Mira would be wed to Frederick!As Andrew finished reading the royal edict, the hush that had settled over the hall quickly fell apart. Whispers and murmurs spread through the crowd. Though no one spoke loudly, the room buzzed with lively chatter.No wonder Mira had been with Frederick all evening. They had even just returned from the garden together. The Luminous Monarch and Frederick seemed unusually friendly too, drinking side by side and sharing easy conversation. It was clear this marriage had long been planned.Selena sipped her fruit wine, her expression calm and betraying nothing. Beside her, Nathaniel lowered his gaze and glanced at her quietly.Selena leaned in and whispered, "What is it? Afraid I have thoughts about it? If I told you that Prince Frederick just said to me that t

  • Provoking a Graceful Bloom   Chapter 559

    "Going to leave it at that? Not going to chase after her? This is your last chance."The voice came from behind, sudden and laced with a teasing, almost mocking tone. Frederick felt a sharp pang in his chest.He whipped around, eyes blazing. "You'd better understand the nature of your relationship with me. Meddling in matters that don't concern you won't bring you any good."Mira stepped forward slowly, the corner of her mouth curved in a smile that carried an unmistakable edge of sarcasm. "Your Highness, you know full well that your actions just now threatened our plans. That is why I'm reminding you. It is not meant as any form of disrespect."She claimed it wasn't disrespect, yet the chill in her manner said otherwise. Frederick felt anger rise in his chest.Mira sighed softly, and the smirk on her lips faded. "Very well. I understand your feelings, Your Highness. I only feel it's a shame for you.""Whether it's a shame is mine to decide, not yours," Frederick snapped."Your

  • Provoking a Graceful Bloom   Chapter 558

    As Selena turned to leave, Frederick stepped forward, reaching for her wrist. She side-stepped slightly and easily sent him stumbling back with a single push. The blow made him wobble and nearly lose his footing.Selena's gaze fell on his leg, realizing it hadn't fully healed.Frederick bristled under her stare, half-ashamed, half-angry. "You said we're even, but do you truly think we are? My leg is ruined because of you. How could we ever be even?"He was only holding back the pain, pretending in front of everyone that he could walk as if nothing was wrong. Only the heavens knew how much he had suffered in secret just to keep up that act. Every step felt as if knives were stabbing through his flesh; the pain was unbearable!Yet Selena just watched him in silence, saying nothing. Some people simply couldn't be reasoned with, so why speak at all? It was better to let him calm himself.Eventually, Frederick did calm down. However, her emotionless gaze left his heart feeling as if it

  • Provoking a Graceful Bloom   Chapter 557

    Selena had already mentioned Sebastian's medication to Nathaniel. When they arrived, she'd made it clear that her brother must not drink, as it would affect the medicine. She hoped Nathaniel could help keep him in check."Don't worry," Selena said, gently squeezing Lilia's hand and pouring her another glass of fruit wine.She took a small sip herself and looked up, only to meet a pair of icy, unreadable eyes.-Later, Sebastian returned. True to form, he hadn't drunk much. Most of the wine had been intercepted by Nathaniel. Sebastian had to admit that his future brother-in-law was surprisingly reliable.The scene was too chaotic, so Selena sought a quiet corner to rest.A shadow followed.Selena pretended not to see him and turned to leave. But she had only taken two steps when he quickly closed the distance, suddenly standing right in front of her and blocking her path."Prince Frederick," she said flatly, looking resigned.Frederick stared at her face, unblinking. He hadn't

  • Provoking a Graceful Bloom   Chapter 556

    "Who is this?" Lilia asked, immediately catching on to Selena's intent.If she didn't want to acknowledge someone, then she wouldn't. What did a mere county duchess amount to?"She didn't greet me. Is she an Aurensian princess?" Lilia asked, looking innocent. "Only a princess can skip paying respects to another princess. Any other young lady would at least offer a greeting. Which princess is she?"Mira's expression darkened as she glared at Lilia, a flicker of disgust showing in her eyes.Selena smiled faintly. "She's the newly appointed county duchess, Lady Mira Whitmore."Lilia looked genuinely puzzled. "Is a county duchess really so impressive? In Aurensia, is her rank even higher than a princess? From the way she speaks, I find her quite rude. She's far more arrogant than your Aurensian princesses."There were indeed a few princesses sitting at the front table. Now, all of them watched Mira with thinly veiled disdain. What right did a mere county duchess have to compare herse

Más capítulos

También te puede gustar

Explora y lee buenas novelas gratis
Acceso gratuito a una gran cantidad de buenas novelas en la app GoodNovel. Descarga los libros que te gusten y léelos donde y cuando quieras.
Lee libros gratis en la app
ESCANEA EL CÓDIGO PARA LEER EN LA APP
DMCA.com Protection Status