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Ch - 8 Emerald Green Eyes
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Royal Malice Ch - 10 Burden of Pride
ReginaThe guests had already started to leave. Minister Knox was waiting for me to finish talking and visit the Grand Duke’s palace, and that’s when Jasper appeared in front of me.Polished as always. Cloaked in a gentleman’s concern that felt as hollow as his heart.“My lady,” he said smoothly, stepping beside me as though we were old friends sharing grief. “I hope you can manage things well in this difficult time. We are always here when needed.” My eyes met his, and I gave him a faint smile. I could hear the words he did not say aloud. He wanted me to talk about yesterday's incident. He must be wondering why no one has brought it up yet. I had told my knights not to disclose the incident, and act like nothing happened. Jasper, however, of course knew all his assassins were murdered.Jasper did not seem surprised or defeated watching me here today, which meant his purpose was not to kill me; it was to just attack me. So everyone would see how people are not intimidated by a woman
Royal Malice Ch - 9 Pearl Black Tears
Regina“So tragic. First her guardian, then her fiancé…”“It seems bad luck clings to her. Any man close to her doesn’t survive.”“It's almost scary to imagine when she actually inherits the title. What misfortune would that bring?”Carefully worded insults dressed as concern were all I heard when the Grand Duke’s funeral was held. Many high-ranking nobles came to attend and pay their respects. All dukes, counts, barons, the Northern Duke, and even the King’s right hand, the Chief Minister, who stood in place of the old king, attended.But beneath all the veils and black robes, I had seen nothing but calculation from almost every noble who had attended. They did not come here to grieve, but to weigh their chances.I stood among them, wearing a high-collared black velvet gown, and my hair swept into a sleek bun beneath a sheer lace veil. I was surrounded by whispered condolences and careful glances. They weren’t mourning the Grand Duke. They were here to see who would take the seat of
Royal Malice Ch - 8 Emerald Green Eyes
The inn’s hearth crackled low as the Crown Prince Theodore stepped inside, the familiar scent of roast and pine-scented smoke filling his lungs, and the hearty chuckles and cheers filled his ears.Jonathan, his closest aide and childhood friend, was his reluctant companion. When the Crown Prince decided to go for another one of his great adventures, Jonathan had no choice but to go to take care of the mess he would create on his way. And now here he was following right behind, dust clinging to his boots, exhaustion written all over his face.“You know,” Jonathan muttered as they dropped onto the nearest wooden seat, “this is the fifteenth time. Fifteenth, Your Highness. I swear by the heavens, if I get another blister because of your whimsical escapes, I’ll switch to palace gardening instead. At least I can close my eyes for a moment or two to relax.”Theodore looked up at him with a small smirk as he reminded Jonathan, “I did not ask you to follow me; rather, I did my best to make
Royal Malice Ch - 7 A Formidable Ally
ReginaA disruption at the southern docks, just as I returned to court… the implications were calculated. But it's too simple. There was no doubt Jasper was behind this. He was either testing the water or was too arrogant and underestimated me. By the time the carriage pulled up to the well-lit inn, the moon had begun its slow climb across the sky. Watching the crest of the knights, the innkeepers immediately showed me the way to my chambers.A maid was assigned to assist me with the bath. Once bathed, I slipped into a fresh nightgown.I kept the room dim, curtains parted just enough for moonlight to trickle in. My sword leaned against the wall. I lay in bed with only a thin linen shift, skin still damp. And yet sleep wouldn’t come. My thoughts were still sifting through it when I heard it. A whisper of movement. Not the wind. The kind of sound made by someone trained to erase it from the common room in front of my bed chambers.I swiftly moved and blew out the lantern near the wi
Royal Malice Ch - 6 Disruption & Distraction
Regina It was just a day before the funeral, and my enemies didn’t wait a single moment to start their play.“There’s been unrest at the docks, Your Grace,” Lucas, my aide, said. “All shipmen are threatening to initiate a protest; it could delay all our trade.”I put away the documents for the funeral preparation in my hands slowly. “Explain.”“Your Grace, the shipmen are in uproar. They’ve returned from their voyage, but still haven’t received their due. They were promised half before setting sail and the rest upon return, but the merchants have not even paid them the part promised before sailing. And stated vague reasons for the delay, the sailors still took the sail, thinking they would get all the money on their return. Yet they are being told to wait without any proper reasons. They are enraged, and their families are waiting. They are set not to carry another cargo till this issue is resolved.”My fingers curled around the edge of my seat. The Grand Duchy of South depended on i
Royal Malice Ch - 5 Fear in Hearts
ReginaJust the voice of this woman was irritating. But today she is getting on my nerves.I held Margaret’s gaze, my expression unreadable. “Lady Margaret, firstly, I already have the unwavering support of the ministers who served alongside the Grand Duke,” I said calmly. “And secondly, I suggest you tend to your own house’s affairs before concerning yourself with mine. Beyond that, why should I entrust the Duchy’s matters to you over all those who have stood by us for generations, remain steadfast in their loyalty?”Margaret tensed, her lips pressing into a thin line. The gathered ministers, all steadfast allies of the Grand Duke, murmured in agreement. Their support was unwavering. It was a simple, now they know that there is no scope for a marriage alliance, they are just like the rest of the nobles. They no longer stand first in line when it comes to this territory. The favor they once held over others is now gone.Jasper stepped forward, his voice measured yet firm. “Your Grace,
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