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Chapter 557: Fenrir Demands Inheritance
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2026-06-21 22:21:36Katherine could have accepted the crown.
That was why Jack was afraid.Not because he doubted her love. Doubt would have been easier. Doubt had edges he could fight. He was afraid because Margaret's offer was not foolish, not purely evil, not obviously false. Katherine Sterling was better at governance than he was. Better at procedure. Better at building systems that did not require someone to bleed beautifully in the center.The crown of gold receipts lowered toward her head.<
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